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Highs and lows

A baby goes from helplessness to inquisitive toddler in a startling short time, but you also go on a steep learning curve. We've got advice about all the common challenges and information about developmental milestones.

Baby face

In this section

Bathing
Expert advice on keeping your newborn baby clean
Colic
Symptoms to look for and how to ease the discomfort
Comforters, soothers and dummies
Why babies need comforters and when to wean them off
Confidence building
Techniques to boost your baby's self-esteem
Coping with advice
What to do when people decide to share their expertise
Crying and comforting
Recognising different cries and how to soothe them
Developmental stages: intro
Our guide to your baby's developmental stages
Developmental stages
How your baby develops and the important milestones
Feeding
Advice on breastfeeding, bottlefeeding, mixed feeding and your baby's weight
Guiding your baby
How to guide a baby's behaviour and intepret his actions
Immunisation
What jabs your baby will need, why he needs them and when
Listening and talking
It's never to early to start communicating with your baby
Massage
Learn a few simple techniques to help your baby relax
Music for babies
How to make music part of your baby's life
Nappies
The pros and cons of disposable and reusable nappies
Safety
How to ensure your baby is safe around the home
Sleeping
Getting your baby into good sleep patterns
Teething
Tackling teething troubles, plus easing discomfort
Typical personality
Understanding your baby's emerging temperament
Weaning
How to move your baby on to solid food

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