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Mothers know best about baby feeding Childminders, Support Groups, Pre-schools,
WTC, Clubs, Education, Funding, Health
There is a wealth of information about breastfeeding available from midwives and health visitors but Children’s
nothing can beat hearing about it first hand from the experts: breastfeeding mothers.
In January a breast feeding to learn from each other. “The role For general advice on caring Information Service
support group in West Swindon of peer supporters is very different for babies, health visitor Philippa A one-stop shop for
Breastmates marked its first year from mine. They give mothers a lot Longstaff is on hand. FREE information!
of seeing mothers through their of reassurance.” The group meets 10am to 12pm
entire breastfeeding experience. At She added that there is a lot of on Mondays at West Swindon
the drop-in sessions, peer support- help available when babies are Childrens’ Centre, 15 Gainsborough
ers, who are still feeding their own born but mothers may need sup- Way, Freshbrook.
children, offer friendly advice. port later on. Breastmates in North Swindon
National Childbirth Trust breast- Women are welcome to go along meets at Abbey Meads Primary Why not pop in and see us?
feeding counsellor Elena Rossi goes to the sessions for a sociable get School on Mondays, 12.30pm to 6 - 7 Theatre Square, Swindon
Tel: 01793 541786
to the group each week to offer her together but have the opportunity 2.30pm. Email: [email protected]
expertise but says that it is most to discuss any problems if they For information about joining, www.cisswindon.co.uk
important for mothers to be able wish. or the NCT, call Elena Rossi on Training, Parent & Toddler Groups, SEN,
871024. Schools, CTC, Nurseries and much more
Warm welcome to breast feeding mums from Breastmate members and helpers

Salt Way serves up something for all:
from bumps to Gramps

Activities at Saltway Children’s Centre aim to cater for everyone in
the family, right across the generations.
Whether you have a bump, look meet each other and the friendly
after a child who is just finding children’s centre staff.
their feet or have a little one at any For information about these and
stage in between the two, a friendly other activities, call 465364
informal group on Mondays from
10am to 11am is the place to go. Roves ready for
Grandads, dads and male carers half term
of children under five are invited
to have a bacon butty and a cuppa Parents with an eye on half term
on Wednesdays from 12noon to will be pleased to know that
1.30pm. Roves Farm, near Sevenhampton,
At the men only session, costing is offering lots of activities from
50p per family, there will be paint, Saturday 16 February.
play dough and messy play for the See the details in the advertise-
kids and a chance for the adults to ment on the right.

LittLe Foxes ChiLdCare

& eduCation
For children and their parents
Established 1986
the common, Brinkworth, Wilts
tel: 01666 510356
Just a 15 minute drive from West Swindon & Priory Vale on B4042
l An independent family run nursery offering quality care and education
within a safe, secure, stimulating environment for all babies and children
from 0-5 and an out of school club for children aged 5-11 years
l Open: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year
l Full, part time and term time places. Government funding for 3-5 year olds
l High staff to child ratios with qualified and experienced teaching staff and
nursery nurses
l Nutritious 3 course meals, hydro pool, multi sensory room, school hall with
gym apparatus, secure gardens, mini bus for trips out and about

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