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Newborn Care and Development

Newborn Care and Development

Bonding With Your Newborn

Every parent bonds with their baby in their own time. Read Midwife Cath’s advice on how to encourage moments of connection with your little one.

Newborn Care and Development

What is your Crying Baby trying to tell you?

Why do babies cry? It's not always clear exactly why, but you can be sure when your baby cries, they're trying to communicate with you that something isn't right.

Newborn Care and Development

25 first hugs

After what seems like a lifetime of planning and anticipation, not to mention nine months of carrying your bundle of joy, the time has finally arrived for you to cradle your baby in your arms.

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Baby Development

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Baby Development

Your 1 Month Old Baby

Welcoming your baby into your family has probably changed your life.

Baby Development

Your 2 Month Old Baby

The early weeks of parenting can be a very one sided affair, with lots of input and not much feedback from babies to let their parents know how they’re faring.

Baby Development

Your 3 Month Old Baby

The magic 3 month period has arrived and with it a whole new range of developmental changes for your baby.

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Baby Activities and Play

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Baby Activities and Play

10 Active Games to Play with your Baby

It’s official! Your little one is now most definitely on the move and much of your time will be taken up chasing after them.

Baby Activities and Play

Babies and Dancing

For some children, easy, graceful movements come naturally.

Baby Activities and Play

Decorating the house with your Baby

The reality is, your baby will have usually played a key role in redecorating your house late on in your pregnancy.

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Birthdays and Celebrations

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Birthdays and Celebrations

1st Birthday Cake

Organising a birthday cake for your little one’s first birthday need not be an elaborate affair.

Birthdays and Celebrations

Your Baby's Birthday

Baby birthdays are a great time to invite friends and family to celebrate the birth of your little one.

Birthdays and Celebrations

Birthday Party Games for your Baby

Birthday party games are a popular element of parties for older children.

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Breastfeeding and Bottle Feeding

Both you and your baby benefit from breastfeeding and feeding can be a very loving time for you and the new bub to spend together. Breast milk has all the right amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and vitamins for your baby’s growth and development. Your breast milk also contains antibodies which will support your baby s immunity and help prevent infections such as upper respiratory tract infections and gastroenteritis.

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