Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The early years with children can feel amazing, overwhelming, joyful and exhausting - sometimes all at once.
In this video, Olivia and Alex Bowen read and react to real parents’ experiences from Mumsnet, sharing their honest thoughts on pregnancy, breastfeeding, weaning, bonding with your baby, starting childcare and preparing for school.
From the booking your first appointment in pregnancy to navigating messy mealtimes, big feelings and building resilience, they reflect on the moments that shape those important early years - the special ones and the challenging ones.
If you’re looking for trusted advice and support from pregnancy to preparing for school and beyond age five, visit BestStartInLife.gov.uk
The Best Start in Life website:
👉 nhs.uk/best-start-in-life
#BestStartInLife #EarlyYears #Parenting #Pregnancy #Weaning #Breastfeeding #PreparingForSchoolReadiness #Childcare
The early years with children can feel amazing, overwhelming, joyful and exhausting - sometimes all at once.
In this video, Olivia and Alex Bowen read and react to real parents’ experiences from Mumsnet, sharing their honest thoughts on pregnancy, breastfeeding, weaning, bonding with your baby, starting childcare and preparing for school.
From the booking your first appointment in pregnancy to navigating messy mealtimes, big feelings and building resilience, they reflect on the moments that shape those important early years - the special ones and the challenging ones.
If you’re looking for trusted advice and support from pregnancy to preparing for school and beyond age five, visit BestStartInLife.gov.uk
The Best Start in Life website:
👉 nhs.uk/best-start-in-life
#BestStartInLife #EarlyYears #Parenting #Pregnancy #Weaning #Breastfeeding #PreparingForSchoolReadiness #Childcare
