Baby Bed Program - Island Health

Pregnancy Care and Public Health

Provided by Island Health

A universal safe-sleep initiative that provides a safe bed for any baby in need.
The baby bed was created in order to prevent sleep-related injuries or death in infants. The bassinet is constructed of heavy cardboard with a mattress insert, creating a safe place for babies to sleep. The baby bed can be used until babies are up to four or five months old, or until they begin to roll - but should never be used to transport or carry the infant.

Eligibility & Accessing the Program
  • Pregnant people in their third trimester or families with a new baby, up to two months old, are eligible to receive a free baby bed.
  • The Baby Bed program is free to all families living in the Island Health region, and can be obtained by contacting your local Public Health Unit.
  • Please note that the Gold River and Sointula Health Units do not currently provide this service; contact them for information on how to participate in the Baby Bed Program.
  • Participating families are also connected to additional public health nurses and programs that support the infant, parent and family unit, as well as offer multiple pre-and post-natal services, breastfeeding support and supportive nurse-family partnerships.

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Cost: No cost

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Service area: Island Health Area + show cities

Service area cities: Alert Bay, Bamfield, Black Creek, Brentwood Bay, Campbell River, Cathedral Grove, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Comox, Coombs, Cortes Island, Courtenay, Cumberland, Deep Bay, Denman Island, Duncan, Fanny Bay, Gabriola Island, Galiano Island, Gold River, Hornby Island, Horne Lake, Kyuquot, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Lantzville, Long Beach, Mayne Island, Merville, Mill Bay, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Nitinaht, North Saanich, Parksville, Pender Island, Penelakut Island, Port Alberni, Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Quadra Island, Qualicum Beach, Quathiaski Cove, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Sayward, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sointula, Sooke, Tahsis, Tofino, Ucluelet, and Victoria

Service Types Provided
Pregnancy Care
Public Health
Ways to Access
  • Includes the provision of goods
  • Provided at multiple locations

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