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… 6 months of age. Continue to offer breast milk until your baby is 2 years or older. Babies who are not given breast … a variety of iron-rich foods. At about 6 months, your baby needs more iron. Include iron-rich solid foods in your baby's diet every day starting at 6 months of age. These …
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… children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child …
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… children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child …
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… this condition occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies under 6 months are particularly at … Have your well water tested for nitrate Never give your baby well water, or infant formula mixed with well water, … safe for nitrate levels. If possible, breastfeed your baby Boiling your water can increase the amount of nitrate …
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… wrong.” Notice cues that say distress You cannot spoil a baby with too much attention. Do not ignore distress cues that tell you when your baby is hurt, sick, afraid or lonely. Responding to your baby’s cues help you form the strong bond that your baby’s …
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… pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not spread by: … as there is a risk of passing the virus on to your baby. This risk can be greatly reduced by giving your baby HBIg and the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine …
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… 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 … sleep and may also help to keep air circulating around your baby For children, sleeping on a firm mattress and using a …
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… There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal … is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Your baby’s brain and nervous system develop all throughout … stop drinking reduces the risk of harm to your developing baby. What else can I do to make sure I have a healthy …
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… information, see HealthLinkBC File #25d Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth . It is important to keep …
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