As a Public Health Nurse, these are some of the very common questions and concerns I hear from clients: "I have a 2.5 month-old. He hasn't had a poop in 4 days. Should I be concerned?" "My 4 month-old seems to be constipated. She only passed a tiny bit and she looks like she is… Continue reading Baby poop in the first year
Author: Martina Ng, RN
Working at the Intake team for 10 years has granted me great opportunities to serve people through various communication channels at the time of their need. I've answered questions related to planning for a pregnancy, pregnancy changes, being a new parent, concerns about baby feeding, travelling with a 2 month old, baby's constipation and the list goes on! I enjoy helping people make informed choices in parenting and health practices. When time allows, I love walking trails and watching the starry sky.
A safe ride with your child every single time!
Car seats are designed to keep children safe in a car ride when properly installed. According to the 2015 Canadian Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision statistics, there were 2,317 accidental fatalities and injuries in the 0 – 4 years age group. Four out of five car seats are not properly installed Most common mistakes: Vehicle seat… Continue reading A safe ride with your child every single time!
Taking baby outside? Be sun safe!
Years ago I had a terrible experience of suffering from second degree sunburns on my entire face after enjoying 2 hours of outdoor activities. It was a sunny afternoon and I didn't feel the heat due to the gentle breeze constantly sweeping over my face. Your baby's skin is far more sensitive and they are… Continue reading Taking baby outside? Be sun safe!