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… with one notable exception being Vitamin D. Health Canada recommends all breastfed or partially breastfed healthy, full term babies get a vitamin D … are available at your local pharmacy or health food store. After 12 months, give your …
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… position is being changed. Make sure older children don't use the high chair as they …
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… or have specific medical conditions, your health care provider may suggest you take more … can help you meet your needs. In addition, Health Canada recommends the following two … (NPN). A NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural …
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… preparing infant formula, visit the Health Canada website. For more information about the …
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… about coughing or sneezing, check with your healthcare provider or call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 . Don't give your baby … medications unless they're recommended by a health professional. Many over the counter …
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… Be careful not to take more than you need. References Citations Health Canada (2010). Vitamin D and calcium: Updated dietary reference intakes. Available online: …
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… Did you know that some types of drinking water can be harmful to babies? If you get … lake, get the water tested to make sure it's safe to drink. Untreated water can contain …
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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 …
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… 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 …
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… children Protecting your skin from the sun Health and safety, birth to 2 years … Babies …
