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You can use water from a private well (surface or artesian well) as long as recent tests show that it meets quality standards. If it is a new well, the water should be tested for chemicals and bacteria by a lab accredited by Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements…

Only two types of bottled water are suitable for your baby: spring water and non-mineralized treated water.

If you drink bulk-packaged water, be sure to get it from a recognized or reliable location (e.g., a grocery store). To reduce the risk of contamination, the containers you use to collect bulk water should be washed in hot soapy water and rinsed well. In addition, be sure to follow the…

If you use a water cooler, be sure to clean it regularly according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Also, be sure to keep the cooler spout very clean, as it can be easily soiled by children or adults with dirty hands or by pets.

Some people use home water treatment devices to make water potable or improve its aesthetic quality (taste, odour, colour). These devices must be certified. They must also be used and maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. It’s best not to give water treated with these…

If you are connected to a municipal water supply, contact the municipality or waterworks operator. If you are connected to a private well, contact your local municipality, a local well specialist, or a laboratory accredited by Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements……

Your baby’s first taste of food will be a whole new experience. It takes time to get used to eating foods. Gradually, your baby will develop a taste for new foods and textures. By age 1 or so, she will be eating most of the same foods as the rest of the family.

Before 6 months, most babies meet all their nutritional needs with their milk. However, their nutritional needs change as they grow.

At about six months of age, it becomes necessary to introduce foods into your baby’s diet. Your baby needs more energy and nutrients to grow and develop.……

Parents choose different ways to introduce solid food depending on their preferences, their family circumstances, and their baby’s characteristics.

Most parents introduce solids in the form of purée, which they give to their baby with a spoon. Over time they gradually introduce food with…

Certain foods can become stuck in your child’s throat or block her airway. Many children choke on food each year.

Foods that are hard, small, round, smooth, or sticky present the greatest risk.