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Safe chairs for babies in the first year

For safe seating, your baby needs a chair that's right for his or her age and size, especially once you start introducing solid foods. Safe, comfy seating for your baby will make mealtimes easier and …

Safe drinking water in your baby's first year

… dangers of nitrates in well water, see the HealthLink BC file Nitrate Contamination in … safe to drink. For more information, see the HealthLink BC file Should I Get My Well Water … on safely preparing infant formula, visit the Health Canada website . Useful resources How …

Safety At Home in Baby's First Year

… risk factors for SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Soother safety Many babies love the …

Common health concerns in babies' first year

… about coughing or sneezing, check with your healthcare provider or call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 . Don't give your baby … medications unless they're recommended by a health professional. Many over the counter …

Babyproofing your home for the first year

… try to crawl under it. Resources & links: HealthLink BC: Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Quick …

Immunization in your baby's first year

… Immunization is the best way to protect your baby from a long list of serious diseases. Without it, your child could get very sick. Thanks to … help keep you up to date. Ask your public health nurse for a Child Health Passport to …

Sun safety for babies' first year

… children Protecting your skin from the sun Health and safety, birth to 2 years … Babies …

Safe sleeping for babies

… sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For more information on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant … if you or your partner need help to quit smoking. You can sign up for the BC …

Childhood vaccines are safe

50c Child Immunization Series Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check …

Baby's first foods

… much food does my baby need? While you decide what foods to offer, let your baby decide how … By 12 months: 3 meals and 2 to 3 snacks What types of food do I offer my baby? Your baby … Coconut, oat, rice, and nut or seed beverages should not be offered before 2 years of age. …