Coventry Health Visiting Service

Guidance and support with toilet training

Premature or low birthweight baby? Download our free booklet, written in collaboration with Bliss and Twins Trust . This resource is for babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy or who weighed less than 5½lb at birth because they are at greater risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). However, following safer sleep advice can greatly lower this risk. 🔗Link in bio.

Babies that get too hot have a greater chance of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) so here are our top tips for keeping your baby cool:
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☀️ Use lightweight bedding and clothing
☀️ Wear fewer layers (even just a nappy if it’s very hot)
☀️ Open the doors and windows (if it’s safe)
☀️ Baby sleep bags have guidance on which tog to use for each season
☀️ Cool the room with a fan (point it away from baby)
☀️ Keep the curtains closed in the daytime

Glycerol is often used to create the slush effect. But in high quantities, especially to children under five, glycerol can cause shock, hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and loss of consciousness.

That’s why slushies with glycerol are not recommended for children under five.

The experience of miscarriage is often deeply painful and challenging, and while much focus has traditionally been placed on the emotional impact on birthing parents, the mental health of non-birthing parents has sometimes been overlooked.

In a recent piece by Stylist, Brenda Evans, Therapeutic Lead at The For Baby's Sake Trust, shares her valuable insights on this critical issue, highlighting the importance of providing adequate support for everyone affected by pregnancy loss.

Read more here: https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/mental-health/miscarriage-support-dads-partners/909466

Is Baby Talk Good for Babies? Science of Parentese Used in virtually all of the world's languages, parentese is a speaking style that draws baby's attention. Professor Ben Ambridge investigates how using a 'baby voice' can actually help babies language develop and shows a fun experiment you can try at home.

Take a look at the new mental health support chat it and app

We’ve launched a chatbot and mental health app to support you self-referring into Talking Therapies by completing short exercises on the website. This will ensure your needs are understood before seeing a clinician.

You will then gain access to the ‘Everyday Mental Health’ app that has 24/7 support and self-care resources, tailored to your needs. 🥰

Do you want to learn about the importance of touch? do you want to feel more connected and confident with you baby? Baby massage supports parent and infant relationships.
Come and join us at mosaic family hub. Please see below for details. Baby's must be over 8 weeks old to pre crawling. We have 2 free sessions starting soon. Tuesdays from 27th august for 5 weeks at Mosaic family hub and Monday 16th September for 5 weeks at Woodside family hub. Contact details are below. Only a few more spaces available.

Have you seen the new digital page that shows you, what services are available to families in Coventry? Take a look. Its amazing

Coventry Family Hubs Your personal app for up to date news, events and helpful content.

Free wellbeing resources. Take a look at Coventry and Warwickshire Mind

Find free wellbeing resources and webinars on our website! Click here https://bit.ly/3PUpMEI

How to baby-proof your home – safety tips from a health visitor Do you need to baby-proof your home? What are some important risks to remember? Health visitor Kerry Bennett explains what parents can do.

Happening this Friday

Have you got a dirty car????
Come along to the Holyhead on Saturday for the Carer's Trust charity Carwash between 1pm and 5pm

Happening tomorrow ‼️

We are going to the transport museum tomorrow. If you would like to join us, then please do come along. We can explore the museum and have some time to play too.

Great affirmations!! Be kind to yourselves 🙌

🩵Mind Coventry and Warwickshire Mind another great charity offering services in Coventry & Warwickshire to support our mental health.

Have you come across the term 'mindfulness' but not sure what it means? We can help.

Mindfulness is a technique you can learn which involves noticing what's happening in the present moment, without judgement. It can help with feelings of stress, anxiety or worry.

Here are some benefits to practicing mindfulness😊🌟

We have space for 1 to 1 support for tomorrow, call if you need support, someone to talk too or just some reassurance to tell you, you are doing an amazing job.

We Are Here For You!!

Craft ideas to help your little one. Having fun is one of the ways to help with your child development

What are the benefits of crafty play with 3-year-olds? Getting crafty and building scrap people is fun activity for children aged 3-4 years to help with their development and language learning. Have a go at building scrap people and explore your child's imagination together.

We know that panic attacks can be quite scary. They're a natural "fight or flight" response, often triggered by stress. If you're experiencing panic attacks and are worried about having another, we can help by providing talking therapy interventions.
Find out more on our website💙

Artventurers are coming to Park Edge!!
This creative art and sensory play session is for children 6 months to 8 years old. Come to Park Edge on 20th August and make your own creative keepsake.

Limited places are available, please call 024 7697 7880 to book your place now

Some great ideas to help you make tidying up fun, with your little ones

Coventry and Warwickshire mind fun day tomorrow 14th August at Broad St Rugby club. Fun packed activities for all.

We know childcare isn't just for toddlers, so Tax-Free Childcare can help you cover costs of childcare for children up to 11, or 16 for children with a disability.

Don’t miss out on what you’re entitled to, visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? We're here for you every evening, in-person and via phone, text, email and video chat, to help you manage your mental health and reduce feelings of distress or crisis. https://bit.ly/46v5PMd