Babies 12-24 months

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Babies 12-24 months

At 1-2 years, your baby might be taking their first steps, starting to talk and being more active.

You can join one of Brent's Family Wellbeing Centres that offer a range of stay and play sessions for families to play and learn together.

Health and wellbeing

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 Family Wellbeing Centres 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:

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 Family Wellbeing Centres. Why don’t you come along to the free weekly 'Let’s Talk' group sessions at your local centre?

Childcare

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.

Domestic abuse

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.

Other support

Parent and toddler groups

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