Best Start in Life - supporting families every step of the way
Calling all parents and carers - Best Start in Life is here to support you and your child from pregnancy through to starting school.
Latest news
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Register your baby at Longhill Family Hub
Parents in Hull can now register the birth of their baby at the Longhill Family Hub in east Hull.
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If They Could Tell You…
Your baby’s brain is making a million new connections every second, making the first two years so important for their healthy development. That means building strong connections during this period of your baby’s life lays the groundwork for their future well-being and mental health.
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Safer Sleep Week raising awareness for new families
Safer Sleep Week raising awareness for new families
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Raising Awareness of ICON in Hull
ICON is about helping people caring for babies cope with crying. ICON stands for - • I - Infant crying is normal • C - Comforting methods can help • O - it’s OK to walk away • N - Never, ever shake a baby
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Little Moments Together
Family hubs now open in local authorities across half the country, providing wide-ranging support from infant feeding and early language skills to parent-infant mental health
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Healthy Start scheme
If you are pregnant or have children under the age of four, you could get help to buy food and milk with NHS Healthy Start.
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Register your baby at Priory Family Hub
Parents in Hull can now register the birth of their baby at the Priory Family Hub in west Hull.
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Us Mums exercise sessions for pre and postnatal women
Exercise sessions for pre and postnatal women to help participants reduce stress and anxiety during pregnancy and prepare for labour and delivery. Postnatal ladies can bring their babies with them.
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Infant Massage Courses
Learn how to communicate with your baby through gentle touch and massage in a relaxed environment over 5 to 6 weeks. Infant Massage has many benefits and can relax both parent and baby.
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The Parks Rebranding
The Parks Children’s Centre is becoming the first children’s centre in Hull to be rebranded as one of the new Family Hubs!
