The first Newborn Baby Grant payments were issued to parents in February 2025, benefiting over 4,400 families and 4,522 children. This grant is available for all babies born on or after December 1, 2024, who qualify for Child Benefit from birth. Starting in March, it will be automatically included with the first Child Benefit payment. This one-time bonus is designed to help parents with the initial costs of welcoming a new baby.