Today’s news of the Prince of Wales hearing a father’s story of loss resonated with us deeply on #WorldMentalHealthDay It’s a powerful reminder of why open conversations about paternal mental health matter. 💜

“Human connection is the foundation of every child’s development.” We’re inspired by The Princess of Wales’s powerful essay on screen time and the importance of early relationships, published by @Earlychildhood Every baby deserves connection for the best start in life 🩵

Behind words like these is real change. Through their partnership, Stepping Stones Edinburgh and Home-Start Edinburgh are delivering targeted, joined-up support for families during the crucial first 1001 days.    #1001CriticalDays

These simple words capture what both Stepping Stones Edinburgh and Home-Start Edinburgh are helping families achieve - a sense of stability, safety, and belonging during the most important early days of their baby’s life.  #BestStartInLife #1001CriticalDays

Two brilliant Edinburgh charities, one shared goal: giving babies the best start in life. 💜 We’re proud to fund Stepping Stones North Edinburgh and Home Start Edinburgh as they work together to support parents through the challenges and joys of the first 1001 days. #1001

⭐️ Transforming Lives in Edinburgh ⭐️ This funding will expand their Bump Start programme, which provides holistic, relationship-based support throughout pregnancy. Over the next three years, over 190 babies and their families and carers will benefit. #1001CriticalDays

Baby Loss Awareness Week 🩷🩵 A moment to come together - to honour and remember babies lost too soon, to stand alongside bereaved parents and families, and to raise awareness of the need for greater understanding and compassionate bereavement care. #BLAW2025 #babyloss

The first 1001 days, from pregnancy to age 2, are critical in shaping a baby’s future. We must support both mums’ and dads’ mental health & make it a policy priority. Tune in to hear @andrealeadsom talk to @TheoClarkeMP in her latest podcast https://t.co/R8KVsYmah4 #1001CriticalD

October marks the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We’re proud to partner with @forbabyssake helping parents break cycles of trauma and build brighter futures for their children. #BreakTheCycle #DomesticViolenceAwareness

Declaration of the Day: Norway’s Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Tonje Brenna MP, has signed the 1001 Critical Days Declaration - a powerful reminder that babies’ first years must be a policy priority. 💜👶 #1001CriticalDays #BestStartInLife

Declaration of the Day: Gagan Mohindra MP has signed the 1001 Critical Days Declaration. His support highlights the importance of strong local services and stability so families and babies can thrive. 🩵👶 #1001CriticalDays #BestStartForLife

Declaration of the Day: Jorunn Gleditsch Lossius MP 🇳🇴, Second Deputy Leader of Norway’s Christian Democratic Party, has signed the 1001 Critical Days Declaration, showing that babies’ earliest days must be at the centre of policy. 💜👶 #1001CriticalDays #BestStartInLife

Declaration of the Day: Baroness Eleanor Laing has signed the 1001 Critical Days Declaration. With her long service in Parliament and focus on children’s welfare, Baroness Laing’s support reinforces that babies must be at the heart of policy. 👶🌍 #1001CriticalDays

Declaration of the Day: Today we’re spotlighting Kathrine Kleveland, Member of the Norwegian Parliament for the Centre Party who has signed the 1001 Critical Days Declaration. Together we’re building a world to put babies at the heart of policymaking. #1001criticaldays

Declaration of the Day: John Lamont MP 🌍 Every signature adds momentum. By signing the 1001 Critical Days Declaration, John joins a growing global movement of parliamentarians worldwide committed to putting babies at the heart of policy 👶 #1001CriticalDays

🇳🇴 Norway continues to lead the way in early years support - today’s Declaration of the Day is from Grete Wold MP. A former social work consultant, now on Norway’s Education & Research Committee, she shows that early support must be rooted in strong, compassionate systems 💛

Big milestone! We’ve awarded our first £1m in grants to 6 incredible charities, helping give up to 1,800 babies the best start in life. Read more 👉 https://t.co/8OqnWKRRKy #1001CriticalDays #Babies #BestStartInLife #EarlyYears #NotForProfit

Declaration of the Day: @sarah_bool MP 👶🩵 Championing Family Hubs & rural health access, she brings grassroots dedication to early-years support. Her signature helps ensure babies & parents everywhere get the care & support they need from day one ✨ #1001CriticalDays

Could you be our first CEO? The 1001 Critical Days Foundation is a new grant-giving charity dedicated to ensuring every baby has the best start in life. 📍 London | Competitive salary | ⏰ Apply by 15 Oct 👉 https://t.co/V6kbOsjhD2 #CharityJobs #CEO #1001CriticalDays

We are excited to continue with our #DeclarationOfTheDay which today features @hbaldwin A mother, grandmother and volunteer with Home Start, Dame Harriett has long championed families and now reaffirms that every baby deserves the best start 🩵 #1001CriticalDays