NHS Orkney Health Visitors

21/02/2026

21/02/2026

Your baby’s age and stage of development makes them more vulnerable to dangerous products. So, what might be less risky for older children is a much bigger risk to babies.

• Your baby’s airway is narrower and more delicate than ours, so they can suffocate very quickly.
• As babies grow, they explore the world around them by putting things in their mouths. So they are at increased risk of swallowing something harmful or choking on small objects.
• Their muscle control isn’t fully developed. This means it’s hard for them to free themselves if they’re in danger.

That probably sounds worrying. But the good news is once you know how and why certain baby products are dangerous you can take simple steps to keep your baby safe.

Learn more: https://capt.org.uk/10-baby-products-that-could-pose-serious-safety-risk/

21/02/2026

21/02/2026

🌟 HENRY: Healthy Families Right from the Start
FREE in person programme for parents & carers in Orkney

Are you a parent or carer looking for trusted, friendly support to help your family build healthy habits, boost wellbeing, and enjoy more positive routines at home?

Join us for a friendly, supportive eight week programme designed to help your family build healthier habits together.

🗓 Tuesdays:
3rd March • 10th March • 17th March • 24th March • 31st March • 21st April • 28th April • 5th May

⏰ Time: 10am – 12pm
📍 Location: The Balfour (In person)

Discover practical tips on:
✔ Building healthy routines
✔ Positive mealtime habits
✔ Emotional wellbeing
✔ Physical activity and play
✔ Understanding your child’s needs

💬 How to sign up:
Email ork.henry@nhs.scot
or complete the online form:🔗 forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=veDvEDCgykuAnLXmdF5JmmlLhqPmy0hMgimAkcypuaRUMkVQWkNVWEkxTThZQUVVMDhGVkdCQjRBUS4u&route=shorturl

✨ Everyone is welcome – come along, learn, share and have fun!

21/02/2026

Stopping smoking is tough.

Often it can take a few attempts. Do you want to stop smoking for good but don’t know how? Get help with free support. You don’t have to do it alone.

The free Quit Your Way Orkney local stop smoking service is here to help you.

• Phone 01856 888084 (Public Health Department) or 0800 0356344 (Free phone)

• Email: ork.quityourway@nhs.scot

• Online: nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory/health-and-wellbeing-services/12902%201ork1116 and select ‘Click to be contacted’.

• You can also visit your local pharmacy for free stop smoking support.

21/02/2026

Whether it's late at night or early morning, our peer supporters -who are all mums who have breastfed- are here to support you on your breastfeeding journey 💜

Call us anytime, or drop us a message:

📞0300 100 0212
💌 Send us a DM

We love to hear from the mums and families who have used our helpline. It not only shows others how we've supported you, but also helps us spread the word about our service!

Our 24-hour service is provided by The Breastfeeding Network (UK), with Association of Breastfeeding Mothers

✨Have you called us for support? Let us know in the comments!✨

[ID: National Breastfeeding Helpline. 0300 100 0212. Quote. I called this morning at 8am after a night of constant feeding. I was done in and just needed to speak to someone who understood (and wasn't going to just tell me to stop breastfeeding). The volunteer I spoke to was absolutely amazing. They work through the night.]

21/02/2026

Being a parent is the best job in the world, but it can also be the hardest. We’re here for you – with tips and advice you can trust to help you with the highs and lows of parenting 💟

Check out our website ➡️parentclub.scot

Parent Club. Here to help

21/02/2026

Great breastfeeding resources 👇🏼

16/02/2026

NHS Orkney - Nurture And Nourish infant feeding support group is on today. Expectant or new parents and babies always welcome. Older bairns welcome today too! There is no need to have a feeding question to come along. 😊☕️

13/02/2026

It's Valentine's Day tomorrow and we wanted to share this beautiful quote from bereaved mum, Charlotte.

We know many of you will be missing your little one tomorrow as we see so many posts celebrating loved ones. You might wonder what the day would look like if your baby were here.

Please know that it is ok to celebrate the love that you have for your baby too 💜🧡

13/02/2026

Are you a parent in the UK who feels impacted by the recent formula milk recalls (whether your batch/brand has been affected or not?)

Recently there have been a series of formula milk recalls in the UK. Specific batches made by Nestle and Danone were recalled because of contamination with the toxin, cereulide. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says it has received clinical notifications of babies developing symptoms, including vomiting and diarrhoea, consistent with cereulide poisoning.

If you are unaware of this or want to know more you can find out more information here https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/infant-formula-recalls

We are conducting some research to explore UK parents' experiences of the impact of this upon their wellbeing, their trust in manufacturing, and what they feel should be done.

We hope that the findings from our research will raise further awareness of the impact of these recalls upon parents and lead to stricter regulations around formula milk safety and composition.

We are looking for parents to complete a survey that will take between 10 – 30 minutes depending on how much you would like to say. Our survey will remain open for the next 2 weeks until 24th February.

We would like to hear from parents who are:

• Based in the UK
• Aged 16+
• Have a baby/ babies who is/are fully or partly formula fed - whether your formula brand/ batch was affected or not.

If you’d like to take part please click the link below for further information.

https://swanseachhs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_41HRa2c4Yhk5UA6