Infant Development and Care

Having a baby can be a time of great happiness and fulfilment. It is also a time of change and it is normal that parents may feel overwhelmed. Health Canada supports parents by providing information that will help them care for and nurture their children and build confidence in their skills as parents.

What Information is Available?

Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada provide tools and resources to health care providers to promote healthy growth and development from birth through infancy.

Of interest to all:

• Infant Feeding
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
• Children's Products Safety
• Fact Sheet on Babies, children and sun safety

Of interest to health professionals and service providers:

• Shaken Baby Syndrome
• Canadian Perinatal Surveillance System - Fact Sheets
• Family-Centered Maternity and Newborn Care: National Guidelines
• First Connections: Resource Kit on Infant Attachment