Your Journey as a New Parent

Congratulations on your pregnancy or new baby! We celebrate your child’s life and your journey toward becoming a new parent. We want to be your partner in your child’s health care by providing the health and safety resources you will need throughout your child’s life.

Having a Baby?

Pregnancy & Newborns

Pregnancy and Newborns Features

Staying Healthy During Pregnancy
Now that you are pregnant there are many things to think about, and number one should be your health, because it directly impacts your baby. Here are some tips to keep you healthy during your pregnancy.

Communication and Your Newborn
At first, your newborn's cries may seem like a foreign language. But before you know it, you'll learn your baby's "language" and be able to answer your little one's needs.

Stopping the Bottle
When should you start weaning your child from the bottle? Use these tips to make this transition easier for you and your child.

FamilyWise with Dr. Ramey

Read Dr. Ramey's latest columns about helping families to be happy and healthy.

Kohl's A Minute for Kids

Pediatric health and safety information

Partners in Prevention

Learn more about our prevention programs

Stay Connected

Upcoming Events

A fun-filled event that features a morning mimosa social hour, silent auction, raffles, bake sale, champagne luncheon and live dollar auction.

TWIG 24 Heart and Hand Luncheon

Autism education sessions are designed to provide up to date information to parents of children affected by autism spectrum disorders.

Autism Education Session

Is your child riding safely? Get your child's car seat checked at one of Dayton Children's monthly car seat checks. Seats checked by appointment only. Call the Family Resource Center at 937-641-3700 for more information or to make an appointment.

Car Seat Safety Check