Children's Health
Cambridgeshire Peterborough
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Lots of families using this site or contacting our services have been asking about all sorts of topics. Here are some of the most popular:
Keeping warm and well
Winter bugs and viruses are common and are usually mild. However, they can sometimes become more serious, especially in babies, young children, or if an infection spreads to someone who is more vulnerable. When your child is unwell, it can be difficult to know whether they can be cared for at home or if they need medical advice. Find information on common childhood illnesses, including symptoms, home care advice, and guidance on when to seek help from a healthcare professional.
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Caring for your crying baby - ICON
It is completely normal for babies to cry. Crying is how your baby tries to get your attention and communicate with you. There are lots of different ways to soothe your crying baby. Sometimes these methods will work and other times they won’t, and this is ok.
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Milestones
Through interacting and exploring their world, over time they develop skills such as walking, talking and getting dressed. These skills are called developmental milestones. Understanding the different developmental milestones will help you support your child as they grow.
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Feeding cues and signs of getting enough milk
Learn about your baby's feeding cues and the signs they've had enough milk. Each baby has their own feeding cues and escalation of feeding cues.
Read moreBaby Week 2026
Baby Week brings together services to promote the best start in life, celebrating early childhood and raising awareness of the vital first five years through annual citywide events and national collaboration.
Baby Week takes place annually in 40 regions, bringing sectors and services together from 14 to 20 November to champion the best start in life.
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Looking for a service or contact details? Want to know more about a service your child has been referred to? You can find our list of services for children and young people on our services page.
I just wanted to thank you for all the help and support you have given me with regards to my daughter in the last week. You have offered some good advice and information. I would also like to thank you for also taking the time to ask how I am as not many people think to ask about me. You made it very easy for me to talk to you and I really appreciate that. Take care and keep up the good work you do.
School Nursing Team
Our Health Visitor gave us time to talk through any concerns, she was very informative and encouraging. She was very respectful of our attitudes towards parenting.
Health Visiting Team
The staff member was professional and knew her job and helped put my mind at ease regarding my son.
SPA (Single point of access)
Always feel listened to. The team are helpful and supportive and questions are answered quickly. Smiley and happy team!
Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service
The whole environment was set up for my child to help her feel comfortable and relaxed, my child was free to do what she wanted to do when she felt comfortable. The nursery nurse was outstanding, trying to encourage my daughter and following the actions my daughter was doing to try to interact with her. Again, outstanding!
Community Paediatrics
