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 and resources for all dads, including new, expectant, single, and separated fathers, plus mental health and wellbeing services.
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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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