National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers

Education and #advocacy: We're a movement made up of thousands working to ensure infants, toddlers, and their families thrive 👶🏼. Join us! #NCIT

[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

Five Ways Your Household Can Become More Environmentally Friendly this #worldenvironmentday

[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

One of our NCIT team members recently attended the State Paid Leave Convening in Washington, DC, joining advocates and partners from across the country to advance policies that support families.

Read more: https://t.co/qWKNQ9eDkU

@PaidLeaveforAll @NPWF #PaidLeaveForAll

[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

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[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

Every baby deserves the chance to thrive. 💛

This May, help support healthier futures for babies and families through awareness, education, advocacy, and community support.

Learn more and get involved: https://t.co/ED5bMY8rOC

#MayAllBabiesThrive #MaternalHealth #InfantHealth

[AHA Greater Wash @HeartOfGWR]

For the health of all Washingtonians, working across industries and representing all eight wards, we need Paid Family Leave! This program is a lifeline for new parents, caretakers and anyone needing time to recover from an illness.

@NCITorg @Voices4HK

[Niskanen Center @NiskanenCenter]

We applaud the introduction of the Supporting Newborn Parents Act — a bipartisan bill in the House that would give new parents a $2,000 newborn tax credit. This would be a HUGE step forward for families, as @leahlibresco explains 🧵

[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

H.E.R. Institute is a maternal wellness organization designed to inspire, educate and support women and their families on their journey to a healthier life through Health, Education and Research services.

[Florida Policy Institute @FloridaPolicy]

NEW: FPI found that a statewide paid leave program would benefit upwards of 194,000 working Floridians.

Read the latest report by Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD here: https://t.co/CQWZW9aIF0

[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

Families should not have to risk financial stability just to care for themselves or the people they love. Add your name and support paid family and medical leave today through NCIT. https://t.co/WVXgu4ZzlS

[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

The U.S. is one of the only countries in the world that still does not guarantee paid family and medical leave. That means too many parents are forced to choose between caring for their children, recovering from illness, or keeping a paycheck.

[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

Paid leave improves health outcomes for babies and parents, supports stronger families, and benefits businesses and the economy too. Yet millions of workers still don’t have access.

[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

Healthy food access helps children thrive ❤️

Updated SNAP retailer standards are an important step toward advancing nutrition security and improving access to nutritious foods for families and communities.

Read more from NCIT: https://t.co/z4uCnY8unO

[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

Happy Mother’s Day to those celebrating, remembering, longing, and holding it all together. You matter.

[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

We celebrate the educators & caregivers shaping young lives every day.

We spoke with @ncatsuaggies Dr. Jawan Burwell, about #ProviderAppreciationDay and why positive male role models in early childhood classrooms matter.

Thank you to all providers for the care, you give daily.

[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

For Maternal Mental Health Week, NCIT is holding space for the real, unfiltered experiences of motherhood—the highs, the heaviness, and everything in between.

Because support isn’t a luxury, it’s essential, and every parent deserves to feel seen, heard, and cared for.

[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

Stroke during and after pregnancy can be life-threatening for moms and babies. A new @American_Heart scientific statement emphasizes prevention, early recognition, and timely treatment to improve maternal health outcomes.

Read more: https://t.co/V17vzC9kx1

[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

Black moms don't need to be stronger; they need support.

Today, we hold space for stories of survival, loss, joy, fear, and strength.

Tag a Black Mom who inspired you
Drop a 👊 if you believe black moms deserve better.

[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

Today we celebrate the power, compassion, and impact of midwives 💞

We sat down with Jamilla Walker, Chief Midwife at @ConeHealth Women’s & Children’s Center, to talk about supporting moms, babies, and families.

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#DayOfTheMidwife #MidwivesMatter #MaternalHealth

[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

For the mothers who carry love without arms to hold, today we honor you.
Your motherhood is real, your grief is valid, and your child is never forgotten. 🤍 #BereavedMothersDay

[National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers @NCITorg]

Supporting babies everywhere—from the U.S. to galaxies far, far away.
Tiny and mighty, may the 4th be with you, little ones 💚