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View details Top Tips For Better Sleep at 3–6 Months
Top tips for better sleep at 3–6 months
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0-4 months

Top Tips For Better Sleep at 3–6 Months

Good sleep is important for healthy growth, so try our all-day guide to better sleep.

View details Top Tips to Help Your Baby Sleep
Top tips to help your baby sleep
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0-4 months

Top Tips to Help Your Baby Sleep

A good night’s sleep plays an important role in your baby’s health and happiness during the day.

View details Transitioning Between Different Milk Feeding Options
Transitioning Between Different Milk Feeding Options
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0-4 months

Transitioning Between Different Milk Feeding Options

Whether you’re moving from breastfeeding to formula feeding, or changing from one formula to another, it’s important to keep your eye out for signs of intolerance.

View details Tummy Time for Newborns and Babies
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0-4 months

Tummy Time for Newborns and Babies

Tummy time for your baby can start shortly after bringing them home, and it's important for building strength. Learn how to make tummy time enjoyable and beneficial for your baby's growth.

View details Unmasking Pregnancy Diet Myths
Unmasking pregnancy diet myths
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Pregnancy

Unmasking Pregnancy Diet Myths

During pregnancy the most common advice you get from anybody is on what to eat and not eat. While much of this information is true, there are plenty of myths doing the rounds.

View details Using a Breast Pump
Using a Breast Pump
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0-4 months

Using a Breast Pump

There are many reasons for wanting to express breastmilk.

View details Virus or Bacterial Infection?
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0-4 months

Virus or Bacterial Infection?

Many illnesses in infancy are caused by either viral or bacterial infections. Your doctor can help establish which type of infection your baby has and how to possibly treat them.

View details Warming Baby Formula
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0-4 months

Warming Baby Formula

There may not be many situations where you will need to warm up a formula feed, but on the odd occasion when you do it’s important to know how to do it safely.

View details Weaning From The Breast
Weaning From The Breast
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4-6 months

Weaning From The Breast

There may be many reasons why you will slowly reduce then stop breastfeeding, the right time will always depend on you and your baby.

View details 3 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1
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Pregnancy

3 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1

You’re at the very beginning of the journey. You can’t see anything yet, but that doesn’t mean there’s isn’t a whole lot going on.

View details A Guide on Foods to Avoid While Pregnant
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Pregnancy

A Guide on Foods to Avoid While Pregnant

What you eat (and drink!) during pregnancy can impact your developing baby. It’s important to be aware of foods to avoid while pregnant which can make you and your baby unwell. 

View details What Is Different About a Twin Pregnancy?
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Pregnancy

What Is Different About a Twin Pregnancy?

Today, around 2-3% of women are having multiple births, with twin pregnancy accounting for over 95 percent of these. 

View details What is preterm labour and can you help reduce the risks?
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Pregnancy

What is preterm labour and can you help reduce the risks?

Having a preterm labour or premature birth can be especially worrying if you’re expecting a baby. But what is preterm labour? What causes premature birth?

View details What Support is Available If I've Decided to Formula Feed
What Support is Available If I've Decided to Formula Feed
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0-4 months

What Support is Available If I've Decided to Formula Feed

There are many parents out there just like you, who have for whatever reason, decided not to breastfeed, and given this is to be an unlikely easy decision, it’s important to know what support is th

View details Colic in Newborns & Babies
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0-4 months

Colic in Newborns & Babies

Wondering how to help your colicky baby? Learn more about baby colic and get tips on how to soothe colic symptoms here.  

View details Baby & Newborn Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea in Babies 2
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0-4 months

Baby & Newborn Diarrhoea

It is important to know what to expect in a nappy so you can then know when your baby’s poo is abnormal and may need healthcare professional advice.

View details Constipation in Newborns
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4-6 months

Constipation in Newborns

There is likely to be slight differences in poo between babies depending on their age and what food or milk is being consumed.

View details Breastfeeding Diet & Food to Avoid When Breastfeeding
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0-4 months

Breastfeeding Diet & Food to Avoid When Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding requires approximately 2000-2100 kilojoules extra each day compared with if you were not breastfeeding. This is a lot of extra food (and fluid) to fit in!

View details What Do I Pack in My Hospital Bag? - Hospital Bag Checklist
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Pregnancy

What Do I Pack in My Hospital Bag? - Hospital Bag Checklist

Is your due date around the corner and you’re not sure what to pack in your hospital bag? We’ve put together a simple hospital bag checklist with all the essentials.

View details Baby Formula Ingredients
What's in Baby Formula
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0-4 months

Baby Formula Ingredients

Baby formulas will never be equal to breast milk, however they have been formulated to provide the necessary nutrients to support normal growth and development when breast milk is not available.&nb

View details What’s the Best Fertility Diet?
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Pre Pregnancy

What’s the Best Fertility Diet?

If you’re thinking about having a baby, it’s a good time to look at your diet. Discover below which fertility foods are essential for a healthy pregnancy.

View details When Will My Baby Sleep Through The Night?
When will my baby sleep through the night?
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0-4 months

When Will My Baby Sleep Through The Night?

When your baby first comes home from the hospital, you will notice your little one has irregular sleep patterns, this can be both challenging and exhausting.

View details Your 10-12-Month-Old’s Activity Planner
Your 10-12-month-old’s activity planner
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9-12 months

Your 10-12-Month-Old’s Activity Planner

You may have noticed your baby is moving more and more every day—it may sometimes feel like they’re in constant motion!

View details Your 8-10-Month-Old’s Activity Planner
Your 8-10-month-old’s activity planner
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6-9 months

Your 8-10-Month-Old’s Activity Planner

The time you spend playing with your baby is precious, and enjoying games together is fun for both of you. But playtime is much more than just special moments spent together.

View details Your Baby Knows How Much They Need
Your baby knows how much they need
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0-4 months

Your Baby Knows How Much They Need

Did you know…? Breastfeeding directly from your breast, helps to protect your baby’s ability to drink only as much as they need. 
 

View details Your Guide to First Trimester Tests
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Pregnancy

Your Guide to First Trimester Tests

Congratulations – you’re in your first trimester! Throughout your pregnancy there are a number of prenatal tests which your midwife or doctor may recommend you have.

View details Taste Tracker
Did you know?
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4-6 months

Taste Tracker

Did you know? Many children are afraid of new foods, preferring to eat foods they are used to.

View details Your Baby is Growing By Leaps and Bounds
Your baby is growing by leaps and bounds
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9-12 months

Your Baby is Growing By Leaps and Bounds

Your baby is growing fast! The first year, a baby multiplies his weight by 3 and his length increases by 50%!

View details Changing Food and Nutrition For Your 8-12-Month Old
Changing food and nutrition for your 8-12 month
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9-12 months

Changing Food and Nutrition For Your 8-12-Month Old

Your baby may be on the move, crawling, or getting ready to take some first steps. Their diet is on the move too, changing in so many ways.

View details Don't Forget Your Support System
Don't forget your support system
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0-4 months

Don't Forget Your Support System

Choosing to breastfeed is one of the most important decisions you can make regarding your baby's health.

View details Is Your Baby Getting Enough?
Nursing quiz
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0-4 months

Is Your Baby Getting Enough?

While new babies need to feed every 2-3 hours, there really is no such thing as a set baby feeding schedule.

View details Breastfeeding Problems?
Breastfeeding problems?
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0-4 months

Breastfeeding Problems?

Breastfeeding can sometimes take practice and patience. Here are some common concerns that breastfeeding mums have, and some tips to remedy them.

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