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New baby
A baby was born! Here's everything you need to do: bonuses, leave, documents and registrations.
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Stage 1
During pregnancy
Steps to take before birth so you're not caught unprepared.
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Apply for maternity leave
Submit to INPS 2 months before the due date
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Update your ISEE (if you don't have one)
Required for many family bonuses
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Check eligibility for the Universal Child Allowance
Can be requested from the 7th month of pregnancy
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Stage 2
Right after birth
The first things to do within the first few days after birth.
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Birth declaration at the registry office
Within 10 days of birth (or at the hospital)
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Request the baby's tax code
Often done by the hospital at birth
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Father: apply for paternity leave
10 mandatory days within 5 months of birth
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Stage 3
Bonuses and subsidies
Apply for all the bonuses you're entitled to. Don't let them expire.
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Apply for the Universal Child Allowance
Up to €175/month per child, based on ISEE
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Apply for the Nursery Bonus
Up to €3,000/year for nursery
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Plan parental leave
Up to 9 months between both parents, until age 12
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Stage 4
Health and doctor
Register your baby with the National Health Service and find a pediatrician.
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Request the baby's health card
At your local ASL
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Choose a free-choice pediatrician
Required within 30 days of birth
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Book mandatory vaccinations
The vaccination schedule starts at 2 months
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Stage 5
Identity documents
Not needed immediately, but useful for travel or the coming years.
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Request the ID card (from birth)
Valid 3 years until age 3
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Passport (for international travel)
Required for travel outside the EU