Best start in life

The Best Start in Life website provides advice and support for your child’s development from pregnancy to childcare right through to starting school. 

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Start for Life

Having a baby can be exciting, but it's also demanding. Start for Life is our service for parents, to help you with pregnancy, birth and until your child is 2.

Find out about our free sessions and support:

Online support

The Health for Under 5s website has easy guides for families. These guides include:

  • How to take care of yourself when you're pregnant
  • Babies and toddlers' health
  • Getting your child 'ready' for school
  • Learning about ADHD in young children


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