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Sleep related infant death

… is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and 4 months of age. The second kind of sleep-related infant death is … can usually roll over on their own at 5 to 7 months of age. Place your baby on a firm surface that is free of … of SIDS. You know your baby is warm enough when your baby’s head is warm. A baby’s hands and feet are normally a little …

Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… can be shut off quickly if needed. Bathers should be discouraged from placing their heads under the water in case hair or jewelry may be caught … environments are alcohol or drug related. Alcoholic beverages and some drugs can cause drowsiness. They can also …

Safe sleeping for babies

… flat spots that may develop on the back of a baby’s head. Place your baby on a firm surface that is free of …

Scabies

… Buttocks Infants and elderly people may have a rash on the head, neck, palms of hands or soles of feet. If you have not … care provider may recommend applying the cream to the head and scalp of children or elderly people. If applying … your home well, including furniture and mattresses. Image … Scabies …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… a child is coughing and able to talk, stay calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you … when they absorb water, causing a more complete airway blockage. What are common causes of choking in children? Foods: … Teach older children not to give food or small toys to younger children Discourage children from tossing food and …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… Through play and curiosity, your child develops language skills, social skills such as cooperation and sharing, … face Putting you hand under you baby’s chin to support the head until your baby is strong enough to do it by themselves … other children Safety during play To ensure safety, stay ahead of your baby to keep them from grabbing dangerous …

Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

… soft fruits and toast By around 8 to 12 months of age, your baby will be able to bite and chew chopped foods. … food is offered Push food away Refuse to eat or turn their head away Here are some examples of portions to offer your … offer solid foods to your baby each day depends on their age and appetite. Work towards the following: By 8 months: 2 …

Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Encourage your sex partner(s) and people you live with to get … toothbrushes or nail files Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Put articles that could have your blood on … oral medicines that can slow down the progression of liver injury and reduce the chance of liver cancer, but there is …

Group A streptococcal infections

… also known as GAS or strep, can infect anyone at any age. Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most … infections? Strep throat starts suddenly with a high fever, headache, swollen red throat and tonsils, swollen lymph … site of infection on your body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small cut, insect bite or bruise. For more …

Tick bites and disease

… unscrew or twist the tick because this may separate the head from the body. It is very important to make sure that … your skin. Ticks can be disposed of in your household garbage once dead. How do I avoid getting bitten by a tick? You … when and where a tick bit you. General symptoms of fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, fatigue, or weakness of …