🦷 Looking after your baby’s #teeth is very important.

👶 You should register them with a #dentist and arrange a check up before their first birthday, or as soon as their first baby tooth comes through.

➡️ Read more: bit.ly/babysfirstdent…

#NationalSmileMonth #SmileMonth

Some information about local services, including our Under 5s website ⬇️

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MHAW2024

👂️ Ears clean and protect themselves and earwax plays a big part in this.

👀 Take a look at our tips for caring for your child's ears.

➡️ bit.ly/caringforyourc…

#healthforunder5s #ears #earwax #baby #earcare

🤰 For some people, the prospect of becoming a #singleparent can feel overwhelming.

👨‍👦 We've put together five top tips for single parents:

➡️ bit.ly/beingasinglepa…

#healthforunder5s

💬 You can start a chat with a ChatHealth NHS health visitor directly from our website, on weekdays between 9am and 5pm.

🖱️ Click or tap 'start a chat' in the bottom left of the page.

➡️ healthforunder5s.co.uk

#ChatHealth #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MHAW2024

There are many ways to boost your child’s brain development.

Like helping them to ask questions, so they can grow their understanding of the world.

➡️ Visit Start for Life for more tips and advice: nhs.uk/start-for-life…

#LittleMomentsTogether

🙍 #PerinatalMentalIllness can affect anybody.

👩‍⚕️ If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the symptoms of perinatal mental illness, it's important to get help from a GP or health visitor.

➡️ Read more: bit.ly/perinatalmenta…

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

⚠️ Babies and toddlers are at particular risk of strangulation from looped cords, such as blind cords.

🪟 To reduce this risk, all looped cords such as blind cords should be kept well out of reach of children.

➡️ More information: bit.ly/looped-cords

#healthforunder5s

🤰 Once the #pregnancy test comes back positive, you’ll need to get in touch with a #midwife . You’ll need to make an appointment within the first eight to ten weeks of your pregnancy.

➡️ Find out more here: bit.ly/3dXGEc4

#healthforunder5s

👨‍👦 Separating from your partner can be a very difficult time, yet it’s important that you put the needs and emotions of your young children first.

➡️ Learn more about supporting young children through a #separation : bit.ly/helpingachildt…

#healthforunder5s

☀️ Our bodies need #vitaminD for healthy bones, growth and development.

💪 Vitamin D also strengthens our immune systems, helping us to fight disease.

➡️ Here’s how to keep your, and your child's, vitamin D levels topped up: bit.ly/aboutvitaminD

#healthforunder5s

🤧 An #allergy is the word used to describe a reaction in the body to a particular food or something in the environment.

🥛 Food #allergies in particular are common in children.

➡️ More info: bit.ly/toddlerallergi…

#healthforunder5s #toddler

🥪 When you’re preparing your child’s packed lunch, there are a number of things you can do to encourage a #healthy , balanced diet.

➡️ Read our tips here: bit.ly/3s1MQ7o

#healthforunder5s

🦠 Respiratory syncytial virus ( #RSV ) is one of the common viruses that cause coughs and colds in winter, it can be severe in some infants.

Unseasonal outbreaks of these infections have emerged as lockdown measures are relaxed.

➡️ bit.ly/RSVinformation

#healthforunder5s

🤰 Expecting a new baby in the family brings changes and challenges for everyone.

It's important to look after your emotional health during this time. If you’re feeling low or down, please do talk to someone.

➡️ bit.ly/parents-emotio…

#MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek

👶 Having a #baby is a life-changing experience and it can take time at first to adjust.

👪 Up to 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men are affected by #mentalhealth problems during a pregnancy and in the year after birth.

➡️ bit.ly/emotional-ment…

#MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek

🙍 #PerinatalMentalIllness can affect anybody.

👩‍⚕️ If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the symptoms of perinatal mental illness, it's important to get help from a GP or health visitor.

➡️ Read more about the symptoms: bit.ly/perinatalmenta…

⬆️ Cases of #measles and mumps are being seen more commonly again now that fewer people are taking up the #MMR vaccine.

👨‍⚕️ You can have the MMR free of charge on the NHS.

➡️ bit.ly/yourmmrvaccine

#Vaccination

👶 Choosing how to feed your baby is a big decision.

🤱 There are benefits to #breastfeeding for both mother and baby, and it‘s recommended that babies are breast fed exclusively for the first six months.

➡️ bit.ly/3id2Fpv

#healthforunder5s #feeding

🤱 Your baby needs latch on effectively to feed well without causing you pain or discomfort.

👩‍⚕️ If you're finding feeding painful, seek support from your midwife, health visitor or peer supporters.

➡️ Here's our guide: bit.ly/3jbTNj1