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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.
Changes in relationships after giving birth
The arrival of a baby changes your life in many ways. Here we look at how a new baby can affect your relationships with your partner, family and friends.
What is reflux?
Baby reflux is common, but posseting and pain can be difficult to cope with. Here we look at baby reflux symptoms, GORD treatment and where to go for more help.
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 to hand express breastmilk
We look at how to express breastmilk using your hands including how hand expressing works, common concerns and where to get help with technique.
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.
Mixed feeding - combining breast and bottle feeding
You may decide to mix feed your baby - that is combine breast and bottle feeding. How do you do this and what considerations do you need to take into account?