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
Thursday
9:30am to 11:30am
Broxtowe
Speech, Language & Communication Early Years Parents & Carers Drop-In - Broxtowe
Is your child under 4 years old? Do you want to talk to someone about your child’s talking and communication? If so, why not come along to one of our early years drop-in sessions!
Thursday
9:30am to 11.30am
Bestwood
Speech, Language & Communication Early Years Parents & Carers Drop-In - BESTWOOD
Is your child under 4 years old? Do you want to talk to someone about your child’s talking and communication? If so, why not come along to one of our early years drop-in sessions!
Thursday
9:30 - 11:30
Meadows
Speech, Language & Communication Early Years Parents & Carers Drop-In - MEADOWS
Is your child under 4 years old? Do you want to talk to someone about your child’s talking and communication? If so, why not come along to one of our early years drop-in sessions!
Friday
9:30-11.30
Hyson Green
Speech, Language & Communication Early Years Parents & Carers Drop-In - HYSON GREEN
Is your child under 4 years old? Do you want to talk to someone about your child’s talking and communication? If so, why not come along to one of our early years drop-in sessions!
Thursday
11.00am till 12.30pm
Hyson Green
Young Parents Connect - Hyson Green
Young Parents Connect is a peer support approach to mental health prevention within community settings. It is for young mums and dads up to the age of 25 years and their children. The group offers a weekly themed drop-in session providing a range of relevant & engaging discussions around different topics, activities and guest speakers (Health Visitor, Ways to work etc.). Activities for parents and children.
Tuesday
11.00am till 12.30pm
Bestwood
Young Parents Connect - Bestwood
Young Parents Connect is a peer support approach to mental health prevention within community settings. It is for young mums and dads up to the age of 25 years and their children. The group offers a weekly themed drop-in session providing a range of relevant & engaging discussions around different topics, activities and guest speakers (Health Visitor, Ways to work etc.). Activities for parents and children.
Tuesday
10:00-11:30
Hyson Green
PEEP Inbetweenies/Get Ready for Nursery - Hyson Green
The Peep Learning Together Programme is an evidence-based programme which provides information on child development and supports parents in enhancing the home learning environment and supporting child’s development. Peep can support parents in making a real difference just by talking, playing, singing and sharing books or activities together.
Thursday
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Bestwood
PEEP Get Ready For Nursery - Bestwood
The Peep Learning Together Programme is an evidence-based programme which provides information on child development and supports parents in enhancing the home learning environment and supporting child’s development. Peep can support parents in making a real difference just by talking, playing, singing and sharing books or activities together.
Thursday
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Broxtowe
PEEP Get Ready For Nursery - Broxtowe
The Peep Learning Together Programme is an evidence-based programme which provides information on child development and supports parents in enhancing the home learning environment and supporting child’s development. Peep can support parents in making a real difference just by talking, playing, singing and sharing books or activities together.