Safe Sleeping Your Baby Sadly, many infants die while sleeping, and African American babies in Sacramento County make up half of the statistics. Find resources to reduce SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and other sleep risks. This is a loss no one should ever have to experience. Tips and Resources for Safe Sleeping Your Baby […]

Preparing for your Baby’s Future Things to know about your baby’s development as soon as they arrive: https://www.first5california.com/en-us/articles/everyday-opportunities-for-speech-language-and-literacy-development-newborn-baby-toddler-preschooler/ Talk.Read.Sing It is essential to engage with your child from when they are born. By talking, reading, and singing, you help develop and strengthen their abilities.

WIC Breastfeeding Services and Program Info Nursing your baby is crucial for bonding and has lasting health benefits such as preventing ear infections and protecting your child from allergies, obesity, and other health complications. Breastfeeding comes with its challenges, but it doesn’t have to. WIC (Women Infants and Children) offers resources necessary for first-time moms […]

Help Me Grow One of your roles as a parent is to ensure that your baby's development is on the right track. Help Me Grow is a First 5 Sacramento-funded system implemented to help parents understand their child's developmental milestones. It helps identify behavioral and developmental delays and provides the proper intervention to address your […]

Baby Resources There are things you need to know and resources you need to care for your baby. Everything from what car seat is best for your growing child to choosing the right childcare provider and keeping your baby physically healthy can make a lasting difference for parents. Car Seat Any child riding in a […]

Baby’s First Time Home Bringing your baby home for the first time is a fantastic feeling. However, it’s normal to feel nervous and you may be wondering where to start. We’ve got you covered with advice about which car seat to buy, breastfeeding, facts every new parent should know, and taking care of your mental […]