5. 12 months
Keeping your baby safe and well
Safe Sleeping (reducing the risk of cot death/sudden infant death) and Accident Prevention for babies and young children.
- Safe Sleep - Lullaby Trust website
- Never shake a baby - NHS website
- Babies cry – you can cope – with help from ICON - iconcope website
- Handle with care - NSPCC website
- Keeping Kids Safe - ROSPA website
- Safety around Dogs - RSPCA website
As your baby is getting more adventurous check for hidden dangers.
Dental health
- Find a local NHS dentist - NHS website
- Looking after your baby’s dental health - NHS website
Feeding your baby after 12 months
- Help with Fussy Eaters - NHS website
- Change4life - NHS website
- Independent nutrition advice - First Steps Nutrition Trust website
- Your baby's height and weight - NHS website
- Vitamins for Children - NHS website
- Free Healthy Start Pre-paid card check if you qualify using the online application form or ask at your Local Children’s Centre. - NHS website
Healthy Start vitamins can be collected from Oldham’s Family Hubs / Children's Centres using your prepaid card.
Also available to buy if you are not eligible for Healthy Start
- Vitamins tablets for women (for expectant and nursing mothers) - £1
- Children’s vitamin drops - £2
- Oldham Right Start Children's Centres
Being Active and Learning
- Physical Activity and Exercise - NHS website
- Building a happy baby - Unicef website
- Hungry Little Minds - GOV.UK website
- Tiny happy people - BBC website
Immunisations
- NHS vaccinations and when to have them - NHS website