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Baby Health Takes Center Stage at Friendly North Festival

From FBC News · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The annual Baby Show in Labasa promoted proper nutrition, warmth, hydration and attentive care for children under three.
  • Health officials and festival participants urged parents, relatives and caregivers to provide children with love, nutritious food and a safe environment.
  • The Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North continues at Subrail Park under the theme “Healthy Youth, Wealthy North.”

More than 100 babies and toddlers in Labasa became the focus of a reminder that early childhood health depends on everyday care, from warmth and hydration to nutritious food and close attention.

The message came during the annual Baby Show at the Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North. Isabella Raidriwa of Labasa Divisional Hospital said babies are particularly vulnerable to infections, especially in colder weather. She urged caregivers to keep them warm, provide hydration without giving too much water, and ensure they eat nutritious food.

Babies are really susceptible to infection, so keep them warm in this cold weather, keep them hydrated though not with too much water and ensure they eat nutritious food. Under your care and love, they will grow better.

· Isabella RaidriwaThe Labasa hospital representative gave caregivers advice on protecting babies’ health.

“Babies are really susceptible to infection, so keep them warm in this cold weather, keep them hydrated though not with too much water and ensure they eat nutritious food. Under your care and love, they will grow better,” Raidriwa said.

The event also stressed that caring for a child is a family responsibility. Samuela Baleisuva, representing Crown Taxi and Rentals, said extended relatives can support single mothers and help ensure that every child receives affection and respect.

It’s simple: all babies deserve love and respect, not just from parents, but from extended family as well.

· Samuela BaleisuvaHe emphasized the role of extended family in supporting children and single mothers.

“It’s simple: all babies deserve love and respect, not just from parents, but from extended family as well,” Baleisuva said. Festival contestant Salote Rakoroi encouraged young and single mothers not to give up, telling them their children are “the foundation of our future youth.”

The festival continues at Subrail Park in Labasa under the theme “Healthy Youth, Wealthy North.” Its program includes the crowning of the new Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North King.

The foundation of our future youth.

· Salote RakoroiShe encouraged young and single mothers to remain strong while raising their children.
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