Growing Healthy 0-25 Northumberland

Did you know? 🤔 One in two strokes and heart attacks are caused by high blood pressure.

What should your blood pressure be? Ideally, it should be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg.

Visit your community pharmacy for a free blood pressure check today! 💕

Just a reminder that our Feeding Friends group at Prudhoe is not running tomorrow, 03/09. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. It will back running as normal again next week. 😊

"Your blood pressure is fine."
Does this sound familiar? 🤔

Did you know that one in three adults in the UK have high blood pressure? Shockingly, half of them don’t even know they have it or aren’t receiving treatment.

Take control of your health today! 💪

Positive affirmations for young people starting/returning to school this week 🎨🖍🍏

Have you heard of ?

Talk PANTS is a simple conversation to help keep children safe from sexual abuse.

PANTS stands for...
💚 Privates are private
💚 Always remember your body belongs to you
💚 No means no
💚 Talk about secrets that upset you
💚 Speak up, someone can help

The NSPCC have more information and a child friendly video on their website along with other guides and resources to support your conversations

We'd love to hear if you have any more hidden themes of maternity or paternity leave. So much goes on below the surface ❤️

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As the school year starts up next week lots of families will be thinking about planning lunches

If you're stuck for ideas the First Steps Nutrition have some ideas for cost-efficient, healthy packed lunches for children ages 1-5yrs.

Digital copies of this eating well guide are available on their website https://www.firststepsnutrition.org/eating-well-early-years

Some useful tips shared from Solihull Approach to support children going back to school next week

Mastitis information shared from The Breastfeeding Network (UK). For more information, visit: https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-information/mastitis-breastfeeding/

Unfortunately Prudhoe Feeding Friends group is cancelled next Tuesday 03/09/24.

Sorry for any inconvenience, it will return as normal the following week. 😊

🖐 Hand expressing can be used to:

* Harvest colostrum during pregnancy
* Help soften a full breast to allow baby to latch more easily
* Help stimulate milk production and provide colostrum for unwell/ preterm babies on the neonatal unit
* Help tempt a baby to feed
* Express without a pump - very little equipment required!
* Help manage symptoms of blocked ducts/ mastitis

🤱 For more information and resources about hand expressing, please visit:

https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/baby/feeding-your-baby/breastfeeding/expressing-your-breast-milk/expressing-breast-milk-by-hand/ -to

https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/breastfeeding-resources/hand-expression-video/

We thought it may be helpful during this warm weather ☀ to share this handy guide from First Steps Nutrition about giving babies water. Exclusively breastfed babies under 6 months old don't need any water, just feed frequently to help quench your baby's thirst. 🤱

Happy Friday! Have a great day everyone. 😊 Keep your eyes peeled for information posted throughout the day!

Just a reminder that the Solihull Approach have online parenting courses that families in Northumberland can access for FREE. Some of the sessions available include:

⭐ Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby
⭐ Understanding your baby
⭐ Understanding your preterm or sick baby
⭐ Understanding your child from toddler to teenager
⭐ Understanding your child with additional needs
⭐ Understanding your teenagers brain

Complete them at your own pace at home by using the access code HADRIAN

Their online course Understanding your baby can help you understand the key milestones in your babys development.

Check out the link below to register your free account 👇

https://inourplace.co.uk/northumberland/...
Northumberland County Council Solihull Approach

📣 CHILDCARE SUPPORT DEADLINE: SATURDAY AUGUST 31ST
If you're planning your childcare arrangements for September, you need to apply by August 31st to get:
👉 15 hours' childcare for children aged 9 months to 3 years old
👉 30 hours' childcare for children aged 3 or 4 years old
Not sure if you're eligible? It's easy to find out on the Childcare Choices website.
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE9Ai9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQeubkzXJNYbNqtnD3XkgKAGGQLmt3bGCh1wdKso9JayPd-CgS_Wvoqb9Q_aem_Xx4zN0A2ijnM2I3URh_nOQ

Credit for post : Northumberland County Council

Congratulations to our new Mums and families!🤱💕

🎉 Congratulations to all our families who welcomed their new addition(s) in July. We helped support and welcome 352 babies into the world and into our Northumbria family 🥰
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Do you and your baby / babies feature in these highlights?
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Here at Northumbria Maternity we recognise our babies born sleeping. All our bereaved families are always in our thoughts 💕

A lovely example of a 5 point scale calming and self soothing tool from Milestones Autism Resources of how to help manage emotions when your child may feel overwhelmed by different triggers. Please note this is just an example and finding ways to calm your child effectively may differ as we are all unique and like different things!

Primary school children talking about their feelings in school and some more hints and tips for parents and carers about supporting your child with how they feel about school! check out the video from BBC Bitesize website
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z78dtcw

Starting school? Primary school children show us what their day looks like - BBC Bitesize Is your child starting primary school for the first time? Here's what their day will be like!

Swapping sugary foods and drinks for healthier and lower sugar options is only one of the steps in helping to look after our teeth and prevent tooth decay.
We also need to make sure we are brushing our teeth as this helps to prevent the build up of plaque and protects our gums from disease and inflammation 🦷

By brushing for 2 minutes twice a day, everyday, you are giving your teeth the care that they deserve - lets make sure we are looking after them to save our smiles! 😁

Here is a helpful video which children can use during toothbrushing - they can follow along with the characters on the screen to make sure they are cleaning in the right places 🦷

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-i2lWc9v3Q

We all love a sweet treat now and then, but did you know that many of the foods and drinks we consume every day are loaded with hidden sugars? From sodas to cereals, even "healthy" snacks like granola bars, the sugar content can be shocking. 🍬🍭

Consuming high amounts of sugar from food and drinks such as fizzy drinks, sweets and biscuits is one of the major and most significant causes of tooth decay in both children and adults.

To reduce your sugar intake and limit your risk of tooth decay, try swapping sugary drinks for water, sugar free juices, or milk. Instead of snacking on sweets and biscuits, try swapping these for a piece of fruit 🍎🍌

‼️ Tooth decay is the most common oral disease affecting children and young people in England ‼️

It is so important we teach our children and young people the importance of looking after our teeth.

The top 3 interventions for preventing tooth decay are;
- Reducing the amount of foods and drinks that contain sugar 🍭🥤
- Brushing our teeth twice daily 🪥
- Regular check ups at the Dentist 🦷

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Due to the bank holiday Ashington Feeding Friends is not on tomorrow 26/08/24.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused, it will resume as normal 02/08/24.🙂

WhatsApp has lowered its age limit to 13! 📱😱

With potentially more young people joining the chat, it is even more important that parents and educators are fully aware of the risks associated with this platform. ⚠️

Credit - Wake Up Wednesday

📙 The Little Orange Book 📙

Is your little one feeling under the weather this bank holiday? Don't worry, The Little Orange Book has expert health advice for babies and young children when they're poorly! 👶🤒 📙

Download your copy here 👉 https://bit.ly/NHSLittleOrangeBook
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