Trusted health advice and guidance for parents
Welcome to Best Start in Life, the new home of Start for Life.
You'll still find the same NHS advice on pregnancy, babies and supporting your toddler's development. Now you can also find out about childcare and education support too!
5 steps to potty training
Potty training is an important step for you and your child, but it can take time and patience.
Follow our 5 steps to potty training and find out when to start, how to prepare and where to get help if you need it.
Potty training your child
Useful topics on pregnancy, baby and toddler
Explore childcare and education support
Visit the Best Start in Life parent hub
The new Best Start in Life parent hub brings together information and support for every stage of your child's early years and beyond.
It's where you can:
- find out about government childcare support schemes
- use the childcare support eligibility checker
- get details on breakfast clubs and wraparound childcare
- learn the key skills your little one needs to start reception
Sign up for emails
Our emails include NHS trusted advice and support, tailored to your stage of pregnancy or baby's age.
