Information for Parents
Questions never come to us at convenient times. That’s why we’ve put a number of resources online that relate to our topics of conversation and help answer questions you might have after leaving a group. Each of the resources below help you give your baby a healthy start!
Pregnancy Information
Growing Together – Pregnancy Calendar – NEW!
Track your pregnancy month-to-month. Print stickers to mark important pregnancy moments and appointments. A nice keepsake to remember your pregnancy.
Making Connections: You and Your Growing Baby information book
Learn all about your pregnancy in this easy to use guide. This book will tell you all about what to expect during your pregnancy and labour, and how to stay healthy during your pregnancy.
Pregnancy Journal
A beautiful colouring book that helps you keep track of important milestones in your pregnancy journey.
Prenatal Word Search
Do you know how the words in the search help you have a healthy pregnancy? You’ll find the definitions explained and the answers to the word search on the following page.
Nutrition in Pregnancy
Artificial sweeteners
Caffeine in pregnancy
Constipation during pregnancy
Fish in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Gestational diabetes
Heartburn in Pregnancy
Herbs are safe during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
How Sweet it Is! Sugar in food
Iron and Pregnancy
Nausea in Pregnancy
Prenatal Vitamins – tips that help
Top 10 Eating Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy
Helpful Websites About Pregnancy
Breastfeeding Information
Helpful Websites with Information on Breastfeeding
If you are having any challenges with breastfeeding, please seek help. Call your healthcare provider, public health nurse or go to a breastfeeding support group.
Breastfeeding Your Baby
Winnipeg Breastfeeding Centre
International Breastfeeding Centre
Healthy Parenting Winnipeg Breastfeeding Resources
Breast Pump Resource (Buy/Rent)
Learn to latch your baby to your breast (video)
Learn positions and latching your baby to the breast (video)
Parenting Information
First Foods for Baby Cookbook-NEW!
Some great recipes to make when starting solid foods around 6 months.
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The Magic of You & Me – The Moments I Love
A great book to read to your children. Every positive word and connection helps strengthen the bond between you and your child.
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Rhymes from Morning to Night
Here is a lovely book of songs and rhymes to include in your everyday activities. We have included songs with actions and movement; rhymes to say during bath time and diaper changing; and soothing songs for bedtime. Enjoy your moments together!
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Magic of Play
Great ideas for playing with your baby during the first year and beyond. Enjoy your time and have fun!
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Making Connections:Your First Two Years with Baby information book
A great guide to help you in your parenting journey. This book will help provide answers to care for yourself after delivery and help you care for your baby.
Baby Journal – Your Story
The first year of life flies by so quickly. Use this keepsake to track some of the important milestones – from the size of your baby’s hand and foot to all of the cute things they are learning during their first year of life.
Make Your Own Baby Book: Seven Sacred Teachings
Make your very own book – colour it, decorate it, and teach your baby the seven sacred teachings that each animal represents. We have also included instructions on how we assemble the book, however, you may find other creative and safe ways to do this. To enrich your lives, so many beautiful books on the Seven Sacred Teachings can be found at your local library.
General Parenting Information
Door Hanger for Visitors – gently tells visitors to come back another time without disturbing you or baby
No sew cloth diaper instructions -learn to make a diaper using a receiving blanket. It works well in a pinch
Sing and Rhymes group songs – you’ll find all of the lyrics to our Virtual Sing & Rhyme (Mondays at 11 AM). Sing, move, and learn! This fun, interactive virtual session happens every week. Please email tech@hsmm.ca for the link.
Tummy Time – learn about the importance of time tummy and ways to help your baby enjoy it while they are awake.
Infant Nutrition
Finger Foods for Babies 9 Months and Older
Iron and Your Baby
Start Solid Foods at 6 Months
Feeding your baby 6 months to 1 year
Food allergies and introducing peanut butter to baby
Label reading
Munch Time – fun snacks to share with kids
Great snack ideas to you make with your children.
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Basic Egg Recipes
Basic recipes using eggs for you and your baby over 6 months.
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How to Make Powdered Infant Formula for Your Baby
Formula feeding your baby
How to make powdered infant formula for your baby – English
Comment préparer une poudre nourrisson pour votre bébé – French
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