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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink … babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 HealthLink … area can be very slippery, especially when wet. Be careful getting in and out of the pool Use a handrail if possible … system.” Never let children play in hot tubs Hot water can quickly affect a child’s small body. Limit the time a child …
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… Sleep related infant death Last updated November 1, 2021 … Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which occurs when a baby dies suddenly while sleeping without a clear … death is accidental. These deaths are usually caused when a baby is accidentally smothered by items in the bed, such as …
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… Baby's first foods Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink … a daily 400 IU vitamin D supplement can provide all of a baby’s nutrient needs. Some babies are fed infant formula, … a vitamin D supplement. When do I offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 …
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… Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Last … on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I prepare food safely for my baby? Choose from … will be able to bite and chew chopped foods. Follow these tips to reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When …
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… Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Document Vietnamese The most common trigger for shaking a baby is a baby's crying. Shaken baby injuries often occur … a crib or bassinette when wrapped in a blanket. For a safe sleeping resource for parents and caregivers see Safer sleep … . For more tips and resources online, visit www.dontshake.ca or the …
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… Getting rid of rodents (rats and mice) Last updated January … often, so it is important to find and get rid of them quickly and efficiently. Even if you do not see an actual … , or contact your local environmental health officer. … Getting rid of rodents rats and mice …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, … get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know that getting my baby immunized is the best way to protect them … harmful germs. Memory cells help the immune system respond quickly to an infection and prevent disease. How does a …
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… Are prepared to a safe texture. Offer new textures as your baby gets older Have different tastes and colours Are made … vegetarian recipes for toddlers 2 years of age and older, tips for cooking with plant-based protein foods and more. … be high in fibre, which can fill up a child’s small stomach quickly. This can make it hard for children to get enough …
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… vegetarian recipes for toddlers 2 years of age and older, tips for cooking with plant-based protein foods and more For … Speak to a registered dietitian to make sure your child is getting enough nutrients from other foods Plain water Sips … be high in fibre, which can fill up a child’s small stomach quickly. This can make it hard for children to get enough …
