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… my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron supply starts to decrease. It’s also when your … more information If you’re worried that your child is not getting enough iron, discuss with a health care provider. …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Health and safety tips Last updated June 6, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27a … bodies do not regulate temperature well and overheat too quickly. Physical hazards Pool and hot tub users are always at risk of getting trapped underwater by the suction from an outlet …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, … Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be … causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. This is why getting protection with the vaccine at a young age is …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, 2024 … prepare it carefully. Some babies have a higher risk of getting sick from powdered infant formula. This includes … or if the hole gets larger and the formula drips out quickly. New disposable bottle liners are sterile and ready …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last updated … English Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. It’s … Use right away. If you make more than one bottle, quickly cool any bottles you want to use later. Put bottles …
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… was given. Mild symptoms may occur in some people after getting the vaccine, especially those receiving the vaccine … and a cough and/or sore throat and/or hoarseness) after getting an influenza vaccine Developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) within 8 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine without another cause being …
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… and alert before offering them food Do not prop or leave a baby alone with a bottle. The liquid can come out too fast … Check the child's play area often for choking hazards and quickly remove them Make sure the toys are in good condition … children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby
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… may cry a lot and nothing seems to satisfy them for long. Getting enough sleep can also be a concern for parents. Over … are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … you will help your child to sleep well. Here are some tips on how you can help your child: Set up daytime schedule …
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… or non-binary parents to describe how they feed their baby from their bodies. Both chestfeeding and breastfeeding … who are not breastfed or chestfed May lower the risk of sleep-related infant death Why is breastfeeding or … their mouth or push away Be content and relaxed Is my baby getting enough milk? Your baby is getting enough human milk …
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… of date. Do I need to take extra precautions to protect my baby from the sun and heat? Yes. Babies younger than 12 … months out of the sun. Try to find or create shade for your baby if you are going to be outside. Use a stroller with a … playing or walking outdoors. What are other sun safety tips? Always protect your child’s skin and try to stay …