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Help Your Premature Baby Practice Sucking (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

For parents with premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).This sheet provides information on sucking with a finger, soother, or empty breast. Sucking will help your baby digest their tube feeds and learn how to latch to the breast or a bottle when they are ready to eat food by mouth. (English) Colour

Colostrum for Your Baby's Health (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The first milk you make is called colostrum. It is a thick, sticky, yellowish liquid that is very good for your baby. It is easy to digest. It is rich in important nutrients, such as Vitamin A, protein, and minerals, which help your baby grow. It is also full of antibodies, helping protect your baby from bacteria and viruses. (English) Colour

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Skin-to-Skin Cuddling in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Skin-to-skin is a great way to get to know your baby. Studies show skin-to-skin in early life gives your baby a good start in growing emotionally and creates trust between you and your baby. (English) Colour

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Feeding your baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Information to help with decisions (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information on the benefits to breastfeed your baby including resources and why skin to skin contact is beneficial. (English) Colour

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Baby Teeth Are Important [English] Permalink Public

Our Dental Program focuses on preventing tooth decay in babies and young children. (English) Colour

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10 Great Reasons to Breastfeed Your Baby [English] Permalink Public

10 Reasons to Breastfeed Your Baby. Download or Order free copies of this resource from the Public Health Agency of Canada. (English)

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10 Valuable Tips for Successful Breastfeeding [English] Permalink Public

10 Valuable Tips for Successful Breastfeeding. Print from this site or “Order free copies of this resource from site listed in URL” PDF Cat.: HP15-7/2020E-PDF ISBN: 978-0-660-33424-0 (English)

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Time for Bed [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about time for bed including how to get a baby or toddler to sleep, safety, good sleep habits, and regular bedtime routine ideas. Number 92e. (English)

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Live 5-2-1-0 Four Simple Guidelines for Raising Healthy Children [English] Permalink Public

Live 5210 fact sheet on proper nutrition and physical activity. These can be confusing and at times overwhelming. 5-2-1-0 simplifies this information into four simple guidelines. (English) Colour

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Live 5-2-1-0 Raising an active child - birth to 12 months [English] Permalink Public

Live 5210 fact sheet about giving your child a healthy start by giving plenty of time for active play, encouraging a healthy relationship with food, and avoiding screen time and sugar sweetened drinks. (English) Colour