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Tagged with: Returning to work, Practicalities of being a parent, Work
New parents have the right to Shared Parental Leave. What is this right and how do you apply for it?
Tagged with: Caring for your baby or toddler, Sleep
We look at sleep training approaches, whether they work and the impact on you and your baby.
Tagged with: After the birth, Starting to breastfeed, Early days, Feeding your baby or toddler
You’ve just given birth for the first time and now for another new thing – breastfeeding. So how exactly do you do it? Here’s our guide to getting started.
Tagged with: 0-3 months, Common concerns, Feeding your baby or toddler, Challenges
Sore nipples can be a problem in the early days of breastfeeding and beyond. This article discusses causes of sore nipples and how to ease the pain.
Tagged with: Wellbeing & mental health, Perinatal mental health, How you might be feeling, Relationships and friendships
Sometimes, partners will be the first to notice something isn’t right. But what are the signs of postnatal depression and how can you find support?
Tagged with: Feeding your baby or toddler, Practical tips
Read our step-by-step guide to making up a bottle of formula.
Tagged with: What happens in labour & birth, Losing a baby
It’s devastating when a baby dies. Here we explain what stillbirth is and what you can do to reduce the chance of it happening. We have a separate article on experiencing a stillbirth.
Tagged with: Common concerns, Early days, Feeding your baby or toddler, How to achieve comfortable and effective feeding, Challenges, Practical tips
Find out more here about our infant feeding support line and the help available if you have any questions or concerns about feeding your baby.
Tagged with: 0-3 months, Caring for your baby or toddler, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, Baby care, Informed decision making for parents, Slings and swaddling
Swaddling has been used in different forms throughout the world since 4000BC and around 1 in 5 babies in the UK are swaddled in the first few weeks of life (Day, 2015). Some parents say it helps their baby to sleep, reducing crying and stress, but there…
Tagged with: Caring for your baby or toddler, Outdoor play, Summer with your baby
They’re small, slippery, and frankly, it’s messy enough swimming on your own. But don’t despair. Here’s how to ace your first swimming trip with a baby…
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