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Doncaster Health Visitors

Supporting all families in Doncaster from pregnancy until your child's 5th birthday.
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• A health visitor is a qualified nurse or midwife with post-registration experience who has undertaken further training and education in child health, health promotion, public health and education.
• A nursery nurse has relevant child care qualifications and training, to assess development and support children play and learn.
• A family support worker has a child care qualification, and additional training to support families and children in family support and nutrition.

31/10/2026

Take a peek at our little ones and their creations — from Trick or Treat Smelly Feet to Breast Start Bumpkins and Scary Ghost Feet! Such a lovely way to capture those tiny toes and make a keepsake to look back on. 👻🧡

30/10/2026

As we approach the end of we wanted to remind you of the support available to pregnant and new parents from our team.
The Stop Smoking in Pregnancy and Beyond team within the Doncaster Health Visiting service offers one-to-one confidential, non-judgemental support and advice from pregnancy up until a year after your child's birth. They can also support other family members to stay smoke-free. To get in touch with the team, please phone the single point of contact on 0300 021 8997 or leave a message in our Facebook inbox

26/10/2026

Babies shouldn’t sleep in car seats for long periods

Research has found that young babies may be at risk of breathing difficulties if they sleep upright in a seated position for too long.
Car seats are designed to keep babies safe while travelling but they’re not designed to be a main sleeping place so they’re not suitable for sleeping in for long periods. Use them for transport only, not as an alternative to cots or highchairs.

It’s OK for your baby to fall asleep in a car seat when travelling, but take them out as soon as you get to your destination and place them on a firm, flat surface to sleep.

Choosing the safest car seat for your baby can be confusing. But your baby's safety and reducing the risk of SIDS is...

24/10/2026

Halloween platter for toddlers!
👻Ghostly banana with chopped raisins
💀Scary strawberries dipped in white chocolate
🐛Creepy grape caterpillars with edible eyes
🎃Orange pumpkins with cucumber stems
👀Greek yoghurt and peanut butter swamp with green food colouring & edible eyes
⚠Please Note - Grapes need to be cut lengthways into quarters before being given to babies and toddlers

23/10/2026

Pumpkin carving is a great Halloween tradition. But if your child isn’t old enough to handle a sharp knife safely you can use pens, stickers, paint or glitter to decorate your pumpkin without making a scratch.

Just search for “no-carve pumpkin ideas” and you’ll find lots of creative ways to transform yours.

We’d love to see your pumpkin creations. Please share them with us.

For more top tips on how to this Halloween visit: https://capt.org.uk/halloween/

22/10/2026

This week is

Right now in Yorkshire and Humber there are around 200 more children waiting for adoption than there are approved adopters available.
If you have ever considered adoption, now could be the time to find out more.
Visit the One Adoption website https://www.oneadoption.co.uk/ or Doncaster Council https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/adoption

22/10/2026

As the clocks go back an hour this weekend, you might want to think about making small changes to bedtime for you and your family over the next two days.
⏰Start your evening routine later by up to 15 minutes tonight starting with teatime and bath time
☀️Don't forget to wake your child up later the next morning if they haven't woken already to gradually change their body clock
✅Start this new routine tonight so hopefully you and your child won't notice the changes as much.
If you need further support or advice about sleep routine, please call the Single Point of Contact on 0300 021 8997

20/10/2026

Stocking up on Halloween treats? Remember that some sweets can be dangerous for young children.

Lollipops, hard sweets and mini eggs can be serious choking hazards because they can completely block a child’s airway.

For more tips on how to this Halloween, visit: https://capt.org.uk/halloween/

Address

Woodfield House, Balby
Doncaster
DN48QN

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://healthvisitors.rdash.nhs.uk/

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