Start for Life offer
Click here to download a copy of the Start for Life offer booklet in English, or scroll down further for other languages.
Start for Life offer
Alongside the joy that the arrival of a baby can bring, every parent or carer can also experience the anxiety of this sudden responsibility. The sleepless nights, the doubt, the questions – these are all natural and common experiences during the 1,001 days from conception to a baby’s second birthday.
All families need some help to give their babies the best start in life. Whether it is from healthcare professionals or volunteers, family or friends, there is a wide range of support and services available in Nottingham.
The Start for Life offer provides information and links to support that is available when families need it, from conception to the baby’s second birthday.
Nottingham City Start for Life offer booklet (English)
Nottingham City Start for Life offer booklet (English)
The Start for Life offer booklets are also available to view and download in the following five languages:
An information pack for new fathers
Adapting to life with a new baby is a challenge. SSBC have brought together lots of advice to help guide you through life as a new dad. From preparing for labour, feeding, play and looking after you, it has been covered. This guide will help you to prepare yourself for when your baby is born. You will find information about the different services available to you.
Link to SSBC Dad's pack
Safer Sleep for babies - advice for parents and carers
The Lullaby Trust has developed a guide for parents and carers with lots of information and advice about safer sleep.
This 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.
It is important to remember that this sleep advice should be followed for all sleep periods, not just at night, and wherever you put your baby to sleep, including at grandparents / friends houses.
There is also a series of videos:
Safer Sleep for babies presentations - The Lullaby Trust Their easy read card is available in 25 different languages.
Lullaby Trust safer sleep from day 1 booklet
Link to the Lullaby Trust safer sleep from day 1 bookletLatest Early Help Updates
Free Family Films - Big Room 2025
Join us for a series of family film events that promise a warm welcome, engaging activities, and delightful refreshments—all at no cost to you.
Tuesday
1pm - 3pm
Aspley
Reading Rucksacks
Fun weekly reading sessions for children, starting on 14th January 2025, 9:30 am to 11:30 am for 6 weeks.
Thursday
10am - 10.45am (3-4year olds), 11am - 11.45am (0-2year olds)
Broxtowe
Talking Tots and Babies
National Literacy Trust are running a Five free Sessions Talking Tots and Babies Session. For Parents and carers with children aged 0-4. Join the sessions to support your little one's development through play, chat, stories and songs. Free books and toys to take home!
Thursday
7:00-8:30pm
Bulwell
Helping Kids Achieve Girls Basketball
The Nottingham City Council Youth Team have partnered with with Helping Kids Achieve to provide multi-sports programmes for girls age 8-16 years old!
Friday
09:30am - 11:30am
Meadows
Reading Rucksacks sessions at Meadows Family Hub
Fun weekly reading sessions at Meadows Family Hub for children, starting on 17th January 2025, 9:30 am to 11:30 am for 6 weeks.
Roselyn and Finley’s breastfeeding story
Find out about the support Roselyn received to help her breast feed her children.
Katie and Noah’s breastfeeding story
Read about how no two babies are the same and can have different preferences when breastfeeding.
Faith and Binx’s Breastfeeding story
Read about how breastfeeding courses helped Faith gain the confidence she needed to breastfeed her baby.
Reading Rucksacks at Meadows Family Hub
Fun weekly reading sessions at Meadows Family Hub for children, starting on 17th January 2025, 9:30 am to 11:30 am for 6 weeks.