Child Health Advice

New Parent

NHS Services and Support for New Parents

Includes information on how your health visitor can help and contact information for helplines and support groups.

Vaccination planner

 

View the NHS vaccination schedule, which highlights the when your child needs to have their vaccinations and extra vaccines for at-risk babies and children. 

 

Download from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/ 

Childhood illness visual guide

 

Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child.

 

Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.

 

Website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rashes-babies-and-children/ 

Weaning

Take-home Wall Chart for Mums, Parents and Carers

Includes helpful tips on weaning and a timeline to help with the process showing what might be happening at different stages between the ages of 6-12+ months.