First year

Second year

Stages

Topics

12-18 months

Sleeping safely with your baby

This article looks at how to sleep safely with your baby if you decide to co-sleep.

Baby immunisations

Here we look at routine baby immunisations, side effects, safety of vaccines and resources to help you make an informed choice about vaccinating your child.

Teething

Teething is a natural part of your baby’s growth and development. Here we look at how you can help them through it, and maybe even make tooth-brushing fun.

Childcare and childcare vouchers

Information on getting financial support for your childcare needs.

Child tax credits

There can’t be many parents who haven’t worried about money. Tax credits can help. Find more information about what you are eligible for and how to claim it.

Parents on a low income

Worried about finding the money for essential baby items? Find out more about grants and benefits that can help.

What does your baby need to drink?

How do you introduce your child to drinking from a cup and do they need to drink anything apart from milk? This article looks at how to choose the right cup for your child as well...

How long should I breastfeed?

You can breastfeed for as long as you and baby want to. Making the decision to stop breastfeeding is an important one and it helps to get the right and information and support.