Baby Handbook Compiled for Younger Parents
Posted on: Monday, 19 May 2008, 09:01 CDT
A NEW guide for young parents has been produced by a north Durham partnership.
The handbook, produced by the Chester-le-Street Partnership, focuses on the needs of younger parents in Chester-le-Street and Durham, offering hints and tips on health, welfare and education.
The Baby Data Handbook covers everything from baby clinics to benefits and childcare to careers.
It lists a range of services to support teenage parents who are likely to want education, health, career and finance information, as well as the usual childcare information.
Laura Duncan, of the Bullion Lane Children's Centre, in Chester- le-Street, said: "Young parents in our area generally do a fabulous job of looking after their babies and finding what's best for them.
"But, we wanted them to be able to find people and services locally for a bit of friendly advice.
"This is where our handbook can help."
One new mother said: "Baby Data is so much more than just another childcare leaflet.
"It's all local, with all the phone numbers - I've already worked out who to ask about getting back to college at some point." There is also information about activities, storytimes, play and song sessions.
Other chapters include advice on stopping smoking, emergency contacts, learning opportunities and childcare provision.
The Baby Data Handbook is available in Durham and Chester-le- Street libraries and Sure Start centres and also from Connexions, health visitors, community midwives and school nurses.
It will appear on the websites of Chester-le-Street District Council; Durham City Council;
New College Durham; County Durham and Darlington Primary Care Trust;
Connexions; and the 14 to 19 County Durham Partnership.
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