Baby Week comes to York

Baby Week is coming to York for the first time this November (14-20 November).

The national initiative celebrates services working with young families and raises 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 3’s gym class, 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/

Organisers can add their own events to the programme by visiting www.babyweek.co.uk/york/

For more information about support for children and families please visit the Raise York website www.raiseyork.co.uk.