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New Baby Information

Having a newborn baby is an amazing experience but you may have questions or need help finding resources for your family. Parent Help 123 can help you find information about:

Free or Low Cost Insurance

Washington State has health insurance programs that provide free or low cost health insurance to women and their babies who meet the income guidelines. You may qualify for these programs.

• Learn more about your health insurance options.
  
  

Food Assistance Programs

If you need help buying food, you may qualify for the Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) or the Basic Food Program (food stamps). Other food assistance may be available where you live.

• Learn more about food assistance.
  
  

Breastfeeding

If you are planning to breastfeed your baby or have questions about problems you are having breastfeeding, we can help you find support.

• Learn more about breastfeeding.
  
  

Parent Support

After you have your baby, there are support groups for new moms where you can ask questions and meet other new mothers. We can also help you find things you may need for you baby such as clothes or diapers.

• Find out what Parent support is available.
  
  

Your Health After the Baby (Postpartum Health)

Taking care of yourself after you have your baby is important.

• Read how to stay healthy and locate support resources in your community after your baby is born.
  
  

Childcare

If you are returning to work, you need to find a child care provider or center that you can afford. We can help you find a child care provider in your area.

• Learn about your childcare options.
  
  

Childhood Immunizations

Immunizations protect your baby from serious illnesses.

• Find out about recommended immunizations and where to get them for your baby.
  
  

Child Development

Your baby will grow and develop so quickly! As a parent you may have questions about when they should be doing certain things like smiling or sitting up.

• Read more about the developmental stages in your baby’s first year of life.
  
  

Child with Special Needs

If you are concerned about your child’s development or if your child has special needs, there are resources available to you!

• Get help for your child’s developmental needs.