Health & Safety
Each child is unique and develops at their own pace, but there are ways to track your baby’s growth and development. Start by scheduling regular visits with your baby’s doctor, especially in the first year, and take advantage of the resources available right here in Allegheny County. While you’re focused on keeping baby safe and healthy, don’t forget about you! Support for pregnant and expectant parents is just a click or call away.
Local Resources
Healthy Kids
From immunizations to pediatric dentistry, we can connect you to the health services you need for your child to grow up safe and healthy.
learn morePerinatal & Postpartum Mental Health
Having a baby is a huge adjustment. Hormones are in a state of flux, labor and delivery can be quite stressful and now you're responsible for a new, fragile life. It’s no wonder that many moms and dads experience depression and anxiety before and after birth.
learn morePregnancy & Parental Recovery
There are many resources available if you are struggling with drug or alcohol issues, which can be heightened by the birth of a child or the stress of parenting.
learn morePrenatal Care & Childbirth
Prenatal care is important for both you and your baby. In addition to medical care, you’ll learn about eating well, how to stay safely active and what to expect during labor and delivery.
learn moreIntimate Partner Violence
Are you feeling afraid or unsafe in your home? Do arguments with your partner turn violent? If so, there are many resources and services available to assist you, whether you need help to leave, a place to go, assistance with children or just someone to talk to.
learn moreA Safe and Healthy Home
Making your house or apartment safe can be a big task. Luckily, you don’t have to do it on your own. Lots of information is available to help you make sure that your child doesn’t get hurt at home.
learn moreHow-Tos, Tips and More
Safe Sleep
A safe and comfortable sleep space can help your baby get a good night’s sleep while giving you peace of mind.
learn moreBaby Feeding
How do you know when your baby is hungry? How much should you feed your child? When do you introduce solid foods? Here are some resources to help.
learn moreWell Child Visits and Immunizations
Well child visits give you and your pediatrician a chance to discuss your child’s growth and development and to talk about any concerns you may have. They are also when your child will receive important immunizations.
learn moreCar Safety
Car seats, booster seats and seat belts, when properly used, are the most effective way to save lives and reduce the risk of injury in an accident. Learn how to protect your child while traveling in a car.
learn moreCar Seat Installation
Installing a car seat in your vehicle can be tricky. Proper installation and use is important to ensuring your child travels safely. Here you will find ready to follow detailed car seat installation instructions and videos by car seat type.
learn moreText4Baby App
Text4baby is a free app that makes it easy for you to keep appointments and get health and safety tips and information about your baby’s development.
Visit WebsiteBoppy Recall
The Boppy Company Recalls Over 3 Million Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers due to suffocation risk.
Learn MoreInfant Formula Shortage
Here you'll find information on what to do when you can't find formula and ways you can help your baby get the correct balance of nutrients to maintain their rapid growth and development.
learn moreInfant Swing & Rocker Recall
4moms recalls more than 2 Million MamaRoo and RockaRoo infant swings and rockers. Consumers with infants who can crawl should immediately stop using the recalled swings and rockers and place them in an area where crawling infants cannot access.
Visit WebsiteRock ‘n Play Sleepers Recall
Fisher-Price has recalled all Rock ‘n Play Sleepers due to infants suffocating in the sleeper after rolling over from their backs onto their stomachs or sides. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Fisher-Price for a refund or voucher.
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