To ensure your little one stays cool during the summer months check out our top tips: Pick the right clothes – If you’re going to be spending most of your time indoors choose loose fitting, lightweight clothing made from cotton which absorbs perspiration... read more »
If you think your partner, relative or friend is experiencing the baby blues then here's how you can help: Reassure her that she is doing a great job Help around the house by putting some washing on, cooking some meals etc. ... read more »
A hard belly Loss of appetite Smelly poo and wind Crying and discomfort, pain or irritability before doing a poo Dry, hard, pellet like poo If your baby is breast fed they are less likely... read more »
The 8 week review will be carried out either at your local doctor’s surgery or clinic, or at home by a health visitor and GP. You’ll stay with your baby at all times and you will be asked different questions while your health visitor will check that baby... read more »
Co-parenting is about making joint decisions so that from day one your baby gets the same message from both of you and as your baby grows he will know that you are consistent and reliable in the way you help him. Children from positive co-parenting families are... read more »
Babies start to feel anxious about being separated and at night this can mean a normally sleeping baby can wake up often. Your baby may be worrying that you won’t return and needs reassurance that you will return. Baby may also be teething or has decided... read more »
Growth spurts happen at 2, 3 and 6 weeks and then at 3 and 6 months, but they may happen slightly earlier or later depending on when baby was born (premature, on time, or later than due date). A growth spurt helps your baby to grow and learn and will tend to... read more »
Getting to know your baby’s skin through massage is a great way to check for any developing problems such as dry skin or nappy rash and help you become more sensitive to baby’s needs. Massage is an excellent way to connect if your baby was born prematurely. ... read more »
Babies need to feed very often, especially in the early weeks and months as they teach your body how much milk to make and to get the nutrients they need to grow and develop. When baby has the instinct to feed and be close to you, it can often make you feel like... read more »
Most new mothers feel excited about getting to know their baby, but you may also feel very tired physically and emotionally as your body recovers from your labour and birth. For some families it helps to think of the first two weeks with a new baby as a 'baby... read more »
