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6-8 week

When your baby is between 6-8 weeks you will be visited by a Health Visitor or Staff Nurse.

You will receive an appointment letter and possibly a SMS reminding you of your appointment.

The visit is to review your baby’s growth and to talk about how you are feeling.

This is also an opportunity for you to talk to your Health Visitor about any other issues you may have with your baby.

  • BASIS — Baby sleep information
  • Children's Health Matters - Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System
  • Children's language development
  • Contraception advice
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  • Introducing solid foods

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    1. Thurrock health visiting (0-5)
      1. Parent information
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        3. 6-8 week
        4. Infant feeding
        5. 3 months
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        7. 8 months - 1 year developmental assessment
        8. 2 - 2.5 year developmental assessment
        9. Emotional wellbeing
        10. Young parents support
      2. Health Visiting E-Support for 0-5 years
    2. Thurrock school health service (5-19)
    3. If you are worried about abuse
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