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Young children and their vision

… early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, but they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to focus, track objects and use both eyes together. Babies learn eye-hand coordination and the …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… facing you. Draw an imaginary line down the middle of the front of one of your child’s legs, from the hip to the knee … Place the patch or dose of cream in the top section on the side of the arm (A). For the 12 month visit, do this again … cream or patch 12 months Apply to the top section on the side of the arm and back of both arms as shown. (A & B to …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… she looked in the rearview mirror to check on him. Nathan’s eyes were rolling to the back of his head, the entire left side of his body was limp, and he was drooling. Janet rushed … he will have lifelong problems moving his body on the left side. Nathan’s injury could have been prevented if he had …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye examination by kindergarten entry. Children may not know … If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist), especially if …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… voices, right from birth Discovers their own voice Enjoys eye contact,; smiles at people and studies faces Cries as a … head up to search for sounds and movement Rolls over to one side Discovers feet and hands and holds objects Follows … Sits with some support Stands up with help Rolls over from front to side and then in all directions Reaches for and …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pinkeye? Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is a common childhood … is an inflammation of the covering of the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid. It is usually caused by a virus or …

Prenatal ultrasound

… A doctor, with expertise in interpreting ultrasound, reviews the images and sends a written report to your prenatal … a placenta and/or the amniotic sac (the bag of fluid inside the womb where a baby develops) As part of a range of … birth defects. The shape and size of your baby’s physical structures are examined, but the ultrasound cannot always …

Your childs feelings

… and periods of rest each day Try to spend some time outside every day Let your child know if there is going to be a … voice calm and be respectful and let your child tell their side of the story. “I can see how angry you feel. Please … makes success more possible. For example, place a stool in front of the sink so they can wash their own hands, or …

Clean-up after a flood

… puncture-proof and water-proof boots, protective gloves, eye protection and a well-fitted respirator such as an N95. … any cleaning activities. Seek healthcare for any rashes, eye irritation or onset of gastrointestinal illness. How …

Sleep related infant death

… are at lower risk than babies who sleep on their stomach or sides. Even babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on … your baby can roll over easily on their own from back to front and back again, you do not need to return them to … fall asleep while travelling in a car seat. Keep a close eye on a baby sleeping in the car and take your baby out of …