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

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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 …

Campylobacteriosis

… Basics What is campylobacteriosis? Campylobacteriosis is foodborne illness caused by the campylobacter bacterium. Campylobacteriosis occurs much more often in the summer months than in the winter months. Infants, young … food and how to store it. Reading food labels and following safety instructions will reduce your chances of becoming ill …

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 …

Safe chairs for babies in the first year

… age and size, especially once you start introducing solid foods. Safe, comfy seating for your baby will make mealtimes … more fun for everyone. Use the following tips to check the safety of baby chairs: On this page: High chairs Booster … age and size, especially once you start introducing solid foods. Safe, comfy seating for your baby will make mealtimes …

How to Exercise Safely

… not broken or worn out Use equipment that's designed for safety. For example, if you're planning to bike, run or walk … seasons and weather conditions to avoid overheating in the summer and being too cold in the winter. Wear rain gear, …