• ​Breast feeding provides the best nutrition for babies 
• From six months of age infants should be introduced to drinking from a free-flow cup, and from age one year feeding from a bottle should be discouraged
• Sugar should not be added to weaning foods or drinks
• Parents/carers should brush or supervise toothbrushing
• As soon as teeth erupt in the mouth brush them twice daily with a fluoridated toothpaste
• Brush last thing at night and on one other occasion
• Use fluoridated toothpaste containing no less than 1,000ppm fluoride
• It is good practice to use only a smear of toothpaste
• The frequency and amount of sugary food and drinks should be reduced
• Sugar-free medicines are recommended

Parents Please Read The Links Below

Breastfeeding Advice

Weaning Advice

Eatwell Guide

Change4life Sugar Advice