NHS Borders Bumps, Babies & Beyond

NHS Borders Bumps, Babies & Beyond Bumps, Babies and Beyond is an information page for anyone thinking about having a baby, already pregnant or new parents living in the Scottish Borders

26/08/2026

Are you aged 11-18 and live in Scotland? We want to hear from you.

Food Standards Scotland, Public Health Scotland and Young Scot are inviting young people to share their experiences of buying food and drink when out and about or ordering takeaway.

Your feedback will help us better understand the factors that influence food choices and inform future work to create a healthier food environment in Scotland.

🔗 Complete the survey at: https://bit.ly/4bkzlIK

🌿 Exciting News for Families in the Scottish Borders! 🌿The NHS Borders Public Health Children and Young People’s Team ha...
20/08/2026

🌿 Exciting News for Families in the Scottish Borders! 🌿
The NHS Borders Public Health Children and Young People’s Team has been working to improve access to information, advice and support for families across the Scottish Borders.
We're pleased to announce a new pilot programme of monthly drop-in sessions at The Little Green Wardrobe, Green Hope, Newtown St Boswells.
📅 Last Thursday of each month (August–November)
⏰ 11:00am–1:00pm
Whether you're looking for information, support, or simply want to find out what's available for families in your local area, we'd love to see you there.
💚 Friendly and informal
💚 Free to attend
💚 Open to all families
Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing and tagging someone who may be interested. Together, we can ensure more families know about the support and resources available in our communities.

🌿 World Breastfeeding Week 2026 | 1–7 August 🌿“Closing the gap, breastfeeding support for all”This World Breastfeeding W...
01/08/2026

🌿 World Breastfeeding Week 2026 | 1–7 August 🌿

“Closing the gap, breastfeeding support for all”

This World Breastfeeding Week, we're celebrating the parents, families, communities and professionals who help create a strong network of support for breastfeeding. Together, we can strengthen what works and help improve nutrition, food security and health for future generations.

Image credit: World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA)

15/07/2026

Live in the area and looking for ideas to help keep children and young people busy during the summer break? If so, our CLD team and partners have developed a six-week programme of activities taking place at a range of venues up until 14 August.
👉 Find out more and download the full programme at: www.scotborders.gov.uk/selkirkholidayactivities26

🌞 SUMMER FUN AT YOUR LOCAL EARLY YEARS CENTRE! 🌞Looking for activities to keep little ones entertained this summer?Our l...
10/07/2026

🌞 SUMMER FUN AT YOUR LOCAL EARLY YEARS CENTRE! 🌞

Looking for activities to keep little ones entertained this summer?

Our local Early Years Centres have put together a fantastic programme of fun activities for children and families throughout the holidays. 🎨🧸⚽📚

Some activities require booking, and priority may be given to families who already attend the centre, so please contact your local Early Years Centre directly for further information.

Take a look at the timetable below and see what's happening near you! 👇

❤️ Please share with other families who may be interested.

☀️FREE AND NO EQUIPMENT ACTIVITIES THIS SUMMER! ☀️School holidays are here, and keeping the kids entertained and fed sho...
08/07/2026

☀️FREE AND NO EQUIPMENT ACTIVITIES THIS SUMMER! ☀️
School holidays are here, and keeping the kids entertained and fed shouldn't have to cost a fortune! We have brought together some fantastic free and no equipment local activities to help families across the Scottish Borders make the most of the summer. 🌞

Check out the full list below and look at our visual guide for all the details! 👇
🥪 Kids Eat Free (or for £1!)
🎨 Free, No Equipment Games to Play Anywhere
🌿 Free local Activities for Children & Families

Take a look at the images below to see what's available in your local area:
📍 Tweeddale
📍 Berwickshire
📍 Teviot & Liddesdale
📍 Cheviot
📍 Eildon

📌 Tip: Save this post, screenshot the graphic, or tag a local parent who needs to see this today!

"What's your family's favourite free activity in the Scottish Borders? Let us know in the comments! 👇"

🌿 Exciting News for Families in the Scottish Borders! 🌿The NHS Borders Public Health Children and Young People’s Team ha...
01/07/2026

🌿 Exciting News for Families in the Scottish Borders! 🌿

The NHS Borders Public Health Children and Young People’s Team has been working to improve access to information, advice and support for families across the Scottish Borders.

We're pleased to announce a new pilot programme of monthly drop-in sessions at The Little Green Wardrobe, Green Hope, Newtown St Boswells.

📅 Last Thursday of each month (August–November)
⏰ 11:00am–1:00pm

Whether you're looking for information, support, or simply want to find out what's available for families in your local area, we'd love to see you there.
💚 Friendly and informal
💚 Free to attend
💚 Open to all families

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing and tagging someone who may be interested. Together, we can ensure more families know about the support and resources available in our communities.

🍎🍌DECEMBER VIRTUAL WEANING INFORMATION SESSION! 🍎🍌⭐Are you a first-time Parent?⭐Is your baby nearly 6 months old?⭐Are yo...
09/12/2025

🍎🍌DECEMBER VIRTUAL WEANING INFORMATION SESSION! 🍎🍌

⭐Are you a first-time Parent?

⭐Is your baby nearly 6 months old?

⭐Are you unsure how to get started with weaning and introducing solid food to your baby?

Why not sign-up for our free Virtual Weaning Information Session next week to help you get started. With the opportunity ask any questions from the comfort of your own home

⭐️Thursday 18th December from 9:15-10.15am on MS Teams⭐️

Our free, informal sessions offer current weaning information and advice for parents/carers who are thinking of starting to introduce their baby to solid foods or who have already started. You don't have to be a first time parent, you might just want a refresher!

The sessions include:
🔹How and When to get Started
🔹First Foods to Offer
🔹Keeping it Safe
🔹Finger Foods and Moving on to more Tastes and Textures
🔹Vitamins
🔹Drinks to Offer and more...

Click the link below or use the QR code to complete the MS Form to sign up and receive the meeting link.

https://forms.office.com/e/jbYYdkhGKD?origin=lprLink

Please share with any family or friends who may be about to begin their weaning journey.

Congratulations to Priorsford Early Learning and Childcare Hub in Peebles who recently achieved full accreditation of th...
09/12/2025

Congratulations to Priorsford Early Learning and Childcare Hub in Peebles who recently achieved full accreditation of the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Early Learning Scheme, contributing to a social and cultural change by promoting an early years environment where breastfeeding is seen as the normal way to feed infants and young children.

Priorsford is the first EL&C setting in the Scottish Borders to achieve the award, having reviewed their environment, resources, and practice and undertaking online training to ensure that breastfeeding is represented positively and that families feel supported when feeding their child within the setting,

The Breastfeeding Friendly Early Years scheme was created to support nurseries and early years settings to:
🤱Promote a breastfeeding friendly environment
🤱Support families and colleagues who breastfeed
🤱Learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding

Early Years settings are also encouraged to:
⭐Adopt a Breastfeeding and Returning to Work policy to assure pregnant and breastfeeding employees that should they wish to; they will be supported to continue breastfeeding on return to work
⭐Be aware of local services where breastfeeding families can access support and information and to signpost families to this support if desired

If you are an early years setting interested in signing up to scheme and would like some more information then please contact: [email protected]

🍎🍌DECEMBER VIRTUAL WEANING INFORMATION SESSION! 🍎🍌⭐Are you a first-time Parent?⭐Is your baby nearly 6 months old?⭐Are yo...
07/12/2025

🍎🍌DECEMBER VIRTUAL WEANING INFORMATION SESSION! 🍎🍌

⭐Are you a first-time Parent?

⭐Is your baby nearly 6 months old?

⭐Are you unsure how to get started with weaning and introducing solid food to your baby?

Why not sign-up for our free Virtual Weaning Information Session next week to help you get started. With the opportunity ask any questions from the comfort of your own home

⭐️Thursday 18th December from 9:15-10.15am on MS Teams⭐️

Our free, informal sessions offer current weaning information and advice for parents/carers who are thinking of starting to introduce their baby to solid foods or who have already started. You don't have to be a first time parent, you might just want a refresher!

The sessions include:
🔹How and When to get Started
🔹First Foods to Offer
🔹Keeping it Safe
🔹Finger Foods and Moving on to more Tastes and Textures
🔹Vitamins
🔹Drinks to Offer and more...

Click the link below or use the QR code to complete the MS Form to sign up and receive the meeting link.

https://forms.office.com/e/jbYYdkhGKD?origin=lprLink

Please share with any family or friends who may be about to begin their weaning journey.

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