Herefordshire Health Visitors

15/04/2026

The Department of Health recommends the following:
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should have a supplement of 10 micrograms of Vitamin D a day.
- Babies up to the age of 1 year should have a supplement of 8.5 to 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day if they are receiving less than less than 500ml (about a pint) of infant formula a day, as infant formula is already fortified with vitamin D.
- Children aged 1 to 4 years old should be given a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D throughout the year.
- You can buy vitamin D supplements or vitamin drops containing vitamin D (for under 5s) at most pharmacies and supermarkets.
- Women and children who qualify for the Healthy Start scheme can get free supplements containing vitamin D. https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/getting-vitamins/

Check the following link to find out if you are eligible for the Healthy start scheme:
www.healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to-apply/

14/04/2026

👨🏾‍🦱 Did you know that you could pick up your free copy of The DadPad® from your local Children's Centre?👨🏾‍🦱

⭐ The Essential Guide for New Dads⭐

The DadPad was developed with the NHS and gives new dads and dads-to-be the knowledge and practical skills necessary to support themselves and their partner, so that babies get the best start in life.

🔷 Reduce your anxiety by getting involved and gaining in confidence
🔷 Learn how to create a strong bond and healthy attachment with your baby
🔷 Build stronger family relationships by sharing the load and learning how to parent together
🔷 Recognise the signs of postnatal depression, and other common forms of mental ill-health, in both yourself and your partner, and learn how to get help early

Further information at: https://orlo.uk/zVGv4

See below in the comments for contact details for each of the Herefordshire children's centres ....

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Antenatal Practical Parenting Group-

Run by the Community Nursery Nurses in your area. Please see below sessions in Kington and Leominster for 2026.
For further information and to book onto a session call the Health Visiting Advice line on 01432 802025/01432802027

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Babies under 12 months don’t need snacks - milk feeds are enough to keep them satisfied between meals.
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From 12 months, you can start offering 2 healthy snacks a day, like fruit and plain yoghurt.

Try to avoid shop-bought biscuits, rusks, and packaged “baby snacks”, they’re often high in sugar and not needed. Keep it simple and natural 💛

Find out more 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/baby/weaning/what-to-feed-your-baby/from-around-6-months/

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Another wonderful Health Visiting Stay & Play this afternoon, thank you for joining us and creating such a lovely community. We look forward to seeing you all at the next one, Tuesday 28/4/26 1-2:30.

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We are looking forward to seeing you all this afternoon at Widemarsh Children Centre for our Health Visiting Stay and Play, 1-2:30.

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13/04/2026

Did you know, 30 babies and toddlers go to the hospital with a hot drink burn every day? It's important to always keep hot drinks away from young children - the impact can be disastrous for everyone.

Get more tips to prevent burns: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/burns-and-scalds/prevention

13/04/2026

Dental and Weaning Parenting Group- run by the Community Nursery Nurses in your area.

Please see below sessions in Kington and Leominster for 2026.
For further information and to book onto a session call the Health Visiting Advice line on 01432 802025/01432 802027