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Toddler health

Big Brush Club

Big Brush Club are working with schools and early years settings to offer supervised toothbrushing for children every day. They equip staff with all the tools they need to run toothbrushing sessions, as well as provide expert guidance and ongoing support help parents and carers to understand the importance of oral hygiene by providing lots of support and resources for families.

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Children's Teeth

 The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry have downloadable leaflets created to support patients and their parents. They highly recommend their fun videos made with Dr Ranj - and Supertooth - which are on their Kidsvids page.

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Welcome to 0 to 19 Torbay. Helping families find ways to avoid illness and stay fit, happy and healthy.

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My health Devon asthma resources

Asthma is the most common long-term medical condition in children in the UK, with around 1 in 11 children and young people living with asthma. The UK has some of the highest prevalence, emergency admissions and death rates for childhood asthma in Europe. Outcomes are worse for children and young people living in the most deprived areas.

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Potty Training

Using a potty is a new skill for your child to learn. It’s best to take it slowly and go at your child’s pace. Being patient with them will help them get it right, even if you sometimes feel frustrated. Children are able to control their bladder and bowels when they’re physically ready and when they want to be dry and clean. Every child is different, so it’s best not to compare your child with others. Bear in mind that most children can control their bowels before their bladder.

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The Healthy Child Programme

The Healthy Child Programme is designed to offer every family support in making healthy choices. It includes immunisations, health information, developmental reviews, and access to a range of community services and resources.Pregnancy and the first five years of life are one of the most important stages in life, as this is when the foundations of future health and wellbeing are laid down. The Healthy Child Programme is delivered and supported by Health Visiting teams during this phase.The Healthy Child Programme continues to be delivered and supported by School Nursing teams once your child starts school.If you have any worries about your baby’s or toddler’s development talk to your health visitor, even if it is some time since the last regular visit, or some time since you’ve been to a clinic. Health visitors can come to your home to talk through any concerns you have and can put you in touch with the people who can help if there are problems.Our 0 to 19 health practitioners will get in touch to review your child’s development at around 10 months and 2 years and 3 monthsIf you are worried about your baby or child’s development or would like to contact our health visiting team, please give us a call on 0300 333 5352 (Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm) or email publichealthnursing.torbay@nhs.net

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Toddler development

Read about baby reviews, teething, potty training, learning and behaviour.

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Active toddlers

Being physically active every day is important for the healthy growth and development of babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

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Brain development

Children’s brains develop fastest and are at their most ‘plastic’ or adaptable in the womb and early years of life. During this time, many millions of neural are made and then pruned. This builds the architecture of the brain upon which other forms of development will rest.

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Sleep

The baby sleep info source. For parents who wish to make informed choices about infant sleep and night-time care.

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Your baby's height, weight and reviews

Understanding your baby’s weight chart. Your child’s growth will be recorded on centile charts in their personal child health record (PCHR), or red book.

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Your toddlers health

An NHS guide on what to do if your child needs medical help.

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Oral health

How to help your baby with teething and how to look after their teeth.

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Potty training

Potty training: how to start & best age to potty train. Great advice, information and video’s from ERIC, the Children’s bladder & bowel charity.

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Vaccinations

NHS vaccinations and when to have them

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Child health clinic

We are offering appointment only clinics for people who are worried about their baby or child’s development and for those that need to see a health visitor. Please give us a call or email us. Depending on your needs you will receive phone support or been seen face to face.

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Children's mental health

Find out how you can help a child to have good mental health, including knowing how to talk to a child about their mental health, and when to spot signs they might be struggling.

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Your developmental reviews

You will be offered regular health and development reviews (health visitor checks) for your baby until they are around 2. These are to support you and your baby, and make sure their development is on track.

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HandiApp

The HANDi Paediatric app gives up-to-date advice about common childhood illnesses and how to treat them.

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Coughs and colds

Caused by viruses, colds can’t be cured by antibiotics. But you can help relieve the symptoms and support your body as it fights the virus. Sore throats can be caused by both viruses and bacteria but are not usually serious. Dry coughs are caused by inflammation in the throat while chesty coughs are the result of phlegm being produced by the lungs. Mucus cough occurs when the phlegm is extra thick and needs thinning before the coughing action can work properly.

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Pharmacists

Community Pharmacists

Community pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are qualified healthcare professionals, and are the right people to see if you need clinical advice, reassurance, over the counter medicines and even a private consultation room, should it be requested, to help safely manage a range of minor health concerns. Local pharmacy teams offer fast and convenient clinical support with no appointment needed.

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Common Childhood illnesses

Useful information on common childhood illnesses, wellbeing, and further information.

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Diarrhoea and vomiting

Diarrhoea and vomiting are common in adults, children and babies. They’re often caused by a stomach bug and should stop in a few days.

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Meningitis / sepsis

These are serious life threatening illnesses with many different causes. Anyone of any age can get meningitis or septicaemia.

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Devon ORCHA

An online health and wellbeing app which can provide you with a range of wellbeing resource this can be found at http://devon.orchahealth.comYou are one click away from hundreds of apps that can help you with your health and wellbeing.All the apps in your Health App Library have been tested (assessed) by the Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Apps (ORCHA).Start browsing your Health App Library now by using the search bar at the top. Or click on a category such as sleep, women’s health, men’s health or mental health.

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Constipation

Constipation is a decrease in the frequency of bowel movements; characterized by the passing of hardened stools which may be large and associated with straining and pain.

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Information and support with understanding vaccinations

Childhood vaccinations – or jabs have been around for over 200 years starting with the first smallpox vaccine.  Different vaccinations are given out at different times across childhood.  But don’t worry if you or your child has missed out you can catch-up.  Vaccines work by teaching your immune system how to create antibodies that protect you from diseases.  Think of antibodies as your body’s defence system.  It’s much safer for your immune system to learn this through vaccination than by catching the diseases and treating them.  Once your immune system knows how to fight a disease, it can often protect you for many years.

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Learning and Development (Toddlers)

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2 years, 3 month development review

Our 0 to 19 health practitioners will get in touch to review your child’s development at around 10 months and 2 years and 3 months. We will talk to you about how your baby/child is growing and developing. We’ll share information about oral health, healthy eating, vision, hearing, language development and keeping your child safe.

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Ages and stages questionnaire

Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQs) help you and our staff understand how your child is developing, they are just one of the tools we may use during our contact with you – but of course most important of all is what you tell us about your child.

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Dressing Skills

Dressing and undressing skills are very much a part of everyday life for all of us. The act of dressing and undressing oneself completely independently can be a complicated and difficult process and requires a number of pre-requisite skills:

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Home Learning Environment

It's the small things you do at home that make the biggest difference to your child.

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Little Moments Together

The more we chat, play and read with our kids, the more we help build their brains.Any time, anywhere, whether at home or out and about, it all adds up.

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My Developing Toddler

A weekly session with a rolling programme of development and behaviour support for parents.Each week we focus on a different area of your toddlers development including – General development/Speech, language and communication, Sleep, Toilet training, Managing children’s emotions, Dummy use and/or dental info, Healthy Lifestyles.

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Play

Playing isn’t just fun: it’s also the best way for young children to learn. By playing, children can practise all the skills they’ll need as they grow up and parents and carers are a baby’s favourite playmate. You don’t need expensive toys - just a few minutes at a time to have fun together.

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Potty Training

Using a potty is a new skill for your child to learn. It’s best to take it slowly and go at your child’s pace. Being patient with them will help them get it right, even if you sometimes feel frustrated. Children are able to control their bladder and bowels when they’re physically ready and when they want to be dry and clean. Every child is different, so it’s best not to compare your child with others. Bear in mind that most children can control their bowels before their bladder.

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Emotional Development

Emotional development 1 to 2 years :

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Play and learning

Baby and toddler play ideas and tips on how to help with speech and every day skills.

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Schemas

Does your child constantly line toys up, or insist on filling boxes and bags?

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Messy play

Cbeebies have great activities like messy play for you to try at home.

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Behaviour advice from the NHS

Learn how to deal with behaviour issues, seperation anxiety and temper tantrums.

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Why is play important?

Playing with children throughout their baby days and childhood will build strong and lasting bonds. It helps build their self esteem, confidence and gives better life chances.

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Potty training

Learning to look after yourself is an essential life skill. Being able to wash, dress, eat and toilet independently are important milestones in a child’s development.

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Communication (Toddlers)

Big Little Moments

Sharing Big Little Moments every day. How do the Big Little Moments work?

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By 12 months

Remember, not all children develop at the same rate but during this time I will:

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Children learning more than one language

Speech and Language UK has some helpful information on children learning more than one language here and a blog, Myth-busting: Bilingualism / English as an additional language with a link to a bilingualism factsheet

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Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)

The most fundamental life skill is the ability to communicate. Speech, language and communication needs is the term used to describe difficulties with:

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What is Makaton?

Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential communication skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression. Find out more about Makaton here.

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By 18 months

Remember, not all children develop at the same rate but during this time I will:

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Libraries

Libraries Unlimited runs libraries in Torbay on behalf of Torbay Council. The four public libraries in Torbay are: Paignton Library, Torquay Library, Brixham Library and Churston Library. All libraries offer a range of events and activities, free access to books and information, free WiFi and a range of digital resources including eBooks and digital magazines.

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BBC Tiny Happy People

Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child’s language skills. Explore our simple activities and play ideas and find out about babies and toddlers’ amazing early development.

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Information from Speech and language UK

Find out more about -information about ages and stages, resources for parents and a progress tracker. 

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Let's get chatting

Lots of advice and tips to help your child get ready for chatting.

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Bookstart

Bookstart aims to encourage a love of books, stories and rhymes in children from as young an age as possible. Whether you’re a family wanting to find out what Bookstart can offer you, or an early years partner involved in delivering Bookstart, you’ll find all the information you need right here.

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Bookstart Family Hub

Here you’ll find hints and tips on how you can have fun sharing stories with your child, more information about BookTrust’s Early Years offers, and further activities and book recommendations to continue your reading adventure.

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By 2 Years

Remember, not all children develop at the same rate but during this time I will:

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Through the eyes of a child

Films narrated through the voice of the child by comedian Kathy Burke, These films are full of useful advice on how parents can encourage their child to talk and interact with them:

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Learning to talk

Babies and young children love it when you chat, play and read with them, even if you think they’re too young to understand. You can turn almost anything into a game. And every little thing you do together will help set them up nicely for the day they start school. Find some great top tips here to support you baby, toddler and child. Video's, activities and information for 1 to 2 years, 2 to 3 years and 3 to 5 years.

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Who do I talk to if I have concerns?

Talk to your Early Years Setting or Health Visitor at the

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Children and Family Health Devon resources

Children and Family Health Devon have a number of toolkits (concentrating & listening, play, understanding words, using words and sentences, sensory processing, sounds and speech, social and emotional development, stammering) to help support you and your child.

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Let’s Get Chatting campaign, Together for Devon Padlet

Let’s Get Chatting campaign, Together for Devon Padlet promoting the following messages: • Key things parents can do to support their child’s speech, language and communication development • Typical SLC development • When to be concerned • Who to talk to about concerns • Local offers for Devon, Plymouth and Torbay

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Language development

Information on what to expect, activities to try and some videos of parents talking about their experiences and demonstrating strategies and games:

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Child safety (Toddlers)

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Car seat safety

A car seat is probably one of the most important purchases you will make for your child, but with so many types and models of car seat on the market, it can be difficult to know where to start and which one to choose.

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Safer Sleep

Your midwife and health visitor will talk to you about how to sleep your baby safely when you are pregnant and after your baby is born. This is to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). We follow Lullaby Trust guidelines:

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Child safety online

Understanding online safety is tricky for all ages. We have advice to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.

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Co-sleeping advice

Co-sleeping with your baby. Some parents choose to share a bed or other sleep surface (also known as co-sleeping) with their babies. Advice on how to co-sleep more safely.

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First Aid

Learn how to stop a baby choking and what to do if they have an accident.

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Keeping your baby safe in the sun

Babies and young children can become ill during very hot weather. Try these tips for keeping your child happy and healthy in the heat.

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Report concerns about a child

If you are worried about a child please call the Torbay Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub on 01803 208100 or email mash@torbay.gov.uk

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Safety advice

Prevention is key, so get down to your child’s level to check what they can see and reach. You’ll also need to do this when you visit new places. The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) has information on garden sfaety, preventing burns, button batteries, poisioning and lots more

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What to do if your child has an accident

What do if your child has an accident and the latest safety advice.

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Childcare

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Free 30 hours childcare allowance

Working parents of three and four year olds are potentially eligible for an additional 15 hours a week childcare which is known as the 30 Hours Free Childcare.

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Free early education and childcare (three and four years old)

Free entitlement to childcare is available for all 3 and 4 year olds. It allows access to free, good quality, flexible early education or childcare.

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Free early education and childcare (two year olds)

Early learning is good for children. Its fun, safe and can help with children’s talking and listening skills. Your child may be eligible for free childcare of up to 15 hours per week, for 38 weeks of the year (or an equivalent amount) from the term after their 2nd birthday.

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Help paying for childcare

Childcare Choices is a dedicated site for childcare and the options available for the free entitlements and any help or support with paying for childcare.

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Free early education and childcare

Find out about childcare from Torbay council

Perinatal mental health

Perinatal mental health

It is sometimes hard to know what to do and where to go to support your Mental health and Emotional Wellbeing. Click here for Information, advice and useful self-help resources for parents, carers, co-parents, fathers who are experiencing perinatal mental health concerns during pregnancy or in the two years following the birth of a child.

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Parent Infant Relationships

For Information, advice, support, groups and recommended resources to support parent infant relationships, click here.

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Infant Feeding

It is sometimes hard to know what to do and where to go to support infant feeding, whether its breast or formula feeding or starting solid foods.  Click on the visit site button for Information, advice and useful videos and apps for parents, carers, co-parents, fathers.

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