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Toilet learning

… Toilet learning Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Start when your child shows you they are ready. Make toilet learning a positive experience. Your child will learn a new … a sense of accomplishment. Why is it now called “toilet learning” instead of “toilet training”? The term “toilet …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… with asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children and older adults … and matches If you have medical conditions, such as asthma, COPD or heart disease, follow a management plan developed …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) People who are pregnant and their unborn children How … outdoors and avoid strenuous activities. The harder you breathe, the more particles you inhale If you must go …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… to babies and children in the following ways: Babies who breathe second-hand smoke have a greater chance of dying … to quit smoking and vaping Getting help can make quitting easier. People who make a plan and combine nicotine …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… uneaten Avoid or change certain foods to make swallowing easier Experience a change in the sound of their speech, …

Sleep related infant death

… between your body and the cushions and leave them unable to breathe. Have a bassinet or crib ready, or someone else to … your baby from many childhood illnesses. Breastfeeding is easier when you share a room with your baby. This means your … swaddled. Tight swaddling can make it hard for your baby to breathe, and can also cause your baby to overheat and …

Quit or reduce vaping

… and airways, and worsen symptoms of existing asthma or COPD Risks to children and youth: using nicotine in … alter the parts of the brain that control attention, learning and memory It's important to consider that vapes …

E coli infection

… only have E. coli on the surface, which makes the E. coli easier to kill by cooking. When the meat is ground or …

Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… higher than their body. Support your baby’s head to make it easier for them to swallow Let your baby decide how much to … Tilt the bottle just a little, keeping it almost flat. It’s easier for your baby to manage the flow of formula. Some air …

Quitting smoking

… and counselling. 4. Build your support network Quitting is easier when you have friends and family to support you. …