Derby Children's Health - NHS

13/11/2025

Don’t rinse with water after brushing as it washes away the fluoride. Remember, as they get older teach them to spit instead.
Visit Start for Life for more tips and advice.

https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/how-to-take-care-of-your-baby-or-toddlers-teeth/?WT.mc_ID=Partnerships_TTfT_Socialtoolkit

12/11/2025

🌧The weather outside may be cold and wet, but you can still encourage your child to burn off some of that energy....🌧

Joe Wicks, The Body Coach, has YouTube videos to help you.

His AstroBurp challenge is ready for launch! Are you ready to Activate light speed!?

In this Challenge we're going to blast through: Squats, Star Jumps, Burpees! Final destination: THE ACTIVATE!

Music: I'm Still Standing by Elton John.

My AstroBurp challenge is ready for launch! Are you ready to Activate light speed!?In this Challenge we're going to blast through: Squats, Star Jumps, Burpee...

12/11/2025

The School Health team will be at Rosehill Family Hub on Thursday 13th November.
If you have any questions or queries, pop along and see us.

11/11/2025

Happy World Nursery Rhyme Week from National Literacy Trust
Singing the same nursery rhymes with your little one is a great way to build their language and communication skills from the very start.
Sing your favourites again and again! By repeating songs , they will recognise the familiar sounds and rhythms, and will begin to remember what’s coming next .
For more top tips, lyrics and videos of the actions, download the National Literacy Trust’s Sing With Me nursery rhyme booklet: wordsforlife.org.uk/activities/sing -
with - me/

11/11/2025

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⚠️ Urgent recall: M&S baby sleepbag

M&S is recalling its Stripe 2.5 Tog Baby Sleepbag due to a strangulation risk. The neck opening is too wide and does not meet UK safety standards.

The product was sold online and in M&S Clothing and Home stores.

11/11/2025

Safer sleep in cold weather.
How to keep your baby safe and warm when the weather gets cold in winter, while avoiding overheating.

Shared from The Lullaby Trust

When safer sleeping for your baby in the winter, it's important not to use too many layers which may increase the risk of SIDS...

10/11/2025

Anti Bullying Week starts today!

From playgrounds to parliament, our homes to our phones, is coming soon on 10th November! Together, we can use our to end bullying - for good. 💙
Join us and to be part of the change!

Anti-Bullying Week 2025 will take place from Monday 10th - Friday 14th November, with the theme: Power for Good.

10/11/2025

Shared from Anti-Bullying Alliance

03/11/2025

Introducing your baby to free-flow cups from 6 months can help avoid tooth decay. Stop using baby bottles from the age of 1 year.
Visit Start for Life for more tips and advice.

https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/how-to-take-care-of-your-baby-or-toddlers-teeth/

31/10/2025

🎃👻 Happy Halloween 🎃👻

30/10/2025

Safer sleep in winter. The weather is colling down now and winter can be a challenging time for families. With the cost of living crisis and worries about heating our homes, it’s understandable to worry about keeping your baby warm. The recommended room temperature for a baby’s sleep space is 16 – 20°C. This can be harder to maintain when it’s cold outside.

While it can be tempting to wrap your baby up to keep them warm and cosy, it’s important to remember that it’s possible for them to overheat, and this increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). In fact, research has shown that babies are safer when they’re a little bit cooler, rather than too hot.

Use these guidelines for safer sleep for your baby in winter shared from The Lullaby Trust

When safer sleeping for your baby in the winter, it's important not to use too many layers which may increase the risk of SIDS...

29/10/2025

Don’t forget your daily dose of vitamin D this winter!
Everyone should take a vitamin D supplement during the colder months — but did you know some babies and young children need it all year round?
👶 Babies (birth to 1 year) need 8.5–10 micrograms daily, if they are:
- Breastfed
- Formula-fed but drinking less than 500ml of formula a day
🧒 Children aged 1–4 years need 10 micrograms daily all year.
💡 Families eligible for the Healthy Start scheme can get free vitamin D supplements. Find out more 👉 https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/getting-vitamins/

Shared from Health Start for Life