
For families with babies
For families with babies
We offer a variety of activities and services for families with babies. This website also includes information on child health clinic appointments for babies.

Child health clinic services are intended for children under school-age. Here you can find information on child health clinic appointments for babies.
Therapeutic work for families with infants supports the interaction between the parent and the baby as well as the baby’s healthy development.
We can assess a child’s need for support and provide discussion support for parents. You need a referral to access our services.
Sleep guidance groups are intended for families struggling to get their 6–12-month-old baby to fall asleep and for those whose baby wakes up several times during the night.
The Iloa varhain ‘Early joy’ groups are aimed to provide support to mothers of babies under the age of 8 months who are suffering from mild to moderate depression or are at risk of being affected by postpartum depression.
Join infant family guidance at playgrounds when you are seeking peer support from parents in similar life situations.
External resources
If you are looking for information on childrens’ needs during their first year or would like to read about a child’s different development stages, go to the MLL Mannerheim League for Child Welfare’s website.
The Väestöliitto website contains a variety of information and support for the parents of babies.
The Väestöliitto chat and helpline give you the opportunity to discuss anything you have on your mind with an expert.
Omaperhe contains lots of useful information and tips for your daily life with a baby.
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We offer postpartum physiotherapy in family coaching groups and in one-on-one appointments to women who have recently given birth.
Playgrounds and family houses offer a safe place for families with babies or young children and schoolchildren to spend time free of charge. Playgrounds and family houses provide a variety of guided outdoor and indoor activities.
You can also find this page at hel.fi/for-families-with-babies .