Red Cross first aid course

There are only a few places left on the next Red Cross first aid course on 23rd May so book now to avoid disappointment! The course runs from 10.00am - 12.00pm and costs £25 per person or £45 per couple and is held at the Rushcliffe Arena, West Bridgford. Contact Tracey on nottsnctfirstaid@yahoo.co.uk for booking information. As one recent attendee said after the last session "I think this course should be compulsory for all new parents". Babes in arms welcome.Get in touch today!!; [original article]

Baby First Aid Course

The next Baby First Aid course run by the British Red Cross will be on Wednesday 23rd May from 10.00am - 12.00pm at the Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford.

Every year over 1 million children in the UK are admitted to A&E as the result of an accident at home. By booking NCT Baby First Aid courses this spring you can help prepare for the summer ahead and ensure you remember your summer holidays for the right reasons

The cost is £25 per person or £45 per couple with concessionary rates available

For booking information please contact Tracey at nottsnctfirstaid@yahoo.co.uk

Places are allocated on a first come first served basis and the course always fills quickly so don't delay!!; [original article]

Nappy Bank

The Nappy Bank gives parents a chance to try cloth nappies before they buy anything. Each kit contains a variety of nappy types and brands giving you a chance to see what you prefer and what works for you and has enough nappies and accessories for you to switch to cloth full time for the period of the loan. The bank is run by volunteers who have all used cloth with their children and are on hand to answer all your questions and talk you through the kit before you take it home.

All profits go back in the scheme, allowing it to grow to help more local parents.

How the Nappy Bank works

• The Nappy Bank is operated by the Nottingham Branch of the NCT but there’s no need to be a member to use it.
• Each kit contains at least 20 nappies plus nappy bucket and all the other bits and bobs you might need to use cloth nappies full time.
• A washable wipes kit is also available for an extra £2.50. Borrowing the kit costs £20 for a two week loan.

Please email our volunteers at nottinghamnappybank@gmail.com for more information or to book a kit. Full terms and conditions may also be downloaded here.

Available to lend

Our current kits include:

Flat nappies (terries and prefolds), fitted nappies, pocket nappies, all-in-one nappies, all-in-two nappies, wraps, boosters, reusable wipes, nappy bucket, liners, nappy nippas, wet bag and bucket liners. Brands include Tots Bots, Close Parent, Smartipants, Fuzzi Bunz and Cheeky Wipes and all takings will be reinvested into expanding the service.

We also buy used nappies, so please get in touch if you have some you would like to pass on or donate to the scheme.

If you are looking to buy

The Nappy Bank is supported by Notts Bots Cloth Nappies who provide nappies and accessories for the scheme and also offer the following benefits for users of the nappy bank:
5% discount on all orders of nappies and accessories
£10 off a complete accessory kit if you buy 15 or more nappies

Please contact them on nappybankoffers@nottsbots.co.uk for more information and terms.
Cashback Schemes

Nottingham City, Nottingham County and Derbyshire County councils all provide cashback schemes offering £25 back when you spend £50 or more on cloth nappies. Please follow the links below for more information or to make a claim:

• Nottingham City Council nappy cashback scheme
• Nottingham County Council nappy cashback scheme
• Derbyshire County Council nappy cashback scheme

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Nappy Bank

We are in the process of setting up a branch nappy bank for local parents to hire a set of nappies to try. More information will be posted on this page by the end of March.; [original article]

Swish Update

Our Swish on the 24th February 2012 at Chilwel Road Methodist church is getting close and we have some exciting raffle prizes for the raffle Two child tickets for White Post Farm, Two tickets to see Death by Fatal Murder at the Theatre Royal, A personal training session with fitness instructor Tim Taylor, Two Baby Yoga sessions with Mamma Baby Bliss, A Pedicure from 107 Health and Beauty and many others.

We are also happy to welcome Emma from Proto-Col, Alex at Phoenix Cards and Jenny from Flutterbye Baby Yoga who will be on hand to talk to you about their exciting products.
The Swish starts between 6:30 and 7:30pm when you are asked to drop off your items to our willing volunteers. At 7:45pm you are invited to browses the items available to be swapped and at 8pm the Swish will begin. Then it’s time to exchange your items for your tokens as you leave.

There will also be plenty of tea, coffee and cakes on sale.

Tickets are available from Long Eaton and Beeston Bumps, Babies and Beyond Co-ordinators , Deborah at Baby Café or by email nctnottingham@yahoo.com.

Looking forward to seeing you there

Claire

NCT launches Young Mums' Bumps and Babies in Stapleford

We're delighted to announce the launch of our new NCT Young Mums' Bumps and Babies group which will be starting in Stapleford on Friday 10 February 2012.

The group will meet at Stapleford Health Centre, in the room which is used as the weighing-in clinic so should be familiar and easy to find for the mums.

Keira will be hosting the group where young mums will be able to meet up and have a drink and biscuit between 10am and 12noon every Friday.

For more information, please contact Keira on 07890 326993.

NCT Antenatal Refresher and Postnatal Course Availability

We have availability on the following courses coming up during March. Booking is essential for NCT courses which are led by experienced facilitators, unlike our Bumps & Babies groups which are "drop-in".

Antenatal refresher - for parents expecting their second or subsequent child

You can read more about antenatal refresher courses and what they cover on the NCT website.

Venue: Bramcote Memorial Hall, Church Street, Bramcote, Nottingham, NG9 3HD
10am - 4pm
Saturday 31 March 2012

Book here

Early Days Course (for babies born in Late November, December and January)

A course to help you explore different approaches to parenting. Read more.

Venue: St John's Church Hall,, Canal Street , Long Eaton, NG10 4GA
Wednesday afternoons, 1pm - 2.30pm (6 sessions)
14 March - 25 April 2012

Book here

You can also book by calling Claire Thorpe on 0844 2436875 or by email