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For healthy, happy early years

Support from trusted NHS professionals

With measles cases rising, find out about the importance of the MMR vaccination

Ice and winter water safety

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and bronchiolitis in infants

How to help your baby latch on for breastfeeding

Stammering: top tips to develop fluency

Preparation for the big day

The first year

1 -3 years

3-5 years

Parents and carers

Visit our Pre-school area for lots of advice on school readiness for those preparing to start primary school

Birth to five development timeline

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Find out more from early pregnancy through to recognising the signs of labour

Early signs and symptoms of pregnancy

Vomiting and morning sickness

Recognising labour and giving birth

The first 1001 critical days – promoting your baby’s development

Page last reviewed: 20-11-2020

Next review due: 20-11-2023