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Overview Check with your local water supplier to find out if your tap water is safe to use for your baby's formula. If your water is not safe or if you are not sure, you may use bottled water. You …
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… 2 hours. Throw out any leftover formula For healthy full-term infants, powdered infant … formula with you. For more information HealthLinkBC File #69a Feeding your baby … about feeding your baby, contact your health care provider, a public health nurse or …
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… through feces or vomit, such as rotavirus and norovirus These germs can be controlled by … through feces or vomit, such as rotavirus and norovirus These germs can be controlled by …
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… Did you know that some types of drinking water can be harmful to babies? If you get … lake, get the water tested to make sure it's safe to drink. Untreated water can contain … one minute and then cool it to 70°C before mixing it with formula. For more information …
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… Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their … years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of reasons. If … my baby? Cuddle or hold your baby close. Make feeding a special time. Smile, talk, sing to …
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… Bonding With Your Baby Bonding With Your Newborn Bottle-Feeding Bottle-Feeding: … Chickenpox (Varicella) Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections Child Abuse and Neglect Child … Enterocolitis Nephrotic Syndrome Newborn Rashes and Skin Conditions NICU: Communicating …
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… and the most common form of nitrogen found in water. Other forms of nitrogen include nitrite … levels. Nitrate concentrations in drinking water are a concern when levels are above the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. The maximum acceptable …
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… and many groundwater sources may contain disease-causing germs. Germs, or pathogens, … and many groundwater sources may contain disease-causing germs. Germs, or pathogens, …
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… amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking water … with too much manganese can be a risk to health. Manganese can cause discolouration but …
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… thinks your baby might be at risk for a peanut allergy, ask him or her about introducing peanut products. There may be a way to prevent …
