Here in North Somerset we have a range of local support and services to help support you and your toddler as they grow and develop.

  • Local Family Hubs offer a range of activities for families, including messy play and muddy boots.  You can sign up to be a member and check out their latest calendar of events here: Best Start Family Hubs
  • North Somerset Libraries offer activities and access to reading for under 10s, including Bookstart, Storytimes and Rhymetimes. Find out more here: Bookstart and Children’s Library
  • Find support you can access from the Health Visiting team at Sirona: Sirona Early Years Services
  • You can also find information about the immunisations your child should have, guidance about eating healthily, toothbrushing and more below:

 

 

Information and Support

NHS Routine VaccinationsIt's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection.Follow link toNHS Routine Vaccinations
NHS Healthier FamiliesInformation for families on food and nutrition, being active, emotional wellbeing, preventing illness and accidents, dental health, young people’s substance use, relationships and sexual health.Follow link toNHS Healthier Families
Healthy Start Scheme- Get Help to Buy Food and Milk by Anna DedmanWhat is Healthy Start? Healthy Start is a scheme to help towards the cost of buying healthy food, milk and…Find out more about 'Healthy Start Scheme- Get Help to Buy Food and Milk'Save Healthy Start Scheme- Get Help to Buy Food and Milk to favourites

Self Help and Guidance

Picture of a baby on a pottyPotty TrainingAdvice and tips on potty training for your childFind out more about 'Potty Training'Save Potty Training to favourites
Eat WellEating Well Under 5Information on diets for children aged 1-5 years.Find out more about 'Eating Well Under 5'Save Eating Well Under 5 to favourites
Child holding a slushie drinkSlush Ice Drink AdviceFind out why slush drinks are not recommended for children aged 4 and under.Find out more about 'Slush Ice Drink Advice'Save Slush Ice Drink Advice to favourites
Toothbrushing Guide Under 3sA two minute guide to healthy teeth for children aged 0-3 with Dr Ranj Singh as presenter and Gemma Oaten as the voice of his sidekick Supertooth!Follow link toToothbrushing Guide Under 3s
Fun Toothbrushing VideosThese fun videos are a great way to motivate children to brush for the full time and enjoy it too!Follow link toFun Toothbrushing Videos
Oral HealthHey Duggee Toothbrushing Badge QuizEarn your Tooth Brushing Badge! Help Duggee to brush his teeth and earn your Tooth Brushing Badge. (Also links to the Toothbrushing Song)Follow link toHey Duggee Toothbrushing Badge Quiz
Heathy FamiliesActive Under 18sInformation about a range of schemes designed to help under 18s living in North Somerset to be active. Find out…Find out more about 'Active Under 18s'Save Active Under 18s to favourites
Physical Activity for Early YearsCrawling, running or jumping, it all counts as physical activity for early years children.Follow link toPhysical Activity for Early Years
Physical Activity for Disabled ChildrenBeing activity is about equality, inclusivity and what is fun! Find out the recommend amount and the benefits of being active. Follow link toPhysical Activity for Disabled Children
Splash Safety – Royal Lifesaving Society UKThe Royal Lifesaving Society UK's new 2025 campaign aims to help children keep safe at home; includes info on bath safety, bath seats, garden and hot tub safety advice.Follow link toSplash Safety – Royal Lifesaving Society UK

Latest News

Five to Thrive – For Parent with ToddlersAs babies become toddlers their brain is fizzing with activity but they are too young to make sense of it. Take a look at this guide to see how you can help.Download PDF (286 KB)
Breastfeeding and Parenting – BookshelfA great selection of books on breastfeeding and parenting with specialist titles on other topics including sleep and introducing solid…Find out more about 'Breastfeeding and Parenting – Bookshelf'Save Breastfeeding and Parenting – Bookshelf to favourites
ParkPlayParkPlay is an exciting and engaging physical activity initiative – it’s 90 minutes of free community play, every Saturday in…Find out more about 'ParkPlay'Save ParkPlay to favourites
Activate with Joe – new workout series for kids!Joe Wicks MBE (aka “The Body Coach”) and the Department of Health and Social Care – DHSC have launched Activate,…Find out more about 'Activate with Joe – new workout series for kids!'Save Activate with Joe – new workout series for kids! to favourites