Useful links for parents

BHFNC: resources to ensure babies and young children are getting the recommended amount physical activity
Contact a Family: advice, information and support for families with disabled children
Little People’s Plates: advice and information on nutrition and healthy eating for young children.
NCT: pregnancy, birth and parenthood advice
Netmums: online community for parents from pregnancy through to childcare with information and forums
Potty Genius: Potty training resources
Tax credits calculator
The Family Fund: helps families with severely disabled or seriously ill children with grants
The Infant & Toddler Forum – Ten Steps for a Healthy Pregnancy
The Lullaby Trust, Public Health England, Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative and Basis (Baby Sleep Info Source, Durham University) have a range of resources for parents and health professionals on reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
My activity Passport: a government resource with an editable activity checklist for children under 11. See it here
Window blind safety – free impartial advice on how to make your existing window blinds child safe and what to look for in new blinds

Go Safe with Ziggy: fun activities and information to help children stay safe on the roads
Play Talk Read: play ideas for parents to support their child

You’ll find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions in our FAQ section.