Early Years and Children's Resources

Pregnancy, Baby and Toddler

Ready Steady Baby NHS Scotland - guide to pregnancy, labour and birth and early parenthood up to 8 weeks 

Ready Steady Toddler - a comprehensive online resource with information on the toddler years from 13 months to three years

Play at Home - Play Scotland is the lead organisation for the development and promotion of play in Scotland We work to make the child’s right to play a reality. More play, better play.

Funfirst Foods - An easy guide to introducing solid foods 

NHS Inform - Health information that anyone living in or visiting Scotland can trust 

National Childbirth Trust - The charity that supports people as they become parents. We’re here to support you and your unique experience of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Our vision is that everyone who becomes a parent feels confident, connected, and safe. 

Early Years Scotland - Early Years Scotland is Scotland’s leading national specialist organisation that supports our youngest children from pre-birth to 5 years of age. 

Bookbug - Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to give them the best start in life. 

ERIC -  Supporting children and families with bowel and bladder issues 

Lullaby Trust - Safer sleep for babies, Support for families. The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families.

Child Accident Prevention Trust - We’re the UK’s leading experts in child accident prevention, offering safety alerts, safety advice, training and free resources to help secure a safer world for all our children. 

Tiny Happy People BBC - Tiny Happy People can help you develop your child’s language and communication skills, so they get the best start in life. 

British Red Cross - free baby and child first aid app. Learn first aid fast and stay prepared for emergencies wherever you are. Download our free first aid app today for guidance and training. 

Information for Parents and Carers of young children in Gaelic  

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