Support for families with children age 0 to 4 years.
The first 1001 days
Learn about child's development during the 1001 days of life, from conception to age 2 years.
Best Start for life
To help families understand what support and services are available from early pregnancy until two years old
Caring for your new baby
Here you will find useful information and links to websites, including the first 1001 days of a child’s life, from conception to age two.
Starting School
Find tips, activities, and guidance to help prepare your child for starting school.
Dads
Support for new dads as they begin their parenting journey.
Breastfeeding
Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby and the range of breastfeeding support and services in Nottinghamshire.
Baby massage
Find out about the benefits of baby massage and get some tips and advice on how to massage your baby.
Baby feeding and weaning
Learn about different options for feeding your baby and support with weaning.
Healthy eating
Advice, support and recipe ideas for eating healthy and having a balanced diet.
Healthy Start (NHS)
Learn about the NHS's Healthy Start scheme and get help buying food and milk and free vitamins to keep your child healthy.
Baby's sleep
Find out more about how to get your baby to sleep safely and how to handle sleep problems.
Toilet training
The toilet training process can be difficult, on this page we have some information from specialist services to help support you and your little one.
Family hubs
Discover what Family Hubs in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City have to offer.
Help with childcare costs
Information about the childcare funding support available and how to apply
Your child's development
Learn about some of the services, support and resources that can help you and your child during the early years of child development.
Your child's behaviour
Find out about some of the things you can do to help manage your child's behaviour when they are being challenging or difficult.
Mood, Emotional, Mental Health and Wellbeing
Information for parents and carers to support your child’s mental health and wellbeing.
Support after the loss of a baby or child
Find information and support services to help you navigate bereavement after the loss of a child.
Support for families with a parent or carer in the criminal justice system
Support and advice for families affected by a parent or carer being in the criminal justice system.
Vaccinations and immunisations
Discover the recommended childhood vaccinations by age, from 8 weeks to 16 years, to help protect your child’s health at every stage.
Bigger, Brighter Smiles - Caring for your child's teeth
Here you will find helpful tips and tricks to help your baby when they start teething.
Keeping Active and Healthy
On this page you will find guidance to help families to keep themselves and their children active and healthy.
Start Talking Together - Speech and Language 0 to 5 years
Help your child learn to talk with tips and local activities across Nottinghamshire, supporting speech and language development from pregnancy to age 5.
Reading and Library Service
Find information to encourage you and your child to love reading.
Young Parents
Discover information about becoming a young parent and what support is available to you.
Grandparents and other family carers
Discover information to help grandparents and other family carers to support their families, looking after grandchildren.
Being a parent
Discover resources and support to help parents deal with some of the challenges that family life can bring.