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.

Pre and Postnatal Exercise

Booty Fit: Outdoor exercise whatever the weather.

Here’s 3 reasons to claim your free Taster session today

You’ll have fun, feel happier and be surrounded by like minded and like bodied

women.

We’ll show you exactly what to do to lose weight, improve your energy and

confidence.

Your baby or toddler can come along too so there’s no crèche cost.

Class spaces are limited text ‘YES TASTER’ to 07966287091 or email info@BootyFit.co.uk

Postnatal Illness Support

Hertfordshire Postnatal Illness Support: www.postnatalillness.co.uk or call 01727 826627 or 01727 823466. Health Visitor or GP: www.nhs.uk/conditions/Postnataldepression/Pages/Introduction 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/ Feeling alone – want some support? This is a friendly and informal session where everyone is welcome, so feel free to bring your children and some lunch. Whether you're seeking support or simply an informal chat this is a friendly group, no matter what your situation. It’s likely there is someone else who feels the same as you. Talking about it can help you feel confident you have made the right decision. For more information call 01462 684324 or email letchworthandbaldockcc@pre-school.org.uk

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Letchworth and Baldock Children's Centre Group

Baby Programme

Chestnut Tree Children’s Centre Radburn Way

Letchworth SG6 2JR

For navigation use SG6 2JZ 01462 681334

Open 8.30am - 4.30pm

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

01462 663120 Open 8.30am - 4.30pm

Closed for lunch 12.00pm - 1.00pm

Icknield Children’s Centre Archers Way Letchworth SG6 4UN

01462 684324 Open 8.30am - 4.30pm

Closed for lunch 1.00pm - 2.00pm We are closed on Fridays after 1.00pm

Holly Blue Children’s Centre St Mary’s Way

Baldock SG7 6HY

01462 893615 Open 8.30am - 4.30pm

Closed for lunch 1.00pm -2.00pm We are closed on Fridays after 1.00pm

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

and we are here for you right from the start.

Feeding your baby Drop ins to support you with the early days of feeding,

and introducing food. Breastfeeding Support National breastfeeding helpline: 0300 100 0212 lines open 9.30am - 9.30pm

Breastfeeding Drop-Ins: Visit the website to find more drop-ins www.hertsdirect.org.breastfeeding 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) Tuesday: 12.30pm - 2.00pm Holly Blue Children’s Centre with refreshments Wednesdays: 10.00am - 11.30am Chestnut Tree Children’s Centre Thursday: 10.30am - 12.00pm Oughton Children’s Centre (including a tongue tie/feeding assessment clinic)

Free Healthy Start vitamins: Available for breastfeeding mums at our Icknield, Chestnut Tree and Holly Blue Breastfeeding Drop ins

Introduction to Solids and Baby Lunch Club Information and tips to help you through this exciting next stage of feeding your baby. For babies 3 months – 12 months Every last Tuesday of the month at Chestnut Tree Children’s Centre To book Introduction to Solids, email LetchworthandBaldockcc@pre.school.org.uk To book Baby Lunch Club, email sophie.gates@pre-school.org.uk

First Aid and Accident Prevention Workshop Workshop to support with introducing solids and preventing accidents for

babies. Tuesday 10th October and Tuesday 14th November

10.00am - 11.00am, £2.00 per session at Icknield Children’s Centre, Archers

Way, Letchworth, SG6 4UN, email

letchworthandbaldockcc@pre.school.org.uk to book.

Baby and Me Groups Early Days: FREE relaxed and informative 3 week programme includes My Baby’s Brain, Tummy time, Sensory Baskets, Safer Sleep and lots more. For babies under 3 months and expectant parents. For more information or to book, email sophie.gates@pre.school.org.uk

Just Babies: Thursday 10.00am - 11.30am at Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South, Letchworth, SG6 1NX. First baby group with sensory play with regular visitors about topics for you and your baby.

Crawlers and Cruisers - coming soon: call Sophie for more details 01462 681334

Baby Rhyme Time: Wednesday: 1.45pm - 2.30pm at Park Drive Health Centre, Park Drive, Baldock, SG7 6EN Visit www.hertsdirect.org/libraries for more Baby Rhyme times at your local library. Play Sessions All our play sessions and groups have baby areas to explore and are great for older siblings to attend,. Please see our website www.preschool.org.uk/letchworth-baldock under “Our Programme”.

Baby and Me Courses Helps support with Sleep, Colic, Constipation, Teething, Calming and Early

Communication

Baby Massage and Baby Yoga: Thursday courses with Gemma. To book call 01462 893615 or email letchworthandbaldockcc@pre-school.org.uk.

Baby Reflexology: Tuesday courses with Puresoles. To book please call Franki 07944 720416 or email info@puresoles.co.uk.

The Signing Company: Signing Babies from 5 months Thursday: 1.00pm – 1.45pm at Lime Tree Children’s Centre Contact Becky 07813 315914 or email:becky@thesigningcompany.co.uk Friday: 10.30am – 11.15am Holly Blue Children’s Centre Contact Louise 07826 843979 or email: louise@thesigningcompany.co.uk