How to know when your baby is well - video

Premature babies and sick babies often need to spend time in the NICU. They need special care and handling, plus a gentle approach to bonding. Find out more.

Tummy play is safe and very important for babies from birth. Tummy play helps muscle development in the arms, neck and back. It can help prepare babies for crawling and sitting.

Reflux is common for up to half of babies under three months of age, and 70% of healthy babies less than 1 year old. Most reflux stops after six months and completely stops within twelve months for 95% of babies.

Babies can suffer a range of injuries from unsafe toys. Make sure you buy sturdy and well-made toys that are appropriate for a baby.

Bonding with babies is about smiling, cuddling, massage, singing, talking, reading and playing. See how to bond with your baby in our illustrated guide.

Making faces, singing nursery rhymes and blowing raspberries are great play ideas for newborn babies. The key thing is interacting with your baby. Read more.

Lactose intolerance symptoms include wind, stomach pain, bloating and diarrhoea. Babies might also have nappy rash. Your child should see the GP.

A baby’s crying is very distressing to parents. It is not known why babies sometimes cry for long periods without being easily comforted. However, babies vary in the amount and intensity of crying in their first year. If babies are well fed and are not currently sick, prolonged crying might be related to being over-stimulated and over-tired. If your baby cries for periods of longer than five to ten minutes and your current soothing strategies do not seem help, perhaps your baby needs quietness and sleep.

See how to wrap a baby in this video. Wrapping can reduce SUDI and SIDS risk by keeping babies on their backs during sleep. It can also soothe babies.

Learn why babies cry and how to soothe them with Karitane's expert advice. Understand hunger cues, sleep patterns, and settling techniques.