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… Safety At Home in Baby's First Year Last updated July 5, 2019 Too many children die every year from preventable injuries in British Columbia. Many of these … or torn, throw it away. It can easily tear and become a choking hazard. Sterilize the soother before the first use …
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… Validating Your Child's Emotions On this page: Overview Overview Emotional … feel the way they do. Why is it important to validate your child's emotions? When you validate your child's emotions, you can: Help your child feel seen, …
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… Sponge Bath for a Child's Fever On this page: Overview Overview If your child's fever is over 40°C (104°F) , contact your doctor. Before you give a sponge bath to a child who has a fever, give your child an appropriate dose …
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… Appreciating Your Child's Personality On this page: Overview Overview By the time a child starts school, your child's distinct temperament becomes more apparent. Every …
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… Object Stuck in a Child's Airway On this page: Overview … become stuck in the airway at any age but is most common in children younger than age 3. Although a child may not have any symptoms when something is stuck in …
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… Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … Teach your child to brush and floss every day. Clean your baby's gums with a soft cloth or gauze pad to remove plaque …
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… updated January 28, 2025 Overview Learn more about your baby’s needs and how to care for them in the first 12 months. Image Baby's Best Chance A guide for current and future parents, including pregnancy, birth and parenting a new baby. Image Baby care Advice about caring for your babies …
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… Stimulate Your Baby's Learning On this page: Overview … Overview When you cuddle, talk to, and play with your baby, you build an emotional bond. You also help your baby learn. Here are some ways to encourage learning and …
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… help. Other babies may need gentle guidance. Latching your baby correctly is important for successful breastfeeding. … positions VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and behaviours VIDEO: Breastfeeding …
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… 2019 Breastfeeding alone can provide all the nutrients your baby needs for the first six months – with one notable … alone do not need extra vitamin D. Give your breastfed baby liquid vitamin D supplements. These are easily … Carefully read the label for directions on how to give your baby 400IU. Vitamin D supplements are available at your …
