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69c Child Nutrition Series From birth to 6 months, human milk (breast milk) and a daily 400 IU vitamin D supplement can provide all of a baby’s nutrient needs. Some babies are fed infant formula, …
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… Overview When to start giving your baby solid foods Breast milk or iron-fortified formula is the only food that babies need for the first 6 months … you can slowly start to introduce solid foods along with breast milk or formula. …
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… and menus for babies who are 6 to 12 months old. It includes information on food safety … a half cup (60 to 125 mL) of prepared hot or cold cereal Half a piece of toast or muffin A … one-day menus for 6 to 9 and 9 to 12 month old babies. Solid foods can be offered before …
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… considering using formula, discuss with your health care provider before adding formula to … Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (HealthLinkBC File #69a) Infant Formula: What … that interfere with feeding, talk to your healthcare provider. Learn more: …
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… you for the first six months. Be smoke-free Smoking increases your baby’s risk of … to help you or someone in your home to quit smoking, please visit www.quitnow.ca . Be … baby is also bedsharing. For support to quit smoking, visit www.quitnow.ca . Are you, and …
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… 68d Nutrition Series Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to … enough hemoglobin, and you may develop iron deficiency anemia. Some symptoms of anemia are feeling …
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… How long ago the injury occurred. Your age, health condition, and activities (such as work, sports, or hobbies). Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise … is a standard question that we ask in certain topics. It may not apply to you. But asking it …
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… swelling that occur with red streaks, heat, fever, or the drainage of pus. An infection … Do you think the problem may be causing a fever? Some bone and joint problems can cause a fever. Yes Possible fever No Possible fever …
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… infant formula if your baby has a medical condition called galactosemia … infant formula if your baby has a medical condition called galactosemia …
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… freeze formula as this can change nutrient levels. How do I make and store powdered … freeze formula as this can change nutrient levels. … How do I make and store powdered …
