Their first 1000 days last a lifetime – B4 Early Years Coalition

The first 1000 days is the period from conception, through pregnancy, until the end of a child’s second year.

It’s a period of rapid development when a baby’s brain, body and immune system grow.

What happens in the first 1000 days impacts a child’s wellbeing and development now and for their lifetime.

Help raise awareness of the importance of the first 1000 days by sharing these resources with your community.

For information and tips visit First 1,000 Days | Little Tasmanian

If you would like hard copies of any of these resources, bumper stickers or to have someone from B4 come and visit your service or community to talk about the first 1000 days please contact B4 Support team on 03 616 5666 or B4@decyp.tas.gov.au

First 1000 Days Poster

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Printable A3 poster with

First 1000 Days Story Prompts

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A great way to start a conversation about the first 1000 days is using the photo from the screen or poster as a talking point. The table below provides some ideas of how you might use the photo to have a quick or a longer chat about the first 1000 days.

First 1000 Days Tips & Information Brochure

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DL brochure detailing what the first 1000 days is, when it happens and key facts to give your baby the best start.

First 1000 Days Screen Saver

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Help raise awareness of the first 1000 days by downloading this screen saver.

Social Media Tiles

Eight social media tiles available below for you to cut and paste onto your Facebook or other social media sites to help raise awareness of the importance of the first 1000 days. #first1000days

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Their first 1000 days last a lifetime. The first 1000 days is the period from conception, through pregnancy, until the end of a child’s second year and is a period of rapid development when a baby’s brain, body and immune systems grow and develop. A baby’s experiences in their first 1000 days can have lifelong effects on their health and wellbeing.

For tips and inspiration visit

First 1,000 Days | Little Tasmanian
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What happens in the first 1000 days (pregnancy to two years) not only affects the child now but has lifelong impacts on their health and wellbeing.

Getting it right in the early years means getting it right now and for life.

For tips and inspiration visit

First 1,000 Days | Little Tasmanian
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Did you know? The first 1000 days (that’s pregnancy to two years) is a critical period for a child’s development and wellbeing – both now and for their future.

For tips and inspiration visit

First 1,000 Days | Little Tasmanian
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During a child’s first 1000 days, from pregnancy to two years, a loving relationship is very important for a child’s development.

This bonding and attachment happens when you consistently and warmly respond to your child’s needs for safety, attention and stimulation.

For tips and inspiration visit

First 1,000 Days | Little Tasmanian
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It is important to provide babies with good nutrition, loving relationships, safety and security, time to play and a healthy environment during their first 1000 days.

For tips and inspiration visit

First 1,000 Days | Little Tasmanian
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Healthy homes and welcoming communities are places and spaces where children can safely grow and develop.

For tips and inspiration visit

First 1,000 Days | Little Tasmanian
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When your baby babbles and you respond in a warm, loving and gentle way, you’re helping your baby learn.

Cuddling, making eye contact, smiling, talking and playing with your baby helps them to learn.

For tips and inspiration visit

First 1,000 Days | Little Tasmanian
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The more you talk, read and use language with your baby or toddler, the better.

Talking and reading to your child during their first 1000 days, is so important.

For tips and inspiration visit

First 1,000 Days | Little Tasmanian