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Young children and their vision

… of any concerns, between age 6 to 12 months. What signs and symptoms should I watch for? Your child should … care provider or eye doctor if you notice any of these signs or symptoms: Red, itchy, watery eyes discharge …

Prenatal ultrasound

… care provider create the best care plan for you and your baby. What is a prenatal ultrasound? A prenatal ultrasound … It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the womb that can be seen on a monitor. Ultrasounds … machine detects sound waves that bounce off of the baby and turns them into an image. These images are used to …

HIV testing in pregnancy

… other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest … feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for HIV. … your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a pregnancy? …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… catching their breath. Why is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The neural tube is the part of a growing baby that becomes the brain and spine. NTDs happen when this …

Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… to your health care provider. From birth to 3 months, your baby: Recognizes parents’ voices, right from birth Discovers … moving objects with their eyes From 3 to 6 months, your baby: Lifts head about 90 degrees Sits with some support … exists even if they can’t see it From 6 to 12 months, your baby: Recognizes their name Responds to some words, such as …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… must be reviewed at least once each year. What are some signs of difficulties chewing and swallowing? A member of … well as family, friends and volunteers must be aware of the signs of choking: Forceful coughing Hands clutched to throat and other signs of distress while eating, drinking or taking …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… to make sure they understand the information and are ready to make a decision. If the health care provider is not sure that a child understands, or a child is not ready to make a decision, the child will not be immunized. …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… and play As a parent, you are the first to play with your baby. Playing with your baby helps you build a strong attachment that will give your … These cues will also help you know when your baby is ready for interaction and play and when they need to take a …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my baby. Yes No I know vaccines are so safe that my baby can get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know … before they are ever given to people. When a new vaccine is ready to be tested in people, it is first given to a small …

Quitting smoking

… the same as that of someone who never smoked. How can I get ready to quit? Planning can help you succeed. Here are some …