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… your home Keep your body cool and hydrated Drink plenty of water and other fluids (about 3-4 litres of water a day), especially if you are breast/chest-feeding and … drinks Eat fruits and vegetables. They have a high water content and can help keep you hydrated Take a cool …
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… chair, air mattress, pillow, sheepskin, duvet or quilt, or waterbed. To prevent a baby from being trapped, smothered, …
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… risk of heat-related illness include: Not drinking enough water during hot weather Increased body mass Poor physical fitness Certain medications such as diuretics or water pills and certain psychiatric medications Use of … at a safe temperature Drink plenty of fluids. Drink extra water even before you feel thirsty and if you are active on …
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… buildings. You may find asbestos wrapped around older hot water pipes and water boilers, or used to tape together sections of heating … live in an older home, do a visual check of all your hot water pipes and furnace air ducts. If you find insulation …
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… remove their clothes. Use a fan or spritz them with cool water. Offer them frequent sips of water. If you child is showing serious signs of a … they show signs of dehydration Use diluted apple juice (½ water, ½ apple juice) as an alternative fluid replacement …
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… seeds, tofu, meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products Water, chilled plain milk or fortified soy beverage are all nutritious drink choices. Pack a reusable water bottle so your child can refill it during the day. … a thermos to pack hot foods. Pre-heat the thermos with hot water before filling. Wash all fresh fruit and vegetables, …
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… physical activities per week, such as walking briskly and water aerobics Adults aged 65 and older should also do …
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… immunization appointment. Health Canada recommends that all water given to infants be sterilized. To prepare the sucrose solution: Bring cold tap water to a rolling boil for at least 2 minutes Dissolve 1 teaspoon of sugar in 10 ml (2 teaspoons) of the boiled water in a sterile sealable container Store the sucrose …
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… drinks such as breastmilk, plain whole cow’s milk and water. After age 2, other options include skim, 1% and 2% … eat. Limit to no more than 3 cups (750 mL) each day. Give water between meals and snacks for thirst. Don’t give sugary … your child learn to enjoy the taste of healthy drinks like water and plain milk. How much food does my child need? …
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