East_ Sussex_Parents on Instagram

Top links for our followers

50 Things to do before you're five

• What is it?:

  An app full of ideas for things you can do with your child: Find out about '50 Things'.

Naming Ceremony

• What is it?:

  The perfect alternative to a christening or baptism: Celebrate your new arrival with a naming ceremony tailored for you and your family.

YES website

• What is it?:

  Your East Sussex (YES) is packed with what's going on for families in the county every month.

Check out the latest links from our Instagram posts

• Early Years Educator apprenticeships:

  Build on your experience as a parent and earn as you learn valuable skills with an early educator apprenticeship.

• Family Hubs:

  Advice and guidance for families 0-19.

• Choking risks:

  Mini eggs around Easter time are exactly the same size as a toddler’s airway. Visit the Child Accident Prevention Trust for guidance.

• Safer sleep in winter:

  How to keep your baby safe when the weather gets cold, handy advice from The Lullaby Trust.

• NHS Healthy Start scheme:

  Find out if you could be entitled to get help to buy 🥦 Vegetables 🍎 Fruit 🥛 Milk 🍼 Infant formula milk 🥫 Pulses 💊 Healthy Start vitamins.

• #NHSHealthyStart scheme:

  You could get help to buy healthy food and milk for your child. Check if you’re eligible - NHS Healthy Start website.

• Share your story:

  Visit speakout.family, a safe space for parents and young people to share their experiences of seeking family support. From the Early Intervention Foundation, Race Equality Foundation & Action for Children.

• Help with infant crying:

  There are lots of things you can do to help soothe your baby. Check out ICON's top 5 tips to help with infant crying.

• Reduce the risk of SIDS:

  Safer sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust gives simple steps to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as cot death.

• Free Warm Home Check:

  Is your family struggling to keep warm at home this winter? Find out if you are eligible for a free COVID-secure Warm Home Check and essentials to help your family keep warm and well.