Babies Don't Come With Instruction Manuals

That's why First 5 California offers all new and expecting parents in California the Kit for New Parents for free.What more could new parents ask for than an all-in-one source for the latest parenting information, advice and useful tips? How about getting it all for FREE! With a retail value of $75, First 5 California's updated Kit for New Parents is filled with information on nutrition, safety, quality child care, health, discipline and early learning. It gives new and expecting parents all the tools they need to feel confident as they welcome a child into their lives.

The updated Kit for New Parents includes:

• Celebrity hosted DVD
• Advice for New Parents booklet
• Parents Guide
• "What To Do When Your Child Gets Sick"
• "Puppy and Friends" (Baby's First Book)
• Obesity Prevention guides
• Healthy Families leaflet
• "Healthy Teeth Begin at Birth" brochure
• Poison Control magnet

Spanish language version NOW AVAILABLE! The phone number to order the Spanish kit is 1-800-50-Niños.

First 5 California has partnered with First 5 County Commissions, hospitals, clinics, county agencies, home visitation programs and parenting education classes to distribute the Kit across the state. Parents and caregivers can also receive a free Kit by calling (800) KIDS-025.

For more information on the Kit, visit http://www.ccfc.ca.gov/kit.asp

Kit for New Parents FAQs

How can I get a Kit for New Parents?

First 5 California has partnered with hospitals, clinics, county agencies, home visitation programs and parenting education providers to distribute the Kit to new and expecting parents across the state. Parents can also order a Kit by calling (800) KIDS-025.

How much does the Kit cost?

Not one cent. Although the Kit has a retail value of $75, First 5 California provides it to Californians for free so that all parents have access to the information and resources they need to best prepare for their new baby.

When did First 5 California develop the Kit for New Parents?

First 5 California launched its groundbreaking parent education campaign in 2001 to provide answers to the myriad of questions expecting and new parents may have. Since the program’s inception, nearly 2.5 million Kits for New Parents have been distributed across California.

What is included in the updated Kit?

The Kit is a comprehensive guide filled with advice and useful tips for first-time parents. A central element of the Kit is an educational DVD with parenting advice from prominent child development experts and celebrities, such as talk show host Cristina Saralegui, actors Rob Reiner, Phylicia Rashad, Jamie Lee Curtis, Andy Garcia and singer Gloria Estefan.

Also included in the briefcase-style box are easy-to-read parenting guides like “Advice for New Parents” and “What To Do When Your Child Gets Sick,” as well as “Puppy and Friends,” a tactile storybook for parents and children to enjoy together. Other resources include brochures on topics ranging from oral health to obesity prevention, a poison control magnet, information on Healthy Families low-cost medical care, and more!

How does the new Kit differ from the original?

The Kit has been completely revised and updated to include the latest early childhood development information, new content, user-friendly improvements, a fresh look, and technological upgrades, such a single DVD replacing seven VHS tapes.

Will the new Kit be available in other languages?

The Kit is available in Spanish and will be available in Asian languages later this year.

**First 5 California initiated lead testing of our Kits with the County of Sacramento Department of Health and Human Services-Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention Program (DHHS-CLPPP). All materials in our Kits tested negative for lead content.