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Feeding your baby

… a baby is around 6 months old, they are ready to have solid food. Your baby will begin to show interest in solid foods … for babies and toddlers (HealthLinkBC File #69k) Food safety for babies Keep your baby safe and healthy during … infant formula Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula (HealthLinkBC File #69b) Feeding your baby …

Living well during your pregnancy

… Vegetarian diet Taking supplements Gestational diabetes Food safety Physical activity Healthy weight Additional resources … more about what to eat when you are pregnant. Canada's food guide: Healthy eating when pregnant and breastfeeding …

Physical activity and nutrition for older adults

… eating for seniors handbook Supporting your condition Food safety People ages 60 and over are at an increased risk of getting food-borne illness. Read about how to make safe food …

Toddlers First Steps A Best Chance Guide to Parenting Your 6-to-36 Month-Old Child

Pregnancy and parenting resources

Keeping your child safe

… of different ages and activity levels require different safety precautions. Babies and toddlers require constant … Quick tips: Helping your child stay safe and healthy Child safety: Air pollution Child safety: Bicycles and tricycles … young child Choking hazards Some small objects and certain foods can become choking hazards for young children. Keeping …

Travel Health

… time. Also ask your doctor if there are medicines or extra safety steps that you should take. For example, if you have … vegetables, raw fruits, or raw or undercooked meat and seafood. In areas where mosquito-borne illnesses are found, use … exercises to help you feel less afraid. Water and food safety Contaminated water and food are the most common …

Preventing Choking in Small Children

… Actionset Overview Young children can easily choke on food and everyday objects. You can help prevent your child from choking by offering the right kinds of foods and watching for choking hazards. Food To prevent … Thumbtacks and screws. Paper clips, pen tops, and safety pins. Clothing price tags. Small holiday decorations. …

Healthy aging

… Healthy eating Mental well-being Preventive health and safety Your health information What is healthy aging? As you … healthy aging for adults (HealthLinkBC File #68j) Canada's Food Guide Healthy Eating and Older Adults Heart-Healthy … Alcohol and Aging: Your Health Preventive health and safety As you age, it's important to get regular check ups, …

Immunizations Questions Parents Ask

… Parents Ask On this page: Common Questions Vaccine Safety Common Questions What … Safety Are vaccines safe? Yes. Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carefully evaluate all … Safety Are vaccines safe? Yes. Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carefully evaluate all …