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Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… your baby needs more than just human milk (breast milk) or infant formula to meet their growing nutrient needs. As you … products may have iron added to them, such as fortified infant cereal, biscuits and puffs. Check the nutrition facts … Sample meals Oatmeal pancakes made with iron-fortified infant cereal (see recipe below) Ground beef, snow peas, …

Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… their baby formula for a number of reasons. If offering infant formula to your baby: Choose store-bought infant formula made from cow milk Choose soy-based store-bought infant formula if your baby has a medical condition called …

Travelling with children

… by air with my baby? Do not travel by air with a premature infant (baby) or infant younger than 7 days old. While the plane is taking … Influenza (flu) When travelling to an area with measles, infants can receive the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) …

Safe sleeping for babies

… baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For more information on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant …

Nitrate in well water

… is called methemoglobinemia. When this condition occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies … 6 months are particularly at risk, although breast-fed infants have less exposure to nitrate than bottle-fed infants. In severe cases, high levels of nitrate can cause …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… o-shaped oat cereal Muffins made with iron fortified infant cereal topped with plain yogurt Lunch and dinner … of age or older. 6 to 12 months If you offer your baby infant formula, store-bought formula made from cow milk is recommended for most babies. When offering infant formula to your baby, continue until they’re 9 to 12 …

Manganese in drinking water

… with high levels of manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, … is based on the most vulnerable/sensitive population (e.g. infants and young children). Health Canada has also … don’t drink discoloured water or use it to prepare food or infant formula until you get confirmation that it is safe. …

Reye syndrome

… or lack of energy Diarrhea and rapid breathing in infants and toddlers Persistent vomiting in children and … (meningitis), diabetes, drug overdose, poisoning, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or a psychiatric illness. What …

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

… on foods such as toast or crackers, or mix them into infant cereal Do not offer whole peanuts, nuts or seeds … cheese, like cheddar Whole grain food ideas: Iron-fortified infant cereal Unsweetened O-shaped cereal Toast, bread, … Mini peanut butter muffins made with iron-fortified infant cereal Orange, wedges with membrane removed Snack …

Tetanus diphtheria pertussis Tdap vaccine

… damage or death. These complications are seen most often in infants. Pertussis can cause severe coughing that often ends … months and occurs more often at night. About 1 in 170 infants who get pertussis may die. Mature minor consent It … on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization . For …