Doncaster Health Visitors

03/11/2025

⚠️IMPORTANT-Sprotbrough Breast Start⚠️

The Sprotbrough Breast Start group due to take place today 03/11/2025 between 9:30am and 11am, sadly has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 03000218997.

03/11/2025

Did you know a sparkler can reach a temperature of up to 2,000 degrees Celsius – 20 times the boiling point of water, and three sparklers burning together generate the same heat as a blowtorch!
The Child Accident Prevention Trust recommend children under 5 years old should not be given sparklers to hold. For children over 5 you can use a carrot to help children hold them safely
https://www.capt.org.uk/fireworks
Doncaster Zone 5-19

01/11/2025

🎆 Bonfire Night is magical—but it can be overwhelming for some children.
Let’s make it safer and more enjoyable for everyone 💛
Click the link below to find out how you can support children this Bonfire Night—whether it’s through awareness or sharing helpful tips. Every little bit helps! 👇

Why are kids and toddlers scared of fireworks? It’s a common fear for children along with things like being scared of the dark. We spoke to child psychologist Claire Halsey to find out how you can support your little ones on Bonfire Night when something scares them.

29/10/2025

Families have been getting creative in our First Friends groups this Halloween

Recently had a baby? Want to meet other new Mums?
Join us at our First Friends groups across Doncaster👶🤱
Run buy our Community Nursery Nurses and colleagues from the Family Hubs the weekly sessions include health advice and support along with play and development ideas for your baby.
Check out the page for your local family hub for session days and times

28/10/2025

Halloween platter for toddlers! 🎃👻
👻 Ghostly banana with chopped raisins
💀Scary strawberries dipped in white chocolate
🐛Creepy grape caterpillars with edible eyes
🎃 Orange pumpkins with cucumber stems
👀Greek yoghurt and peanut butter swamp with green food colouring & edible eyes
⚠Please Note - Grapes need to be cut lengthways into quarters before being given to babies and toddlers

28/10/2025

🎃👻🎃 Spooky Halloween Fun in the Walled Garden of St Catherine's House. Thursday 30th October, 11am - 3pm🎃👻🎃

Where: St Catherines House, Woodfield Park, Tickhill Road, Balby, DN4 8QP Doncaster, United Kingdom
When: Thursday 30th October 2025, 11am till 3pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/1363179105369558

23/10/2025

If you’re pregnant, you’re eligible for flu, RSV and whooping cough vaccines. Speak to your midwife, GP practice or pharmacist about vaccinations. 👩‍⚕️💬🤰
Visit nhs.uk/PregnancyVaccinations for more details.

23/10/2025

Could you get a little extra help to keep your little one healthy?
If you’re pregnant or you have a child under four, NHS Healthy Start could help with the cost of fruit, veg, milk, and more. 🍎
Find out if you’re eligible: 🍎🥛

www.healthystart.nhs.uk

22/10/2025

As the clocks go back an hour this weekend, you might want to think about making small changes to bedtime for you and your family over the course of the next few days.
⏰Gradually start your evening routine later by up to 15 minutes a night starting with teatime and bath time
☀️Don't forget to wake your child up later the next morning if they haven't woken already to gradually change their body clock
✅Start this new routine tonight so hopefully you and your child won't notice the changes as much.
If you need further support or advice about sleep routine please call the Single Point of Contact on 0300 021 8997

22/10/2025

Find out what skills help children have a confident and successful start in Reception. Explore Starting Reception – a simple guide for families

Your child's journey to school starts at home. We understand that all children develop at their own pace, and that we’re all learning from birth. With school readiness, some children will need more help than others.

21/10/2025

21/10/2025

Are you decorating your home this Halloween? Light-up decorations such as pumpkins, cauldrons, torches and wands are fantastic for creating a spooktactular atmosphere. But many of these items are powered by button batteries which can badly hurt or kill a child if swallowed.
That’s why it’s so important when buying button battery-powered Halloween novelties that you check the battery compartment is secured with a screw or similar fastener to prevent children gaining access.
For more top tips on how to this Halloween visit: https://capt.org.uk/halloween/