Big Discoveries

Some pharmacies will be open this bank holiday weekend, but hours may vary.

Find the opening hours for your local pharmacy here 👉 https://bit.ly/4s3oGrk

Our Talking with your toddler webinars supported nearly 500 families last year!
Can they help yours?👩‍👧‍👦

The free webinars cover a range of topics designed to show families how they can support their children's speech and language development at home.

If you have a little one aged 12 months to 4 years, join us!👇
https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/help-for-families/talking-with-your-toddler-webinars/register-for-our-talking-with-your-toddler-webinars/

Books we love in April 💙

Every month, we review dozens of books for children and teenagers.

Here are our top picks this month 👇

https://bit.ly/487zIVT

Portchester Library Easter Opening hours

📚🎶 Join us at Portchester Library for our fun and engaging Rhymetime and Storytime sessions! 🎶📖

With 2026 being the National Year of Reading, there’s no better time to support early literacy. Our sessions help little ones develop language and social skills through songs, rhymes, stories, and plenty of actions - all while nurturing a lifelong love of reading. 💛

It is also never too early to sign up for a Hampshire Library card. You can register your child for a digital library card online at:
www.hants.gov.uk/librariesandarchives/library/membership/jointhelibrary
or visit us in branch and we will be happy to help you get started.

We also have a wonderful selection of board books and picture books available across our libraries, perfect for supporting your child’s reading journey at every stage. 💛📚

⚠️Product Recall: Smyths Toys Dig Products (2603-0225)
The product presents a risk to health as the sand included in the set may contain asbestos.

The product has been recalled from customers by Smyths Toys. Anyone with this product should stop using it immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Follow the recall instructions for details on disposal and return of the product.

Please visit the Smyths Toys website for more information: https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/product-information⚠️

https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-smyths-toys-dig-products-2603-0225

Products like these may look very cosy and inviting but many have been identified as a serious risk of suffocation, overheating and death if used for sleeping.

Sleep bags should be well fitted, (think neck and arm holes that fit well) so that your baby can’t wriggle down inside. Plus, any sleep bags with hoods or head coverings should be avoided.

Similarly, hug pillows can cause a baby to overheat or suffocate if used for sleeping. Pillows are not recommended for babies until they are at least 12 months old. It is much safer to sleep your baby on a firm, flat surface.

Learn more about potentially dangerous baby products and what you can do to keep your child safe: https://capt.org.uk/10-baby-products-that-could-pose-serious-safety-risk/

Vaccines protect your child from measles, whooping cough and other serious illnesses. 🧒

If you're a dad, check if your child has missed vaccinations: look in their red book or speak to your GP practice.

🔗 http://nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

Sensory play with babies: 18 magical everyday objects for babies to play with Who needs toys when your baby finds all sorts of magic in the mundane? Try out our play ideas with these 18 everyday items you'll have at home.

📢 There's just one week to go until our webinar with Waterstones Frank Cottrell-Boyce!

Join us to find out more about how we can work together to support families to share stories in the early years ✨

Go All In 2026