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Practical guidance for pregnancy, birth, babies and family life.
For expectant parents, new parents, grandparents and everyone helping a young family grow.
Created in Cheshire, with families from Chester, West Cheshire, Wirral, North Wales and North Shropshire in mind. The guidance is useful wherever you live; local course information is kept separate from health advice.
Baby Emergency Essentials
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Baby Emergency Essentials · 4 min read
Baby choking or gagging? What parents need to know before weaning
Understand the difference between gagging and choking, what to look for and why practising baby first aid can help you prepare for weaning.
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Build practical confidence with Baby Emergency Essentials, our baby and child first-aid course for parents, grandparents and carers in Cheshire.
Learn practical baby emergency skillsUseful advice for the first years of family life
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