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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC … are not fully developed. Proper food handling in child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can … Use ice packs in a lunch box, or store lunches in the daycare fridge to keep foods cold Where can I find safe foods …
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… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of …
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… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC … helps manage eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities? It's important for the entire health care team to be aware of any problems a person in care has …
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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which occurs when a baby dies suddenly while sleeping without a clear explanation or cause. SIDS is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and 4 months of age. The second kind of sleep-related infant death …
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… Document Vietnamese Your child’s experiences in the early months and years of life affect their health and well-being … the rest of their life. Your caring, nurturing, and safe parenting help ensure your child’s healthy development. … to your health care provider. From birth to 3 months, your baby: Recognizes parents’ voices, right from birth Discovers …
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… or non-binary parents to describe how they feed their baby from their bodies. Both chestfeeding and breastfeeding … milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby starts solid foods, continue to offer … your baby because it: Is the safest and healthiest food for babies Is easy for your baby to digest Helps your baby’s …
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… problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your … for the health and well-being of both lactating parents and babies. If you choose to drink alcohol while feeding your …
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… start learning language from the moment they are born. Babies who hear well learn a lot about their world through … any supports they need to be successful. Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in … Audiometry (VRA) This test is mostly used for babies over 6 months of age. This test uses your baby's natural head turn …
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… enough sleep can also be a concern for parents. Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the night. How can I … are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … surface. Room sharing is recommended for the first 6 months and can protect against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome …
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… and play As a parent, you are the first to play with your baby. Playing with your baby helps you build a strong … a big role in your child’s healthy development. Play for babies By being attentive to your baby, you will learn the … baby. Hold your baby skin-to-skin regularly in the first months of their life. Look your baby in the eyes and mirror …
