Health advise for (future) parents and their young children

Health advise for (future) parents and their young children

Public health France offers documents or websites of information and remote assistance to allow parents to find reliable answers to their questions concerning parenting, and the prevention of illnesses or accidents. These resources also offer practical advice for implementing health behaviors in your daily life that promote the good health of children and the well-being of parents.

For (future) parents before and during pregnancy
Taking action for babies: keys to thinking about their environment

The act-pour-bebe.fr website gives keys to future parents and parents of newborns, to create an environment favorable to baby development. It brings together a lot of practical advice based on scientifically validated information. The site provides answers to questions that parents can ask themselves, even before the start of pregnancy and until the first months of the child, on daily life habits: physical and chemical environment, relational environment, food

 The “In practice” tool, which presents 8 areas of a dwelling (kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, etc.), makes access to information quick and fun. By clicking on the objects in the accommodation spaces, you get step-by-step practical advice on subjects that concern us: chemical substances, domestic accidents, viruses, but also well-being,

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Become a parent

The arrival of a child is a time of great change, both for the expectant mother and for the other parent. Pregnancy is lived in the body, but also in the head. To prepare for this, Public Health France offers the Becoming a parent brochure, the objective of which is to give parents confidence while encouraging them to seek the support and help of resource people if necessary.

Alcohol and pregnancy / Alcohol and lactation

The resources site: alcool-info-service.fr

Bringing up the topic of alcohol use during pregnancy can be difficult. This is why the Alcool Info Service system deals with various questions such as:

Can I drink pregnant?

I'm worried, I just learned about my pregnancy when I was drinking alcohol for the first few weeks.
Can I drink while breastfeeding my child?
What if I can't stop drinking?

Pregnancy and tobacco

The resources site: Tabac-info-service.

To quit smoking, willpower alone is not always enough. To help smokers in their quitting process, Tabac Info Service (TIS) offers various solutions, including interviews with tobacco specialists by phone via 39 89, and e-coaching by email (website + app). The Tabac Info Service application for smartphones and tablets can be downloaded directly from the tabac-info-service.fr site and from download platforms. The application offers personalized coaching, questions, and answers, tips not to crack, or even testimonials…

Diet and physical activity

The "Mothers-to-be" section of the mangerbouger.fr website provides clear information on the nutritional recommendations to follow during pregnancy. Examples from everyday life will help you find answers to your questions.

For young children

Nutrition
The breastfeeding guide contains simple and illustrated information, answers to frequently asked questions, practical advice and information, resources, and useful addresses for support in the pursuit of day-to-day breastfeeding.

The nutrition guide for three-year-old babies provides all the information you need on feeding your little one: what are the foods my child needs? In what quantities? When can I start varying meals?

The Manger Bouger site offers Child sections in Eating better at any age and Moving more at any age. You will find reliable information and activity ideas adapted to the nutritional needs of your child from 0 to 11 years old. The La Fabrique à menu site helps you compose meals for the whole family.

Vaccination monitoring of young children

Vaccinations are essential in babies and children. They make it possible to protect them effectively and durably against various serious infectious diseases, even sometimes fatal for the little ones. The vaccination-info-service.fr site offers validated information on the functioning of vaccines, their quality, and their effectiveness. The Infant and Child section of the site allows you to quickly view the vaccines to be given from birth to 13 years of age. Answers to the following questions can also be found:

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My child is going to be vaccinated, how to prepare it?
What should I do if my baby has a cold on the day of the vaccination?
Is it possible to make several vaccines at the same time?
Why bring my child's health record to my doctor?
What vaccines for my children adopted abroad?
Why vaccinate so soon after birth?
Why vaccinate your child against common childhood illnesses like measles?
Why are vaccines necessary for entry into the community?

Sleep

Sleep is a full-fledged "moment of life" during which the body recovers and regenerates. Sleep is particularly important in children. Sleeping helps him grow, memorize what he learns and develop his brain. Sleep patterns vary from one child to another, it is sometimes difficult for parents to understand them well. In order to help them, Public Health France makes available the brochure "Sleeping is also living" which gives advice on sleep intended for parents of children aged 0 to 6 years.

Passive smoking

Smoking in the presence of an infant increases the risk of sudden death. Smoking in the presence of a child leads to irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, increased frequency of nasopharyngitis and ear infections, increased risk of asthma attacks and respiratory infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis, a small but significant decrease in the development of the lung. For parents to find help to stop smoking, and to feel comfortable asking relatives not to smoke in the presence of their child, all the resources are on tabac-info-service.fr

Arranging your home for the safety of children

The brochure Protect your child from domestic accidents - Children 0-6 years old brings together advice and precautions to take to avoid these risks of which young children are the first victims. It indicates the good reflexes but also how to teach the dangers to the child.