Health 0-5 years

First Five Years (0-5 years)

Health 0-5 years

Health and Development Checks & Milestones

Find out what to expect as your child develops and what happens at their regular health and development reviews – Health and development checks and milestones – HSE.ie

Sleep

Find out how much sleep your child needs and read advice on bedtime routines and what to do when your child wakes at night – Sleep – HSE.ie

First 5 – The National Early Years Strategy

gov – First 5 (www.gov.ie)

First 5 is a cross-departmental strategy to improve the lives of babies, young children and their families. It is a ten-year plan to help make sure all children have positive early experiences and get a great start in life.

The First 5 strategy uses evidence to identify goals, objectives and the specific actions required from across Government to support children (and their families) in the early years of life.

First 5 commits to major initiatives on:

  • Family leave,
  • Children’s health services,
  • Parenting supports,
  • Child-friendly communities,
  • Early Learning and Care services among a broad range of actions.

The strategy will significantly enhance early childhood and make a huge contribution to the lives of young children, society and the economy over the short, medium and long term.