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How do you get an eight year old to sleep?
Before going to sleep, the body needs to be relaxed and prepared to fall asleep. A child will fall asleep very easily, but only...
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How do you know if your newborn is hearing okay?
Usually when the child is born, the hospital will do a newborn hearing test. They usually write that on your discharge papers,...
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Is it good to use rubbing alcohol on your body every day after showering to help prevent pimples?
Depends what you mean by good! It will dry out your skin and make it age quicker, and it won't prevent the pimples either, as...
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Should a boy be a certain age before doing any weight training?
The boy should not really think about the age, but of his physical conditions. Weight training has a high chance of interefering...
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Is wanting a deaf baby if you are a deaf couple ethical or unethical and for what reasons?
Desire to Have a Deaf Baby CONSENSUS on this page seems to be: 1. Deaf parents wanting to adopt a deaf baby (one already born...
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How many grams of sugar should a 3-year-old child consume in one day?
Watch the labels in the food you buy--avoid anything high fructose syrup and high carb food items in the snack aisle. A piece of...
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Is an 11-year-old girl too heavy if she weighs just over seven stone?
Consider All the Factors It all depends on other aspects. Ttry working it out the BMI, the body mass index, which is worked...
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What are the 10 leading causes of infant morbidity?
10 top causes of morbidity in the phillipines
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Is it better for your health to have foreskin instead of getting circumcised?
Different people have different ideas and opinions on this.
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What are the stages of early childhood development?
There are different stages with children, as they progress and get older and there are also different types. There are...
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Has anyone had an infant with thrush just apparent on his tongue and was it difficult to get rid of?
my son had it 2 months ago when he was 5months old and i just went to the chemist and braught over the counter DAKTARIN cleared...
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Is a 5' 4 83 pound 13-year-old overweight or underweight?
no such thing as perfect! id have to say thats very thin! my friend is 13, 5'1" (shortie) and 90 pounds, and shes a stick! that...
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Can a 10-year-old girl be diagnosed with arthritis?
Unfortunately yes. ---- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) is the most common form of arthritis found in children. It can...
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What is a round growth on your son's gums that has had pus in it and went away and then came back?
your son has an abcess. try putting an eaqual amount of salt and baking soda in a bowl, wet a cotton ball and leave to soak for a...
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I want to grow taller im a male and 17 years old im 5.8 in height will i grow any more my dad is 5.5 and mom is 5.4 i dont do drugs smokeing or drink alchol i would like to grow six foot?
If you are a female you may not grow much more. You are probably at your full height and natural adult weight. If you are...
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Is it ok to use rubbing alcohol on a sick child's back?
Yes. It works good and it makes you feel better. You could also use Vick's and put it on their chest. If their nose are plugged...
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Are you too heavy if you're almost 13 and weigh 109 lbs?
i am 13 nearly 14, i weigh 88lbs and i am 5'4''. everyone says that i am very underweight...but i say that i have a good...
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Can girls stop growing at any age?
IKnowManyThings001 on... "stop growing girls!" Girls can stop growing at any age if they have a height disorder, but the average...
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What are the negatives for a 12-year-old child drinking coffee on a regular basis?
caffeine is bad for everyone, it's generally just a bad habit to start, and children even age 12 are more sensitive to caffeine....
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Why could your son have blood in his stool?
Depending on his age it may be an anal fissure from passing hard stools. If it's just slight streaking it may be from...
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What could be the cause of your son's skin rash?
After 8 years of this and that most of the rashes my kids have had were from simple things overlooked everyday. The biggest...
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Are you underweight or normal if you're 17 years old and 5'5'' and only weigh 107?
The answer somewhat depends if the individual is male or female. Either way, the person is a little bit lower than most...
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What are causes of white stool in humans?
Mucus may lighten the color of stool, but it will never turn it white. You very likely have a liver blockage. A substance...
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What does it mean if a child has lumps behind the ear and in the front and they hurt when the child opens their mouth and chews?
Everyone has lumps behind the ears and in the throat areas, as well as, in the head. These lumps are part of the lymph node...
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How much do immunizations cost for the first year?
Typically a child will need about 12-15 immunizations by 12 months depending on the schedule they are receiving them. Contact...
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How can you lose weight if you're 12 years old and weigh 58 kgs?
NO NO NO! Do NOT stop eating. If you want to lose weight then eat healthier and exercise more! Instead of a bag of potato chips,...
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How do you help a hiccupping baby?
You try to burp the baby. Either put the baby directly under your shoulder with their head on the top of your shoulder, and...
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Is it cause for concern if your daughter is age 7 and big built at 4 ft 3 in tall and weighs 6 stone?
Yes, s/he should weigh around 4 and a half stones (66lbs, 30 kilos). S/he needs the help of a doctor/nutritionist and possibly a...
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How do you lessen a bump on the forehead if a child falls?
I'm a paramedic, the best way to lessen a bump is to hold a cold cloth/compress on it for as long as the child will let you....
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What is 85 to 95 pounds in stones?
A stone is about 14 pounds, so it's anywhere from 6 stones 1 pound to 6 stones 11 pounds. In other words, between 6 and 7...
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What should your weight be if you're 11 years old and 5'2'' and weigh 136 lbs and want to lose weight really bad?
OK, your BMI (Body Mass Index) is 24.9, that means you're overweight. What you can do to lose weight is easy in 4 steps: 1....
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If a train is traveling 200mph at a distance of 24 miles how much time will it take for it to get there?
it will be there in 432 seconds or 7.2 minutes or 0.12 hours
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What should you do if your 3-month-old boy has teeth on his feet?
WHAT!!! go 2 the docter I have never of heard of teeth on feet Answer PLEASE take your child to a pediatrician right away! ...
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What diseases does a pediatrician encounter?
Pediatricians see all kinds of diseases, although a large portion of most pediatricians' days is spent seeing healthy babies and...
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If you are 12 years old 5' and weigh 106 are you overweight?
i do believe that you are.. You should first do a yahoo search on obesity and it should bring up a chart on body...
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Can Acute Myeloid Leukemia cause or be linked to Cardiac Arrest in a 7-year-old boy?
Yes, unfortunately occasionally it progresses very quickly and can casue cardiac arrest.
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Is 150 pounds considered overweight for a 12-year-old girl?
If you are 12 and you are 150 lbs im not gonna say its overweight but it your tall and you play alot of sports yes i would...
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How can you grow if you're 13 and 4'9'' and you're the same size as your 10-year-old brother?
Hey, Height really depends on genetics. If your parents are tall you are likely to be tall. Dont fret about it boys grow until...
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How many hours of sleep do you need?
Sleep requirements are dependent mainly on age and activity level. A baby normally has around 12 to 14 hours sleep; a teenager...
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What is a healthy weight for a one-year-old?
About 20 pounds give or take. I have seen some at 30 and some at 15. It all depends on the baby. Premature ones will be lower...
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Will you grow more if you are 14 years old and 71 inches tall?
Growth depends on many factors including genetics (what you inherit from your parents) and your environment (what you eat, if you...
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What is a lump inside your child's ear and how can you get rid of it?
"A lump" in the ear can be many things; typically in children, we can see a lot of foreign objects (items stuck in the ear by the...
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How much should you weigh if you're almost 16 and 160 cm tall?
A boy who just turned 16 who is 160cm (63 inches) tall (using the American growth chart) has an average weight of 100-105...
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What is a normal heart rate for an 8-year-old?
The average resting heart rate in children starts high and continues to decrease until the normal adult range of 60-100. The...
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Why does the toddler need to eat plenty of protein?
Because he/she is growing fast. All children need plenty of protein for growth and repair, carbs for energy (good carbs like...
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If your 8-month-old baby has been diagnosed with a viral infection and given penicillin can this be passed on to other children in the meantime?
My answer is a question: why has your doctor provided antibiotics for a viral infection. Antibiotics do not fight viruses. ...
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When will I grow up?
when you turn 24 you are a kill joy you know that! If your name is Peter Pan there is good news for you... you won't grow up,...
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How do babies come out retarded?
IKnowManyThings001 on... "retarded babies" Some baibes may come out 'retarded' for quite a few reasons. For example (all before...
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What might cause a red itchy rash on a child's chest arms and back with a high temperature?
Red, Itchy Rash with a Temperature It could just be poison ivy, but it could also be something much more serious, such as...
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Is it safe for a two-month-old to be prescribed oral albuterol?
Medication decisions should always be made in concert with your physician. Oral albuterol has somewhat fallen out of favor, due...
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If a baby is born with dark blue eyes and they start changing to a lighter blue does that mean he won't have brown eyes?
No. 8D
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How can you help your 11-year-old son who constantly lies and does not even realize it?
My theory: The lying is simply a side effect or "cover up", or symptom of another problem. The key in solving this issue is...
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What are some examples of objective statements?
Your objective comes from what your expectations and desires for your employment are. Let your potential employer know what you...
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Is it better to only breastfeed for six months and after six months also use some other food such as bananas or can you use these after three or four months?
it is recommended to only breastfeed the first 6 months... Answer I hear that breastfeeding keeps the impurities of...
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How can an 11-year-old gain weight?
Gaining Weight When 11 It's much better to be lean then skinny that's for sure. But you're only 11. As you grow older and hit...
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What are the arguments for and against whether schools should only serve healthy foods?
Arguments for: 1. lower obesity weight among children 2. better ability to concentrate among students due to more vitamins...
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What is a maximum heart rate?
220 minus your age. Therefore if you are 30 220-30=190 However there are various other methods of calculation. It also...
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What does it mean when children get lumps behind the ears and a high temperature?
You should take the child to a doctor, but when my son had a lump in an area behind his ear and close by his neck, with fever, he...
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What is the name of the person who performs circumcisions?
A Mohel. The Mohel is a person of the Jewish faith who is ordained to do circumcision under the guidelines of the Jewish...
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How much does it cost to get circumcised?
Circumcision is not covered by health insurance as it is not a medically necessary procedure so you will have to pay for the full...
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Is it normal for 8-year-old boys to urinate on people's lawns while other kids are around?
NO! Answer It might be cute when they are 2 yrs. old, but 8 yrs old is really not appropriate. He should be taught modesty...
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Is it okay for a 5' 8'' tall girl to weigh 198 pounds?
A girl of 5ft 8in should weigh in the vicinity of 180-190pounds. Dont worry about your weight to much just watch what you eat and...
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What could a small lump be on the left-side of your 19-month-old's neck?
Young children often develop swollen lymph nodes in this area following a bad viral infection or ear infection on the same side...
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Do children with hip dysplasia feel pain?
Yes they do because it puts the whole body out of alignment. If you want more information please go onto: www.google...
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What is the cause of cracked corners of your toddler's mouth lasting about 4 weeks per year and is it a yeast infection or too much acid from juice?
It sounds like he probaly just needs some lip balm. Put it on several times in the day and put it on at night when he/she goes to...
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If a girl just turned 13 and is 4'11'' is there hope that she will be tall or will she remain short?
She'll continue to grow till she's 18 and sometimes till she's 21 but at a much slower rate. When puberty hits her height will...
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How do you get a private school educational grant for a learning disabled child?
A lot of grants depend on the state in which you live. I found a few general links, however. Grant opportunities for...
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What are the ten leading causes of child morbidity rate in the Philippines in the year 2003?
its something called- go to your local drug shop its something called- go to your local drug shop
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How come your friend is 13 and she doesn't have breasts at all?
Different people mature at different ages and if your friend has a very low bodyweight that might make her a bit...
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Are you okay if you're almost 13 and are 4'10 and only weigh 90 lbs and haven't started growing yet?
You are probably fine. I am not a doctor so I can not give you medical advice. When I graduated from High school I was 5'2"...
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How much should you weigh if you're 13 and 155 centimeters tall?
A boy who just turned 13 who is 155cm (61 inches) tall (using the American growth chart) has an average weight of 95-105...
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Is it normal for a 12-year-old male to be 5'7'' and have a size 10-12 shoe?
I myself just turned 13 yesterday, and I am 6' 1" with a size 13 shoe. Answer Im sure theres nothing wrong with him... My...
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Are you underweight if you're 12 and you weigh 32 kilos?
You are at the lower end of the normal weight range for a 12 year old. It partly depends how tall you are, are you shorter than...
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Will your kids inherit bad eating habits?
Habits are not inherited but they can be taught. For example if every time you go into the kitchen you pick up a tub of Ben...
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How much is overweight for 5 foot girls?
It really depends on your age. If you are about 15 then 145 and over is overweight. But Check for yourself, google BMI (body mass...
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If you have a baby who is due for a hydrocephalus operation what should you do before and after the operation?
Could you please post back at let us know if your baby is having a "shunt" operation done and if not, what type of operation is...
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What positive images are promoted by websites on special needs?
This is a very good question because i too would like to know that also. For I have a special needs child and would like to know...
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What should a 13-year-old male who is 5 feet 5 be like in regards of weight and voice depth and other things like that?
13 is a difficult age to define. At that age many young men are either ready to get a deeper voice or it's already happened. At...
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If you're 14 and 6 feet 8 inches tall is that above average?
Yes That Is very tall even for an Adult ( But there is nothing wroung with being That tall)
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Are popular teens more likely to have depression in and after high school?
Yes popular teens are more likely to have depression in and after high school because they are constantly being followed by...
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Is 111 pounds too much for a 12-year-old girl that is about five feet tall?
hmm no if u check BMI u are normal so dont worry as long as u keep on exercising ull be fine Well, you might want to lose a...
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Should you worry if your 7-year-old son hit his head eight days ago and still has a raised lump which is quite large but it is not painful?
Any bad bump should be checked out by your doctor or even a clinic. Concusion can occur or even blood clots (not trying to scare...
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Is it okay if you are 12 and you are 5'3'' and weigh 120 pounds?
Well, I'm 12 and 5'3" and I weigh 120 and everyone tells me I'm skinny, and I only have 20% body fat, (so since we're exactly the...
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Is an 8cm-long penis a normal size for a 12-year-old?
Penis Size Yes, you are average for your age. no, im 12 ill be 13 in 1 week and im 5 inches i am 12.and my penis size...
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If your son developed vasculitis at 2 years old could it have been caused by the fact that you took Paxil during your pregnancy?
Drugs are so interesting because although side effects are listed, not all are known. Since vasculitis's cause is unknown, it is...
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Can a baby digest toilet paper?
Well, I'm not too sure why you'd be feeding your baby toilet paper, but no toilet paper can not kill your baby, it may just make...
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If your wife got off the patch and the doctor told you to wait a month to have sex and you didn't and now your wife is pregnant will the baby be born with defects?
No. It's a noted fact that if women are on any type of birth control (pill form or the patch) that if you stop taking it you are...
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Why do 14- to 16-year-olds need health and fitness?
Well im 13 5 foot 10 and i go to a gym and work out 3 times a week its good to keep a healthy body cause no one likes a lazy...
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What's the average age of a school-age child?
6 to 18 years Answer School age is up to 18 but nobody pays attention to the fact that after the age of 8 it is called...
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What should your weight be if you're thirteen and 5'4''?
110-120 lbs. It also depends on bone mass, if you have large bones, then add 5 lbs.
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How can a 12-year-old increase her breast size and butt size?
Honey, I know you feel really grown up but you are still a child with a child's body. All you have to do is eat healthily, keep...
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What is a brain?
FUNCTION the brain is the primary center for the regulation and control of bodily activities, receiving and interpreting sensory...
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Are repeated MRSA infections in a toddler serious?
Resistance is Never Good Absolutely. But this is a very vague question. MRSA or methicillin-resistant staphyloccus aureus...
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How do you teach a 3-year-old to let poop go?
Is s/he holding it because of discomfort? If so try to get your child to relax by reading a story. If it's because s/he just...
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If a baby or young child is ignored in their first stages of life would this affect their growth emotionally and if so how?
Yes it will, whether they realize it or not. It sometimes breaks a trust bond that could be formed with adults, authority figures...
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Is 103 pounds too much for an 11-year-old girl and if so what is the normal weight if you are 4'9'' and a half?
I Say Please Eat Some More Its Not Right
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Are you overweight if you are 12 and are 5 feet tall and weigh 112 pounds?
According to the BMI scale, you are the perfect weight.
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Is it normal if you are 12 years old and you're four foot eleven?
Yes, it is absolutely normal. Whether you are a boy or girl (you didn't specify), you are at the 50th percentile for American...
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What is the healthy weight for a girl who is 5'4'' and 14 years old?
105-120 pounds As you age it would be more of 125 - 150 pounds But you also should not stick with average only, because pure...
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What should you do if your child ate a packet of silica gel?
Poison Control Get your child medical advice immediately. In the US you can call poison control. The National Poison...
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