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… for the first 6 months of their life. It’s recommended that babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of … date What type of formula can I offer my baby? Healthy babies born at full term, which is 37 weeks or more of … If you use powdered formula, prepare it carefully. Some babies have a higher risk of getting sick from powdered …
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… for the first 6 months of their life. It’s recommended that babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of … dietitian. Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) … in emergencies (#69g) Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old (#69h) Iron-rich foods for babies …
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… play and curiosity, your child develops language skills, social skills such as cooperation and sharing, emotional … a big role in your child’s healthy development. Play for babies By being attentive to your baby, you will learn the … Point out and name things like objects and colors. Babies love colourful pictures in books and the sounds of …
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… start learning language from the moment they are born. Babies who hear well learn a lot about their world through … to read. Hearing also plays an important role in a child’s social and emotional development. It is important to … have their hearing screened? Every year in B.C., about 100 babies are born with permanent hearing loss (approximately 1 …
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… health, learning, memory, attention, communication and social skills. Each individual with FASD is unique and has … during the pregnancy. Or avoid drinking around them and in social situations when you are together Offer non-alcoholic drinks and bring non-alcoholic drinks to social events Encourage Recognize any efforts to reduce or …
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… for and lets go of objects Responds to their name Enjoys social interaction Shows interest in colours Recognizes … when parents leave Throws toys or objects on purpose Plays social games, such as ‘peekaboo’ or ‘patty cake’ From 12 to … activities Shows affection openly, such as hugging Uses social language, such as please and thank you Copies adult …
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… feeling tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and … women need more iron to support the growth of their babies. If you are pregnant, choose iron-rich foods every … to your health care provider about your iron needs. How do babies get enough iron? Most healthy babies are born with …
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… a health concern for: Pregnant women Developing babies Babies less than 6 months old The elderly Individuals with … occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies under 6 months are particularly at risk, although …
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… alcohol use, poor nutrition, dehydration or lack of sleep Social and economic factors: Limited or lack of social support or connections, especially support and …
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… problems include learning, memory, attention, language, social skills, behaviour, hearing and vision. How much … for the health and well-being of both lactating parents and babies. If you choose to drink alcohol while feeding your …
