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… in hot, soapy water. Scrub the inside of the bottles and nipples using a bottle brush that is only used for your … date. To help you remember, write the date on the lid when you first open the can. How do I get formula to the …
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… snack times. Your role is to decide what foods to offer, when to serve them and where. Your child's role is to decide … It will also help your child listen to their body to know when they are full. Be aware of pressure Avoid any kind of …
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… care team to be aware of any problems a person in care has when eating, drinking or taking medication. They must be … care team. A health practitioner will complete a care plan when a person is admitted. They will review it regularly … for safe eating Care plans change with age, illness, or when there is an improvement or worsening of a person in …
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… foods are safe for that child. What is choking? Choking is when something becomes stuck in a person's airway, making … be able to breathe and could die. Choking can also happen when foods or objects get stuck in the voice box, vocal … a child if they are swallowed. Dried peas and beans swell when they absorb water, causing a more complete airway …
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… these tips to reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When preparing vegetables and fruits: Wash produce. Peel … Finely chop stringy foods like celery and pineapple When preparing protein foods: Cook eggs until the yolk is … pork and wild game are fully cooked. Foods are fully cooked when they reach their safe cooking temperatures Do not …
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… who might come in contact with your blood, (for example, when getting tattoos, body-piercing, electrolysis or … this time, the milk should be expressed and discarded. When your nipple or areola is no longer cracked or bleeding, …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding is safe for your baby if your nipples aren’t cracked or bleeding Do not share equipment … or sharing meals Breastfeeding or chestfeeding, unless the nipples are cracked and bleeding The healthy, intact skin of …
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… growing baby that becomes the brain and spine. NTDs happen when this tube does not close completely and the brain or … not fully formed. The most common NTDs are: Spina bifida: when the spine does not close Anencephaly: when the brain and skull are missing some parts Some NTDs …
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… Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by … is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby starts solid foods, continue to offer human … breastfeeding or chestfeeding Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples Concerns that your baby is not getting enough milk, …
