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Information about infant healthcare and what to do if your child is unwell.
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How to spot signs of serious illness in your child
NHS guidance to help spot if your child is seriously ill.
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Looking after a sick child
NHS guidance for looking after a sick child.
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MMR vaccine video
Information video about the measles, mumps and rubellea (MMR) vaccine.
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MMR vaccine factsheets
MMR vaccine factsheets in English, Somali, Polish, Arabic, Romanian, Mandarin and Cantonese.
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Which NHS service to use
NHS information about local health services and advice about how to get care in the quickest way.
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NHS HANDi App
The NHS HANDi app offers advice and support to parents and carers when their child is unwell.
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Baby Check App
The Baby Check App tells you about 19 simple checks that parents can do if their baby is showing signs of illness.
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Medicine cabinet video
Video with advice about what to have in a medicine cabinet for children.
Resources and support for age 2 to 4 health and development.
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Children's Centres
Children's Centres provide a range of early years and childcare services.
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Health for under 5's
NHS advice for happy, healthy under 5's.
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Registering your child with a GP
NHS guidance on how to register with GP surgery.
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Health visiting
About the support from your health visiting team.
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Which NHS service to use
NHS information about local health services and advice about how to get care in the quickest way.
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Vaccinations in infancy
NHS vaccinations and when to have them.
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Oral Health
Advice for looking after your baby's teeth.
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Start for Life Toddler
NHS guidance for helping your child learn to talk and how to encourage them to be physically active.
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Baby Buddy App
Baby Buddy is an award-winning parenting app full of trusted information.
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Baby Banks
Baby banks for parents and carers who need extra support to provide for their baby.
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Barnardos
Information about your toddler's development.
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Potty training
How to get started with potty training.
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ERIC
Advice from children's bowel and bladder charity.
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Sleep and young children
Advice and support for sleep and young children.
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Feeding your child
Help for parents and caregivers with feeding your child age 2 to 4.
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Mental health and help
If you're feeling low, sad or worried, please know that you are not alone. Mental health challenges affect many parents.
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Health and development
Resources and support for age 2 to 4 health and development.
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Childhood illness
Information about infant healthcare and what to do if your child is unwell.
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Children with additional needs
Resources and local services for those who think their child may have additional needs or disabilities.
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Talk and Play
Services and resources to help you and your child talk and play together.
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Activities and things to do
Find activities and things to do.
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Returning or starting work
Guidance and support if you're planning on starting or returning to work after having a child.
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Support for adults
Information and support for adults.
A free 5 week group for expectant parents to help you feel confident about the first year of your baby's life.
Becoming a parent is a very exciting time, but it's also normal to feel nervous or daunted. Your baby's first year will be full of challenges and this 5 week programme will help answer some of the questions or concerns you might have.
Topics include:
- what to expect during pregnancy and birth
- baby brain development
- infant feeding and eating
- looking after your emotional health
If you're pregnant or expecting a baby and you live in Bristol, you can sign up to attend Welcome to the World groups. You can join from 22 weeks of pregnancy onwards.
Partners are welcome to come to the sessions too, and it's also fine to come on your own or with another relative or friend.
Sign up to Welcome to the World course
Course content
Week one
Your developing baby; development in the womb, empathy for your baby, nurturing your baby's healthy development.
Week two
Changes in me and you and healthy eating; consistency and boundaries, family values , family rules, and personal power.
Week three
Family life with a baby; Feelings and what we do with them, perinatal depression and handling stress, caring for your baby at night, nurturing ourselves.
Week four
Meeting your baby; self-esteem, the power of praise, helping your baby calm themselves..
Week five
Labour, birth and breastfeeding.
Parent feedback
Feedback from parents who have attended the course.
"One of the best parts for me was getting into the headspace or mindset of expecting the baby, thinking about being a parent and processing everything. It felt like a safe and encouraging space to do that"
"What an amazing 5 weeks it has been. This group has equipped me with so much needed information, so many topics were covered."
"The information from Welcome to the World has given us confidence we wouldn’t have had before."
"We loved coming to Welcome to the World and learnt so much. We’ve been telling all of our friends about it – we’re big cheerleaders for children’s centres!"
"Learning to notice what my baby is trying to communicate with me has been invaluable."
A free four-week course to help you prepare for the birth of a baby.
The course will help you:
- prepare for the birth experience and the early days after having your baby
- get to know your baby and how to give them the care and comfort they need
- understand more about feeding your baby and the support available
- meet other new parents in your local area
- explore where you can get support for your family's wellbeing, relationships, and fun activities to support your baby's development
The groups are jointly run by midwives, health visitors, children's centre staff and the Bristol infant feeding team.
Courses are run from locations across Bristol so you can attend the course in a place convenient to you.
Parents can attend the sessions from 26 weeks of pregnancy.
Course content
Week 1
Learn about the stages of labour, post-birth and what to expect when you take your baby home.
Week 2
Understand your baby's needs, their emotional cues and how to look after your mental wellbeing post-birth.
Week 3
Learn about your baby's development journey and the support available to you as a new parent in Bristol.
Week 4
Learn about the different feeding choices, how to understand your baby's feeding cues and the support to help you with your feeding journey.
If you have questions about Hello Baby, email sirona.bristolantenatalcourseadministrator@nhs.net.
Sign up to attend Hello Baby
Sign up for your chosen location with eventbrite
August 2024
Wellspring Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-august-2024-wellspring-tickets-901469187607?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Tuesday 6, 13 and 20 August, 1.30m to 3.30pm
Southmead Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-august-2024-southmead-tickets-901479919707?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Thursday 1, 8, 15 and 22 August, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Hartcliffe Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-august-2024-hartcliffe-tickets-901497893467?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Friday 2, 9, 16 and 23 August, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Oldbury Court Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-august-2024-oldbury-court-tickets-901507060887?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Friday 2, 9, 16 and 23 August, 2pm to 4pm
Long Cross Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-august-2024-long-cross-tickets-893698334777?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Thursday 1, 8, 15 and 22 August, 2pm to 4pm
Stockwood Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-stockwood-august-2024-tickets-914538588537?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Monday 5, 12 and 19 August, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
September 2024
Wellspring Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-september-2024-wellspring-tickets-928539977067?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Tuesday 3, 10, 17 and 24 September, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Southmead Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-september-2024-southmead-tickets-918875640777?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Thursday 5, 12, 19 and 26 September, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Hartcliffe Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-september-2024-hartcliffe-tickets-918886423027?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window)Friday 6, 13, 20 and 27 September, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Oldbury Court Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-oldbury-court-september-2024-tickets-928544039217?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Friday 6, 13, 20 and 27 September, 2pm to 4pm
Long Cross Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-long-cross-september-2024-tickets-928545854647?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Thursday 5, 12, 19 and 26 September, 2pm to 4pm
Stockwood Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-stockwood-september-2024-tickets-928547991037?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Monday 2, 9, 16 and 23 September, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
October 2024
Wellspring Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-wellspring-october-2024-tickets-932414375497?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Tuesday 1, 8, 15 and 22 October, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Southmead Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-southmead-october-2024-tickets-932440323107?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Thursday 3, 10, 17 and 24 October, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Hartcliffe Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-hartcliffe-october-2024-tickets-932445759367?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Friday 4, 11, 18 and 25 October, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Oldbury Court Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-october-2024-oldbury-court-tickets-938243089337?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Friday 4, 11, 18 and 25 October, 2pm to 4pm
Long Cross Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-october-2024-long-cross-tickets-938260671927?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Thursday 3, 10, 17 and 24 October, 2pm to 4pm
Stockwood Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-october-2024-stockwood-tickets-938265085127?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window)Monday 30 September, 7, 14 and 21 October, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
November 2024
Wellspring Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-november-2024-wellspring-tickets-943574535837?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Tuesday 29 October, 5, 12, 19 November, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Southmead Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-november-2024-southmead-tickets-943586030217?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Thursday 31 October, 7, 14, 21 November, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Hartcliffe Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-november-2024-hartcliffe-tickets-943593382207?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Friday 1, 8, 15, 22 November, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Oldbury Court Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-november-2024-oldbury-court-tickets-947913714437?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Friday 1, 8, 15, 22 November, 2pm to 4pm
Long Cross Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-november-2024-long-cross-tickets-947964004857?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Thursday 31, 7, 14, 21 November, 2pm to 4pm
Stockwood Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-november-2024-stockwood-tickets-947968097097?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Monday 28 October, 4, 11, 18 November, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
December 2024
Wellspring Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-december-2024-wellspring-tickets-947973683807?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Tuesday 26 November, 3, 10, 17 December, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Southmead Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-december-2024-southmead-tickets-947977745957?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Thursday 28 November, 5, 12, 19 December, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Hartcliffe Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-december-2024-hartcliffe-tickets-947981848227?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Friday 29 November, 6, 13, 20 December, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Oldbury Court Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-december-2024-oldbury-court-tickets-947985218307?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Friday 26 November, 6, 13, 20 December, 2pm to 4pm
Long Cross Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-december-2024-long-cross-tickets-947987535237?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Thursday 28 November, 5, 12, 19 December, 2pm to 4pm
Stockwood Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hello-baby-antenatal-course-december-2024-stockwood-tickets-947991607417?aff=oddtdtcreator (opens new window) Monday 25 November, 2, 9, 16 December, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
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