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Best Start in Life logo Information and advice for parents and carers of babies, toddlers and young children.

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Parenting support

Advice and support for parents and carers on the Talk Community website.

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Health Visiting Service

Find out about Wye Valley NHS Trust's Health Visiting Service.

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Early help and support

Early help and support for families in Herefordshire.

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Breastfeeding

Top tips and where to get support if you are breastfeeding.

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Protect your child's teeth

NHS advice on how to take care of your baby or toddler's teeth.

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Child immunisations

Information on childhood immunisations and vaccinations.

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Finding the right childcare

Find out about early education and childcare in Herefordshire.

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SEND support for families

Herefordshire's local offer for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

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Child safety in the home

Advice on keeping children safe at home.

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Preparing for school

Advice on preparing your child for starting primary school.

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Looking after a sick child

NHS advice on looking after a sick child.

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Is my child too ill for school?

NHS advice on how to decide if your child is too ill for school.

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Bonding with your baby

NHS advice on bonding with your baby.

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Introducing solid foods

NHS advice on weaning your baby.

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Screen time for under 5s

Screen time guidance for under 5s.

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Learning to talk

NHS advice on helping your child to talk.

CBeebies parenting tips

BBC CBeebies expert resources to help parents and carers prepare their child for nursery and school.

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Toilet training

Tips to help your child build confidence and independence with using the toilet.