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Time for bed

… Time for bed Last updated April 29, 2022 HealthLink BC File … enough sleep can also be a concern for parents. Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the night. How … hours. Newborn babies usually sleep for 3 or 4 hours at a time. In the early months, most babies wake up several times …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… contraception and using other medications at the same time Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File … contraception and using other medications at the same time …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… can guide your interactions with your child, during playtime or at other times of the day. Pay attention to what … help your baby connect with you and grow in healthy ways. Tummy time is when you lay your baby on their stomach or … on a safe firm surface, on your lap or on your chest for tummy time. It’s recommended that babies have lots of …

Safe sleeping for babies

… sleep? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night and for naps) Babies should always be placed … care provider. When a baby is awake, some supervised ‘tummy time’ (lying on his or her stomach) is needed for healthy …

Sleep related infant death

… death? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night and for naps) Babies who sleep on their backs … the first months after birth, if your baby rolls onto their tummy while sleeping, gently place them on their back. When …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… and plant-based iron sources by offering them at the same time as: Meat, poultry, fish or shellfish Foods that are … of iron-rich foods Too much milk can fill up your child’s tummy and take the place of iron-rich foods. Do not offer …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… coordination problems Leg or stomach cramps, complains of tummy ache Vomiting and diarrhea Dizziness, confusion, or … in children (1-5 years) Peeing little, and fewer than 4 times a day for children not in diapers Being extra thirsty … illness. You can also call HealthLinkBC BC at 8-1-1 anytime to talk with a registered nurse. It’s important that …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… given attention Startles at noise and responds to sounds in time Stretches or moves arms and legs Lifts head when lying on tummy Holds head up to search for sounds and movement Rolls … out of the crib Walks alone and walks upstairs 1 step at a time Speaks in short phrases, such as “mama go? ” or “all …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health … know why it is important for my baby to get all 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 …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

… pregnant or having barrier free sex. Is there any safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy? There is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Your baby’s brain … harm the fetus. Drinking more than 3 standard drinks at one time (binge drinking), and regular drinking in pregnancy …