The Redbridge 0-19 universal team provide a range of support to parents / carers who have children under the age of 19 .

Breastfeeding offers many benefits to both mother and baby . We offer support and advice to parents relating to infant feeding ( regardless of whether a parent has chosen to breast feed or formula feed ). Support is available antenatally as well as postnatally . There are a number of regular baby feeding cafes in Redbridge which parents are welcome to attend . Please contact your health visiting team for further details .

The department of health recommend introducing solid foods at 6-months of age . For support on how to introduce solid foods you can collect the introduction to solid food leaflet from your nearest children ’ s centre or health centre ( or download a copy at www . nhs . uk / start4life . Attend a baby feeding café that take place across Redbridge or visit your local children ’ s centre or healthy child clinic to speak to staff for further advice .

5-13 yrs

This is a 10 week nutrition and physical activity programme for families run by Vision RCL . Referrals are made following the weighing of children in reception and Year 6 .

The sessions are held at different locations around the borough and cost £ 10 to attend the 10 week block . We will assess whether your child qualifies based on their age , height and weight . Places are limited and allocated on a needs basis .

Come along to one of our assessment days to see if your child qualifies for a place , no need to book , just turn up .

Monday 27 March Ilford Sports Club 3.30pm-6.30pm

Wednesday 29 March Loxford Youth Centre 3.30pm-6.30pm

For more information about the next active stars course email activestars @ redbridge . gov . uk

Advice and support is available for those who have concerns about their child ’ s eating / drinking / weight ( regardless of their age ). Please contact your health visiting team or school nursing team for further details . School Nursing team details can be obtained from your child ' s school .