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Parent and Infant Relationship Service
Families
Having a baby can be a very intense and demanding time in a parent’s life. It is extremely common for parents to feel overwhelmed and stressed at times.
We hope this website provides a helpful source of reliable information for families with babies and infants up to 36 months. The information shared is guided by the latest up to date research on infant and parent relationships, child development and mental health, and neuroscience.
If you need further support for these or any other issues, please speak with your Health Visitor or Family Nurse. If you do not know who they are contact your GP surgery and they will be able to advise you.
All babies are different and have their own unique way of communicating with the world.
The most important thing you can give your baby is your presence, ‘being with’ and enjoying them.
Sleep is a developmental process and our sleep needs change throughout our lifetimes.
Babies and children learn and discover the world through their senses.
Every child is different; they learn to walk and talk at different times and they learn how to use the toilet at different times too.
Food refusal is a normal phase that most toddlers pass through.
