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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last updated … PDF Document English Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. It’s …
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… care to babies and young children must be aware of the risks of choking. Babies and young children are at high risk … of choking because they: Have less practice controlling food in their mouths Do not always chew food into small … and alert before offering them food Do not prop or leave a baby alone with a bottle. The liquid can come out too fast …
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… and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin … catching their breath. Why is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). …
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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, which occurs when a baby dies suddenly while sleeping without a clear … there are known safer sleep practices that reduce a baby’s risk of SIDS. Some babies, such as premature babies and … bedsharing as safe as possible. For more information about reducing the risks of bedsharing, see …
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… listeriosis? Listeriosis is a rare but potentially serious foodborne infection. It is caused by the bacteria Listeria … normal. Listeriosis can also be transferred to a developing baby during pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at risk of infection? Most people exposed to Listeria do not …
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… part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while at school helps your child get the energy and … perishable food that returns home at the end of the day. Be allergy aware Some schools have rules about the types of … children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby …
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… dogs, cats and humans. When animals are slaughtered for food, bacteria from an animal’s intestines may contaminate … Campylobacter infection? It is important to be aware of the risks with the food products you buy, and know how to … ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making baby formula, brushing teeth and washing dentures or contact …
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… is especially recommended for people who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza and those able to … difficulty breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, … When you get immunized, you help protect others as well by reducing the spread of the influenza virus. What are the …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used … body can’t break down (metabolize) certain substances in food like fats, proteins and/or sugars. These substances can … weight gain. Treatment can help with growth and reduce the risk of lung infections. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): SMA …
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… also be found in the environment, but is mainly used as a food and drink preservative, especially in cured meats. Both … on test results from a neighbour’s well. Who is most at risk? Nitrate levels above the guidelines are particularly a … this condition occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies under 6 months are particularly at …
