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… important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat … may contribute to early childhood tooth decay: Frequent Eating(especially sticky or sugary foods) Constant use of a … appear – 10 in the top jaw and 10 in the bottom jaw. For more information about when teeth come in, visit CDA Dental …
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… vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, … was given. Mild symptoms may occur in some people after getting the vaccine, especially those receiving the vaccine … weeks of getting an influenza vaccine without another cause being identified GBS is a rare condition that can result in …
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… early months and years of life affect their health and well-being for the rest of their life. Your caring, nurturing, and safe parenting help ensure your child’s healthy development. Understanding child development can … 8 and 18 months of age Enjoys crawling and walking Loves getting a lot of attention from their caregiver Gets scared …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … vaccines on time. Yes No I know why my child can safely get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know that getting my baby immunized is the best way to protect them …
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… at about the same time each day. This will help them build healthy habits and meet their energy and nutrient needs. … with plant-based proteins Canada’s food guide suggests eating a variety of protein foods, especially those that … split pea or bean soup served with whole grain crackers For more meal and snack ideas, see Canada’s food guide recipe …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be … from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other …
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… 2 teaspoons at a time. As their appetite increases, offer more food. Remember to watch and listen for your baby’s … This can help your baby learn food skills, develop healthy eating patterns and be more likely to try and enjoy a …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last … within 2 hours. Throw out any leftover formula If you make more than one bottle, store extras in the fridge and use … bottle within 2 hours. Throw out any leftover formula For healthy full-term infants, powdered infant formula can be …
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… The effects of FASD include problems with motor skills, physical health, learning, memory, attention, communication … developing baby. What else can I do to make sure I have a healthy pregnancy? As well as not drinking alcohol, there … your use of cigarettes and other drugs Balance rest and activity Reduce your stress. Find healthy ways to relax and …
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… Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you … lifelong disabilities. How can I lower my baby's risk of being born with a neural tube defect? NTDs can happen during … or barbiturates) Can I get enough folate from food? Eating foods with natural folate and foods fortified with …
