Baby’s First Year

TPH offers FREE Virtual Parenting Workshops for pregnant individuals and parents/caregivers of children aged 0 to 6.

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These live, Virtual Parenting Workshops are facilitated by Public Health Nurses on a range of topics about parenting.  Each workshop is approximately 1 hour and will provide you with evidence-based information to support your parenting journey.

The program is free and available to those who live in Toronto. A support person is welcome to attend with you.

Toronto Public Health offers free breastfeeding support by telephone, home visits, video calls, eChat and in-person breastfeeding clinic appointments. If you would like a Public Health Nurse to contact you to help with breastfeeding and/or coping after having a baby, please complete the service request form.

Newborn Care

Learn what to expect and how to care for your baby in the first few months.

Attachment

Learn tips to help you build a strong bond with your baby.

Crying

Learn about why babies cry, how to comfort them, and how to prevent shaken baby syndrome.

Growth & Development

Get easy tips to help your baby grow and learn.

Safer Sleep

Learn how to keep your baby safe during sleep.

Vaccines for Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Learn about immunizations for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Child Care Services

Learn about supports and resources for families in Toronto, including licensed child care options and fee subsidies.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

RSV is a virus that can make your baby sick. Learn more about the virus and how to protect your baby.

Supports for New & Expectant Parents

Learn about City of Toronto programs and resources to assist families during pregnancy and early parenting.