Parentinginottawa.ca

Routine Immunizations for Children

WEBProviding immunization updates to OPH helps protect your child and the public in case there is ever an outbreak in our community. Doctors do not report your child's immunizations to OPH. For children that live or attend school in Ottawa: You can update OPH using either the CANImmunize App or the Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON) …

Actived: 4 days ago

URL: https://www.parentinginottawa.ca/en/immunizations.aspx

Updating and Retrieving Immunizations

WEBYou can update your child's immunization record using either the CANImmunize App or the Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON) Tool . If you have received a message from Ottawa Public Health such as a letter or a call regarding immunization, an infectious disease, or infection control lapse, please call 613-580-6744 and listen to the menu options

Category:  Health Go Health

Introducing solid foods 6-12 months

WEBMilk and drink options for children 6 to 24 months. Foods to avoid giving baby and choking prevention tips. Want to speak with a Registered Dietitian? Call Health811 and ask to speak with a Registered Dietitian. Available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm by calling 8-1-1 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007) or starting a chat.

Category:  Food Go Health

Storage and Handling of Breast Milk

WEBStoring. It's best to store breast milk in glass or BPA-free hard plastic bottles. The breast milk loses fewer antibodies when you put it in glass bottles to freeze it. For healthy term infants, wash containers in hot soapy water, rinse in warmwater and leave to air dry. Then store them in a clean, covered container.

Category:  Health Go Health

Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

WEBHelpline service is available 24/7 and in many different languages. Call 2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca. Connect with a Public Health Nurse and other parents on the Parenting in Ottawa Facebook page. There are a variety of services to make it easier for your child to grow up healthy in Ottawa. You can update your child's immunization record using

Category:  Health Go Health

Body Image and Self-esteem in Youth

WEBSadly, poor body image and self-esteem among children and youth is common and continuing to increase. The negative effects of these feelings can last throughout a person's life, not just in childhood and adolescence. Parents can help their children build a healthy body image at any age. It is never too early to start, as we know that about 30%

Category:  Health Go Health

Services for parents

WEBParenting in Ottawa Drop-ins. The Parenting in Ottawa Drop-ins are located across the City of Ottawa. Speak with a public health nurse about parenting. The program is available to expectant parents, parents and guardians of children aged birth to 6 years of age.

Category:  Health Go Health

Baby and Toddler Resources in Ottawa

WEBConnect with a Community Navigator from 2-1-1 for information about community programs and resources across Eastern Ontario. Helpline service is available 24/7 and in many different languages. Call 2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca. Connect with a Public Health Nurse and other parents on the Parenting in Ottawa Facebook page.

Category:  Health Go Health

Prenatal Services

WEBHelpline service is available 24/7 and in many different languages. Call 2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca. Connect with a Public Health Nurse and other parents on the Parenting in Ottawa Facebook page. There are a variety of services to make it easier for your child to grow up healthy in Ottawa. You can update your child's immunization record using

Category:  Health Go Health

Breastfeeding Resources in Ottawa

WEBMultiple Births Canada Breastfeeding Support Network : Support for families thinking about breastfeeding or are breastfeeding more than one baby. Email [email protected]. Ottawa Breastfeeds : Provides families in Ottawa and the region with access to information about breastfeeding support services.

Category:  Health Go Health

Parenting in Ottawa

WEBParenting in Ottawa Services. Ottawa Public Health offers a variety of services to make it easier for your child to grow up healthy . Immunization

Category:  Health Go Health

Spoon, Cup and Paced Bottle Feeding

WEBHere is how to pace feeds: Hold your baby in an upright position, supporting their head and neck with your hand. Feed your baby skin-to-skin if possible. Use a wide-based, slow-flow nipple. Touch your baby's upper lip with the bottle nipple until your baby opens their mouth wide. Tip bottle horizontally.

Category:  Health Go Health

Get Help with Breastfeeding

WEBParenting in Ottawa Drop-ins and Breastfeeding Support Drop-ins. Free breastfeeding and well baby support.. La Leche League Canada. You can contact La Leche League Canada for breastfeeding information and support 7 days a week. To reach the Ottawa Chapter, call 613-238-5919 or e-mail [email protected] .. Private Lactation Consultants

Category:  Health Go Health