Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles

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Healthy Eating

It is important that your family has a balanced diet. This ensures you get the nutrients you need for growth and to stay strong and healthy.
 
Click Start 4 Life: What to Feed Your Baby for more information and advice on what to feed your child from 6 months onwards.
You can also find healthy recipes and meal ideas for toddlers here.

Tooth Brushing

Brushing children’s teeth is an important part of their daily routine, by brushing twice a day, your child will reduce the chance of developing cavities and gum disease.

New oral health resources are now available!  These resources have been designed to support parents and families when brushing their children’s teeth to encourage positive, lifelong habits from an early age.

All documents are available to download below:

Leaflet – How to Brush Your Child’s Teeth

Poster – How to Brush Your Child’s Teeth

Resource Pack for Parents