Red Hen Day Nursery

05/06/2026

23/05/2026

13/05/2026

📆Weaning Your Baby Webinar- Thursday 14th May 2026 at 7:30pm
📲Families can register using the following link: https://earlystartnutrition.com/.../weaning-your-baby.../
The webinar covers:
✅What foods to offer
✅Mealtime routine and recipe ideas
✅Examples of food textures – from purees to lumpy and finger foods
✅How to support baby at mealtimes
✅Drinks for baby with advice on introducing a cup

Nutrition Courses for Families
If families are unable to attend the above webinars, we also have a number of free courses providing information, tips and practical resources.
☑️Feeding Your Baby in the First Year
☑️Fussy Eating Strategies for Families

Families can sign up to the courses here: https://earlystartnutrition.com/family-nutrition/

05/05/2026

04/05/2026

Today is Red Hen’s 22nd birthday. 🎈 What a wonderful journey we have been on. We are so proud to have been fortunate to have been able to give so many children a fulfilling childhood in our family day nursery on our farm and what makes it even more special is getting to know how our ex-RedHenners are getting on, many who are now settling into their careers and a few who are back with us working as part of our team! We love to hear from you all and share memories 😍🤩

02/05/2026

☀️ Sun Safety for Babies, Toddlers & Children ☀️
Keeping children safe in the sun helps protect their skin now and in the future 💛

👶 Babies under 6 months
Keep out of direct sunlight
Use shade, wide‑brimmed hats and loose, long‑sleeved clothing
Sunscreen is not recommended – speak to a health professional if unsure

🧒 Babies over 6 months, toddlers & children
✅ Use SPF 30+ (or higher) sunscreen
✅ Apply generously and reapply every 2 hours, and after swimming
✅ Wear hats, sunglasses and protective clothing
✅ Encourage play in the shade, especially between 11am–3pm
✅ Keep children hydrated with regular drinks

🌻 Remember: Sunburn in childhood increases the risk of skin damage later in life.

03/04/2026

A discussion on prime morning television today has raised some questions about safer sleep. So we'd like to give you a refresher of our safer sleep guidance.

Unfortunately, clever marketing doesn’t make it easy for new parents who are choosing which sleep products to buy for their baby. We want to remind you that just because a product has made it to the shelves, doesn’t mean it’s suitable for sleep.

Here’s a reminder of our safer sleep advice to avoid any confusion. It might be April Fool’s Day, but when it comes to baby safety, we don’t fool around.

Please share this post to help spread this life-saving message 💛

Our safer sleep overview 👉 https://bit.ly/4hXVWfq

06/02/2026

Steiner and Montessori are today widely practised child-centred approaches, but what are the key differences? By Leah Jones