Manchester Health Visitors

15/10/2026

Children’s brains are like sponges.

From your words, to your actions – they'll copy everything you do, including your screen use habits.

Try to be mindful of how often you use screens around your little ones.

Visit Best Start in Life for more guidance on healthy routines, screen-use limits, and better content choices.

13/10/2026

Did you know a bright coat could make a difference to your child’s safety?

Before we know it the clocks will change and our children will be heading to and from school in the dark. Wearing a brighter coloured coat can help them be seen more easily by drivers as the nights draw in.

If your child or their school insists on a darker colour you can add reflective strips to increase visibility.

More tips on staying safe this autumn: https://capt.org.uk/autumn-safety/

12/10/2026

Early years education and childcare can benefit your child and your family 🌻

If you have a child aged 3 or 4 years old, you can get 15 hours childcare per week over 38 weeks, regardless of income levels, benefit status, or family circumstances.

Visit Best Start in Life to see how you and your family could benefit.

04/10/2026

Infection Prevention Week 2026 is coming up on 19-25 October 📣

This year’s theme is ‘Your baby, your boundaries’. Too many parents tell us they’ve felt awkward, embarrassed of even guilty for asking visitors to wash their hands or not to kiss their baby. This week, we’re reminding you that protecting your baby is never something you need to justify and is always the right call.

It’s okay to prioritise your baby’s wellbeing. Taking these steps doesn’t mean you’re being overprotective or overcautious – it means you’re following the latest advice to help keep your baby safe. You get to decide what’s best for your baby.

Learn more about Infection Prevention Week 2026 👉 https://bit.ly/3UgY7E0

01/10/2026

23/09/2026

📝👶 Feeling prepared can help when a baby’s crying becomes overwhelming.

The ICON Crying Plan helps parents and carers think ahead about how they can stay calm and who they can turn to for support during stressful moments.

⬇️ Download your FREE ICON Crying Plan today:
🔗 www.iconcope.org/iconweek

22/09/2026

👨 👶💙 Fathers, partners and male carers play a vital role in supporting babies and families.

One of the key themes of is improving engagement with fathers and men, ensuring they receive the information, support and reassurance they need to cope with infant crying.

📖 Learn more about the ICON message at: www.iconcope.org/iconweek

21/09/2026

👶💜 It’s the start of !

This week we’re raising awareness of infant crying and sharing the important message: Babies cry, you can cope.

Every parent and carer can find crying difficult at times. ICON provides practical advice and support to help keep babies safe and support family wellbeing.

🔗 Find out more and access resources at www.iconcope.org/iconweek

20/09/2026

📣 ICON Week launches tomorrow.

Join us as we raise awareness of infant crying, support parents and carers, and help keep babies safe. 💛

👶 Babies cry. You can cope. Never, ever shake a baby.

Discover the week’s webinars, resources and ways to get involved: https://iconcope.org/iconweek/

15/09/2026