Inverclyde Health Visiting Team

12/10/2026

12/10/2026

𝗔𝘂-𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗯𝘂𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

Story, song and rhyme session, tailored for children with additional support needs and their families. ❤📖🎶

Session will last around 30 minutes and will include some signing. For ages 0-7 years.

To book a place, please visit 👉 https://bit.ly/InverclydeLibrariesEventbrite

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭4𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲:𝟮.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 (𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝟮.𝟭𝟱𝗽𝗺)

*All children must be accompanied by an adult. If your wee ones needs a little time aways from session, we will have some sensory resources available.

Also open to families with older children who would benefit from the session.

**Please note that the library will only be open on the afternoon of Wednesday 14th October for this event.




Discover Inverclyde Inverclyde Health Visiting Team ASN Parent and Carer Group Inverclyde

12/10/2026

Spooky 👻 fun for Halloween 🎃

11/10/2026

You can’t spoil them with love ❤️
Responding to babies’ needs for comfort and food is hugely beneficial for brain development and makes for more confident toddlers. ❤️
You can't spoil a baby. Contrary to popular myth, it's impossible for parents to hold or respond to a baby too much! ❤️
So enjoy this special time ❤️

10/10/2026

🎃👻Don't let your Treats turn into a horror story this Halloween🎃👻‼️
Some sweets aren't suitable for little mouths and could be a choking risk, such as lollipops, hard candy and mini eggs.

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

09/10/2026

Lets talk Breasts 🩷

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; breast cancer can affect males and females as we all have breast tissue. 🩷💙

Its important to check your breasts preconception, in pregnancy and post birth.

Pregnancy hormones can bring a lot of unexpected changes to our breasts, this is down to the hormonal changes and preparation to feed your baby. 🩷

You may notice:
• Changes in size or shape
• Changes in skin colour
• Increased sensitivity
• Visible veins

Breastfeeding reduces your lifetime risk of breast cancer by roughly 2%. The longer you breastfeed for, the more you lower your risk. 🩷

Seek support or medical advice if you notice any changes

08/10/2026

Making ourselves a priority can support our emotional health and wellbeing. 💙🥰 Remember kindness starts with yourself & you matter.

07/10/2026

💕 Free Baby Massage Classes 💕

Are you a parent or carer with a baby aged 0–6 months? 👶💕

Free baby massage classes are available in Inverclyde, offering a lovely opportunity to spend special one-to-one time with your baby while learning simple massage techniques.

Baby massage can help to:

💗 Promote relaxation and wellbeing
💛 Support sleep and settling
💗 Reduce stress and tension
💛 Encourage bonding and connection
💗 Help soothe tummy discomfort
💛 Promote a sense of security and confidence

These classes are a wonderful way to meet other parents and carers, learn new skills and enjoy some precious time together with your baby. 🥰

Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

For further information and booking, please contact Home-Start Renfrewshire and Inverclyde directly.

Please note: these classes are provided by another service and are not delivered by the Inverclyde Health Visiting Team.

07/10/2026

Why is skin to skin contact so important post birth 🧐❤️‍🩹

❤️ it stimulates baby’s immunity
💚 stabilises baby’s body temperature
💛 helps establish a close bonding between baby and parents
💙 reduces the risk of postpartum depression
💜decreases bleeding
🧡 lowers the stress levels of the baby
🤍 encourages milk supply
❤️‍🩹 stimulates oxytocin which has many benefits as it increases relaxation, lowers stress and anxiety, lowers blood pressure, and causes muscle contractions. Oxytocin is also the hormone involved in social relationships, bonding, trust, and love.