Bringing your baby home can be an exciting time. From clothes, bedding and car seats, here are a few hints on what you should have ready.

Safe baby furniture and baby equipment helps protect your child. Our checklist helps you choose a safe cot, highchair, change table, safety gates and more.

Want to go hands free when you’re out with baby? A baby carrier, baby sling or backpack might be an option. Here’s how to use this equipment safely.

Baby breathing monitors sound an alarm if a baby stops breathing. Health professionals can help you decide whether a baby breathing monitor is right for you.

Infants can suffer serious injuries when unsupervised in baby walkers. Always keep an eye on your infant when they're using a baby walker and ensure hazardous areas in the house are blocked off.

Dummy independence is when babies can put their dummies in by themselves. This helps if your baby uses a dummy to settle. You can teach dummy independence.

Babies can suffer a range of injuries from incorrectly used or damaged slings and carriers. Make sure the product you buy is suitable for both you and your baby, and is made of heavy duty, well-wearing materials.

Baby sleep habits can affect the whole family. Our guide explains how to phase out sleep habits like dummies, music and rocking so you all get more sleep.

Dummies soothe some babies and help them settle. But dummies can be a hard habit to break, and babies also need help to manage them. Get tips for dummy use.

Thumbsucking, or the use of a dummy by a baby, is little cause for concern before permanent teeth appear.