At one Silicon Valley hospital, the newborns are getting more than just diapers.

Internet domain name provider, Namezero.com Thursday announced a free promotion for new babies born at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, Calif. through the end of 2001.

Through a special Web site, parents who give birth at Sequoia can register a free domain name for their baby, and have access to free e-mail and URL forwarding.

"The domain name is becoming an important form of identity, much like a social security number," says Namezero president and CEO Bruce Keiser. "In today's world, a domain name is more permanent than a telephone number or mailing address. However, the total number of domains is not infinite, and tens of thousands of names are being registered every day. By registering a child's name at birth, parents are ensuring that the child will have it throughout their lifetime."

Just last year, the Los Gatos-based company says it delivered more than one million domains to individuals and companies, which is a bit more than the 1300 or so babies delivered at Sequoia each year.

"Parents in Silicon Valley enjoy progressive ways of keeping in touch with friends and families" says Linda Kresge, Chief Nurse Executive, Sequoia Hospital. "We're delighted to become the first hospital in the country to appeal to our tech-savvy patients with free Internet domains and e-mail addresses for babies. Its a fun way to welcome new babies to the 21st century."

Both sites are offering useful tips and resources to help new parents choose a name for their baby, stock up on essentials, and make sure that their baby is safe and healthy.

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