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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Nutrient File Infant and toddler feeding guidelines: Baby's Best Chance Toddler's First Steps For more nutrition information, call 8-1-1 to …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … sex, aim for the following amount of fibre each day: Age (years) Male Female 1 to 3 19 g 19 g 4 to 8 25 g 25 g 9 to 13 … grain” followed by the name of the grain as one of the first ingredients. For example, look for a whole grain flour …
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… sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron … enough iron. Offer iron-rich foods every day Your baby’s first foods should be rich in iron. Offer your baby …
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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Janet and Nathan's … on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50c …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat can affect your health. Choosing unsaturated instead of saturated fats … sold in Canada. How do I include healthy fat in my diet? At home Cook and bake with vegetable oils, such as olive, …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth … about 6 months of age. Your child should have all of their first set of teeth, or “baby” teeth, by 3 years of age. The …
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… A better immunization experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File … Children of all ages: Comforting restraint: Cuddle your baby or child firmly in your lap in a seated position Why? … in the brain. You can prepare a sucrose solution at home and bring it with you to your child's immunization …
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… a child is turning blue and cannot speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 … and alert before offering them food Do not prop or leave a baby alone with a bottle. The liquid can come out too fast … a child is choking. Contact a local public health nurse or first aid training institute for information on infant CPR …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information … before your baby leaves the hospital, or by your midwife at home if you have a home birth. What if I go home with my …
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… be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your health and prevents the spread of disease between you … cause swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about 9 out of 10 babies will have a birth defect. …
