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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 … health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, … from the sun’s rays as darker-coloured clothing For kids aged 6 months or older, applying sunscreen with UVA and UVB …
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… a child is coughing and able to talk, stay calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you … Toddler's First Steps www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/toddlers-first-steps Rules for operating a …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … to receive early treatment, care and information to manage their disease. This includes information about how to … done in many developing countries. Parents or guardians of children born in or adopted from these countries should …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … is risky? There is no known safe amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy. It is safest not to drink at all when you … appointments or to treatment, or offer childcare for other children Offer to go along to the next prenatal appointment …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 … Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is dental health during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your … pregnancy can leave stomach acids in your mouth that can damage the teeth. After vomiting, rinse your mouth with water …
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… the rest of their life. Your caring, nurturing, and safe parenting help ensure your child’s healthy development. … your child may wake up more frequently at night. The stages of child development described here are guidelines … repeats sounds, or babbles Mimics simple actions of other children or people Shows strong feelings and emotions about …
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… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Through play and curiosity, your child develops language skills, social skills such as cooperation and sharing, … experts recommend that parents support and encourage their children to play as follows: Play actively – toddlers need …
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… to eat? Offer your child nutritious foods from an early age to help them develop healthy habits for life. Give your … to serve meals and snacks at about the same time every day. Children who graze all day may not learn how it feels to be … child food skills from an early age. Children aged 2 to 3 years are able to count ingredients, add ingredients to a …
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… routine of meals and snacks is important for your child’s growth and development. Offer your child 3 small meals and 2 … D and healthy fats are important nutrients for young children. Regularly offer your child foods with: Iron: lean … Calcium: milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese, fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), tofu prepared with calcium, canned …
