Newborn Pediatric Primary Care
Join us at Thrive Kids Clinic, where your family's health is at the heart of all we do. Let's nurture and celebrate your child's growth together – schedule your visit today!
Accepting Newborn Patients Under 12 Months
Nurturing Toronto's Future, One Child at a Time
Bringing a newborn into the world is an exciting and often overwhelming experience. At Thrive Kids Clinic, we understand how crucial the early days of your newborn's life are and are here to support you in navigating this beautiful, yet often overwhelming, journey.
Serving families in Toronto, Ontario, our Newborn Primary Care is designed around your family's needs, ensuring your little one's health is monitored and nurtured from the start.
We're dedicated to providing compassionate, trustworthy, and comprehensive care; from routine check-ups and vaccinations to addressing any concerns you might have about your baby's growth and development. Let us be your partner in laying a strong foundation for your child's health and well-being.
What to Expect: Your First Visit
Your baby’s first visit to Thrive Kids Clinic will typically be within a few days of birth. During this visit, we will:
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Assess Your Baby’s Health: We will perform a comprehensive physical examination, including checking weight, length, and head circumference.
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Answer Your Questions: Whether it's feeding, sleep routines, or newborn behavior, we’re here to provide answers and reassurance.
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Create a Care Plan: Based on your baby’s needs, we will work with you to create a personalized care plan for ongoing wellness visits with our in-house dietician.​
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Before your visit, please remember to bring the following items to your appointment:
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Bring your newborn discharge paperwork from hospital
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Child’s health card number
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We're committed to providing exceptional newborn primary care that meets the unique needs of every family we serve in Toronto, Ontario.
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We understand how critical the first few years of your child's life are, which is why our clinic is staffed with highly experienced and genuinely caring doctors, alongside friendly nurses and administrative team members who are always ready to assist.
We're proud to offer a supportive and inclusive environment, particularly for first-time parents and the 2SLGBTIA+ community, ensuring everyone feels welcome and well cared for.
Choose us for compassionate, trustworthy, and family-centered medical care that puts your little one's health and happiness first.
Expecting Mothers: How to Prepare
Congratulations on your ​pregnancy! It is recommended that newborns see a pediatrician within 72 hours of their birth, or discharge from the hospital.
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Let us know you're expecting! Give us a call and let us know your due date, we'll keep a note and prepare for your baby's arrival.
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Once you and your baby are discharged from t​he hospital, please give us a call as soon as possible, and we will book you in within 72 hours. Please have your baby's health card handy.
OUR VISION
Better Kids. Better Families.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Circumcision Post Care: What to Expect at HomeIn the first day after your child's circumcision: Keep your child wrapped snugly below the belly button. It's better if he doesn't kick his legs too much because it can make him uncomfortable. After the first day, you don't have to swaddle him, but you can still do it if he likes it. There will be a white gauze with Vaseline placed over the head of your child's penis. You can change the gauze and Polysporn with each diaper change for the first 72 hours. After that, you can stop using the gauze and directly apply Vaseline to the penis. Keep doing this for a total of 14 days after the surgery. Check your baby's diaper every hour in the first day to see if there is any unusual bleeding. If there is continuous dripping blood, it would be considered abnormal bleeding. There will also be a long, thin strip of gauze wrapped around your child's penis. Let this strip of gauze fall off by itself. It can come off with the first diaper change or take a few days to fall off. Once it's off, you don't need to put it back. Wait until 72 hours after the procedure to give your child a bath. At this point, it is safe to soak him in water. It is not unusual for your child to sleep 6-8 hours after the procedure and to miss a feeding. Some babies will be irritable for a number of minutes to hours afterwards. Behaviorally, most babies are relatively normal after a day or two. A small amount of bleeding is normal. Take some gauze with Vaseline on it and squeeze the bleeding area of the penis with your fingers for 3-5 minutes. Repeat if necessary. Call our clinic at 416-849-2260 ext 0 to speak to our office.