Child Health Clinics

Tuesday Nevells Road Health Centre, Letchworth 9.30am - 11.30am Wednesday Bedford Road Health Centre, Hitchin 9.30am - 11.30am Thursday Park Drive Health Centre, Baldock 9.30am - 11.00am Duty Health Visitor Team: Call 01462 492500 opt 1 for advice, Monday - Friday. Children’s Centre staff attend some clinics. We love to meet you so please come and say hello. We can also offer advice, support, vitamins and information.

First Aid for families with under 5’s courses: Please call any Children’s Centre to book your place (contact details on the front of the leaflet).

Pre and Postnatal Exercise

Booty Fit: Want to shift the baby weight? Health and exercise advice. Monday: 10.00am at Avenue Park, Baldock. We are offering a FREE taster at your local class. To book please call Aislinn 07966 287091. Please see our Facebook page for further events with Booty Fit at Holly Blue Children’s Centre and monthly newsletters. FIT (Females In Training): Monday and Friday: 10.00am - 11.00am, The Rec, Ashwell. Call Lisa on 07796 578032. The Pilates Pod: Postnatal Pilates in Hitchin. We have 10% off vouchers for Letchworth and Baldock families, please call Lisa 01462 893615 for a voucher.

Postnatal Illness Support

Postnatal Illness Support: Please contact www.postnatalillness.co.uk or call Charlotte 01727826627 or Petra 01727823466. Health Visitor or GP: www.nhs.uk/conditions/Postnataldepression/Pages/Introduction.aspx Remember we are here to listen and support you. To speak to somebody please call Lime Tree Children’s Centre on 01462 663120.

Going back to work: We support you to give your children the best start and

would like to help you make your transition back to work a little easier. For advice or

support please call Lisa on 01462 893615.

Facebook and website Have a look at our Facebook and website for information, support and advice for children under 5’s. You do not need to have a Facebook account to see our page.

Just Google “LetchworthandBaldockChildren’sCentreGroup.” Thank you for all your feedback, it helps us to provide a better service for our families.

letchworthandbaldock@pre-school.org.uk

www.pre-school.org.uk/letchworth-baldock

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Letchworth and Baldock Children's Centre Group

The Children’s Centres are open from 8.30am - 4.00pm for you to pop in for information and support.

We are closed for lunch.

Lime Tree 12.00pm-1.00pm Holly Blue and Icknield 1.00pm-2.00pm

Bumps and Babies Programme April – July 2017

Chestnut Tree Children’s Centre Radburn Way

Letchworth

SG6 2JZ

01462 681334

Holly Blue Children’s Centre St Mary’s Way

Baldock SG7 6HY

01462 893615

Icknield Children’s Centre Archers Way Letchworth SG6 4UN

01462 684324

Lime Tree Children’s Centre West View Letchworth SG6 3QN

01462 663120

Congratulations Being a parent is the hardest and most rewarding job ever

and we are here for you right from the start.

Antenatal

Early Days: FREE relaxed and informative four week programme for new and expectant parents. Monday 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information or to book call Lisa 01462 893615. Midwife Appointments: Monday: 9.30am - 11.00am Icknield Children’s Centre, please call to book: 01462 684324. Tuesday Evening Antenatal Classes and Infant Feeding Classes: Please contact your Midwife to book on to this 4 week course, supported by BfN and NHS. Breeze Birthing: Breeze Birthing and Positive Birth Movement weekend and evening classes. Free 2 hour workshop, 4 week Breeze Birthing course and Positive Birth Movement drop-ins Baldock Fire Station Hall. Call Jane 0772102792 or visit www.bookwhen.com/janebreezebirthing to book. Maternity Reflexology: Monday 24th April between 10.00am-12.00pm 1/2 hour reflexology appointments with Franki .To book please call Franki 07944720416 or email info@puresoles.co.uk. My Baby Brain: Fun workshops about the things you do everyday day that help your baby’s growing brain. To book a place please call Lisa 01462 893615. First Aid Courses: Please call any Children ’s Centre to book your place (contact details on the front of the leaflet). Free Healthy Start Vitamins: For pregnant mums at all Letchworth and Baldock Children’s Centres. Love Your Bump: For support to stop smoking visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/loveyourbump

Baby and Me

Early Days: FREE relaxed and informative four week programme for new and expectant parents. Mondays 1.30pm - 3.00pm. For more information or to book call Lisa 01462 893615. Just Babies: Thursday mornings: 10.00am - 11.30am at Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Letchworth. First baby group with sensory play with regular speakers about topics for you and your baby.

My Baby Brain: Respond • Cuddle • Relax • Play • Talk To book on to a fun workshop please call Lisa 01462 893615. Babies are welcome. North Herts Sensory Baby 0-13 months: Wednesday afternoon. To book call Louise 07446834072 or email northherts@babysensory.co.uk. Discount for Letchworth and Baldock families. Babies with older siblings: All our play sessions and Parent and Baby groups in our area have baby areas for them to explore, please see our website www.preschool.org.uk/letchworth-baldock for all the activities.

Feeding your baby

Feeding your baby :(0-12 months) contact your local Children’s Centre for support or advice numbers are on the front . Breastfeeding Support National breastfeeding helpline: 0300100 0212 lines open 9.30am - 9.30pm

Visit the website to find more drop-ins www.hertsdirect.org.breastfeeding: Breastfeeding Drop-Ins: Mondays: 12.30pm - 2.00pm Icknield Children’s Centre. Tuesday: 11.00am - 12.15pm Royston and Villages Children Centre (including a tongue tie/feeding assessment clinic). Wednesdays: 10.00am - 11.30am Chestnut Tree Children’s Centre. Wednesdays: 1.00pm - 2.30pm Holly Blue Children’s Centre. Thursday: 10.30am - 12.00pm Oughton Children’s Centre (including a tongue tie/feeding assessment clinic). Free Healthy Start vitamins: For breastfeeding mums at our Icknield and Chestnut Tree and Holly Blue breastfeeding drop ins. Introduction To Food and Baby Lunch Club: Every last Tuesday of the month at Chestnut Tree Children’s Centre. Information and tips to help you through this exciting next stage of feeding your baby. To book on to an Introduction To Food or Baby Lunch call Lisa 01462 893615.

Sleep, Colic, Constipation, Teething, Calming

Baby Massage and Baby Yoga: Thursday courses with Gemma. To book call Lisa on 01462 893615 or email Letchworthandbaldock@pre-school.org.uk. Baby Reflexology: Tuesday courses with Franki. To book please call Franki 07944 720416 or email info@puresoles.co.uk. Young parent (under 25): Groups and courses for baby and you. Please call Lisa 01462 893615 for more information. Sleep information: For safer sleep information visit www.lullabytrust.org.uk. Help your baby sleep visit http://www.nhs.org.uk Your local Children’s Centre’s offer support and information for sleeping.

Early communication

Baby Rhyme drop-in: Wednesday: 1.45pm - 2.30pm at Park Drive Health Centre. Visit www.hertsdirect.org/libraries for more Baby Rhyme times at your local library. Play Music Play: Friday 10.00am – 11.00am at Icknield Children’s Centre. To book your place call Michelle 01462 684324. For more classes run by Linda visit http://www.playmusicplay.co.uk. The Signing Company: Signing babies from 5 months (Great for when starting introducing solids, also stops frustration) Thursday:1.00pm –1.45pm at Lime Tree CC Contact Becky 07813 315914 becky@thesigningcompany.co.uk. Friday: 10.30am –11.15am Holly Blue CC Contact Louise 07826 843979 louise@thesigningcompany.co.uk.