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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.
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Best Start for life

To help families understand what support and services are available from early pregnancy until two years old
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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.
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Starting School

Find tips, activities, and guidance to help prepare your child for starting school.
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Dads

Support for new dads as they begin their parenting journey.
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Breastfeeding

Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby and the range of breastfeeding support and services in Nottinghamshire.
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Baby massage

Find out about the benefits of baby massage and get some tips and advice on how to massage your baby.
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Baby feeding and weaning

Learn about different options for feeding your baby and support with weaning.
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Healthy eating

Advice, support and recipe ideas for eating healthy and having a balanced diet.
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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.
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Baby's sleep

Find out more about how to get your baby to sleep safely and how to handle sleep problems.
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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.
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Family hubs

Discover what Family Hubs in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City have to offer.
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Help with childcare costs

Information about the childcare funding support available and how to apply
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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.
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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.
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Mood, Emotional, Mental Health and Wellbeing

Information for parents and carers to support your child’s mental health and wellbeing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Keeping Active and Healthy

On this page you will find guidance to help families to keep themselves and their children active and healthy.
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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.
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Reading and Library Service

Find information to encourage you and your child to love reading.
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Young Parents

Discover information about becoming a young parent and what support is available to you.
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Grandparents and other family carers

Discover information to help grandparents and other family carers to support their families, looking after grandchildren.
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Being a parent

Discover resources and support to help parents deal with some of the challenges that family life can bring.
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