Our Initiatives:

• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention Activities
• Early Childhood Screening Initiatives
• Parent Publications Initiative
• Core Public Health Functions Initiative
• Early Learning Initiatives
• Other Early Childhood Development Initiatives

Parent Publications Initiative

The Ministry of Health's parent publications include:

• Baby’s Best Chance: Parents’ Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care (Revised 6th edition)
• Toddler's First Steps: A Best Chance Guide to Parenting Your 6- to 36-Month-Old Child
• Child Health Passport

Toddler’s First Steps: A Best Chance Guide to Parenting Your 6- to 36-Month-Old Child

Toddler’s First Steps provides information to parents about caring for children ages six months to three years old. Toddler’s First Steps is provided at no direct cost to parents of six month old children.

Endorsed by professional organizations, Toddler’s First Steps is intended to assist parents understand what contributes to their child’s healthy growth and development. Toddler’s First Steps is filled with important information and safety tips to help parents and caregivers nurture and support young children. 

The publication promotes and encourages parents to use BC HealthGuide, Dial-a-Dietitian, and BC NurseLine  (telephone 1-866-215-4700)

How do I get a copy?

Most public health units throughout the province distribute Toddler’s First Steps.  If you would like to obtain your copy, please contact your local health authority to confirm how to access Toddler’s First Steps in your area, or to download sections of the publication below:

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