BABY'S FIRST YEARS

Information about your baby's first years and the best start in life

A healthy start for life

Your journey to becoming a new parent brings many new questions and experiences - we've tried to capture the answers to those initial questions in the sections below.

Explore topics relevant to your baby's first years

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BECOMING A PARENT

Information and free tools to help new parents

About parenthood >

LOOKING AFTER YOUR BABY'S HEALTH

Useful NHS information about caring for your baby

Baby's health >

SCREENING TESTS

Find out when to have vaccinations and screening tests with the NHS, for you and your baby

NHS Screening Tests >

SLEEP

Explore links, advice and support about safe sleep

Sleeping advice >

FREE ACTIVITIES TO DO AS A PARENT

Explore a range of free activities and group sessions

Explore free activities >

CHILDCARE

Find out more about childcare options and help with costs

About childcare >

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HEALTH VISITNG
(0-5) SERVICE

Find out all about your local health visiting (0-5) service

About health visiting >

INFANT FEEDING SUPPORT

Infant feeding information, support and advice

Feeding support >

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DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES

Explore the key milestones in your baby's first years

About milestones >

REGISTERING THE BIRTH OF YOUR BABY

How to book an appointment to register the birth of your new baby

Registering a birth >

KEEPING YOUR BABY SAFE

Information about safeguarding babies from harm

Keeping your baby safe >

RETURN TO WORK & YOUR RIGHTS

Information about returning to work after maternity leave

Returning to work info >