Healthy Babies Healthy Children
A home-based visiting program for Durham families
Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC) is a home-based visiting program for families. Families that qualify are paired with a public health nurse and family visitor. You pick goals you would like to focus on during the program and create a plan together. Anyone can self-refer for our services. For eligible families, this may include a referral to our home visiting program.
Canada has safety standards for new and used cribs, cradles and bassinets.
Health Canada has information to help you use these items safely.
Important crib safety concerns
In addition to what you will find on Health Canada's website, keep the following in mind:
- Do not use cribs made before September 1986.
- Do not use cribs without labels from the manufacturer.
- Do not use homemade cribs.
Learn more about infant sleep and sleeping habits.
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