Physical activity for children (ages 0-4)
Young children need to move, sleep, and sit for the right amounts each day to be healthy, grow and develop. The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years is a resource for parents, caregivers and educators to understand the recommended daily amount of each. Please visit CSEP for more detailed information.
Health checks
Community Health nurses at Eastern Health offer a preventive health program called Health Checks. The programs include Child Health Clinics offered to children at: two months, four months, six months, 12 months, 18 months and the Preschool Health Check which is offered at four years of age. Health Checks are designed to screen for health … Continued
Sexual Health – young child (birth-5 years)
Children pick up things quickly from their parents and the world around them. This includes words that family members and others use to refer to body parts, gender, and other topics related to sexual health. Even before they can speak and understand language, they notice how adults react to questions, emotions, and behaviours. These reactions help shape how … Continued
Financial support in pregnancy and in the early years
Healthy eating is important for you and your family. Money is available for pregnant people and for families with young children to help. Call 1-800-508-4788 or visit this Government of NL website for more information and to find out if you qualify.
Child development
In the first few years of life, your child’s brain develops more than at any other time with more than one million brain connections formed each second. The quality of your child’s experiences during these early years helps to shape how their brain develops and sets the foundation for learning, how they get along with … Continued
Infant safety
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children in Canada and a leading cause of hospitalization. Preventable injuries kill more Canadian children than any single disease. Many of these injuries are predictable and preventable. Everyone has a role to play in keeping children safe. Children are active, curious, and often excitable; these are all attributes … Continued
Breastfeeding
Everything you need to know about breastfeeding
Feeding your baby
How you feed your baby is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. Your child needs healthy foods to grow and develop. You can help your child develop a lifetime of healthy eating habits with the right start. Visit our Choosing how to feed your baby page. Breastmilk is the only food … Continued
Your newborn
Caring for your baby may seem overwhelming at first. Many new parents question if they are doing the right thing. This is common. Your confidence as a parent will grow each day. This section provides information on bonding with your newborn, diapering and some tips on how to get some sleep. Remember that caring for yourselves as … Continued
Tummy time
What is tummy time? Tummy Time is the period of time during the day when your baby is awake and supervised while on their stomach. It is a crucial activity for baby’s motor, visual, and sensory development. Why is tummy time important? Babies spend lots of time on their back, including while sleeping (as recommended by the … Continued
Safe sleep
You can help lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other infant deaths that happen during sleep time. These steps will help your baby sleep safely. Practice safe sleep on the go. Always place your baby on their back to sleep, for every sleep. Be smoke-free, before and after your baby is born. Breastfeed your baby. Give your baby … Continued
Welcome to parenting
Resources for parents of infants age 0-1
Last updated on: March 12, 2026
