Babies First!

Babies First!

A Nurse For You and Your Baby

 

Babies First! is a program for families with babies and young children up to age 5. The goal of Babies First! is to help families make sure that their babies are healthy as they grow and learn. 

Services

A nurse visits you and your baby at home and can:

  • Weigh your baby
  • Help with breastfeeding
  • Check to make sure your child is learning and growing, as he/she should
  • Help you keep your child's teeth and smile healthy
  • Offer information about what to expect as your child grows and develops
  • Help you build a happy, loving, and fun relationship between you and your child
  • Answer questions about keeping yourself and your child healthy and help you know when to see the doctor
  • Help you recognize what your child is telling you before he/she can talk
  • Help you make your home safe for your child
  • Work with you to solve problems that affect your family's health
  • Help you get health care and/or apply for the Oregon Health Plan
  • Refer you to other services you might need

 

For More Information

Interested? Contact Morrow County Public Health at 541-676-5421.

Learn more at Oregon Public Health: Healthy Babies.