Self Weigh Station - The Ark Family Centre -09/10/2024

Please bring along a thin blanket or baby mat to put on the scales for your baby to lie on.

An opportunity to check your baby’s weight as well as talk to staff from the Family Support Service on a variety of health promotions and parenting support topics.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health recommend weighing your baby /toddler at specific times by the time your child is 2.5 years.

Please access the Family Centre self-weigh stations to check your baby’s progress at 16 weeks, 20 weeks, 8 months and 12 months.

If you have any queries or concerns please ring 0300 123 7572 to speak to a Health Visitor.

We will ring you before your appointment to ensure that you get the most out of it and to talk you through some important safety measures.

Why not sign up to the Family Centre Service to access the wider service. To find out what’s on in your District please see our website www.hertsfamilycentres.org

How to self-weigh your baby:

How to plot your baby’s weight in the Red Book:

Please remember to bring a pen and paper so you can note down your baby's weight before transferring this information into your red book.

Venue Information

The Ark family Centre is situated in the St Catherine's Hoddesdon VC CE Primary school site.

There is street parking available on the main road. Please note that this is for 1hr only.

Please use the gate to the side of the building to access the centre.

Toilet and baby changing facilities are available. Changing mat provided.

Host or Publisher Hertfordshire Family Centre Service - Broxbourne District