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The Crib

Practical baby care guides for UK parents. Explore teething, sleep, weaning and developmental milestones, with clear explanations and links to trusted sources to help you through the early years.

SafetyAny age
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What temperature should your baby's room be once the heating goes on?

Keep your baby's room at 16 to 20°C. Which sleeping bag tog to use, what goes underneath, and how to check if your baby is too hot.

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FeedingAny age
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Vitamin D drops for babies: who needs them from October

Breastfed babies, even partly, need 8.5 to 10mcg of vitamin D daily from birth, all year. Formula-fed babies on 500ml or more a day don't.

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Baby CareAny age
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How to dress your baby for cold-weather pram walks

Dress your baby in one more layer than you, check their chest rather than their hands, and take outer layers off indoors and before the car seat.

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Baby CareAny age
A serene image of a sleeping baby lying peacefully indoors. Captured in soft and gentle lighting.
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The clocks go back on 25 October: how to shift your baby's sleep

The clocks go back on 25 October. Shift bedtime 10 to 15 minutes later every few nights beforehand, or switch on the day, and darken early mornings safely.

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Baby Care3 months+
A smiling baby shows their first two bottom teeth in a bright room
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Your Baby's First Teeth: What to Expect and How to Care for Them

When babies get their first teeth, the signs of teething, how to soothe sore gums and when to start brushing and see an NHS dentist.

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DevelopmentAny age
A mother lovingly reads to her baby on a comfortable sofa, surrounded by bookshelves in a cozy living room.
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Reading to Your Baby: When to Start and How to Make It Fun

When to start reading to your baby, what to expect at each stage in the first two years, and simple NHS ways to make story time enjoyable.

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Health6 months+
A mother lovingly holds her baby in a serene home interior, exuding warmth and care.
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Nursery Germs: Why Babies Get Ill So Often in Their First Term

Children have 5 to 8 colds a year and most clear in 2 weeks. NHS-backed timelines, nursery exclusion rules and when to call 111 or 999.

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Baby Care6 months+
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Separation Anxiety in Babies: What's Normal and How to Help

Separation anxiety is a normal and healthy part of your baby's development. Here's when it starts, why it happens, and practical strategies to make separations easier for everyone.

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Baby CareAny age
A parent gently massages the legs of a baby lying on a pink blanket
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Baby Eczema: Causes, Symptoms and Gentle Care Tips for UK Parents

Eczema affects around 1 in 5 children in the UK. If your baby has dry, itchy, or inflamed skin, here's what causes it and how to manage it gently and effectively.

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HealthAny age
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Fever in Babies: When to Worry and When to Call the GP

A fever in a baby can be frightening, especially for first-time parents. Here's what temperature counts as a fever, what to do, and the warning signs that mean you need to act fast.

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HealthAny age
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Baby Constipation: Causes, Signs and Safe Remedies for UK Parents

Constipation in babies can be distressing to witness. How to tell if your baby is actually constipated, what causes it, and the safest ways to help.

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Development3 months+
Parent gently caring for baby during unsettled period
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Sleep Regressions Explained: What They Are and How to Survive Them

Just when your baby seemed to be sleeping well, they're up every hour again. Sleep regressions are real: why they happen, when to expect them, and how to get through them.

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Development6 months+
Mother face to face with her laughing baby, chatting and encouraging early speech
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When Do Babies Start Talking? A Guide to Speech Development

From first coos to first words, your baby's journey to speech is fascinating. Find out what to expect, when to be concerned, and how to help your baby talk.

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Health3 months+
A father holds his baby close while taking the baby's temperature under the arm
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Teething vs Illness: How to Tell the Difference

Teething gets blamed for everything — but it doesn't cause high fever or serious illness. Here's how to tell the difference between teething symptoms and something that needs medical attention.

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SafetyAny age
A smiling mother leans in to check her baby in an infant car seat
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Baby Car Seat Safety: What Every UK Parent Needs to Know

UK car seat law, seat types, why rear-facing is safer, how to choose a seat and the fitting mistakes parents make most often.

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