Newtown Road Day Nursery

ℹ️ Tips for Transitioning -

⭐️ Start Early: Introduce a free-flow beaker or open cup at 6 months alongside solid food.

⭐️ Go Free-Flow: Choose a free-flow cup (no valve) so that liquid flows easily, which is better for oral development than sucking-focused bottles.

⭐️ Replace One Feed at a Time: Start by swapping one feed a day for a cup, gradually increasing this.

⭐️ Make it Fun: Use a cup with a favourite character or colour to make the transition appealing.

⭐️ Remove Bottles Completely: By age 1, bottles should be being phased out.

💧 Water and milk is all they need and best for teeth.



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Our Preschoolers have been celebrating World Oral Health Day by taking care of our BIG mouth. They have been learning about the importance of cleaning their teeth, taking care of their teeth, visiting the dentist and a new tooth brushing song.

They each used a toothbrush and toothpaste to clean all the teeth and some ‘floss’ to get the food that was stuck in the big teeth.

They enjoyed making the teeth ‘all shiny again’ 🦷🪥😁

Cumbria Smile4Life

On Saturday it was World Down Syndrome Day, so today we have been celebrating this.

We have joined in with a ‘Rock your Socks day’ where we have been wearing our colourful socks to nursery. We have also been busy decorating our own Rockin’ Socks to take home.
We have loved exploring our fine motor skills, mark making and exploring all the different colours used.

Happy World Down Syndrome Day! 💙💛

Day 3 of Safer Sleep week with The Lullaby trust 💤👶

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🧠👋 Got any Questions for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist? We are here to help!

If you have any concerns about your child's development, please pop into our free therapy drop in session on Friday 20th March between 9.30am and 12.30pm.

Our Clinical Paediatric Specialists Claire & Jess will be available to have a chat, offer some advice and guidance. We will have lots of resources and leaflets available too. We can also discuss and arrange dates for a full assessment if we feel this is needed.

Would you like to know how a Children's OT or PT can support independence, development, or recovery?

Do you have any questions or concerns regarding:

✅ Sensory Needs
✅ Fine & Gross Motor Skills
✅ Rehab after injury
✅ Equipment & Adaptations
✅ Daily Living Support
✅ Reaching Inchstones
✅ Balance & Coordination
✅ Memory, Attention & Focus
✅ Self-Regulation
✅ Social Skills
✅ Self Care Skills
✅ Development of Learning & Play
✅ School Skills: Handwriting, organisation
✅ Mental Heath & Behaviour

No question is too big or small — please pop in to see us! We love to share how OT & PT can make everyday life more manageable and meaningful for your child!

Play looks different for every child and that’s exactly how learning grows. 🌱

From solitary exploration to cooperative play, children move through stages that support social-emotional development, communication, creativity, and problem-solving. Play isn’t random; it’s a powerful pathway to connection, confidence, and understanding the world around them.

When we slow down and observe, we can see children practising sharing, negotiating, imagining, and building relationships; all through play-based learning. ✨

Let’s celebrate the many ways children play and remember that every stage is meaningful, valuable, and part of their unique learning journey.

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Newtown Road Day Nursery are looking to recruit a house keeper/nursery assistant to join their team. Hours are negotiable. Salary will be Living wage: £12.21 p/h.

For further information please email [email protected]