<h1>Air travel with your baby</h1>
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<h2>Some things to consider before you plan to fly with your new baby: </h2>
<h2>Immunisations: </h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Whilst airlines may accept babies older than seven days old for travel, be aware that newborn babies are still developing their immune system and so are at risk of picking up infectious diseases.  If possible consider having your baby's first immunisations administered before you travel.</span>
<h2>In-flight cabin pressure changes and babies' ears:</h2>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">During take-offs and landings, changes in cabin pressure can briefly affect the middle ear pressure and trigger severe ear pain.  To reduce the chances of your baby getting pain, encourage your baby to feed, or suck on a pacifier during take-offs and landings.</span>

<h2>Before booking:</h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are traveling abroad, you will need a passport/visa for your baby.  Check individual airline websites for specifications on travelling with an infant. </span>

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<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/933.aspx?CategoryID=62&amp;SubCategoryID=63" type="nhs">Can I take my baby on an aeroplane?</a>

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Air travel with your baby

<h1>Baby car seats and slings</h1>
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<span>When travelling by car it is essential to place your baby in a suitable baby car seat. You will need the car seat to take your newborn baby home from hospital, so it is worth taking the time to find a suitable car seat during pregnancy.</span>

<span>Many parents also choose to carry their baby in a sling. The guidance in the link below shows how to do this safely.</span>

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<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/child-car-seats-and-child-car-safety/" type="nhs">Child car seats and child car safety</a>

<a href="http://babyslingsafety.co.uk/">Baby sling safety</a>
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Baby car seats and slings

<h1>Baby's oral health</h1>
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<h2>Brushing</h2>
<ul>
<li>Start brushing your baby's teeth as soon as they come through the gum - usually at around 6 months old.</li>

<li>Use a baby toothbrush and a tiny smear of family or baby toothpaste, containing at least 1000ppm fluoride.</li>

<li>Don't rinse your baby's mouth after brushing.</li>

<li>Brush your baby's teeth twice a day - once at night and once during the day, usually in the morning.</li>
</ul>

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NHS Oral health guidance for babies
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Brushing for 0 to 3 year olds with Dr Ranj
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<h2>Sugar</h2>
<ul>
<li>Too much sugar can harm your baby's new teeth.</li>

<li>Only give water or milk to your baby to drink. Fresh fruit and vegetables provide your baby with all the sugar they need.</li>

<li>Try not to give any food containing extra sugar - if you do, makde sure it is with a meal and not as a snack.</li>

<li>Fresh fruit and vegetables are tooth-friendly snacks just like cheese, rice cakes, breadsticks and plain yogurt.</li>
</ul>
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<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/start4life/weaning/">Baby food advice from NHS Start4life</a>
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<h2>Dentist</h2>
<span>National guidance advises that all babies should visit the dentist for the first time by their first birthday.</span>

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<a href="https://dentalcheckbyone.co.uk">Baby dental check by first birthday</a>

Baby's oral health

<h1>Birth registration</h1>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">Following the arrival of your baby, the birth needs to be registered within 42 days (six weeks) at your local registry office. It is through this process that you will obtain a birth certificate. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The registration should be done in the borough you gave birth in. You may register the birth in a different area if this is more convenient, however your details will need to be sent to the borough in which you gave birth in order for them to generate a valid birth certificate.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The service is normally provided by appointment only, but this may vary from one area to the next. Please take the Personal Child Health Record (red book) and your baby’s NHS number with you, as the registrar may ask to see it.</span>

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Birth registration

<h1>Child benefit</h1>
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<span>Child benefit is a tax-free payment that is aimed at helping parents cope with the cost of bringing up children. You get Child Benefit if you’re responsible for one or more children under 16 (or under 20 if they stay in approved education or training). There’s no limit to how many children you can claim for.</span>

Find out more and how to claim:
<div data-cat="goto" class="goto"><a href="https://www.gov.uk/child-benefit">Child benefit</a></div>
<div data-cat="goto" class="goto"><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/child-benefit-claim-form-ch2">Child benefit claim form</a></div>

Child benefit

<h1>Getting practical help after birth</h1>
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<span>Additional resources are available to help you with finances, housing, infant feeding, peer suppport, social activities in your local council area. Go to your council website to discover these and more resources.</span>

Getting practical help after birth

<h1>The Personal Child Health Record Book (the red book)</h1>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Personal Child Health Record, or the red book as it is often called because of its red cover, is the main record of your child's health, growth and development from birth and through the early years.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">You will be given your baby’s red book either in hospital or by your health visitor. You may be given individual sheets to put in the red book, please keep these sheets safe until you are able to add them to the book.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The red book provides guidance on screening tests, immunisation schedule, normal development and help and advice on looking after your child. Helpful tips on how to protect your child from passive smoking and how to tackle problems like constipation, crying, fever, fits, spots, rashes, sunburn and other common complaints are included.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Keep the red book safe and take it to all baby appointments. For the best long-term outcome for your child, you, and the people involved in caring for your child, it is recommended that you write down every item of relevant information in this book.</span>

<span>An electronic version of the red book is gradually being rolled out across the UK. You can see your child’s NHS records, and read important guidance from the NHS and other sources. In time, the eRedbook becomes a virtual keepsake that contains not only health information (such as immunisations and screening results) but also photos, notes and other information about your child.</span>
<span>Find out more and to register for it:</span>

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<a href="https://www.eredbook.org.uk">eredbook</a>
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<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/baby-reviews/" type="nhs">Baby reviews</a>

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The Personal Child Health Record Book (the red book)

<h1>Vaccinations</h1>
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<span>The best way to keep you and your baby safe from some serious diseases is to get vaccinated. It is important to make sure you and your baby have your vaccinations on time to protect against these diseases</span>

<span>The first vaccinations your baby will need are given at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks. Some babies may need a BCG vaccination earlier than this - speak to your midwife, GP or health visitor to find out if your baby needs a BCG.</span>

<span>To find out more information on vaccinations you can visit your local GP, speak to your health visitor or Children's Centre.</span>
<h2>Do you have an appointment for a vaccination?</h2>
<h3>Please make sure you keep it</h3>
<span>Vaccinations protect against serious illnesses now and in the future, so it's really important to keep up to date with jabs for you and your family.</span>
<span>This is particular important if you are pregnant or have small children.</span>
<span>You should attend your appointments as normal, as long as you don't have symptoms of COVID-19 and you are not self-isolating. Read the frequently asked questions below, or speak to your GP or health visitor if you are still unsure.</span>
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New parent vaccinations 
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<a href="https://www.cc4c.imperial.nhs.uk/~/media/cc4c/documents/advice-for-parents-about-routine-vaccinations-during-coronavirus-9620.pdf?la=en">Frequently asked questions</a>
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TB, BCG and your baby
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow the links below to find out about the NHS vaccination programme.</span>
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<a type="nhs" href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/bcg-tb-vaccine-questions-answers/">BCG vaccination</a>

<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tb-bcg-and-your-baby-leaflet">BCG and your baby</a>

<a type="nhs" href="http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/childhood-vaccines-timeline">Childhood vaccination schedule</a>

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Vaccinations

<h1>Baby and other practicalities</h1>
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