Baby's first year
Find support, activities and services in the early days and months of your baby’s life.
In these early days of parenthood, Bright Start Islington is here to support you.
Find information and services for you and your growing family, from breastfeeding to parenting programmes, and things to do to get out and about.
You can also drop in to your local children’s centre or family hub to speak to staff, meet other parents and take part in activities for you and your baby. Your health visitor will also help with information and support with any concerns or queries.
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Register a birth
Find out what you need to do to register your baby's birth in Islington
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Family support
Get information and advice from Bright Start staff
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Your health visitor
All families with children 0-5 have access to a Bright Start health visiting team
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Your baby's development
Find out how to support the development of your baby’s brain
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Feeding your baby
Your first year of feeding your baby including what, how and when to feed before starting solid food
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Solid food
Friendly help and support for starting your baby on solid food
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Activities with a baby
See what's on for you and your baby to enjoy and meet other families
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Children with SEND
Advice and services for under 5s with special educational needs and disabilities
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Your family and the environment
Find ideas to help you and your family reduce waste and protect the planet
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Bookstart
Get free books to read with your child and inspire them with a love of books
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Parental mental wellbeing
Advice and services to support mental wellbeing in the early months of parenthood
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Finding childcare
Information about finding and choosing childcare
Related information
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Better Health - Start4Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood
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Childcare and early education
Find registered childcare and help with paying for it, plus information for childcare professionals
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Baby sleep information source
Information to help parents make choices about infant sleep and night-time care.
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Domestic abuse and sexual violence
– Services to support parents, carers and families
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Family breakdown
Services to support children and families
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Substance misuse
Our directory listings for help with substance misuse including advice on how to stop smoking
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Worried about a child?
If you’re worried about a child, phone 020 7527 7400. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
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Islington Safeguarding Children Partnership (ISCP)
Islington Council, police and Integrated Care Board (Health) work together, with relevant agencies, to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
Find out about common accidents to under-5s and how to prevent them with more awareness, improvements in the home and greater product safety
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Housing
Repairs, help with finding a home, get information on your tenancy or lease
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Immunisations
NHS vaccinations and when to have them
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Smoke-free homes
How to protect your family and friends against secondhand smoke
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Managing minor illnesses
Advice for parents and carers to help manage minor illnesses in babies and children