Infants and neonates
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| Name | Size/Type | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10 days of breastfeeding | 13KB DOCX | This leaflet tells new mums what to expect in the first 10 days of breastfeeding - although all babies are different, there are some behaviours which are really common and good to know about in order to be prepared and know what's normal. | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Antenatal Hand Expressing - Information for parents (Nottinghamshire Healthcare) | 13KB DOCX | This leaflet aims to provide information for any pregnant mother who would like to express some of her breastmilk (colostrum) before her baby is born. | 31 May 2024 |
| At home with your premature baby (Tommy's) | 15KB DOCX | In many ways, caring for your premature baby at home may not be very different from how you had imagined life with a new baby. This webpage includes guidance on: Looking after your premature baby at home, Mental health support after premature birth, Your baby's health at home and What we can learn from parents of premature babies. | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Babes Breastfeeding Support Groups (Nottinghamshire Healthcare) | 14KB DOCX | The Healthy Family Team offers antenatal and postnatal breastfeeding support to mums and mums-to-be. | 06 Sep 2024 |
| Babies and Sleep - The Sleep Charity | 13KB DOCX | Just like adults, all babies sleep differently – some will sleep more, some will sleep less. New parents often feel under pressure to have a baby that sleeps through the night. | 06 Sep 2024 |
| Babies can Suffocate on Nappy Sacks (ROSPA) | 13KB DOCX | Safety information for parents and carers regarding the dangers of nappy sacks. To be given at key contacts including the antenatal contact and birth visit. | 06 Sep 2024 |
| Baby and Child First Aid | 14KB DOCX | The British Red Cross Baby and Child First Aid app provides simple, easy-to-learn skills to help a baby or child in a first aid emergency. | 03 Jan 2025 |
| Baby and toddler meal ideas (NHS) | 14KB DOCX | If you need some inspiration to help you cook healthy and tasty food for your kids, try these meal ideas. They're not suitable as first foods, but fine once your baby is used to eating a wide range of solid foods. When preparing food for babies, do not add sugar or salt (including stock cubes and gravy) directly to the food or to the cooking water. | 03 Jan 2025 |
| Baby brain development - Serve and return | 13KB DOCX | Did you know that you can help build a child’s brain - starting even before babies can talk? | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Baby Buddy App (Best Beginnings) | 14KB DOCX | Baby Buddy is a free mobile phone app for parents-to-be and new parents. | 09 Sep 2024 |
| Baby Carriers and Other Equipment (International Hip Dysplasia Institute) | 13KB DOCX | Baby carriers may be used for short-term purposes during transport or for occasional parental activities. | 03 Jan 2025 |
| Baby Check App - Is your baby really ill? (The Lullaby Trust) | 16KB DOCX | The Lullaby Trust Baby Check contains 19 simple checks which test for different symptoms or signs of illness. | 03 Jan 2025 |
| Baby CPR Nursery Rhyme (St John's Ambulance) | 14KB DOCX | Parents told us that their baby not breathing is the first aid emergency they fear the most. We know that parents find the thought of giving their baby CPR frightening so we’ve removed the fear factor and made it as easy as possible to learn. We’ve created a short video featuring the stars of Nursery Rhymes Inc. that shows how to give baby CPR in a reassuring unforgettable way. | 03 Jan 2025 |
| Baby Friendly Initiative - Guide to Breastfeeding | 13KB DOCX | Congratulations on the birth of your baby. This information sheet will guide you through the basics of breastfeeding, including getting started and how to know your baby is getting enough milk. | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Baby Friendly Initiative - Guide to Breastfeeding (Arabic) | 15KB DOCX | Congratulations on the birth of your baby. This information sheet will guide you through the basics of breastfeeding, including getting started and how to know your baby is getting enough milk. | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Baby Friendly Initiative - Guide to Breastfeeding (Hindi) | 14KB DOCX | Congratulations on the birth of your baby. This information sheet will guide you through the basics of breastfeeding, including getting started and how to know your baby is getting enough milk. | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Baby Friendly Initiative - Guide to Breastfeeding (Polish) | 14KB DOCX | Congratulations on the birth of your baby. This information sheet will guide you through the basics of breastfeeding, including getting started and how to know your baby is getting enough milk. | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Baby Friendly Initiative - Guide to Breastfeeding (Romanian).docx | 14KB DOCX | Congratulations on the birth of your baby. This information sheet will guide you through the basics of breastfeeding, including getting started and how to know your baby is getting enough milk. | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Baby Friendly Initiative - Guide to Breastfeeding (Turkish) | 14KB DOCX | Congratulations on the birth of your baby. This information sheet will guide you through the basics of breastfeeding, including getting started and how to know your baby is getting enough milk. | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Baby Friendly Initiative - Guide to Breastfeeding (Urdu) | 14KB DOCX | Congratulations on the birth of your baby. This information sheet will guide you through the basics of breastfeeding, including getting started and how to know your baby is getting enough milk. | 10 Sep 2024 |