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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Babyproofing your home for the first year

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

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, …

Sun safety for babies' first year

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

Safe sleeping for babies

… on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant … always be placed on their backs to sleep. Healthy babies and newborns do not choke or … one position during sleep. If your baby has a health condition that requires a different …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… Series Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call … substances to stimulate just the part of the immune system needed to provide protection. The best …

Baby's first foods

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, …