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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … of date. Do I need to take extra precautions to protect my baby from the sun and heat? Yes. Babies younger than 12 … months out of the sun. Try to find or create shade for your baby if you are going to be outside. Use a stroller with a …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 … drownings and deaths are preventable by following simple safety rules. These rules apply around all bodies of water, … swimming? Look for and read the signs Follow the posted safety information. Signs and rules are there to protect you …
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… babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … or toys. Ensure the crib, cradle or bassinet meets Canadian safety regulations. For more information about Canadian …
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… Baby's first foods Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink … a daily 400 IU vitamin D supplement can provide all of a baby’s nutrient needs. Some babies are fed infant formula, … a vitamin D supplement. When do I offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 …
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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 … is available for child-care providers? Caring About Food Safety is a free online course: … w2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/food-safety/food-safety-courses . FOODSAFE levels 1 and 2 are …
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… Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Last … who are 6 to 12 months old. It includes information on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I prepare food safely for my baby? Choose from …
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… Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Document Vietnamese The most common trigger for shaking a baby is a baby's crying. Shaken baby injuries often occur when a …
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… Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat Last … to anyone's health, but people who are pregnant or had a baby within the past 6 weeks may be at a higher risk, … during pregnancy or breast/chest-feeding, please visit: Baby’s Best Chance HealthLinkBC File #38d Pregnancy and …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat … rides. Covering a car seat with a rug, towel, blanket, or baby wrap may restrict air circulation around your child and … air conditioners may cause dehydration Stop and wake your baby for feeds if they become sleepy while travelling in the …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, … and the immune system. I know why it is important for my baby to get all vaccines on time. Yes No I know why my child … than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know that getting my baby immunized is the best way to protect them from serious …
