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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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Sleeping at Grandma's over Christmas: setting up a travel cot safely

Where to put the travel cot, what goes in it, how warm the room should be and how to keep bedtime familiar when you stay with family this Christmas.

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Baby Care3 months+
Baby in a grey patterned hat holding a blue and yellow rattle, sitting in a green pushchair beside white flowers.
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Teether on the floor again: what to do when you're out with the pram

Swap a dropped teether for a clean spare and wash it at home. Never use cords round the neck, and pack the changing bag to cut down on drops.

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Activities0–6 months
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How to play with a 3-month-old when they're awake and alert

Short play ideas for an alert 3-month-old: face time, songs, sound, texture, reaching and supervised floor play, and how to tell they've had enough.

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Baby Care3 months+
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How many teethers does a baby actually need?

Two or three teethers in different textures is usually enough: one in use, one clean in the fridge and one in the changing bag.

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Development0–12 months
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Why different teether textures matter for your baby's mouth and first foods

Teether textures give sore gums a choice of surfaces to bite. Food texture skills come from offering lumpier foods from around 6 months.

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Activities3–12 months
A mother lovingly feeds her baby in a warm and cozy home kitchen setting.
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How to keep a baby entertained in the highchair before they can eat

Strap them in, face them towards the family, clear the tray and give one baby-safe toy at a time so you can eat while your baby watches and plays.

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Development3–12 months
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Why babies grab everything, including the TV remote, and what to give them instead

From around three months, babies grab and mouth objects to explore them; the remote is a magnet, and safe alternatives satisfy the same urge.

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Baby CareAny age
A mother feeding her baby boy a bottle while sitting indoors, capturing a tender moment.
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Sickness bug in babies and toddlers: spotting dehydration early

Watch wet nappies, tears and the soft spot. Call 111 if a child under 5 shows signs of dehydration, or 999 if they're hard to wake, pale or breathing fast.

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New Parents0–6 months
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Pram, pushchair or travel system: which to buy in the Black Friday sales

What a newborn needs from a pram, pushchair or travel system, car seat sleep safety, fold size and how to price the full bundle before Black Friday.

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FeedingAny age
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Norovirus in babies and toddlers: how to keep them hydrated

Keeping a baby or toddler hydrated through norovirus: milk feeds, signs of dehydration, the 48-hour nursery rule and when to call 111.

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HealthAny age
A sleeping baby in a white and pale blue top, wrapped in a soft brown fleece blanket with one hand by its cheek.
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Condensation and mould in your baby's bedroom: what to do

Why damp and mould matter for babies, what causes them, and how renters can get mould fixed, using government guidance for England.

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FeedingAny age
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Blocked nose in babies: how to help them feed and sleep

Saline drops can ease a stuffy nose. Under-6s shouldn't have cough and cold remedies or decongestants unless a GP or pharmacist advises it.

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SafetyAny age
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What should a baby wear to bed when the house gets colder?

In a room at 16 to 20°C, a sleepsuit and a 2.5 tog sleeping bag usually work. No hats indoors. Check their chest, not their hands.

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Baby CareAny age
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Baby eczema and dry skin when the heating goes on

Heated rooms and cold air can trigger baby eczema flare-ups. Emollient routines, bath habits, fabrics, and when to see a GP or call 111.

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Health3 months+
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Croup in babies: what the barking cough means and when to call 111

Croup causes a barking cough and noisy breathing, often at night. When to call 111, how to help at home and the signs that mean 999.

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