Public Health and Primary Care

Child Health BC, Perinatal Services BC and the Ministry of Health are proud to have co-developed a series of trusted resources for parents and caregivers across British Columbia. These long-used materials have been thoughtfully updated using the latest evidence-based information to ensure they remain relevant, accurate, and supportive of families' evolving needs in the area of pregnancy and child development. Grounded in current research and best practices, these resources are designed to offer clear, practical guidance to help parents and caregivers navigate a wide range of challenges and stages during pregnancy and in a child’s life. Through this collaboration, our goal is to continue providing reliable support to families across the province.

Baby’s Best Chance (BBC) 

Baby’s Best Chance: Parents’ Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care is a comprehensive guide designed to support families from early pregnancy through to the baby’s first year. It covers a wide range of topics including prenatal care, labour and delivery, postpartum recovery, infant care, feeding, and early development. It provides evidence-based information and practical tips to support healthy pregnancies and informed parenting. This resource is widely used by healthcare professionals to reinforce key health messages and support family-centered care.

Please see the 2024 version here: Baby's Best Chance: Parents' Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care | HealthLink BC 

Toddler’s First Steps (TFS)

Accordion content.Toddler’s First Steps: A Best Chance Guide to Parenting Your Toddler continues where Baby’s Best Chance leaves off, offering guidance for parents of children aged 6 months to to 3 years. It includes information on developmental milestones, nutrition, sleep, safety, behavior, and emotional development. TFS supports caregivers through the toddler years with a focus on promoting positive parenting practices and healthy child development.

Please see the 2024 version here: Toddler's First Steps: A Best Chance Guide to Parenting Your 6-to-36 Month-Old Child | HealthLink BC 

 Child Health Passport

The Child Health Passport is a record booklet given to parents and caregivers to track a child’s growth, immunizations, and key developmental milestones from birth through early childhood. It serves as a communication tool between families and healthcare providers, supporting continuity of care and encouraging active participation in a child’s health and development.

The latest version is here: Child Health Passport.

Safer Sleep for My Baby

Safer Sleep for My Baby is a public health booklet that provides clear, practical guidance to reduce the risk of sudden infant death (SIDS) and other sleep-related causes of infant death. It outlines safe sleep practices such as proper sleep positioning, sleep environments, and the importance of avoiding risk factors like smoking. This resource is used by healthcare professionals to educate parents and caregivers on creating a safe sleep space for infants.

Latest version is here: Safe Infant Sleep