Baby's Best Chance: Parents' Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care

Baby's Best Chance: Parents' Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care

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If you are about to become a parent, or just had a baby, this handbook is for you. Baby’s Best Chance is a reference guide for parents. Topics covered include pregnancy, birth and parenting a baby up to six months of age.

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Your baby’s development is very important for your child’s future health and well-being. Baby’s Best Chance provides easy-to-read tips on having a healthy pregnancy and giving your baby a good start in life. It also provides you with information on how to take care of your own well-being.

The 2024 editions of Baby’s Best Chance and Toddler’s First Steps are now available and include additional information. Previous 2021 translated editions are still available.

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Introduction

Learn more about the Baby's Best Chance resource and how to use it.

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Pregnancy

Birth

Life with your baby

Baby care

Baby development

Feeding your baby

Canada's Food Guide

See healthy eating recommendations for the whole family. 

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Resources

Find key resources for parents.

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Print copies

Baby's Best Chance may be available in English through your healthcare provider, public health unit or at your local library. A small number of copies are available for purchase from Crown Publishing. If you wish to make a purchase, please visit the Crown Publications website. If you have access to a computer, we encourage you to use the online version of this resource, as print copies are limited.

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