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Food Allergies

… treatment can stop a dangerous reaction. Food allergies are more common in children than in … adults. Children sometimes outgrow their food allergies, especially allergies to milk, eggs, or soy. But if you …
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Safe drinking water in your baby's first year

… water: Breastfeed exclusively for the first six months and continue to breastfeed for two years or more. Have well water and other … water: Breastfeed exclusively for the first six months and continue to breastfeed …
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Safety At Home in Baby's First Year

… in British Columbia. Many of these happen at home - but you can reduce the risk by following these tips. Keep your home safe Fasten carpet on stairs and remove … Remove any leaded PVC mini-blinds from your home. Fasten furniture such as bookcases or …
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Toddler's First Steps A Best Chance Guide to Parenting Your 6-to-36 Month-Old Child

… English | Chinese | French Introducing Solid Foods English | Chinese | French Drinking From … English | Chinese | French Safe, Healthy Foods and Drinks English | Chinese | French … Child Care English | Chinese | French Toddler safety Key Safety Messages English | Chinese | …
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Immunization in your baby's first year

… Immunization is the best way to protect your … it, your child could get very sick. Thanks to immunization, many diseases are no longer … of shots begin at two months of age. Some immunizations are only given once or twice, …
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Babyproofing your home for the first year

… very quickly.  That's why it's important to babyproof your home - before your little one is crawling. REMEMBER! - Childproofing will help make your home safer and is …
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Food allergies

… a severe allergic reaction. Prevention Food allergies and allergic conditions such as … to reduce your baby’s risk of developing food allergies:  Reducing the risk of food allergy … and young children Testing Find out how food allergies are diagnosed and the tests that are …
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Sun safety for babies' first year

… use a waterproof lotion. Do not wait for signs of burning to get your baby out of the …
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Common health concerns in babies' first year

… about coughing or sneezing, check with your healthcare provider or call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 . Don't give your baby … medications unless they're recommended by a health professional. Many over the counter …
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Allergies Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies

… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … take 3 to 5 years to complete. FAQs What are allergies to insect stings? An allergic …