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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.

Feeding6 months+
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Gagging or choking when your baby starts solids

Gagging is loud and normal while your baby learns to eat. Choking is quiet. How to tell them apart, what to do, and how to cut food from around 6 months.

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Feeding6–12 months
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How much should a baby eat at 6 months? Portion sizes for the first weeks of solids

A first portion of solids at 6 months is a few teaspoons or pieces, once a day. How to build it up and tell when your baby has had enough.

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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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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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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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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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FeedingNewborn 0–3 months
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Breastfeeding Tips for New Mums: A Practical UK Guide

Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. Here are practical, evidence-based tips to help you get started and keep going with confidence.

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Feeding0–6 months
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Baby Reflux and Silent Reflux: Signs, Causes and How to Help

Reflux is common in babies and usually resolves by 12 months. Here's how to tell if your baby has reflux or silent reflux, what causes it, and the steps that help.

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Feeding6–12 months
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Best Foods for Babies Aged 6 to 12 Months: What to Feed and When

Starting solids at 6 months is an exciting milestone. UK parents need to know about what to feed, when to progress, and which foods to avoid in the first year.

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Development0–12 months
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Baby Growth Spurts: Signs, Timing and How to Cope

Growth spurts can leave your baby suddenly hungry, clingy and unsettled. Here's when they happen, what to expect, and how to ride them out.

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FeedingNewborn 0–3 months
Newborn baby feeding — cluster feeding guide for UK parents
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Cluster Feeding: What It Is and How to Cope

Cluster feeding is when babies feed very frequently, often in the evenings. Why it happens, how long it lasts and how to cope.

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Feeding6–12 months
A father spoon-feeds his baby a puree in a high chair at home
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Introducing Allergens to Babies: UK Guidance and What to Know

Introducing allergens early can reduce the risk of food allergies. Here's the latest UK guidance on what to introduce, when, and how to do it safely.

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Feeding0–6 months
Mother breastfeeding her newborn — tips to increase breast milk supply
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How to Increase Breast Milk Supply: Tips for UK Mums

How UK mums can support breast milk supply: feed on demand, fix the latch, switch nurse, power pump, and where to get expert help.

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FeedingNewborn 0–3 months
Newborn breastfeeding — tongue tie signs, diagnosis and treatment
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Tongue Tie in Babies: Signs, Diagnosis and Treatment

Tongue tie affects around 4–11% of newborns in the UK and is a common cause of breastfeeding difficulties. How to recognise it, how it's diagnosed, and what treatment involves.

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Feeding6 months+
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When to Introduce a Sippy Cup: A Guide to Transitioning from Bottle or Breast

Moving from breast or bottle to a cup is a major milestone. Here's when to introduce a sippy cup, which type to choose, and how to make the transition smoothly.

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