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Building Foundations for Life
Baby Week launched in Leeds in 2016 and is now happening in several cities across the United Kingdom, the organisation enables us to campaign and promote the best start and the importance of the first 1001 days.
Baby Week allows us to work with and connect people from across the private, public and voluntary sectors whilst listening to parents and carers to enhance the way we work in maternity, health and early years. In 2023, our director met with HRH Princess Catherine as she launched the #ShapingUs campaign all about creating child friendly cities and the Baby Week journey.
Founder lucy shares baby week story 9 years on
This year marks nine years since Baby Week was launched in Leeds and the first English speaking country to implement Semana do Bebe; an early years...
Need support with breastfeeding? Get Support Day or Night
Founded in 1997 by trained breastfeeding supporters, The Breastfeeding Network offer independent, evidence-based information and support to help...
The Baby Week Wiggle
Following the success of Baby Week Leeds, Better Start Bradford contacted and have been celebrating #BabyWeekUK since 2018. In 2023, they launched...
Sunderland family hubs celebrate baby week uk
Lead by Sunderland Family hubs, we are excited to bring Baby Week to Sunderland for our first year in 2024. We want to ensure that every child in...
baby week 2024 is all about focusing on the best start
Baby Week is now a national initiative taking place from the 14 - 20 November each year and aims to bring sectors and services together to promote...
From Nigeria to Leeds, “I am one of those statistics” – Mum shares her baby week experience
Inspiring attendee at Baby Week in 2022
Pregnancy week-by-week | What to expect when expecting
Are you wondering what to do when you find out you’re pregnant? Are you planning on having a baby? Do you want to know when you’ll feel your baby’s...
Baby Week UK is catching new towns in November
Baby Week Leeds is back to celebrate their 8th year and we’re excited to announce, it has welcomed some new cousins across the UK!
Reflections of Baby Week 2022
Baby Week 2022 was a success offering a host of different and exciting programs for both families and professionals. We opened with a fantastic...
Sleep support for babies and toddlers
Having a baby is an exciting time for a family but it can also be tiring and confusing. Parents often have lots of questions about how they are...
Baby Week Leeds 2022 Launch
Baby Week is back and launched it’s ‘Back to Basics’ theme today 15 th November 2022 at theBanqueting suite in Civic Hall. Professionals from...
Back to Basics with Baby Week Leeds – 100 Events in the city
aby Week is all about celebrating babies, promoting
the best start, making connections and allows professionals to share best practice. Baby Week has
seen more cities grow with their own Baby Week
Supporting the well-being of Mothers
Supporting the well-being of Mothers is something we all do, whether it's being the friends and family support network, the health visitor or the...
Planting a Tree for every Baby Born in Leeds
In the year 2020, Leeds had a total of 8690 babies born including stillbirths. Baby Week Leeds has joined up with the Leeds City Council’s Woodland...
Baby Week 2019: 100 reasons why Leeds is a child-friendly city!
Baby Week Leeds 2019 saw over 100 city-wide events and activities with over 1000 attendees in Leeds. The theme for the fourth annual Baby Week Leeds...
Meet the Baby Champion – Ayrton during lockdown in Leeds
Baby Week Leeds took inspiration from Brazil – Semana Do Bebe. There they have a baby mayor, which is a baby born during Baby Week and...
Benefits of Breastfeeding and Climate Change
About breastfeeding Breastfeeding has long been recognised as having lasting health benefits to both mothers and babies by reducing the risk of...
Baby Week 2020 Maternity and Early Years Resources & Links
Baby Week Leeds 2020 was definitely not the same but we DID IT! Over 1000 attendees and over 75 events, we are so pleased to have made fantastic...
Baby Week is a Charity!
Background to Baby Week Baby Week began in Leeds with it's first ever launch in September 2016, is an early years initiative helping to bring and...