Safe Sleep – how to lower the risk of SIDS with your baby’s sleep
- Place your baby on their back for every sleep
- Keep smoking away from baby before and after birth
- Safest sleep place is in a crib, cradle or bassinette that meets current Canadian regulations
- Share your room with parent or caregiver when baby sleeps
- Breastfeeding boosts protection
For more information go to:
Bathing:
- Region of Peel Public Health - Taking Care of Your Newborn (bath) https://www.peelregion.ca/health/family-health/newborn-care/take-care/washing-baby.htm
- Bath Video for Parents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTCxGfN5Z5I
Soothers:
- A Parent's Guide to Soothers: click here
Diapering:
- click here or "Here Comes Baby" (Bienvenue Bebe): diaper change video click here (English) click here (French)
Newborn Health Cards:
- Please visit our Clerical Team in Women & Children's Program - Obstetrics to request the temporary Ontario Health Card Number/Birth Registration Form. Custodial Parents or Guardians will be asked to complete the form prior to discharge and retain the tear off portion. CMH will forward completed forms by courier to Service Ontario on a weekly basis. Service Ontario will complete the registration process. You will receive your child’s Health Card in the mail. Some parents may be requested to visit Service Ontario to determine if their infant qualifies for their temporary health card.
Newborn Hearing Screening
- A healthy starts leads to a healthier life - pamphlet
Jaundice
Newborn Screening
How can you tell if your baby is ill? (Sick Kids)
Checking Blood Glucose Levels in Your Baby
