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Your baby

Newborn babies don't come with a user guide and particularly for first-time mums and dads, taking your baby home can be a daunting prospect. Here you will find lots of information to guide you through the first 12 months of your baby's life including feeding, sleeping, baby development and keeping your baby safe.

Newborn baby essentials

Find out some of the essentials for looking after your newborn. Find out when your baby will need to have health checkups and immunisations. There is ...

Sleep and settling your baby

Every baby will have their own pattern of sleeping. Find out how to settle and calm your baby and how to safely put your baby to sleep.

Your baby’s growth and development – first 12 months

Your baby will grow a lot in their first 12 months and there are a number of milestones that each baby will reach through their development.

Baby safety

All parents want to keep their baby safe. Find out the essentials like keeping your baby safe in your home, around water, out in the sun and when out ...

Breastfeeding your baby

Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby, providing all the nutrition your baby needs during the first six months of life and a loving ...

Feeding your baby with formula

Learn about formula feeding for your baby, how is it different to breastmilk, why formula feed and what do if your baby is allergic to formula.

Regular health checks for babies

Regular health checks will not only reassure you your baby’s growth and development are on track, but may indicate a health issue that could otherwise...

Introducing solid food

By the time your baby is about 6 months of age, breast milk or formula will no longer provide all the nutrition they need for healthy growth.

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