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… are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your baby can eat many of the same foods enjoyed by the rest of … Are prepared to a safe texture. Offer new textures as your baby gets older Have different tastes and colours Are made with little or no added salt or sugar See Baby's first foods - HealthLinkBC File #69c for information …
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… 6 Months On this page: Overview Overview You can watch your baby's behaviour to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your baby might have hearing loss. Does your baby: Respond to changes in your voice? Look around for the …
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… Immunization in your baby's first year Last updated August 13, 2013 Immunization is the best way to protect your baby from a long list of serious diseases. Without it, your … that cause these diseases still exist. To protect your baby, a series of shots begin at two months of age. Some …
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… Breastfeeding: Baby's Poor Weight Gain On this page: Overview Related … lose up to 10% of their birth weight in the first week. A baby's weight decreases from the normal loss of fluid, … frequent, are short. Feedings gradually get longer and the baby gets more calorie-rich milk. After 2 weeks, most …
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… Reducing risk of food allergy in your baby Last updated March 31, 2020 Download PDF Document … Vietnamese This resource includes steps to reduce a baby’s risk of developing food allergy. It is intended for … causing an allergic reaction, stop giving the food to your baby and talk to your baby's doctor. You can continue to …
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… Breastfeeding: When Baby Doesn't Want to Stop On this page: Overview Related … may be times when you want to stop breastfeeding, but your baby shows signs of wanting to continue. If possible, keep … from your breast, formula, or whole cow's milk (if your baby is 9 to 12 months of age and eating a variety of …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, … B vaccine at birth? The hepatitis B vaccine is given to a baby at birth if their mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a household member or caregiver with hepatitis …
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… Premature Infant: Safe Travel With Your Baby On this page: Overview Overview … In most cases the safest way for a healthy premature baby to travel is by car seat. But some premature infants … bed for the car. Ask your doctor what is best for your baby. Be sure to buy a car seat that is recommended for your …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, 2024 … English Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. It’s … problem for your baby Gently burp your baby after feeding. Burping half-way through feeding may help with gas Do not …
