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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A … friends and volunteers must be aware of the signs of choking: Forceful coughing Hands clutched to throat and … Loss of consciousness People may not always show signs of choking or aspiration when food or liquid enters the airway …

Babys first foods

… to eat or turn their head away Start by giving your baby small amounts of solid food, such as one to 2 teaspoons at a … Prepare foods in ways that reduce your baby’s risk of choking. For example, cut round foods like grapes, cherry … File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers HealthLinkBC: Reducing …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… red blood cells and carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Children need iron for healthy growth and development, … if it’s introduced too early. You can start offering small amounts of pasteurized whole cow milk (3.25% milk fat) … File #68d Iron in foods HealthLinkBC File #110b Preventing choking in babies and young children Child Nutrition …

Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… baby to drink too much or too little and can also cause choking, ear infections and tooth decay (cavities) How often … is different. In the first few days, your baby’s stomach is small and they may only need small amounts of formula. As … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… seizure, it does not mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those … as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a fever after immunization have a … be given to a child during a seizure to avoid the risk of choking. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… them on whether to eat and how much. Offer your child 3 small meals and 2 to 3 snacks, spaced about 2 to 3 hours … to serve meals and snacks at about the same time every day. Children who graze all day may not learn how it feels to be … and preparing meals Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… Scrambled eggs, mashed avocado, whole grain toast, cut into small pieces or strips Low-salt cottage cheese, apple sauce, … soy beverage. They’re not suitable alternatives for children under the age of 2. Only offer them if your child … 1 to 3 Year Old Child Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care …

Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… and stored in a locked location or out of the reach of children. Your local pool supplier may offer water testing … are at higher risk of overheating than adults. Keep small children, especially infants, out of hot tubs and spas. Their small bodies do not regulate temperature well and overheat …

Molluscum contagiosum

… that affects the outer layer of the skin. The virus causes small, smooth bumps on the skin’s surface. These can spread … infected. While molluscum contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection can affect … the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …

Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… puree Shredded tofu scramble, whole grain toast, cut into small pieces or strips, cooked and mashed broccoli or other … serving. Fat is an important source of energy for growing children. What do I offer my child to drink? Human milk … for babies and toddlers Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care …