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World Breastfeeding Week continued...

Posted: Thu, 3 Aug 2023 14:42

World Breastfeeding Week continued...

If you are doing your Healthy Tot's Award Breastfeeding is part of the criteria (3.4 in Healthy Eating). There are lots of support and information that you can use and share with your families, and if you are doing the Tots Pro

The lovely team at a local breastfeeding clinic have provided their professional advice to help put parents at ease when it comes to breastfeeding. 👶

gramme, you might be able to include for evidence? Read More »

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World Breastfeeding  Week-1-7 August

Posted: Tue, 1 Aug 2023 09:36

World Breastfeeding Week-1-7 August

Today is the start of World Breastfeeding Week- this years theme is

Let's make breastfeeding and work, work! Read More »

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Supermarkets are helping to feed children over the holidays!

Posted: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:02

Supermarkets are helping to feed children over the holidays!

Please share this with the families you are working with to help them to feed children over the holidays! Read More »

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Parents urged to stay with babies in bath as child drownings treble!

Posted: Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:27

Parents urged to stay with babies in bath as child drownings treble!

Please share with parents.

'It's simply not safe to leave your baby or toddler alone in the bath. Stay within arm's reach all the time while they're in water. Baby bath seats are designed to make bathing easier but they won't keep your child safe. Your baby needs your arms close by for that.' Read More »

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Week 5 - National Smile Month

Posted: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:56

Week 5 - National Smile Month

Week 5 of National Smile Month is about 'technology'. Read More »

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Week 4 - National Smile Month

Posted: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:39

Week 4 - National Smile Month

🦷 Week 4 of National Smile Month highlighted 'the environment': how toothbrushes and other oral health products are made, transported, and recycled. Read More »

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Healthy Eating week-12-16th June 2023!

Posted: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:33

Healthy Eating week-12-16th June 2023!

Get involved! Healthy Eating Week is all about supporting and promoting healthier lifestyles and this years' theme is Healthy Eating Week - For Everyone! Read More »

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Week 2 of National Smile Month!

Posted: Tue, 23 May 2023 13:12

Week 2 of National Smile Month!

The daily routine.

This week, you can learn what makes the perfect daily oral health routine. This includes:

  • Brush your teeth for two minutes, last thing at night and at one other time during the day.
  • Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste. A smear for under 3's and a pea size amount for over 3's.
  • Cut down how much and how often you have sugar.

By mastering an effective oral health routine, you can have a healthy smile to be proud of 😁 Read More »

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Coming soon-Child Safety Week!

Posted: Mon, 22 May 2023 14:12

Coming soon-Child Safety Week!

Find out about how you can get involved in Child Safety Week this year... Read More »

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National Smile Month

Posted: Tue, 16 May 2023 10:53

National Smile Month

It's the start of National Smile Month! This year's theme is 'Brush for better health'. Week 1 is focussing on 'the mouth'.

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The mouth is so important! It helps you communicate, speak, eat, drink, and breathe. So surely you should give your smile (and your mouth) the best care possible?

Mouth health includes the teeth, gums, tongue, and lips. Read More »

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