Baby Bed Program - Island Health
Pregnancy Care and Public Health
Provided by Island Health
A universal safe-sleep initiative that provides a safe bed for any baby in need.
The baby bed was created in order to prevent sleep-related injuries or death in infants. The bassinet is constructed of heavy cardboard with a mattress insert, creating a safe place for babies to sleep. The baby bed can be used until babies are up to four or five months old, or until they begin to roll - but should never be used to transport or carry the infant.
Eligibility & Accessing the Program
Eligibility & Accessing the Program
- Pregnant people in their third trimester or families with a new baby, up to two months old, are eligible to receive a free baby bed.
- The Baby Bed program is free to all families living in the Island Health region, and can be obtained by contacting your local Public Health Unit.
- Please note that the Gold River and Sointula Health Units do not currently provide this service; contact them for information on how to participate in the Baby Bed Program.
- Participating families are also connected to additional public health nurses and programs that support the infant, parent and family unit, as well as offer multiple pre-and post-natal services, breastfeeding support and supportive nurse-family partnerships.
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Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
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- Public Health Unit - Campbell River
Availability
Service area: Island Health Area + show cities
Service Types Provided
Pregnancy Care
Public Health
Ways to Access
- Includes the provision of goods
- Provided at multiple locations
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