Long description

A poster from the 1001 Days Movement website which gives details about the impact that positive early experiences and relationships have on babies. At the very top the poster reads: Investing in the emotional wellbeing of our babies is a wonderful way to invest in the future. This is followed by five circles which carry the following advice: Circle 1, Giving children the best start in life; Circle 2, Improving the mental and physical health of the next generation; Circle 3, Reducing risky and antisocial behaviour and the costs they bring; Circle 4, Building a skilled workforce to support a thriving economy; Circle 5, Creating a compassionate society. The next main heading text reads: Early relationships between babies and their parents are incredibly important for building healthy brains. Just below and to the left, is an illustration of a baby wrapped in a blanket. There are three blocks surrounding the illustration. The first block reads: I need a secure relationship with at least one sensitive, nurturing caregiver who can respond to my needs. The second block reads: Supporting my parents and other important people in my life to develop this relationship will give me the best start in life. The third block reads: Stress factors such as domestic abuse and relationship conflict, mental illness, substance misuse, unresolved trauma and poverty can make it harder for my parents to provide me with the care I need. The more adversities that my family experiences, the harder it can be to meet my needs. In the bottom right hand section of the poster has a title which reads: Healthy social and emotional development during the first 1001 days. This is followed by a bullet pointed list which reads: Lays the foundation for lifelong mental and physical health; Means I feel safe and secure, ready to play, explore and learn; Leaves me ready to enjoy and achieve at school, and progress in the workforce; Enables me to understand and manage my emotions and behaviours; which means that I can make a positive contribution to my community; Gives me skills to form trusting relationships and be a nurturing parent myself, sowing the seeds for the next generation.