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
Vitamins
- Vitamins for Children - NHS website
- Check if you qualify for Healthy Start by using the online application form, or ask at your local Best Start Family Hub.
Healthy Start vitamins can be collected from Oldham's Best Start Family Hubs using your prepaid card.
Vitamins are 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
Being Active and Learning
- Physical Activity and Exercise - NHS website
- Building a happy baby - Unicef website
- Hungry Little Minds - GOV.UK website
- CBeebies Parenting - BBC website
Immunisations
- NHS vaccinations and when to have them - NHS website