Haringey Council have played a major role in helping to provide invaluable support and guidance across their Family Hubs. This includes supporting new fathers to develop the confidence and skills needed to navigate parenthood.
By building a strong attachment, dads can better enjoy their new role and contribute to positive long-term social, health, and educational outcomes for their babies.
The app, which is the first to be used in London, is user-friendly, free to download, and filled with essential information, including details of various local support groups.
It provides practical guidance on key aspects of parenting a new-born, such as feeding, sleeping, holding, crying, cleaning and changing, bonding, and communicating. Additionally, the app addresses important topics like home safety and first aid, legal issues, and self-care for parents post-birth.
Cllr Zena Brabazon, Cabinet Member for Early Years, Children, and Families, said:
For many years, dads have had limited support as they embark on one of the most significant chapters of their lives. With apps like DadPad, we can bridge that gap and provide the necessary support.
This resource will empower new dads with the knowledge and confidence to support their babies and partners, fostering strong family bonds and contributing to the well-being of our community.
We are extremely proud to be the first London borough to introduce this life-changing tool, aiming to transform the parenting journey for many dads in Haringey.
This convenient, on-the-go reference tool allows dads to access information as needed. We encourage all new dads and dads-to-be to take advantage of this fantastic new app.
The Family Hubs are part of a £3.4m programme and offer a comprehensive range of resources. This includes parenting support, feeding guidance, wellbeing and mental health support, language development assistance, as well as stay-and-play sessions and services tailored for older children and young people. Click here for more information.
