How to Keep Your Baby Safe and Warm

How to keep your baby safe and warm this winter Winter is a time when you may worry about keeping your baby warm enough, especially with the rising cost of living.

For winter warmth advice for your baby visit: manchester.gov.uk/babywinterwarmthadvice or scan the QR code below:

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Want help with: Want help with: Benefits or rent Advice about debt or bills Benefits or rent Food support Advice about debt or bills Staying warm and well Food support Staying warm and well

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Warm welcome spaces

and a warm through this winter, these include your local library.

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Libraries have free Wifi and data sims available to help you get on Find one near you: warmwelcome.uk manchester.gov.uk/helpinghands

Warm welcome spaces

Warm welcome spaces

Call: 0800 023 2692 or text: 07860 022 876.

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Find one near you: warmwelcome.uk manchester.gov.uk/helpinghands

Call: 0800 023 2692 or text: 07860 Call: 0800 023 2692 or text: 07860 022 876.