NHS Health Scotland
Scotland's national agency for health education, health promotion, health advice and health information.
Evidence into Action: Nutrition in the Under Fives
This paper provides a clear and concise synthesis of research in the area of nutrition and the under fives, drawing out the implications for policy, practice and research in Scotland.
Fun First Foods
Health Scotland has produced this booklet to provide information for parents/carers on introducing babies to solid foods. It includes recipes, menus and advice for feeding babies at three different stages of development.
Ready Steady Baby!
Ready Steady Baby! provides detailed information for anyone who is pregnant, or who wants to know more about pregnancy, labour and childcare. The book covers conception up until the baby is three years old and contains facts, photographs and lots of first-hand accounts of the worries, fears, challenges, fun and joy of being a parent. An online guide is also available.
Research in Brief 8 - Health Promotion Training Needs Among Early Years Childcare and Education Providers
This research highlights the need to work with service providers and strategic partners in the early years setting on how to promote health in the most effective way.