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Appearance – Infant

After birth, a newborn’s appearance may be unexpected to parents. Babies have been in uterus for nine months, so it will take time before they look like themselves. Newborns have many variations in their normal appearance – newborns may have large, pointy heads, puffy eyes, bent ears, flattened noses, pale skin and/or swollen genitals or … Continued

Breastfeeding

Everything you need to know about breastfeeding

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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