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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become independent in toileting. Start when your child shows you they are ready. Make toilet learning a … after bowel movements. This may be needed until preschool age. Teach girls to wipe from front to back Teach …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the … umbrella if you can’t find a shady spot. If you cannot keep your child out of the sun, make sure to protect their skin …
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… Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 92e Child Development Series Download PDF Document English … they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … light sleep, they may partly wake many times. At this age, your baby has developed enough to begin to learn how to …
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… Last updated March 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50h Child Immunization Series Download PDF Document English … routine immunizations. If you have questions about where your child's immunizations will be given, talk to your … used. Use of these products will change depending on: the age of the child; how the product is applied; the amount of …
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… updated September 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69i Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English … sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron … vegetables and fruits such as broccoli, snow peas, red cabbage, bell peppers, kiwi, mango, papaya, peaches, …
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… the risk of burns in young children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than … should not be relied on to supervise younger children Check your child’s bath water with your elbow prior to placing … is a NO PLAY ZONE Share safety tips with those who are caring for your kids (e.g. grandparents, daycare staff, …
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… There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco … to second-hand smoke can have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How … apartment buildings, condominiums and transit shelters On school property at any time Inside or within 6 meters of a …
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… useful resources and strategies below to support you when your baby's crying causes feelings of frustration or … the head. SBS is also known as Traumatic Head Injury due to Child Maltreatment (THI-CM) in Canada & Abusive Head Trauma … different locations. This may result in permanent brain damage, physical disabilities or death. Even minor injuries to …
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… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least … receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 …
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… Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a … touching or feeding an animal After touching an animal's cage After falling or touching the ground Right after leaving …
