Welcome To The Colchester Baby Book

For parents-to-be through to parents & carers of pre-school children

Welcome to The Baby Book on line. If you are pregnant, have a new baby, toddler or pre-school child and are wanting to find out what is available for you in Colchester and the surrounding arears, then look no further........

Antenatal

For parents-to-be who are wondering what happens next and where to get support and information, go to our antenatal section. Here you'll find information about The National Childbirth Trust, Primary Health Care Team and where to go for a 4D Scans. If you are starting to think about the care and delivery you would like, not sure what questions to ask, then go to Birthchoice UK, who will provide information to guide you and enable you to make an informed choice. Have you ever thought about Hypnobirthing?

Maybe you are having to make a dificult decision about your pregnancy, take a look at Antenatal Results and Choices, who can support you.

If you'd like to make contact and chat with others locally, then go to our Parents Forum. If you're looking to take care of yourself, then there are people who can help you by providing a variety of complementary therapies. Are you needing to buy maternity clothes and are you starting to think about shopping for your newborn. Here, we have information about what's available locally.

Postnatal

Once your baby has arrived, you may feel in need of support with breastfeeding or would like to meet others in similar situations as yourself who live locally. Go to our Postnatal Section. Here, you'll find information about Breastfeeding Support, Parents Forum and Local Baby Clinics.

Once your up and about you may want to meet others whilst sharing experiences with your baby. From Baby Massage, Baby and Toddler Yoga, Music and Movement, Sing and Sing and Swimming......it's all here under Children's Activities.

As your baby grows you may be wondering what to expect next or may not be sure what toys / activities to encourage. Take a look at Baby Development and Activity Ideas to guide you through.

For some starting solid foods can be a daunting experience, but, it doesn't need to be. Take a look at Moving on to Solid Foods, for hints and tips.

If you are looking for a special gift for a loved one or would like to find a photographer locally, it's all here.

If your planning a holiday and need some advice, hints and tips then go to Travelling With Babies.

Thinking about returning to work, need childcare? Go to our Day Nurseries and Pre-School area for more information.

Toddlers & Pre-School Children

In our Toddler and Beyond Section, you will find lots of information about development, activity and toy ideas. If you are wanting some guidance on how to manage your increasingly assertive and independent toddler, then check out The Toddler Years and Ten Top Toddler Tips.

If you are wanting to find out more about how to manage Headlice, Threadworms, Impetigo and Molluscum Contagiosum without prescription medication then go to Homeopath and Childhood Complaints.

Are you planning your childs birthday party then go to our Party Ideas area for entertainers, local venues, catering, cakes and supplies.

If you find that your little one is raring to go and keen to explore and investigate then check out out Baby and Toddler Groups, What's on and Places to Go In and Around Colchester.

Sharon Fernandez
Editor CBB

 

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