Caring for a Sick Baby: What Parents Need to Know

It can be worrying when your baby isn’t feeling well — but knowing what to look for and how to care for them can make all the difference. In this class, we’ll explore common childhood illnesses and symptoms, learn how to take your baby’s temperature and what you can do to treat a fever, and we will talk about when to seek medical care or extra support.

Using trusted information from Baby’s Best Chance, we’ll discuss ways to comfort your little one, recognize signs that need extra attention, and take care of yourself while caring for your baby. This class will help you feel more confident and prepared for those times when your baby gets sick.

Facilitator: 

Hayley Bentley, RN. (she/her) 

Hayley is a Registered Nurse with a background in working with infants, children, and families since she graduated from Thompson Rivers University in 2015. Hayley has grown up on the unceded territory of the Secwepemc where she is grateful to work, play and raise her own family.
As a Registered Nurse and mother of 5, Hayley recognizes the importance of building a strong supportive network for pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond. Hayley is dedicated to providing families with evidence-based information and passionate about increasing the self-efficacy of perinatal people to make informed decisions. With many years experience as a public health nurse, Hayley has demonstrated skills in building strong therapeutic relationships, which support each individual’s and families' unique needs. Hayley is committed to creating a safe and positive learning environment that fosters growth and confidence. Hayley recognizes that everyone has a unique experience with pregnancy, postpartum, and/or the early parenting stages. Hayley’s passion for perinatal education come from her own personal birth experiences and she is thrilled to have the opportunity to support HUB participants.
Outside of her role at The Pregnancy HUB, Hayley enjoys shuttling her kids back and forth to activities, spending time outdoors, watching her children play sports and running.