Useful links

The information you receive from various sources at this important time may seem overwhelming and it can sometimes be hard to pick out what advice to follow. Therefore, please investigate the selection of helpful links that we would endorse as being reliable sources of information in line with current evidence-based best practice.

Infant Sleep Information Source (BASIS) BASIS is a source of helpful advice based on up-to-date research based evidence about infant sleep. There’s also an Infant Sleep App.	Lullaby Trust Provides expert advice on safer baby sleep and how to reduce the risks of sudden infant death syndrome.
Birth to five This book, produced for the NHS and Public Health provides reliable information on caring for children.	Best Beginnings Best Beginnings is a charity working to give every child in the UK the best start in life.
NHS Start 4 Life Getting babies healthy and active from birth gets them off to the best start.	Healthy Start With Healthy Start, you get free vouchers every week to spend on milk, plain fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, and vitamins.
UNICEF Baby Friendly Protecting, promoting & supporting breastfeeding & close, loving parent-infant relationships.	ABM Association of breastfeeding mothers
The Breastfeeding Network An independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.	First Steps Nutrition First Steps Nutrition Trust is an independent nutrition charity that provides information and resources to support eating well from pre-conception to five years.
DadPad Top tips for new dads.	The NCT The UK’s largest charity for parents.
La Leche Mother to mother support for breastfeeding mums	Domestic violence support in B&NES Domestic violence and abuse support and advice available for families in B&NES

Additional links:

Your baby’s health and development reviews

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/babys-development/height-weight-and-reviews/baby-reviews/

Tiny Happy Baby – Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child’s communication skills. Explore our simple activities and play ideas and find out about their amazing early development.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people

The Baby Buddy app guides you through your pregnancy and the first 6 months following your baby’s birth. It is designed to help you look after your baby’s mental and physical health, as well as your own, and give your baby the best start in life

https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/baby-buddy/

Julian House – Is a charity supporting domestic violence/homelessness/recovery from addiction/Mental Health support

https://www.julianhouse.org.uk/

Womans Aid – Women’s Aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services in England and build a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated

https://www.womensaid.org.uk/

Southside –  Southside is there for you whether you are grappling with problems such as domestic abuse, substance abuse, mental health difficulties; or problems with finance and debt, housing issues or concerns related to education and employment.

http://south-side.org.uk/

MIND – for better mental health

https://www.mind.org.uk/

Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) – Accidents can be prevented

https://www.capt.org.uk/