The Best Start in Life parent hub

There are no wrong questions when it comes to your child’s development.

Best Start in Life brings together trusted information and support from pregnancy through your child’s early years and beyond.

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Mum and child at sandpit with child care provider

Childcare support eligibility checker

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Childcare support

Check what support you might be eligible for

Week-by-week guide to pregnancy

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Week-by-week guide to pregnancy

Find out more on our NHS health website

Breastfeeding help and support

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Breastfeeding help and support

Find out more on our NHS health website

Introducing solid foods

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Introducing solid foods

Find out more on our NHS health website

Baby and toddler teeth care

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Baby teeth care

Find out more on our NHS health website

Learning to talk

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Learning to talk

Find out more on our NHS health website

Search for family support in your local area

Best Start Family Hubs are a single place to get support for children, young people and families for services across health, education, and wellbeing. This can include baby groups and parents classes, counselling services and financial advice.

Best Start Family Hubs will be rolled out from April 2026 in every local authority.