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Antenatal Classes / Dosbarthiadau Cynenedigol

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Antenatal Classes / Dosbarthiadau Cynenedigol

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The sessions are for anyone +30 weeks pregnant. You are welcome to bring your partner or significant other.

Mae'r sesiynau hyn ar gyfer unrhyw un sydd +30 wython beichiog. Croeso i chi ai'ch partner neu person sy'n agos atoch.

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Addysg yn y cartref: llawlyfr i addysgwyr yn y cartref | LLYW.CYMRU

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Gwybodaeth i rieni a gofalwyr sy’n addysgu eu plant yn y cartref ac i’r rheini sy’n ystyried gwneud hynny.

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Canllawiau i deuluoedd sy'n ystyried addysg ddewisol yn y cartref

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Canllawiau i deuluoedd sy'n ystyried addysg ddewisol yn y cartref

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Information for parents and carers who are educating their child at home and those who are considering doing so.

Documents

Annex A

If you need a more accessible version of this document please email digital@gov.wales. Please tell us the format you need. If you use assistive technology please tell us what this is.

Annex B

If you need a more accessible version of this document please email digital@gov.wales. Please tell us the format you need. If you use assistive technology please tell us what this is.

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Home education: handbook for home educators

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Information for parents and carers who are educating their child at home and those who are considering doing so.

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Guidance for families who are considering elective home education

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Guidance for families who are considering elective home education

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Deciding to educate your child at home is a significant step.

For more detailed information about every aspect of home education, please refer to the Welsh Government's guidance on home education.

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The Childcare Offer provides 30 hours a week of early education and funded childcare for 3 to 4 year olds of eligible parents

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The Childcare Offer for Wales: help with childcare costs for eligible parents of 3 to 4 year olds

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Do you need help with childcare costs? Under the Childcare Offer for Wales, you could claim up to 30 hours of early education and childcare a week, for up to 48 weeks of the year. This government-funded childcare scheme aims to lessen the burden of childcare costs so that you can spend the money you've saved on the things that matter most to your family.

The Offer has already helped parents from all over Wales to return to work, increase their hours or work more flexibly. If you're looking for a job, or thinking about going back into education or training, but are worried about childcare costs, this support could make all the difference.

Whatever the Offer means for you and your family, don't miss out on your share of this childcare funding.
You can apply now to receive funded childcare from January 2024.
All parents wishing to receive Childcare Offer for Wales funded childcare will need to apply through the national digital service. The online service is bilingual and can be accessed via a laptop, mobile phone or tablet.

When applying, you will need:

Your child's birth certificate

Proof of address

Proof of household income or enrolment on a higher or further education course

If you need more help about the Childcare Offer for Wales, please contact us.

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Childcare Offer for Wales | Help With Childcare Costs Wales | GOV.WALES

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The Childcare Offer for Wales: help with childcare costs for eligible parents of 3 to 4 year olds

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Mae'r adolygiad datblygiad terfynol hwn yn ymwneud â gwneud yn siŵr bod eich plentyn yn barod ar gyfer yr ysgol. Byddwn yn asesu eu datblygiad lleferydd ac iaith, eu sgiliau echddygol bach a mawr, sgiliau cymdeithasol a'u lles emosiynol. Gallwn gynghori ar imiwneiddiadau, bwyta'n iach, iechyd deintyddol, mynd i’r toiled, arferion cysgu, sgiliau ymddygiad a chwarae, hefyd sgiliau diogelwch yn y cartref a’r gymuned. Mae'r cyswllt hwn yn gyfle da i drafod eto sut rydych chi'n ymdopi fel teulu a darparu unrhyw gefnogaeth ac atgyfeiriadau i wasanaethau eraill sydd eu hangen.

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This final development review is all about making sure that your child is ready for school. We will assess their speech and language development, their small and large motor skills, social skills and their emotional wellbeing.  We can advise on immunisations, healthy eating, dental health, toileting, sleep routines, behaviour and play skills, also home and community safety skills.  This contact is a good opportunity to discuss again how you are getting on as a family and provide any support and referrals to other services that are needed.

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Bookstart is designed to support families discover the magic of shared reading from their earliest days.

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Find out about Bookstart, the BookTrust programme that gives free books to every child in England and Wales at two key stages before school, plus free packs for children with additional needs, tips and guidance on reading together, resources and activities, and much more.

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Imms Preschool guide for children aged 2 to 5 years.

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Ar y cam hwn, bydd eich plentyn eto yn cael eu hasesu ar gyfer eu datblygiad yn ôl cerrig milltir disgwyliedig, byddwn yn trafod eu symudedd a'u gallu i gerdded, rhedeg a dringo, sgiliau trin fel sgriblo gyda phensil a gallu bwydo eu hunain, eu sgiliau gweledol, clyw a lleferydd ac iaith, datblygiad cymdeithasol a sut maent yn datblygu'r gallu i "hunan-ofalu" er enghraifft bwydo eu hunain, defnyddio cwpan i yfed a gallu dweud wrthych pan maen nhw'n wlyb neu'n fudr.

Byddwn yn siarad eto am imiwneiddiadau, maeth, ymarfer corff, cwsg, hylendid deintyddol ac atal damweiniau ac yn eich holi am unrhyw bryderon a allai fod gennych y gallwn fynd i'r afael â nhw a’ch cefnogi gyda nhw, ar gyfer eich plentyn ac ar eich cyfer chi fel rhieni/gofalwyr.

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At this stage, your child will again be assessed for their development according to expected milestones, we will discuss their mobility and ability to walk, run and climb, manipulative skills such as scribbling with a pencil and able to feed themselves, their visual skills, hearing and speech and language, social development and how they are developing the ability to "self care" for example feeding themselves, using a cup to drink and able to tell you when they are wet or dirty.

We will talk again about immunisations, nutrition, exercise, sleep, dental hygiene and accident prevention and check in with you on any concerns that you may have that we can address and support you with, both for your child and for you as parents/carers.

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Childcare Advisory Team - Flying Start Cardiff

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Childcare Advisory Team - Flying Start Cardiff

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The Flying Start Childcare Advisory Team are responsible for:
Quality part-time childcare for 2 to 3 year olds.
The provision of good quality childcare for children from 2-3years old is the centre piece of the services to be provided under the Flying start initiative. Childcare is provided in a variety of settings across Cardiff and the Childcare Advisory Team work closely with all settings to support, develop and monitor quality practice.

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Childcare Advisory Team - Flying Start Cardiff

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The Childcare Advisory Team are responsible for quality part-time childcare for 2 to 3 year olds in a variety of settings across Cardiff.

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Nutrition for Your Little One is a Nutrition Programme developed by Cardiff & Vale UHB Public Health Dietitians for families with children aged 5 and under living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

The aim of NYLO is to support families to build confidence in providing a healthy, balanced diet that will encourage life-long healthy eating habits for their children.

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Nutrition for Your Little One is a Nutrition Programme developed by Cardiff & Vale UHB Public Health Dietitians for families with children aged 5 and

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Quality sleep is essential for children’s growth and development. A decent night’s sleep will help them to do better at school, allow them to react more quickly to situations, have a more developed memory, learn more effectively and solve problems, plus it will make them less susceptible to colds and other minor ailments, less irritable and better behaved!

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A decent night's sleep will help children to learn more effectively and make them less susceptible to minor ailments,

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Tip for Parents - Potty Training

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Potty training: how to start & best age to potty train.

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Nap times

Once your child has stopped using nappies in the daytime, it's time to think about nap times.

Learning to sleep without a nappy on at naptime and use the potty when they wake up, will help prepare your child for being dry at night.

Tips for managing nappy-free nap times:

Just before nap time, help your child use the potty or toilet, so they are more likely to stay dry.

When you notice the nappy is staying dry at least some of the time, stop using a nappy at nap time.

Accidents are common during the first few months. Use a waterproof sheet or similar underneath your child, to protect their sleep area.

Lots of children need to use the potty when they wake so help them to do this.

Using praise and rewards to motivate your child

Research shows that rewards such as sweets or sticker charts may help your child initially, but they can stop working quickly.

For most children, encouraging and supporting them to be as independent as possible is the best way to motivate them.

Tips for keeping your child motivated:

Give your child plenty of encouragement and praise their efforts. When your child uses the potty or manages to stay dry, even if it's just for a short time, tell them how pleased you are.

Try to stay calm when accidents happen and do not make a big fuss.

Give your child the opportunity to do things for themselves as far as possible. This will help them to feel in control, positive and relaxed about the process.

Use favourite toys, books or songs to help them feel comfortable on the potty.

Try to avoid prompting or asking your child too often. Instead, wait until you think they need to go and then direct them gently, e.g. "it's toilet time" or "let's get that wee/poo in the potty!"

Be clear, confident and consistent so your child knows what you are asking them to do.

Managing potty training accidents

It is normal to have lots of accidents at the beginning and they are an important part of the learning process. This is a big step for your child, so be patient and encourage them.

Tips for managing accidents:

When your child has an accident, clean it up together and remind them to use the potty next time.

Do not shame or punish your child about accidents, as stress and upset can make it harder for you and your child to learn together.

It's important not to pretend an accident hasn't happened. Help them get clean and dry as soon as possible and involve your child in this process. Gently explain that you want them to use the potty next time.

Potty training out and about

When you first stop using nappies, choose a time when you can stay home with your child for a few days, so you can do some one to one learning with them.

Tips to make your first trips out easier to manage:

Don't forget your potty and spares of everything just in case!

Make trips out short to begin with.

Dress your child in clothes that are easy for them to push down and pull up again.

Avoid putting your child back in a pull up or nappy for outings. This will confuse them and undo all that learning.

A travel potty and washable car seat cover can come in handy.

Using the toilet away from home is a good thing for your child to get used to. Talk to them about things like how the flush at the supermarket is different from the one at home or nursery for example.

We have an excellent range of products to help with this stage including portable potties and car seat covers.

Potty training at nursery & pre-school

Many children spend part of their day being looked after by someone other than you and away from home.

For potty training to go well, your child needs a consistent approach to help them learn what they need to do whether they're at home or in childcare.

As soon as your child starts attending the setting, communicate about their bladder and bowel health. Ask the staff to tell you about the child's poos, so you can keep track and avoid constipation.

Find out what they are offered to drink to you can supplement appropriately at the beginning and end of the session. If the setting will only offer water, and your child is reluctant to consume enough water, talk to staff. Offer to supply juice or squash for them to dilute; it is vital for your child to stay well hydrated when they are away from home.

Start conversations about potty practice as soon as your child can sit up. Settings may regard potty training as something to attempt when the child is older; share this information so they too can see the benefits of potty practice.

When you are thinking about stopping using nappies, plan with the staff. Agree dates together with your child's caregivers so everyone is ready to support them. Time what you are doing at home to fit in with the setting.

Avoid starting to wear pants when the child is about to change rooms at nursery - that will be a big enough upheaval for them.

Tell the staff about the language you use at home for wee and poo.

Talk to the staff at the beginning and end of each session so everyone knows how things are going both at the setting and back at home. Use our potty training record so staff can keep track of their progress.

More information and free resources for childcare settings to support potty learning.
Getting dry at night

The age at which children become dry at night varies hugely. For some, it follows on quite quickly after achieving daytime dryness. For others, the wetting carries on after the age of 5 and treatment will be advised.

It is not your child's fault if they wet during sleep.

There are however lots of things you can do to gradually work towards night time dryness including:

Help your child get into the habit of using the potty or toilet at bedtime.

As well as making sure they are drinking plenty during the daytime, work on a good bedtime drinking routine as well. STOP drinks one hour before bedtime, every night, and no more after that till morning. Our Wee Checker has information on how much children should drink for their age.

Prepare your child for sleep. Unwind with a book or listen to music with the lights turned low. NO screens - so no TV, iPad, computer games in the hour before sleep, or the brain will get the wrong message!

Avoid lifting - in other words waking your child to take them to the toilet - if you want to work on stopping bedwetting. It might keep the bed dry, but it encourages the child to wee during sleep as they don't really wake up.

If your child is still wetting the bed when they are 5, see our Advice for Children with Night Time Wetting factsheet for more information and help.

Common potty training problems

Taking your time leading your child through the preparation and practice stages should help to avoid the most common potty training problems.

If you feel as though it's all gone wrong and they're just not getting it, it's ok to stop, go back to the preparation stage and start again.

Could they be constipated?

Constipation affects 1 in 3 children and is especially common in under 5s. Your child may be struggling because they have some underlying constipation that was there before you started potty training.

So stop, treat the constipation and then try stopping the nappies again once it is all under control. Carry on with potty practice - this in itself is an important part of constipation treatment.
Are they drinking enough?
Sometime the bladder misbehaves and we realise that our child is simply not drinking enough.

Once again, you don't have to go right back to the beginning, but go back to the potty practice stage while you increase your child's fluid intake.

Try not to panic if it seems as if they just aren't getting it. Some children take longer to learn, and just need more time.

Reassure your child that their wees and poos will learn to go in the potty, they just need more practice!

Get more information and help with common potty training problems.

FAQs

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Potty training: how to start & best age to potty train - ERIC

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We've broken down potty training into 3 easy steps: preparation, practice and perfecting those skills! Use our step by step guide to help your toddler become toilet trained.

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Bydd yr adolygiad hwn yn archwilio a yw'ch plentyn yn cwrdd â'u cerrig milltir datblygu pwysig fel eu symudedd wrth iddynt ddechrau symud o gwmpas dodrefn a cherdded, sgiliau trin fel dal crayon a defnyddio gafael ‘pincer’ i ddal pethau bach, sgiliau gweledol fel bod â diddordeb mewn llyfrau a gwylio'r byd y tu allan i'r ffenestri, sgiliau clyw a lleferydd ac iaith ac yn olaf sgiliau cymdeithasol wrth iddynt ddod yn fwy egnïol ac annibynnol.

Byddwn yn trafod pwysigrwydd imiwneiddiadau, maeth da, gwneud digon o ymarfer corff, arferion cysgu, iechyd deintyddol ac atal damweiniau.

Byddwn hefyd yn trafod gyda chi a oes angen unrhyw gymorth ychwanegol gydag ymddygiad, datblygiad iaith a lleferydd neu ddatblygiad cymdeithasol ac yn gwneud unrhyw atgyfeiriadau yn ôl yr angen. Unwaith eto, byddwn hefyd yn sgwrsio am sut mae'r teulu'n ymdopi ac os oes angen unrhyw gymorth ychwanegol arnoch chi fel rhieni/gofalwyr.

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This review will examine whether your child are meeting their important development milestones such as their mobility as they start to cruise around furniture and walk, manipulative skills like holding a crayon and using a pincer grip to hold small things, visual skills like being interested in books and watching the world outside the windows, hearing and speech and language skills and finally social skills as they become more active and independent.

We will discuss the importance of immunisations, good nutrition, getting enough exercise, sleep routines, dental health and accident prevention. We will also discuss with you if there is a need for any additional support with behaviour, speech and language development or social development and make any onward referrals as needed.

Again, we will also chat about how the family is getting on and if you as parents/carers require any additional support.

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Parents Connect Wales is a project that is about empowering the voices of parents and carers to promote childrens rights.

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As soon as your baby starts solid foods at around 6 months, you can encourage them to be involved in mealtimes and have fun touching, holding and exploring food. Try to include finger foods at mealtimes as often as possible.

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Ceisiwch gynnig amrywiaeth o fyrbrydau i'ch plentyn, sy'n cynnwys digon o ffrwythau a llysiau.

Dyma rai syniadau i’ch cychwyn arni.

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Children need healthy snacks between meals. They provide energy and important nutrients needed to help them grow, develop and learn.

Here are some top tips for super snacks!

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Ceisiwch gynnig amrywiaeth o opsiynau brecwast sy'n cynnwys digon o ffrwythau a llysiau.

Dyma rai syniadau i’ch rhoi ar ben ffordd.

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Try to offer a variety of breakfast options that include plenty of fruit & vegetables.

Here are a couple of ideas to get you started.

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It’s never too early to start sharing books, stories and rhymes with your child. Through Bookstart, BookTrust Cymru supports families across Wales to read together regularly.

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BookTrust Cymru gives every child in Wales free books at two key ages before school: discover how we support families to read together regularly

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Yn y cyswllt hwn, bydd eich ymwelydd iechyd yn asesu mesuriadau twf eich babi ac yn gwirio eu bod yn datblygu yn ôl y cerrig milltir disgwyliedig ar gyfer yr oedran hwn. Bydd eich ymwelydd iechyd yn holi am ddiddyfnu neu fwydo cyflenwol gyda’ch babi ac yn trafod sut mae'ch babi yn cysgu. Bydd eich ymwelydd iechyd eisiau trafod pynciau eraill megis; diogelwch yn y cartref gan y bydd eich babi yn dechrau cropian cyn hir, trafferthion tyfu dannedd a hylendid y geg a'r rhaglen imiwneiddio a gynigir yng Nghymru.

Pwnc pwysig y byddwn yn ei drafod fydd datblygiad emosiynol eich babi gan ein bod yn gwybod bod 1000 diwrnod cyntaf bywyd babi yn hanfodol ar gyfer datblygiad emosiynol.

Mae ymlyniad emosiynol diogel rhwng rhiant/gofalwr a babi yn hanfodol ar gyfer datblygiad gorau posibl yr ymennydd a datblygiad emosiynol. Fel rhan o hyn mae'n bwysig hefyd ein bod yn cael dealltwriaeth o iechyd a lles y teulu cyfan - sut rydych chi'n ymdopi fel rhieni yn emosiynol ac os oes angen unrhyw gefnogaeth arnoch.

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At this contact, your health visitor will be assessing your babies growth measurements and checking that they are developing according to the expected milestones for this age. Your health visitor will talk to you about how weaning or complementary feeding is progressing for your baby and discuss how your baby is sleeping.

Your Health Visitor will want to discuss other topics such as; home safety as your baby will soon be crawling, teething and oral hygiene/registering with a dentist and the immunisation program offered in Wales.

An important topic that we will discuss will be the emotional development of your baby as we know that the first 1000 days of a babies life are critical for emotional development. The secure emotional attachment of a parent/carer and baby is vital for optimal brain and emotional development.  As part of this it is also important that we get an understanding of the health and wellbeing of the whole family - how you are managing as parents emotionally and if you need  any support.

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Welcome to Better Health – Start for Life. The place for trusted NHS advice and guidance to help you have a healthy and happy baby during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

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Pregnancy, baby and parenting

Welcome to Better Health - Start for Life.

We may have a new name and look, but don't worry, you will still find all the trusted NHS advice and guidance you need to help you have a healthy and happy baby during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

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Get trusted NHS advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Start for Life is your essential guide for having a healthy, happy baby.

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We are the charity that steps forward in the moments that matter, to save lives and keep communities safe.

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Download our free first aid posters for your fridge, staff room or school notice board. Helpful descriptions and images to help educate about first aid.

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If you would like to develop your practical cooking skills or you would like new healthy eating recipe ideas, our Get Cooking course is ideal for you.

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If you would like to develop practical cooking skills or you would like new healthy eating recipe ideas, our Get Cooking course is ideal.

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We want to ensure that all children have healthy teeth.

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Every baby is different but there are three signs which show your baby is ready for their first solid foods.

Ie i’r tri – mae eich babi yn barod i roi cynnig ar fwydydd solet ochr yn ochr â llaeth. Na i un neu ragor – nid yw eich babi’n barod eto.

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Wait For Around Six Months Before Starting Solid Foods | Every Child

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In the first six months of their life, babies get all the nutrients they need from breast milk or infant formula.

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When your baby is around six months old, they will be ready to have some solid food alongside breast milk or infant formula.

This resourece also available 🔗 here in Arabic & Bengali

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Gall yr adolygiad hwn gael ei gynnal yn eich cartref neu mewn clinig. Yn ystod yr adolygiad hwn byddwn yn holi am fwydo eich babi ac yn eich cefnogi gydag unrhyw bryderon. Byddwn yn siarad am gyflwyno bwyd solet a'r amser iawn i wneud hyn. Efallai y byddwn yn eich gwahodd i fynychu grŵp diddyfnu. Bydd pynciau fel patrymau cwsg eich babi, crio a cholig hefyd yn cael eu trafod. Bydd twf eich babi hefyd yn cael ei fonitro a bydd statws imiwneiddio yn cael ei drafod.

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For more Weaning information click here -🔗Weaning Section🔗

This review may take place in your home or within a clinic setting. During this review we will ask about your baby’s feeding and support you with any concerns. We will talk about introducing solids and the right time to do this. We may invite you attend a weaning group. Topics such as baby’s sleep patterns, crying and colic will also be discussed. Your baby’s growth will also be monitored and immunisation status discussed.

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Meningitis research, support and awareness.

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Meningitis research, support and awareness | Meningitis Now

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We aim to make sure all parents receive up to date and scientifically-proven advice on how they can keep their baby as safe as possible.

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From now until midday on Tuesday 5th December, donations to The Lullaby Trust made via the Big Give will be DOUBLED at no extra cost to you. Please donate today if you can. One gift will make twice the difference to babies living in crisis situations.

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How to reduce the risk of SIDS

Our safer sleep advice gives simple steps for how you can sleep your baby to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) which is commonly known as cot death. It can give you the peace of mind to enjoy this special time.

Our advice is based on strong scientific evidence and should be followed for all sleep periods, not just at night.

If you have any questions about SIDS or safer sleep, please call our information line on 0808 802 6869 (lines open Monday-Friday 10am-2pm).

Watch our free presentations on how to sleep your baby safely and reduce the risk of SIDS

Things you can do

Always place your baby on their back to sleep

Keep your baby smoke free during pregnancy and after birth

Place your baby to sleep in a separate cot or Moses basket in the same room as you for the first 6 months

Breastfeed your baby

Use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress in good condition

Things to avoid

Never sleep on a sofa or in an armchair with your baby

Don't sleep in the same bed as your baby if you smoke, drink or take drugs or are extremely tired, if your baby was born prematurely or was of low birth-weight

Avoid letting your baby get too hot

Don't cover your baby's face or head while sleeping or use loose bedding

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Reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) for your baby by following our safer sleep advice. The advice is based on strong scientific evidence.

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Whatever you want to know about parenthood, from breastfeeding to when your baby will have their first vaccinations, you should find it here.

We're here to give you the essential guide and lots of free tools for having a healthy, happy baby.

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Breastfeeding is a skill that takes time to get the hang of. Lots of mums wonder if their baby's feeding well and getting enough - especially in the first few days.

But once you've mastered it, you'll probably find it's the easiest and most satisfying way to feed your baby.

We're here to provide lots of helpful information and advice on breastfeeding.

If you have any breastfeeding worries or concerns, the best thing to do is speak to your midwife or health visitor, or join a local breastfeeding support group.

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Breastfeeding can take practice - read our guides on breastfeeding to find out what works best for you

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Every Child Newborn to age 2 - 15/08/2024

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Every child in Wales has the right to the very best start in life and to help them along the way, Public Health Wales has launched Every Child Wales.

This website is full of ideas to help you give your child a healthy and happy future.

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This website is full of ideas to help you give your child a healthy and happy future.

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Every child in Wales has the right to the very best start in life and to help them along the way, Public Health Wales has launched Every Child Wales. This website is full of ideas to help you give your child a healthy and happy future.

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At First Steps Nutrition Trust, we provide independent, expert, practical resources to support ‘eating well’ from pre-conception to the age of 5 years, aligned with UK public health recommendations. For families who use formula to feed their babies, we provide the following resources to supplement the information offer from the NHS, see www.firststepsnutrition.org/parentscarers to access the resource

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Guide to bottle feeding - information on the safe preparation and storag of infant milks

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Whatever you want to know about parenthood, from breastfeeding to when your baby will have their first vaccinations, you should find it here.

We're here to give you the essential guide and lots of free tools for having a healthy, happy baby.

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Breastfeeding is a skill that takes time to get the hang of. Lots of mums wonder if their baby's feeding well and getting enough - especially in the first few days.

But once you've mastered it, you'll probably find it's the easiest and most satisfying way to feed your baby.

We're here to provide lots of helpful information and advice on breastfeeding.

If you have any breastfeeding worries or concerns, the best thing to do is speak to your midwife or health visitor, or join a local breastfeeding support group.

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Types of infant milks on the UK market.

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INFANT MILK INFORMATION | Types of infant milks on the UK market

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Pan fydd eich babi oddeutu chwe mis oed, bydd yn barod i gael ychydig o fwydyddsolet ochr yn ochr â llaeth y fron neu fformiwla babanod. O dua chwe mis oed, bydd babanod angen ffynonellau maeth eraill i’w helpu nhw

i dyfu a datblygu.

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When your baby is around 6 months old, they will be ready to have some solid food alongside breast milk or infant formula.

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Gall yr adolygiad hwn gael ei gynnal yn eich cartref neu mewn clinig. Yn ystod yr adolygiad hwn byddwn yn holi am fwydo eich babi ac yn eich cefnogi gydag unrhyw bryderon. Byddwn yn eich cynghori ynghylch bwydo a dychwelyd i'r gwaith. Bydd pynciau fel patrymau cwsg eich babi, crio a cholig yn cael eu trafod. Bydd gwybodaeth am grwpiau lleol i chi eu mynychu yn cael ei rhannu. Bydd twf eich babi hefyd yn cael ei fonitro a bydd statws imiwneiddio yn cael ei drafod.

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This review may take place in your home or within a clinic setting. During this review we will ask about your baby’s feeding and support you with any concerns. We will advise you about feeding and returning to work. Topics such as baby’s sleep patterns, crying and colic will be discussed. Information on local groups for you to attend will be shared. Your baby’s growth will also be monitored and immunisation status discussed.

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The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It's recommended during pregnancy and for adults aged 75 to 79.

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You can call us on 02921 835208 during our opening hours. There is a Welsh language service available on the telephone and we welcome calls in Welsh and English.

Gallwch ein ffonio ar 02921 835208 yn ystod ein horiau agor. Rydym yn cynnig gwasanaeth yn y Gymraeg, ac felly yn croesawu galwadau ffôn yn y Gymraeg a Saesneg.

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Please note that phone lines will be open from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on the 24th and 31st of December 2020.

Please note that due to COVID-19, community clinics are closed and we are no longer operating a walk in service. If you want to be seen regarding a problem relating to your sexual health, please contact us on 02920 335208 between 9am and 3 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). A receptionist will take your details and a clinician will call you. If appropriate, we may offer a virtual or face to face appointment or arrange a time for you to collect medication.

We regret that due to current COVID-19 related staffing pressures, we are not able to provide a full range of services currently and will be prioritising those with the most urgent needs. If guidance to your concern is not listed below, please contact us on 02920 335208.

Access to services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Do you want the contraception pill?

You can assess it at these pharmacies

Do you want the morning after pill?

You can assess this at your community pharmacy

Do you want an STI test?

You can access this for free at https://www.friskywales.org/chlamydia-and-gonorrhoea-home-testing-pilot.html

Do you need your hormonal "coil" or "implant" changed?

Did you know that you can now rely on your implant for 4 years, and your Mirena or Levosert hormonal coil for 6 years

Are you suffering from vaginal discharge?

You can access advice and treatment for "thrush" and "BV" at your community pharmacy

Want information about your contraception options?

You can assess information at https://www.contraceptionchoices.org/

Do you want information about assessing contraception during the pandemic?

Look at https://www.fsrh.org/how-to-access-contraception-coronavirus/

The Department of Sexual Health

The Department of Sexual Health is based at the Cardiff Royal Infirmary (CRI). Due to COVID-19, Sexual Health community clinics across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan have been temporarily closed as the space is being used for other purposes.

All our clinics are confidential. We provide a full sexual health and contraceptive service.

We are no longer operating a walk in service. Please contact us on 02920 335208, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). A receptionist will take your details and a clinician will ring you. If urgent, an appointment may be booked for you to attend the department later in the day. Alternatively, a face to face or video consultation may be booked for you on another day.

If you want to have a test for STIs and have no symptoms, please click this link to the Public Health Wales Test and Post service. You can apply for a home testing kit to be sent to you. The Test and Post service will send your results to you. If you are found to have an infection you will also receive contact from our service to arrange treatment. If you have symptoms and think you may have an STI, please contact us on 02920 335208.

Cervical Smear Tests

We recommend that you attend your GP surgery for your smear test. However, if you have difficulty obtaining a smear test from your GP, please call us on 02920 335208.

Please note: This video was made prior to the COVID-19 pandemic therefore some clinic processes have been altered.

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Keep your baby close and keep your baby safe. When you’re wearing a sling or carrier, don’t forget the T.I.C.K.S.

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Immunisation up to 13 months.

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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS, previously known as cot death) is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby where no cause is found. Thankfully it is uncommon, but it does still happen. It’s important to be aware of the steps you can take to lower the risk.

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Health visitors are registered nurses/midwives who have additional training in community public health nursing. They provide a professional public health service based on best evidence of what works for individuals, families, groups and communities; enhancing health and reducing health inequalities through a proactive, universal service for all children 0-5 years and for vulnerable populations targeted according to need. Health visiting is a proactive, universal service that provides a platform from which to reach out to individuals and vulnerable groups, taking into account their different dynamics and needs, and reducing inequalities in health. Pre-school children and their families are a key focus.

How does it work?

Health visitors work with parents who have new babies, offering support and informed advice from the ante-natal period until the child starts school at 5 years. They may work in teams or have sole responsibility for a caseload derived from the local area or a general practice list; they are usually based in children's centres, surgeries, community or health centres. Health visitors visit parents through a minimum of 5 universal home visits from late pregnancy through to a developmental assessment at 2 years. These visits are usually in the home, but the health visitor may invite you to join groups, clinics and networks run by the health visiting team or colleagues who work with them such as: nursery nurses, children centre staff, voluntary organisations or community mothers.

Families from all walks of life may need support for specific issues that affect their children's health and development, so the actual service provided to each particular family will vary according to a personalised assessment of their own needs and evidence of what will work for them.

iHV Films

View iHV Film - Health visiting in your community - December 2022

A short film which showcases the breadth of health visitors' work and their critical role in supporting the health and wellbeing of thousands and thousands of families every week.

Please do share this film widely - you have our permission to include the links in your local resources.

Watch our short film - Health Visitors: for every family

The Institute of Health Visiting (iHV), working together with parents and Solent NHS Trust, is delighted to share a short film to highlight the value and breadth of the role of the health visitor in relation to family mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

It showcases the unique opportunity and skills that health visitors have to build relationships and the support that health visitors can offer where additional concerns about parental mental health or the parent-infant relationship are identified.

Infographics

One of the biggest challenges facing the health visiting profession is that many people do not know who health visitors are, or what their role entails. How can we expect the Government to invest in health visiting if this is not clear?

Across the four nations of the UK, there are also significant differences between the health visiting services offered in each nation - this is driven by different levels of prioritisation and investment by their respective governments. To support investment in health visiting in all nations, it is therefore imperative that the work of health visitors is made visible, and the benefits of an effective health visiting service are promoted. As a result, this infrastructure of support that health visitors provide is vulnerable to service cuts.

In our aim to make the work of the health visitor more visible, we launched two new infographics setting out "Who are health visitors and what do they do?" and "It's time to invest in health visiting because...".

A film, by Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust - "Health visiting in the spotlight"

Health visiting - every chance for every child, from birth to five. from BCHC COMMS on Vimeo.

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Yn ystod y cyfnod hwn, byddwch yn cael eich gweld gan y tîm ymwelwyr iechyd o leiaf 2 waith. Bydd y tîm ymwelwyr iechyd yn siarad â chi am sut mae'ch babi'n dod yn ei flaen a sut rydych chi'n teimlo. Byddan nhw'n gofyn i chi sut rydych chi'n bwydo'ch babi ac yn eich cefnogi gyda hyn. Fe fyddan nhw am drafod pynciau fel, cwsg diogel, diogelwch yn y cartref a'r rhaglen imiwneiddio sy'n cael ei chynnig yng Nghymru. Rhan bwysig o hyn yw datblygiad emosiynol eich babi gan ein bod yn gwybod bod y 1000 diwrnod cyntaf o fywyd babi yn hollbwysig ar gyfer datblygiad emosiynol. Mae ymlyniad emosiynol diogel rhwng rhiant/gofalwr a babi yn hanfodol ar gyfer datblygiad gorau posibl yr ymennydd a datblygiad emosiynol.  Fel rhan o hyn mae'n bwysig hefyd ein bod yn cael dealltwriaeth o iechyd a lles y teulu cyfan - sut rydych chi'n ymdopi fel rhieni yn emosiynol ac os oes angen unrhyw gefnogaeth arnoch.

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During this period, you will be seen by the health visiting team a minimum of 2 times. The health visiting team will talk to you about how your baby is progressing and how you are feeling. They will ask you about how you are feeding your baby and support you with this. They will want to discuss topics such as, safe sleep, home safety and the immunisation program offered in Wales. An important part of this is the emotional development of your baby as we know that the first 1000 days of a baby’s life are critical for emotional development. The secure emotional attachment of a parent/carer and baby is vital for optimal brain and emotional development.  As part of this it is also important that we get an understanding of the health and wellbeing of the whole family - how you are managing as parents emotionally and if you need any support.

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Friendly breastfeeding support from pregnancy onward.

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ABM are a group of trained volunteers dedicated to supporting breastfeeding mums and their families. We’ve been supporting mums and nurturing families for almost 40 years. We’d love you to join us. Become a member of the ABM and help us continue our work.

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This video guides mothers on how to hand express and talks about the times when hand expression might be useful.

See the Breastfeeding Network website for FAQs and a leaflet all about expressing and storing breastmilk.

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Breastfeeding Videos from Global Health Media

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The Breastfeeding Network | Independent Breastfeeding Support

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National Breastfeeding Helpline - Helpline open 7 days a week 24 hours a day.

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What breastfeeding support is available in Cardiff & Vale?

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Breastfeeding support in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

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Meningitis research, support and awareness.

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Meningitis research, support and awareness | Meningitis Now

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The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It's recommended during pregnancy and for adults aged 75 to 79.

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You can call us on 02921 835208 during our opening hours. There is a Welsh language service available on the telephone and we welcome calls in Welsh and English.

Gallwch ein ffonio ar 02921 835208 yn ystod ein horiau agor. Rydym yn cynnig gwasanaeth yn y Gymraeg, ac felly yn croesawu galwadau ffôn yn y Gymraeg a Saesneg.

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Please note that phone lines will be open from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on the 24th and 31st of December 2020.

Please note that due to COVID-19, community clinics are closed and we are no longer operating a walk in service. If you want to be seen regarding a problem relating to your sexual health, please contact us on 02920 335208 between 9am and 3 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). A receptionist will take your details and a clinician will call you. If appropriate, we may offer a virtual or face to face appointment or arrange a time for you to collect medication.

We regret that due to current COVID-19 related staffing pressures, we are not able to provide a full range of services currently and will be prioritising those with the most urgent needs. If guidance to your concern is not listed below, please contact us on 02920 335208.

Access to services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Do you want the contraception pill?

You can assess it at these pharmacies

Do you want the morning after pill?

You can assess this at your community pharmacy

Do you want an STI test?

You can access this for free at https://www.friskywales.org/chlamydia-and-gonorrhoea-home-testing-pilot.html

Do you need your hormonal "coil" or "implant" changed?

Did you know that you can now rely on your implant for 4 years, and your Mirena or Levosert hormonal coil for 6 years

Are you suffering from vaginal discharge?

You can access advice and treatment for "thrush" and "BV" at your community pharmacy

Want information about your contraception options?

You can assess information at https://www.contraceptionchoices.org/

Do you want information about assessing contraception during the pandemic?

Look at https://www.fsrh.org/how-to-access-contraception-coronavirus/

The Department of Sexual Health

The Department of Sexual Health is based at the Cardiff Royal Infirmary (CRI). Due to COVID-19, Sexual Health community clinics across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan have been temporarily closed as the space is being used for other purposes.

All our clinics are confidential. We provide a full sexual health and contraceptive service.

We are no longer operating a walk in service. Please contact us on 02920 335208, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). A receptionist will take your details and a clinician will ring you. If urgent, an appointment may be booked for you to attend the department later in the day. Alternatively, a face to face or video consultation may be booked for you on another day.

If you want to have a test for STIs and have no symptoms, please click this link to the Public Health Wales Test and Post service. You can apply for a home testing kit to be sent to you. The Test and Post service will send your results to you. If you are found to have an infection you will also receive contact from our service to arrange treatment. If you have symptoms and think you may have an STI, please contact us on 02920 335208.

Cervical Smear Tests

We recommend that you attend your GP surgery for your smear test. However, if you have difficulty obtaining a smear test from your GP, please call us on 02920 335208.

Please note: This video was made prior to the COVID-19 pandemic therefore some clinic processes have been altered.

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Kicks Count is dedicated to reducing the UK's high rates of stillbirth and neonatal death by raising awareness of baby movements.

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About Kicks Count

Kicks Count is dedicated to reducing the UK's high rates of stillbirth and neonatal death by raising awareness of baby movements.

Understanding Stillbirth and Neonatal Death

In the UK, 7 babies are stillborn every single day. Even though 2020 had the lowest stillbirth rate on record, approximately 4 out of every 1,000 births still result in stillbirth. This rate is higher than in countries like Croatia, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

The Importance of Monitoring Baby's Movements

A key warning sign of a baby in distress is a decrease in movements. When a baby is deprived of oxygen, they will slow their movements to conserve it. About 50% of mothers who experienced a stillbirth noticed a reduction in their baby's movements beforehand. Early detection and immediate reporting of any changes in movement can potentially prevent a third of stillbirths.

The Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths in Infancy highlighted that a lack of prompt response to reduced fetal movement was a significant factor in stillbirth cases.

Proven Impact of Awareness Campaigns

In Norway, a 'Kicks Count' campaign halved the stillbirth rate, and a similar awareness initiative in the UK during the 1980s reduced sudden infant death rates by 70%. Raising awareness about baby movements and encouraging immediate reporting of any changes can make a significant difference.

How Kicks Count Makes a Difference

Midwife Resources: We provide free materials to midwives and healthcare professionals, including leaflets, maternity note inserts, stickers, posters and banners.

Website: Our website offers up-to-date information on fetal movements and pregnancy, complementing the advice from healthcare professionals.

Social Media: Through our social media channels, we reach significant numbers of pregnant women each week.

App: Our free mobile app helps women track their baby's movements and spot any changes.

Media: We raise awareness through national press articles and online content.

Businesses: We partner with businesses helps us spread our message to their customers.

Learn more about how we help, and the associated costs, here.
The Story Behind Kicks Count

Kicks Count was founded in 2009 by Sophia Wyatt after the tragic loss of her daughter, Chloe, who was stillborn just three days before her due date. In the days following Chloe's death, Sophia realised that many families could be spared this heartache if they had the information she lacked-specifically, that a decrease in baby movements can be a warning sign of distress.

Sophia stated, "I started this charity because I HAD to, to try to teach those expectant mums, so none of them have to feel the pain I feel every day. I started this for Chloe, for my family... but also for me."

In 2014, Sophia passed the leadership of the charity to Elizabeth Hutton OBE, who was motivated by the loss of her own son, Toby. Elizabeth's passion for the cause stems from her belief in the simple yet powerful message of Kicks Count: " Report any change in your baby's movements immediately." Inspired by the success of similar campaigns, Elizabeth is dedicated to continuing the work of Kicks Count to save lives and prevent stillbirths.

By promoting awareness and providing resources, Kicks Count aims to ensure that every pregnant woman is informed and empowered to take action if they notice any changes in their baby's movements.
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Health visitors are registered nurses/midwives who have additional training in community public health nursing. They provide a professional public health service based on best evidence of what works for individuals, families, groups and communities; enhancing health and reducing health inequalities through a proactive, universal service for all children 0-5 years and for vulnerable populations targeted according to need. Health visiting is a proactive, universal service that provides a platform from which to reach out to individuals and vulnerable groups, taking into account their different dynamics and needs, and reducing inequalities in health. Pre-school children and their families are a key focus.

How does it work?

Health visitors work with parents who have new babies, offering support and informed advice from the ante-natal period until the child starts school at 5 years. They may work in teams or have sole responsibility for a caseload derived from the local area or a general practice list; they are usually based in children's centres, surgeries, community or health centres. Health visitors visit parents through a minimum of 5 universal home visits from late pregnancy through to a developmental assessment at 2 years. These visits are usually in the home, but the health visitor may invite you to join groups, clinics and networks run by the health visiting team or colleagues who work with them such as: nursery nurses, children centre staff, voluntary organisations or community mothers.

Families from all walks of life may need support for specific issues that affect their children's health and development, so the actual service provided to each particular family will vary according to a personalised assessment of their own needs and evidence of what will work for them.

iHV Films

View iHV Film - Health visiting in your community - December 2022

A short film which showcases the breadth of health visitors' work and their critical role in supporting the health and wellbeing of thousands and thousands of families every week.

Please do share this film widely - you have our permission to include the links in your local resources.

Watch our short film - Health Visitors: for every family

The Institute of Health Visiting (iHV), working together with parents and Solent NHS Trust, is delighted to share a short film to highlight the value and breadth of the role of the health visitor in relation to family mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

It showcases the unique opportunity and skills that health visitors have to build relationships and the support that health visitors can offer where additional concerns about parental mental health or the parent-infant relationship are identified.

Infographics

One of the biggest challenges facing the health visiting profession is that many people do not know who health visitors are, or what their role entails. How can we expect the Government to invest in health visiting if this is not clear?

Across the four nations of the UK, there are also significant differences between the health visiting services offered in each nation - this is driven by different levels of prioritisation and investment by their respective governments. To support investment in health visiting in all nations, it is therefore imperative that the work of health visitors is made visible, and the benefits of an effective health visiting service are promoted. As a result, this infrastructure of support that health visitors provide is vulnerable to service cuts.

In our aim to make the work of the health visitor more visible, we launched two new infographics setting out "Who are health visitors and what do they do?" and "It's time to invest in health visiting because...".

A film, by Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust - "Health visiting in the spotlight"

Health visiting - every chance for every child, from birth to five. from BCHC COMMS on Vimeo.

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Health Visiting is... Health visitors are registered nurses/midwives who have additional training in community public health nursing.

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Dechrau'n Deg yn unig.

Eich cyswllt cyn geni fydd y tro cyntaf i chi gwrdd â'ch Ymwelydd Iechyd. Bydd eich Ymwelydd Iechyd yn trefnu i ymweld â chi gartref pan fyddwch oddeutu 28 wythnos o feichiogrwydd. Yn ystod yr ymweliad bydd yr ymwelydd iechyd yn trafod datblygiad eich babi a'ch cynlluniau ar gyfer bwydo'ch babi gyda chi. Bydd hyn yn eich helpu i baratoi ar gyfer dyfodiad eich babi.

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Flying Start only.

Your antenatal contact will be the first time you meet your Health Visitor. Your Health Visitor will arrange to visit you at home around 28 weeks gestation. During the visit the health visitor will discuss with you your baby’s development and your plans for feeding your baby. This will help you prepare for your baby’s arrival.

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Down Syndrome UK is a parent-led charity working hard to challenge outdated stereotypes and raise expectations for individuals with Down syndrome.

Also see Positive About Down Syndrome Community 🔗

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Down Syndrome UK is a national charity passionate about empowering parents and professionals to improve the lives of those with Down syndrome.