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What swimwear do babies need?

 It's finally time for your baby to start swimming! But did you know that there are lots of types of swimwear that babies can use? You may have a swim nappy ready, but what about swim vests, thermals, or swim wraps? Sometimes it can get a bit cluttered! So, let's go over the several types of ...

What does a red streak in my baby's nappy mean?

Having just become a parent for the first time, you're still very much getting used to how to look after a newborn baby. And when it comes to your little one, you've come to find that there isn't a day that goes by that doesn't involve a new discovery or surprise of some kind.Although you've ...

How do I prepare for a home birth?

If the idea of giving birth at a hospital doesn't appeal to you, you have probably considered bringing your baby into the world in the comfort of your own home. With your own bed to sleep in, your own shower to wash in and the fact you can make a cuppa from your own kettle after the baby's born, ...

What are common poo problems?

Your toddler looks at you in a way you've seen many times before; their little face is all scrunched up and their body is stiff – un oh, you know what this means! They're holding in their poo again! You usher them to the bathroom, but they simply refuse to go. You're becoming increasingly ...

How to potty-train at night

For the third night in a row, your little one has woken up with a dry nappy, and suddenly a wonderful thought crosses your mind - does this mean they're ready to begin nighttime training? You know it can be a sensitive topic that mustn't be rushed, so how do you go about it, and how can you make ...

When is my child ready for potty training?

After a busy day filled with nappy changes, you can't help but wonder when the days of nappies and smelly poos will be behind you. You're probably aware that with a young baby, it might not be for some time. But when exactly is the right time to begin training? Is 12 months old too soon? Is three...

What should I do about my child’s bed-wetting?

 What should I do about my child's bed-wetting?As much as we might not like to admit it, every one of us has wet the bed at some point in our lives, and possibly even quite a lot when we were young, excitable preschoolers. Almost 50% of all 3-year-olds and up to 40% of 4-year-olds wet the bed ...

How do I change a nappy?

You've officially been a parent for a week, and you and your partner are utterly besotted with your brand new, wide-eyed bundle of joy. However, although you're still completely immersed in your little bubble of happiness, there are certain aspects of being a new parent that you've been ...

How will I know if my baby has bumped their head, and what are the symptoms?

As a new mum, you've got a lot on your plate. One moment you're preparing formula and pumping breast milk, the next you're changing a dirty nappy or rocking your baby to sleep. And as you're so busy multi-tasking, you're starting to find it difficult to concentrate on one task at a time. This ...

What do I need to look out for with nappies and washing my newborn? (Week 2)

It's now the third week of your baby's life, and although they're still so tiny and so young, you already feel like you've known each other for a lifetime. By now, you've had plenty of time to get to know each other. You've changed many nappies, put them down for many naps, and given them many ...