York is set to host a national public health initiative.
The week long celebration of services working with young families will be called “Baby Week” and is coming to York for the first time from 14-20 November. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood.
As a host city, York will celebrate the work of local maternity and early years services, helping to give every baby the best start in life.
Organised by Raise York (York’s Family Hub Network) and local health services, parents and carers across the city will be able to find out more about the amazing range of services available to young children and their families.
Local events and activities include storytime and stay and play events, under 3s gym classes, a free online baby first aid course and a nearly new sale of children’s toys and clothes.
Cllr Bob Webb, the council’s Executive Member for Children and Young People, said: “We know that what happens during the first few months of a child’s life can shape their whole future, so helping parents and carers to nurture their baby’s development during this critical time is really important.
“By becoming a host city for national Baby Week, we hope to showcase the wide variety of activities, local support and advice available for parents to be and new parents in York, as well as celebrating the amazing work health and early years professionals do across the city.”
To find out more about what’s happening locally for Baby Week visit www.babyweek.co.uk/york/
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