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Safe chairs for babies in the first year

For safe seating, your baby needs a chair that's right for his or her age and size, especially once you start introducing solid foods. Safe, comfy seating for your baby will make mealtimes easier and …

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

… will call to make an appointment before showing up, and should also be wearing … Keep baby safe Move baby's crib away from long mobiles, blinds, or curtain cords to … with soap and water for 15 seconds before feeding your baby and after sneezing, …

Safe sleeping for babies

… the manufacturer’s instructions, and do not change the crib in any way. Never sleep with … and others. If you or your partner need support to stop or reduce substance use, call … and others. If you or your partner need support to stop or reduce substance use, call …

Common health concerns in babies' first year

… The first time your baby gets a cold, fever or upset stomach, … about coughing or sneezing, check with your healthcare provider or call HealthLink BC at … baby has a fever, do not offer Aspirin or other drugs with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). …

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

… babies have procedures such as blood tests or injections, they usually cry less if they're … side effects, such as soreness at the needle injection site or a slight fever. These rarely … babies have procedures such as blood tests or injections, they usually cry less if they're …

Sun safety for babies' first year

… to help keep your baby safe from sunburns and eye damage, and reduce the risk of skin … can be irritating if it gets in your baby's eyes, use it only on small areas. Protect most … sunglasses. They can help protect your baby's eyes from harmful UV rays (and look darned …

Learning About Rescue Breathing and CPR for Babies Under 1 Year

Overview CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is pushing down on a person's chest and breathing into their mouth. It's used in emergencies when someone's heart stops beating or when someone is not …

Hearing Loss in Babies Ages 7 Months to 1 Year

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 when spoken to? Turn or look up when you call …