- this four week course is for first time and new parents, or those who have a recommendation from their health visitor, who have babies aged 6 weeks to 6 months..

 Over four weeks we will cover the five simple things for your baby’s optimal brain development.

Sessions will include ‘talk time’, ‘sensory activity’ & ‘singing time’

Week 1: Respond - Introduction to brain development; responding to your baby;

Week 2: Cuddle/Relax - The importance of touch; treasure baskets; relaxing with baby;

Week 3: Play - Making sense of the world; sensory play;

Week 4: Talk - Language & communication; talking with your baby.

N.B. Workshops are face-to-face and open to all parents and carers of babies and children registered with a Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Health Visiting team.