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… Baby's first foods Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink … a daily 400 IU vitamin D supplement can provide all of a baby’s nutrient needs. Some babies are fed infant formula, … food allergens are iron-rich and can be part of your baby’s first foods. You can start with the common food allergens …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese In the early weeks of life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping … The risk also goes up if there is any smoking in the home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the …
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… Home isolation for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October … throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home isolation. Home isolation means you avoid contact with other people. …
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… Radon in homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 … poses little risk. However, radon gas can build up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. … radon depends on its concentration in the indoor air of the home or building and the length of time exposed. Since radon …
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… Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Last … your baby will change depending on their appetite. When you first introduce solid foods, your baby may only eat around 2 … coconut For more information HealthLink File #69c Baby’s first foods HealthLink File #110b Preventing choking in …
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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February … One teaspoonful is enough to kill 100,000 people. Improper home canning creates the perfect environment to grow … To avoid botulism, use extreme care when canning at home. There are different methods of canning for high-acid …
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… Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … cry more and for longer periods of time starting at about 2 weeks of age and continuing until about 3 to 4 months. This … mouth, licking their lips and sucking their hand. For the first few months of life, babies usually feed at least every …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, … and the immune system. I know why it is important for my baby to get all vaccines on time. Yes No I know why my child … cough can be a deadly disease for babies. Babies need their first dose at 2 months of age to begin building protection …
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… my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron … enough iron. Offer iron-rich foods every day Your baby’s first foods should be rich in iron. Offer your baby … with a health care provider. HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby’s first foods HealthLinkBC File #68d Iron in foods …
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… Are prepared to a safe texture. Offer new textures as your baby gets older Have different tastes and colours Are made … no added salt or sugar See HealthLinkBC File #69c: Baby's first foods for information on introducing solid foods. For … formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat …
