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… Thicken your baby's formula with a small amount of rice cereal if your doctor recommends it. Keep your baby away … Thicken your baby's formula with a small amount of rice cereal if your doctor recommends it. Keep your baby away …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Most infants lose up to 10% of their birth weight in the first … the baby gets more calorie-rich milk. After 2 weeks, most infants have gained back the lost weight and continue to … too slowly after 2 weeks of age. Poor weight gain in an infant may be due to: Poor breastfeeding technique. Not …
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… schedules See which vaccines are recommended and when. Infants and Children This schedule lists all vaccines that …
Healthy eating
… meals more often. Use tofu and legumes instead of meat in recipes. Try spaghetti sauce, chilies, and casseroles with …
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… baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related infant death, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For more information on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant …
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… or ketchup on your food. Use less salt (or none) when recipes call for it. You can often use half the salt a … or ketchup on your food. Use less salt (or none) when recipes call for it. You can often use half the salt a …
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… is called methemoglobinemia. When this condition occurs in infants it is also known as “blue baby syndrome”. Babies … 6 months are particularly at risk, although breast-fed infants have less exposure to nitrate than bottle-fed infants. In severe cases, high levels of nitrate can cause …
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… quickly and forcefully during breastfeeding - causing the infant to choke, gag and take herself off the breast. If you … Vary your nursing positions . For example, try keeping your infant in an upright position with her head higher than the … your baby lies on top of you to breastfeed. Be sure your infant is continuing to gain weight. Remember: More feeding …
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… high in fibre. Include foods such as whole-grain breads and cereals, raw vegetables, raw and dried fruits, and beans. … her back, not the stomach. This lowers the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For more information on … are rarely reasons not to breastfeed. Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition . …
Medications
… sprouts, beans, lentils, and iron-fortified or enriched cereals. Missed Dose It is important to get each dose of … sprouts, beans, lentils, and iron-fortified or enriched cereals. Missed Dose It is important to get each dose of …
