Bolton Early Years 0-5s

Download the '5 easy tips for healthier screen time for ages birth to 5 years' 👇

https://healthprofessionalsforsaferscreens.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/0-5_NHS_EMHL_May2026.pdf

Ever wondered how using smart phones, tablets, and other devices can impact on your child's early cognitive development? (including their thinking, intellect, problem-solving skills, memory, and language development).

More research has been carried out and the findings are concerning. Here's a summary 👇
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Help your child brush their teeth with a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. You can see the recommended type of toothpaste for your little one here: https://startingreception.co.uk/toothbrushing/

When to brush:
✔️Start as soon as the first tooth appears (usually around 6 months).
✔️Brush twice each day at home, especially before bedtime.
✔️Brush for your child until they are 3. Then supervise until at least age 7.

How to brush:
✔️Brush for 2 minutes, covering every tooth.
✔️Spit, don't rinse with water, to leave the fluoride coating the teeth.
✔️Brush using small circles, covering every surface. Remember to gently brush gums and behind teeth.

How does our screen use affect our children?
Our mobile phones and tablets are designed to keep us hooked in and the more we use our devices, the less time we have engaging with our children.
Read the 'How our screen use affects our children' guide for tips and advice about your screen use with babies, children, and young adults 👉https://healthprofessionalsforsaferscreens.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Technoference_Poster-2.pdf

Next Thursday 25th June 2026, 10:00am – 11:00am (online) 👇

Introducing Solid Foods is a free online session ideal for families with babies around 3-6 months old.

Book online: book.breastfeedingtogether.co.uk

The session covers:
✔️When should solid foods be introduced?
✔️The reasons for waiting until your baby is ready
✔️Recognising when babies are developmentally ready for solid foods
✔️Which foods to start with
✔️Which foods are suitable and which should be avoided
✔️How milk continues to be important
✔️Practical tips and different approaches

Ensuring that children eat a healthy diet and are open to trying new foods before starting Reception is essential for their physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.

This supports growth and development, boosts concentration and learning, strengthens the immune system and supports social skills.

Get tips and advice on the link below:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z8h7dp3

Bolton families with older children (8+).

Over the summer, Cooking Wizards are running FREE baking and pizza making workshops in Bolton's Best Start Family Hubs!

If your child is interested in learning new kitchen skills, book them on by contacting Rizwana on 07780 840338 or by emailing [email protected]

Session times below 👇

Pizza Making Workshop:

🍕Farnworth Family Hub
🍕25 Jul 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm

🍕Oxford Grove Family Hub
🍕1 Aug 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm

🍕Tonge Family Hub
🍕8 Aug 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Baking Workshop:

🧁Farnworth Family Hub
🧁15 Aug 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm

🧁Oxford Grove Family Hub
🧁22 Aug 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Did you know that your own screen habits can influence your child's relationship with technology?

Swipe through to explore what the guidance says about supporting healthy screen time in under-5s.

Visit Best Start in Life for more.