Babies speech development from 12 to 18 months When will my baby talk? Babies usually start to talk between the ages of 12 months to 18 months. Your baby will begin to say sounds that are more recognisable, and they will also become a lot more sociable. Nursery rhymes are a great way to get […]
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Feeding and Weaning Tips For Your Baby
Helpful advice on feeding and weaning your baby Birth to 6 months The first six months is simple. Your baby should only be eating breast or formula milk. You used to be able to start weaning your baby at four months, but professionals have now raised it to 6 months as there are many health […]
Why Communicating With Your Baby Is Important
Communicating with your baby is very important as it is your baby’s way of letting you know their needs Baby sounds, signals and cues Babies will make different sounds and cues for their various needs. You will learn these very quickly as you get to know your baby. Remember babies have five senses Communicating with […]
5 Sleep Through the Night Strategies
Helpful strategies on getting a child to sleep through the night Play soft music – Babies are easily woken up, however, if you play some soft, soothing music during the time where the baby is dropping off to sleep this can aid a calm and relaxed sleep, and they can drift off into their deep […]
Does Sleeping Aid Babies Development?
How does sleeping help babies development Babies spend most of their time sleeping in the first months of their life. New research has shown that there are links between sleep and development during the first year of life. Researchers from the University of Sheffield and Ruhr University Bochum, Germany have conducted a study to show […]
Breastfeeding versus bottle feeding?
Breastfeeding or bottle feeding? When becoming a new parent, one of your many decisions is whether or not you are going to try breastfeeding. Some women are unable to breastfeed for many reasons and therefore end up bottle feeding or do it by choice. There is support available to mums who are breastfeeding their baby, […]
Flexible working for parents
What is flexible working? Flexible working is looking at the needs of the employees and seeing if adaptions can be made to their working hours e.g. flexible starts, finish times and reduced hours etc. Every employee has to right to request this type of working not just parents and carers; however, it is down to […]
Understanding Baby’s Cry
Understanding your baby’s cry How many different types of baby’s cry are there? There are five main cries for babies, however each child will sound different. Hunger cries This type of cry usually starts quiet and gradually gets louder. It may take some time to settle your baby when you eventually do feed them as […]
Bathing Your Baby
Helpful advice on bathing your baby? Bath Safety Stay with your baby at all times when they’re in the bath. Mix both cold and hot water, and it needs to be warm. Use a bath mat to prevent slipping or a bath seat when in an adult bath. Do not put your baby in if […]
7 Triggers Of Nappy Rash
The most common cause of nappy rash is when a baby’s skin is exposed to urine and faeces. Even the friction from the nappy can lead to nappy rash. What does nappy rash look like? The nappy area is a perfect place for a rash to develop. It’s moist, dark, and there’s a constant supply […]