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Positive Relationships - Parents: Cuddle up

Encouraging parents to visit their children at nursery, be it to breastfeed or just for a cuddle, can have benefits for all, says Annette Rawstrone.

Parents at Cowboys and Angels Day Nursery, in Warrington, are so welcome that they are encouraged to pop in to see their children during their lunch breaks. The nursery operates a 'Cuddle-up for Lunch' initiative where parents and carers can visit to breastfeed, reassure themselves that their child is happy, or simply spend extra time together.

'We make it clear to parents that they are allowed to come by unannounced at any time and we encourage them to do it, especially when the children are settling in and need extra support. It helps to make parents and carers feel more comfortable,' says nursery manager Amanda Brown.

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