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… Nutrition Series Anyone who provides care to babies and young children must be aware of the risks of choking. Babies and young children are at high … and fishing tackle are also common choking hazards Balloons are particularly dangerous …
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… call 9-1-1 . WARNING: Do not begin the choking rescue procedure unless you are certain that the baby is choking. If a baby can't breathe, cough, or … or until help arrives. Related Information Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich Manoeuvre …
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… provides sample meals, snacks, and menus for babies who are 6 to 12 months old. It includes information on food … Follow these tips to reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When preparing …
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… objects. You can help prevent your child from choking by offering the right kinds of foods and watching for choking hazards. Food To prevent choking, use care … Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years …
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… for breath) or is not breathing at all. Most babies never need rescue breathing or CPR. But … head back. Put the fingers of your other hand under the bony part of the lower jaw near the … "Learning About Rescue Breathing and CPR for Babies Under 1 Year". Adaptation Date: …
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… to you and your family. What are the health hazards of lead exposure? Exposure to … to you and your family. What are the health hazards of lead exposure? Exposure to …
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… Overview A person who is choking (whose airway is completely blocked by … turn blue or dusky in colour. May pass out. A choking rescue procedure (the Heimlich … Back blows and chest thrusts are used in babies younger than 1 year. Health Tools …
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… and how to care for them in the first 12 months. Image Baby's Best Chance A guide for … Image Baby care Advice about caring for your babies physical and emotional needs. Image … and how to care for them in the first 12 months. …
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Overview You can watch your baby's behaviour to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your baby might have hearing loss. Does your baby: Listen to speech? Turn to you when you speak? Smile …
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Overview You can watch your baby's behaviour to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your baby might have hearing loss. Does your baby: Respond to changes in your voice? Look around for …