Plymouth 0-19 Health Hub

29/01/2026

Who should young people trust for mental health advice online? 🤔

From TikTok to Instagram, children and young people are turning to social media for support, but not all content is accurate or helpful. This week’s guide explores how mental health misinformation can mislead young people and shares practical ways adults can help them spot unreliable advice and build healthy, informed understanding.

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28/01/2026

Bath seats can give parents a false sense of security that their child is safe. That simply isn’t true.
While bath seats can help support your baby in the bath, they’re NOT safety aids.

Babies can easily wriggle or slip out, or the seat itself can tip over and immerse the baby in the water.

If a baby's face goes in the water, they don’t tend to lift their head or move.

It’s scary to think about but that’s why babies can drown in just a few centimetres of water, very quickly and with no noise or struggle to alert you.

⚠️Stay with your baby while they’re in the bath.
⚠️ Keep them in arms reach all the time to keep them safe.
⚠️ If you need to leave the bathroom, even for a moment, take your baby with you.

Learn more about keeping your baby safe in the bath: https://capt.org.uk/safe-baby-bath-time/

28/01/2026

Urgent recall on the Craft Box below 👇

⚠️ URGENT RECALL: Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft

Hobbycraft is recalling a box of mixed craft supplies containing vials of coloured sand due to a potential health risk.

The sand may be contaminated with a small amount of asbestos, which can be harmful even at low levels of exposure.

📋 Product number: 6686021000

Full disposal instructions from Hobbycraft:

•Stop using the product immediately.

•If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children.

•If the sand has been used, clean up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask.

•Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths.

•Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.

•Return the sand vials from the product to your nearest Hobbycraft store for a full refund.

•If you are unable to get to a Hobbycraft store, please follow the instructions above and dispose of the sand in your general household waste.

•Contact Hobbycraft for a full refund.

26/01/2026

More information below about the Aptamil recall 👇

IYCMI one specific batch of Danone's "Aptamil First Infant Formula" (800g) known to be contaminated with the toxin cereulide, is being recalled as of Friday 23rd January. The batch number and key advice is provided in this Food Standards Agency alert: https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-03-2026.

This is in addition to the ongoing recall of a range of Nestle formula milks marketed under the brand names "SMA" and "Little Steps" since January 6th, see more here: https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-02-2026-update-1.

STOP using any affected batches and contact your GP or call 111 if your baby is sick.

It is OK to switch between infant formula brands, but consult a health professional for advice on switching between brands of specialised infant milks.

Advice for parents using formula can be found on www.firststepsnutrition.org.

Info for health workers on all formula milks on the UK market can be found on www.infantmilkinfo.org.

26/01/2026

The NHS childhood vaccination schedule has recently been updated. Changes include protecting children against some diseases earlier and adding vaccines that protect against more diseases.

Our latest blog post covers everything you need to know: https://bit.ly/49dpra0

24/01/2026

Good morning, last night the food standards agency issued a recall for specific batches of Apitamil first infant formula milk. Please see details from First Steps Nutrition and The Food Standards Agency for more information.
University Hospitals Plymouth Maternity Services
Barnardo's Plymouth
Action for Children
Lark Centre

Danone is recalling Aptamil First Infant Formula because cereulide toxin has been found in the product. The product listed below is on sale in the UK.

23/01/2026

Check your child's red book to see if their vaccinations are upto date or contact your GP. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1360209485057201/

22/01/2026

❗️Monday 26th January ❗️
There will be no Chatterbox or Child Health Clinic running on this day.

Alternative clinics on Monday:
10-11:30 - Church of the Holy Spirit, Southway
1 - 2:30 - Oxford House, Stonehouse

18/01/2026

Today is Winnie the Pooh Day 2026! These books have been loved by children for many years.
Did you know it’s never too early to start sharing books with your child – they might not understand the words, but they will love cuddling up, hearing your voice, and looking at the pictures.
Sharing picture books can be a lot of fun – but don’t worry if your child gets distracted, chews the book or wanders off… that’s perfectly normal! Just a few minutes can make a huge difference.

It is free to join any library in Plymouth:
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/libraries/

16/01/2026

The HPV vaccine is given to boys to help protect against a range of cancers, including head, neck and mouth cancers.

All boys born after 1st September 2009 who missed their vaccination can catch up at their GP practice until their 25th birthday.

Find out more www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/

16/01/2026

If you’re affected by water supply issues, the following information may be helpful.

If you are mixed feeding (giving formula and breastfeeding), consider increasing the feeds you offer at the breast.

If you are formula feeding, pre-made formula is the safest option.

If you are using bottled water to prepare formula, always check the label before use:
✨Sodium (Na) must be under 200mg per litre
✨Sulfate (SO₄) must be under 250mg per litre

Use only still water, not sparkling, to prepare the formula. Once the water bottle is opened, follow the use-by instructions on the label, and store it in the fridge.

Edit - Always follow the usual guidance of boiling the bottled water and allowing it to cool to no less than 70°C before making up bottles.

If you are using a bottle to feed your baby, you will need to use bottled water to sterilise all feeding equipment.

If you need infant feeding support you can contact your midwife (if baby under 28 days old), your health visitor (01753) 434008 or the National Breastfeeding Helpline UK is here for you 24/7. Call 0300 100 0212 or drop them a message on social media.

[ID 1: Preparing Infant Formula During Water Supply Issues. If there are problems with the water supply, such as it being shut off or unsafe to drink, it's important to know how to safely prepare formula for your baby.]

[ID 2: Tap water supply is off or unsafe to drink. If your household water is off, or you are advised that your tap water is not safe to use, you can use boiled bottled water to prepare formula, or use ready-made formula if you prefer. Images of mum holding child, and dirty water running from tap.]

[ID 3: Using bottled water to make up formula. When using bottled water, always check the label before use: Sodium (Na) must be under 200mg per litre. Sulfate (SO4 must be under 250mg per litre. Images of infant formula, and bottled water.]

[ID 4: image of a phone of a carpet. Screen says National Breastfeeding Helpline 0300 100 0212. Along the bottom - 24-hour support wherever you are in your infant feeding journey.]

15/01/2026

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start?

The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help – and it only takes 5 minutes.

Answer questions about your lifestyle to
receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help you live a healthier life.

Take the quiz now:
https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz