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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) tradename | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of indefinite-lived intangible assets | tradename | 3 |  |  |  |
Impairment of goodwill, intangibles and other assets | $ 148 | $ 0 | $ 148 | $ 0 |
Sale of accounts receivable |  |  | $ 375 |  |
Increase in sale of accounts receivable |  |  |  |  | $ (125)
Baby Unit | Learning and Development |  |  |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of indefinite-lived intangible assets | tradename | 2 |  |  |  |

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