NCT Postnatal Course Solihull & South Birmingham

September Postnatal Course is still taking bookings but just a few places left
Contact the NCT:
[email protected]

We are delighted to offer our 2 hour Baby & Child First Aid Class via Zoom!

We all hope it never happens, but would you know what to do if your child needed emergency first aid?

Our 2 hour class covering CPR, choking, head bumps, bleeding, breaks, burns, febrile seizures & meningitis awareness will help you feel more prepared and able to deal with these situations.

To book please follow:

https://nct.intrabiz.co.uk/cgi-bin/sys.cgi?action=NCT-product-client_view&id=43215561

This course is open to everyone - expecting a baby, a new parent or an experienced parent, a grandparent, aunt, uncle or babysitter, you'll find essential information to help cope with accidents and emergencies at home.

This session is run by Mini First Aid on behalf of NCT Solihull

The next course for new mums is taking bookings now - Please contact [email protected] to find out more.

Early language development - The benefits of making sounds and talking to your baby from birth

Early language development - The benefits of making sounds and talking to your baby from birth Why should you talk to your baby from birth when they aren't able to talk back? Expert JoJo Lander explains the benefits of early communication with your baby.

For all new mums

😔 Looking back, did life seem quite simple a few months ago?
😕 Would you like some help to navigate motherhood and all the challenges it brings?
😊 Join the NCT Postnatal Course that starts this Thursday- run by our local Postnatal Practitioner, Nikki Sanders over six weeks - just two places left.

For more information or to book please contact Lucy on [email protected]

You don’t have to eat it: How to talk to kids about food

A helpful read!

You don’t have to eat it: How to talk to kids about food The way you talk about food with your children is just as important as what you feed them. My five top tips for talking to kids about food.

Don’t forget to book your Introducing Solids Workshop!

INTRODUCING SOLIDS?

The next Introducing Solids Workshop is coming soon in Solihull- Friday 7th June.
This next step can feel exciting but daunting so to book your place on the next two hour workshop please email: [email protected]

The Fewer Toys Children Have, The More They Play - Raised Good

The Fewer Toys Children Have, The More They Play - Raised Good We're lead to be believe that if a little is good, then more is better. But, the irony is when it comes to toys, the fewer kids have the more they play.

Our next Baby & Child First Aid course in on Thursday 6th June 2019 from 7pm until 9.30pm in central Solihull.

Delivered for NCT by a skilled, friendly British Red Cross Trainer, the course is suitable for parents with children up to the age of six and covers the following:

• Unconscious baby or child (breathing and not breathing)
• Choking
• Bleeding
• Burns
• Raised temperatures

Book your place here- https://nct.intrabiz.co.uk/cgi-bin/sys.cgi?action=NCT-product-client_view&id=39378037

All profits from the course go to support the valuable work of NCT- www.nct.org.uk.

Love this .... special times!

Parents 'being misled over kids' snacks'

Interesting article on ‘healthy snacks’ for our children.

Parents 'being misled over kids' snacks' Snacks said to contain one portion of fruit may not live up to these claims, researchers say.

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Thursday support available

Important Milestones in Cognitive Development in Children

Important Milestones in Cognitive Development in Children Through age 5, children experience remarkable cognitive growth and development. Learn about some of the major cognitive developmental milestones.

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New date for Baby First Aid Course - places do go quickly so don’t leave it till the New Year!

nct.intrabiz.co.uk Thank you for your interest in booking a Baby First Aid course and welcome to our booking system. Here you can book a place on this course by providing us with your contact and payment details.

Volunteer opportunities to support local parents

I’m looking forward to the next Six week Postnatal Course starting in November! Only two places left as we keep the groups small so everyone has time and space to talk- a lovely time to learn, reflect and give yourself chance to grow into Motherhood!
If you want to join us contact [email protected]

Mums supporting mums- so important!

Early Days (postnatal) course in Solihull for July, August, September babies - 6D/C2358

Early Days (postnatal) course in Solihull for July, August, September babies - 6D/C2358 Getting to grips with the early months of motherhood can be quite a challenge - both practically and emotionally. But don't worry, NCT Early Days courses are designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to tackle the doubt all new mums struggle with to some extent.

Have you heard about our fantastic Early Days postnatal courses? Designed for parents with babies aged between 6 weeks and 6 months (at the start of a course), Early Days courses give you the opportunity to meet with other parents and discuss the rewards and challenges of being a new parent, and so much more besides!

Our next course is starting on 1 November, running across six mid-morning Thursday sessions in Solihull. So if your baby was born between July - September this year, why not follow the link for more information, or contact Julia on [email protected] to book your place?

Discounts are available on all our courses, so please mention this in confidence to Julia when you enquire.

You don’t need to be an NCT member or have attended any of our courses or events to attend so please share this post with any of your friends who might be interested.

https://www.nct.org.uk/course/34544594

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This is why you're tired: Motherhood is equivalent to working 2.5 jobs, study says

This is why you're tired: Motherhood is equivalent to working 2.5 jobs, study says We all know there are no days off in parenting—and new research shows just how hard moms are working. A recently released study by Welch’s looked at 2,000 American moms of kids between five and 12 years old, and found the average hours moms work per week is 98. As in the equivalent of two-and-a-...

Introducing Solid Foods workshop in Solihull for April to June babies - 6D/C2434

Introducing Solid Foods workshop in Solihull for April to June babies - 6D/C2434 These two-hour workshops are for a parent or carer to attend with their baby ahead of when they make the transition from milk to solid foods. They will help you get off to a good start, and being longer than your local NHS sessions, there's more time to ask questions.

Early Days (postnatal) course in Solihull for May, June, July babies - 6D/C2357

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Early Days (postnatal) course in Solihull for May, June, July babies - 6D/C2357 Getting to grips with the early months of motherhood can be quite a challenge - both practically and emotionally. But don't worry, NCT Early Days courses are designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to tackle the doubt all new mums struggle with to some extent.

Six week Postnatal course places still available - something for you mums!

Postnatal depression: fathers can suffer similar issues to women, say experts

Time for the dads too...

Postnatal depression: fathers can suffer similar issues to women, say experts Calls for new fathers as well as mothers to be screened for depression after the birth of a child

Early Days (postnatal) course in Solihull for May, June, July babies - 6D/C2357

Contact me if you need to know more about this course for new mums:

Early Days (postnatal) course in Solihull for May, June, July babies - 6D/C2357 Getting to grips with the early months of motherhood can be quite a challenge - both practically and emotionally. But don't worry, NCT Early Days courses are designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to tackle the doubt all new mums struggle with to some extent.

Keeping your baby cool in the heatwave...

ARE YOU A BREAST FEEDING MUM OR MUM TO BE?
You can go to the breastfeeding cafe where you can get advice, support, share experiences and make new friends along the way. All are free and informal- No need to book you can just turn up!

TUESDAY: 10:30am-midday
At The Bridge, 234 Stratford Road Shirley, B90 3AG
Or
10.00-11.00am at Smithswood Children’s Centre B36 0QP

WEDNESDAY: 10-11:30am
At The Renewal Centre, Vulcan Rd, Solihull, B91 2JY

THURSDAY: 9:30-11am
At Mill Lodge Children’s Centre, Aqueduct Road B90 1BT

FRIDAY: 10-11am
At You+shop, Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, 1 Coppice Way, B37 5TX
Or
10-11:30am
At The Parish Council Rooms, Waterside, Dickens Heath, B90 1UE

Giving your baby solid food early won't help them sleep better

Giving your baby solid food early won't help them sleep better A new study claims that an early start on solids can help babies sleep – but established research has proven the risks outweigh any benefit.