The hospital or midwife issues an OHIP registration number for the baby at the time of birth. Parents then complete an OHIP form to apply for their baby s own Health Card . Breastfeeding Encouragement, information and support for mothers who choose to nurse. Breast pumps and other hard to find products may be available for rent or purchase. Names in brackets are for contact persons.
Some pharmacies also sell supplies.
Look in the yellow pages of the telephone book under Pharmacies to check a location close to you. Public health nurses examine the health of children birth to 4 years and offer advice and information to parents. Clinics are held throughout the city on a drop-in basis. Flexicare offers emergency, sick care and child care during non-traditional hours for children birth to 12 years in family crisis nominal fee Support Groups for New Parents Discussion and information on a variety of topics is provided in a group setting. Tuesdays fee Baby Food Banks Banks provide jarred food, cereal, formula and diapers on an emergency basis, usually once a month.