Shepton Mallet Health Visitors

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If you have a baby that cries a lot, it can be exhausting and lonely. You are not alone.

Crying is normal. It is not your fault and it is ok to take a time out when you feel overwhelmed.

Keep baby safe, keep yourself safe.

Find out more: https://www.cypsomersethealth.org/ks=1&page=safety__coping_with_crying

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CLINIC CANCELLED TODAY (30.8.22)
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🌡️Should I give water to my baby?🌡️
As another heatwave is approaching, we are happy to share our new guidelines and recommendations on giving water to babies aged 0-12 months, along with this supporting infographic to share with families.

The full document can be found on our website link below:
💧 http://ow.ly/wh0x50KgYgW

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You can share anything with us at anytime but
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Health Visitor Service
Have your say - feedback and review the service with us.

Email [email protected] or WhatsApp 07796951047

FACE TO FACE
12th August 10.30-12
The Nurture Shed, TA7 OPQ

ONLINE
23rd August 8-9pm
Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams

MVP MEETING
25th August 10-12
Reviewing information and services
Open to families and professionals
The Levels Childrens Centre, TA10 9RY

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Like all places your baby sleeps, make sure the mattress in your baby’s pram is firm, flat and waterproof.

The padded sides of a pram may trap more heat, so it’s a good idea to keeping the hood down when you’re inside.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/2PHovmr

Off on a summer holiday soon? 🌞🏖

If you plan on using a travel cot this summer, make sure to check if your accommodation provides one, or consider bringing you own.

You should also check out some of our top tips when using a travel cot, and remember to follow a safer sleep routine while you’re away as well as at home.

For more baby summer safety tips, head to our website: https://bit.ly/3yVWzRF

Summer is here ☀️⁣ Our site is jam-packed full of cheap and easy activities to keep little kids entertained when you need it 🙌

If the room where your baby sleeps is really warm, lighter bedding and clothing such as a low tog sleeping bag or a thin sheet can be a good choice to keep your baby from getting too hot. Baby sleeping bags advise what tog to use for each season or temperature, so that can be handy to use as a guide.

However, every baby is different and it’s important to keep an eye on them for signs of overheating. Feel your baby’s chest or the back of their neck (your baby’s hands and feet will usually be cooler, which is normal). If your their skin is hot or sweaty, remove one or more layers of bedclothes or bedding. In really hot weather it’s fine for your baby to sleep in a short sleeve vest or just a nappy.

Unfortunately we cannot comment on the safety of individual products or recommend products, as we don’t carry out any testing or research on them.

Learn more about baby summer safety at https://bit.ly/3yVWzRF and https://bit.ly/3OUxpcz for NHS advice.

Thinking of all the mumma’s to be in this heat wave 🥵

Thinking of all those mumma to be in this heat 🥵

This heat is hard on lots of people, but if you're pregnant it can be even more difficult to deal with!

Check out some of these tips on how to cope if you’re pregnant 👇

Get in touch with your Health Visitor if you need support!

Do you need short-term urgent financial help? The Household support fund is available to help.

See what it can cover below 👇

You can go to any Somerset Libraries and use one of their public computers to complete an online application or take in your own device and use their Wi-Fi for free.

For more information: https://bit.ly/HSFPR22
To apply online: bit.ly/SupportFund22

SHEPTON CLINIC CANCELLED TODAY 12th of July
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Frome birthing unit opening hours and services

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Even though it might seem like your child isn't saying a lot on the surface, it doesn't mean they aren't learning internally 💪

Every child develops at their own pace and begins talking in their own time 💜

If you feel extremely worried about your child's language development, please talk to your Health Visitor or GP who can refer you to a Speech & Language Therapist 😊

Babies in hot weather

Hot wather can be quite difficult to manage with a young baby. It can change feeding and sleep patterns. Babies often wake more when its hot (adults do too!) and often like to feed more frequently Here are some tips!

Keep the bedroom cool by keeping the curtains drawn and the windows open. Try to get a through draft between rooms.
(For those of you outside the UK, yes its true, we don't often have air conditioning here as its hot for about 2 weeks a year!)

If baby has a bath, keep the water cool.

Keep clothing and bedding light and cotton is best. Layers are good so you can add something in the early hours of the morning if the temperature cools a little.

Use a fan to keep the air circulating, but don't point it directly at the baby.

Avoid direct sunlight, keep babies in the shade as much as you can.

Remember babies will probably need to feed more often in the hot weather to keep themselves hydrated.
Breastfed babies don't need any extra water if they're under 6 months. They will feed little and often and the milk will be more watery to keep them hydrated.
Formula fed babies may need a little water but can also have more milk.
For combination fed babies, try to have set times for formula feeds and then breastfeed responsively in between so baby can stay hydrated, there's no need for water.
All babies over 6 mths can have a little water with solids.

It can get very hot and sticky when feeding and cuddling babies in hot weather. Putting a muslin square between your skin and baby's will help. But believe it or not, skin to skin will actually cool baby down.

Its infant mental health awareness week 13-19th June 2022. Supporting infant mental health and early relationships can have a positive impact on our childrens lifelong wellbeing, mental and physical health

Health Visitors clinic
Tuesdays 10-12
Drop in
Paul street community hall

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Babies and young children explore the world around them by putting things in their mouths. As they start to move around and pull themselves up on furniture there’s no limit to what they can find.

Whilst most of the time this exploration is harmless, some products are dangerous - which is why you should store all cleaning products, medicines, button batteries and small parts out of sight and reach.

Also, look out for products that contain a bittering agent, such as Bitrex, that puts children off swallowing things they shouldn’t.

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve caught a child trying to eat? Let us know in the comments.