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BABIES ARE SCARED ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

These additional resources are here to help you navigate conversations that may arise while using the Babies are Scared: Safe sleep guide. You may want to consider scheduling additional sessions with families to discuss some of these topics.

Vaccine Resources

Virtual Simulations from Nurse Practitioner Association of Manitoba

Mock situations created to help healthcare providers address vaccine hesitancy and have conversations with clients.

Best for: Healthcare providers, home visitors

A Parent's Guide to Vaccinations by the Public Health Agency of Canada (28 pages)

An overview of vaccines for parents, including what are vaccines, why vaccines are important, what diseases vaccines can prevent, and what to expect at a vaccination appointment.

Best for: Families who like a lot of information.

Routine Immunization Schedules from the Government of Manitoba

Recommended immunization schedule for infants and pre-school children with links to fact sheets about each immunization.

Best for: Families who want specific information on each immunization.

Breast and Chest feeding Resources

Breastfeeding your Baby by Health Child Manitoba (12 pages)
General overview of importance of breastfeeding, how to breastfeed effectively, signs of a well-fed baby, expressing and storing breastmilk, and when to seek help with breastfeeding.
Best for: Sharing with families

Breastfeeding Videos from International Breastfeeding Center
A series of videos demonstrating different breast/chest feeding scenarios.
Best for: Sharing with families and talking through specific situations.

Formula Feeding Resources

Making Connections: Your First Two Years with Baby Formula Feeding by Healthy Child Manitoba (8 pages)
Guidelines and instructions for preparing different formulas to feed baby during the first two years of life.
Best for: Sharing with families

Last Updated: 2024-12-02