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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 …

Babyproofing your home for the first year

… try to crawl under it. Resources & links: HealthLink BC: Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Quick …

Safe drinking water in your baby's first year

… dangers of nitrates in well water, see the HealthLink BC file Nitrate Contamination in … safe to drink. For more information, see the HealthLink BC file Should I Get My Well Water … on safely preparing infant formula, visit the Health Canada website . Useful resources How …

Aging Well Making Your Home Fall-Proof

… People who have conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, or dementia also have to be … you need it. Related Information Hip Fracture Osteoporosis Credits Current as of: November … People who have conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, or dementia also have to be …

Sun safety for babies' first year

… children Protecting your skin from the sun Health and safety, birth to 2 years … Babies …

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, …

Safe chairs for babies in the first year

… that's right for his or her age and size, especially once you start introducing solid … position is being changed. Make sure older children don't use the high chair as they … that's right for his or her age and size, especially once you start introducing solid …

Feeding your baby formula Safely making and storing formula

… 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 …

Baby safety

… asleep in a car seat or stroller. Once you have reached your destination, place your baby … Death Syndrome (SIDS) Sun safety Babies have delicate, sensitive skin that’s easily … asleep in a car seat or stroller. Once you have reached your destination, place your baby …

Common health concerns in babies' first year

… under the arm, re-check it to be sure. Thrush Thrush is a common infection in infants. It … wipe off easily. Babies may also develop thrush on their diaper area. Most babies don’t …