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

… This can help your baby learn food skills, develop healthy eating patterns and be more likely to try and enjoy a … than 10 times before your child gives it a try or enjoys eating it. Pairing new foods with familiar foods may help …

Your childs feelings

… feelings and know they will get a soothing response are less likely to act out to make their needs known. They will … (even “bad” feelings) are normal and that there are healthy ways to respond to them. For example, “I’m feeling … how angry you feel. Please tell me why you are so angry.” Treating children with respect teaches them to solve problems …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and … who may have one of these rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious … if you have a home birth. What if I go home with my baby less than 24 hours after birth? A blood sample will still be …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… This does not mean they feed every 3 hours. There may be less than an hour from one feed to the next. Over time, the … vary a lot from baby to baby. Your baby may have more or less than the numbers shown. Day Wet diapers (pale yellow) …

Campylobacter infection

… after exposure to the bacteria. Symptoms usually last for less than 1 week. You can be infected and have no symptoms. … single-use towels. Always wash your hands: Before eating Before handling food Right after handling raw poultry … those who handle pets, wash their hands carefully before eating and on a regular basis if they suck their thumbs or …

Seniors falls can be prevented

… it also increases energy levels, helps to keep your brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do … HealthLinkBC File #68j Healthy eating and healthy aging for adults Canadian Centre …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you … folic acid from fortified foods and supplements each day unless your health care provider told you to. What increases … or barbiturates) Can I get enough folate from food? Eating foods with natural folate and foods fortified with …

Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… M.F.) cow milk at 9 to 12 months of age, if your baby is eating a variety of iron-rich foods Do not feed homemade … expiration date What type of formula can I offer my baby? Healthy babies born at full term, which is 37 weeks or more … and are under 2 months of age (corrected age) Weighed less than 2500 grams at birth and are under 2 months of age …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most important thing you can do …

Giardia infection

… water while you swim. You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with cysts. … well with soap and water after using the toilet and before eating or preparing foods. Dry your hands with disposable … health authority. Wash your hands well and often to help lessen the chance of spreading the infection to others. …