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Feeding your baby formula Safely making and storing formula

… their baby formula for a number of reasons. If offering infant formula, it’s important to prepare and store it … to protect your baby. What are the different types of infant formula? There are 3 types of store-bought formula: … 48 hours or follow label instructions. To safely store infant formula, your fridge must be 4oC (39oF) or cooler. If …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… second-hand smoke can have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How does … smoke have a greater chance of dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant death Children exposed to second-hand smoke have a …

The pregnant traveller

… cover pregnancy-related conditions or hospital care for premature infants Pack comfortable, loose fitting clothes, including … risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, and death for mother and infant. Pregnant women cannot take certain anti-malaria …

Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… year and older Strips of pancakes made with iron fortified infant cereal, blueberry puree Shredded tofu scramble, whole … banana Blueberry pancakes made with iron fortified infant cereal Congee (rice porridge) with small pieces of … about vitamin B12 supplements for you and your child Infant formula If you offer your baby infant formula, …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… or pregnancy complications linked to infection, such as premature rupture of membranes; amniotic fluid infection; late miscarriage; low-birth-weight infant; or inflammation of the inside of the uterus after …

Ultraviolet radiation

… melanin in your skin). Repeated exposure to UVA can lead to premature skin aging, such as wrinkles, age spots, and … of your eyes. For example, UV exposure can contribute to premature aging of your eye lenses. This can lead to …

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, …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… care use such as emergency room visits and hospital stays Premature (early) death, particularly among people who have …

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 …

Syphilis

… can cause serious complications, such as miscarriage, premature birth or stillbirth, low birth weight, or cause …