Babies 12-24 months

Taking care of a young child can be tough. It's important to look after yourself and your own mental wellbeing, as it will help you support yourself and your child.

Free vitamins and healthy eating

Free vitamins are available for all pregnant women and children under 4 to collect from Best Start Family Hubs in Brent.

If you are more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may also be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk via the Healthy Start scheme. 

Find out more about the scheme and how to receive free vitamins.

Baby's health and development

There will be many first milestones starting once your baby enters their first year. The following websites have information about everything from vaccinations and immunisation to healthy eating:

• NHS - Start4Life
• Barnardo's

Communication Development

Your child should be starting to understand some of what you are saying to them and using words and short phrases by 2yrs.

You can get advice about how best to support your child’s communication development within the Best Start Family Hubs. Why don’t you come along to the free weekly 'Let’s Talk' group sessions at your local centre?

If you are considering childcare for your baby, it can be helpful to research the options available.  Brent council can support you with finding childcare options available in order to find the one best suited for you and your family.

Early Help Service provides assistance and advice on childcare, domestic abuse, parenting, money advice and much more for families with children of all ages.

If you are experiencing domestic abuse or if you are worried about your child's safety, remember that you are not alone and there is help and support available from organisations such as Refuge and Advance.

Parent and toddler groups

Volunteer-run parent and toddler groups support families to play, learn and socialise.

• BBC Tiny Happy People offer parenting advice and guidance on children's language development and how you can support your child’s language and communication skills.
• Baby Buddy is a free multi-award-winning, interactive pregnancy and parenting app with personalised information and advice for every day of pregnancy and up to the child's first birthday.