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Jess Nightingale
@healthvisitingjess.bsky.social
Student Health Visitor - Birmingham City University Sept 24
Qualified Children's Nurse - University of Worcester Sept 20
Accredited Level 3 Forest School Leader
Interests: Child health and development, neurodivergence, child education & Forest Schools
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ICYMI on Feb 14th 🌹 the UK watchdog the CMA recommended 11 actions to ease high infant #formula prices & their drivers, incl inappropriate #marketing. 1 is ‘to display all brands of infant formula together on retail shelves in a separate cluster from all other brands of other formula milks’.👀
February 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Read Voices blog by Jane Cook - this week, a report was published by the Households in Temporary Accommodation All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), “Child Mortality in Temporary Accommodation 2025” with some hard-hitting statistics
https://buff.ly/3EcN1HZ
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January 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Today we're sharing @makesmilkemma.bsky.social's post on @unicef.org exploring what’s normal in the first days of breastfeeding a newborn.

An interesting read for new and expecting mums - and for those who want an insight into the early days of breastfeeding.

www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly...
Guest blog: "Is this normal?" The first week with a breastfeeding newborn - Baby Friendly Initiative
In this guest blog, lactation consultant Emma Pickett explores what's "normal" in the first week with a newborn, and encourages mums to trust their baby and their own instincts.
www.unicef.org.uk
January 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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It's honestly incredible that a 12 pound human who can't speak, sit up, or feed himself, is currently calling all the shots in our house. He decides everything and we all just have to obey. He showed up, didn't even ask us for our names, and made himself CEO. And we just went along with it.
January 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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It's really important that everyone washes their hands properly (to protect themselves from #Norovirus & other bugs).
This short NHS song/film teaches children how to do this (& it's fun): tinyurl.com/PVnhswhytJ2. #parents
How to wash your hands NHS song | NHS
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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January 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Used postage stamps or foreign coins lying around? You can recycle them for us to raise money - won't cost you anything! Email for free collection envelope/materials. (DM for more details.) Thank you 💜 #parents #CostsYouNothing #Fundraising
a cartoon says " i just want some stamps ! i just need stamps "
ALT: a cartoon says " i just want some stamps ! i just need stamps "
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January 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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It's rather cold again & #parents may be worried about keeping their baby warm.
The LullabyTrust has information about #SaferSleep in winter (it's better to be cooler than too hot): tinyurl.com/PVlltwtrV17. #ColdWeather
Safer sleep in winter - The Lullaby Trust
We know that the colder months can be difficult for families. You may be worried about the costs of living and have to make difficult choices for you and your family. Or you may be worried about payin...
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November 21, 2024 at 4:54 PM