So, at the Bentilee Family Hub, partners from the local authority, breast feeding advice network, the National Literacy Trust, health visitors and sexual health advisors came together with Thrive at Five to host our first baby shower event.
Our first new, and free, baby shower event for pregnant and new mums welcomed 33 families to celebrate pregnancy, take part in activities and meet practitioners who could answer questions about every early step on their parenting journey. It also gave us the chance to share details about support, information sources, groups and activities for parents and young babies in the area.
The event was so well attended and received that we are working with partners to embed regular baby showers in our wards. They are also proving to be an effective way to connect parents with the wider system of support available, with many going on to attend other parent, baby and toddler groups.
“I had a great time at the baby shower. Having somewhere to go with all of the information at once was so helpful - I didn’t have to search for everything myself. I really enjoyed the Babbling Babies taster and can’t wait to come once she is here.”
– Jodie, Mum-to-be, Stoke-on-Trent