Connecting2u is a free text messaging service that supports Queensland parents and carers during pregnancy (antenatal) and in the first five years of their child’s life. Sign up to receive helpful information to boost health, development, and overall wellbeing. There are two messaging services on offer.

Once your baby is born, you can opt out of the pregnancy (antenatal) messages and sign up to receive the 0 -5 years messages.

Who can sign up to receive messages?

The pregnancy (antenatal) service is available to expecting parents. The 0-5 years’ service is available to parents and carers with children under 5 years.

Sign up for multiple children

Parents can sign up for each child under 5 years of age and any pregnancy.

During the sign-up process, users will be prompted to create a three-letter personal code for each child, making it easy to identify which messages are for which child.

What kind of messages will I receive?

Pregnancy (antenatal) messages include information about:

• Care options and supporting mum through physical changes
• Nutrition during pregnancy
• Health checks, scans, and blood tests
• Your baby’s development and promoting bonding with your baby
• Emotional wellbeing and self-care
• Tailored messages for dads.

0-5 year messages include information about:

• Bonding with your child
• Child development milestones
• Health checks and vaccinations
• Feeding, sleep and settling
• Health, social and educational services.