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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.

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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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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HealthPregnancy
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Flu and RSV vaccines in pregnancy: when to have each one this autumn

Book the flu jab now via GP, pharmacy, NHS App or maternity service. RSV is offered from 28 weeks by your maternity service or GP, and some pharmacies.

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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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HealthAny age
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Fireworks and babies: protecting sleep and hearing around Bonfire Night

Firework cut-off times, safe distances, sparkler rules and when to get your baby's hearing checked around Bonfire Night.

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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 Care3 months+
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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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Health6 months+
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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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Development3–12 months
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When Do Babies Start Teething? A Month-by-Month Timeline

Most babies start teething around 6 months. The usual teething timeline, the order teeth appear, the signs to watch for and what helps.

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Health3–12 months
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How to Soothe a Teething Baby at Night

Teething keeping your baby up? Calm, safe ways to soothe a teething baby at night: cool teethers, gum massage and a steady bedtime routine.

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Health0–12 months
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Bronchiolitis and RSV in Babies: What UK Parents Should Know This Autumn

RSV bronchiolitis symptoms in babies, the NHS red flags for calling 111 or 999, home care, and how the pregnancy RSV vaccine protects newborns.

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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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HealthNewborn 0–3 months
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Neonatal Jaundice: What UK Parents Need to Know

Neonatal jaundice affects 6 in 10 UK newborns. What it looks like, the types, phototherapy, feeding and when to seek urgent help.

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Baby CareAny age
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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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Baby Care0–6 months
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Flat Head Syndrome in Babies: Causes, Prevention & What UK Parents Can Do

What causes flat head syndrome in babies, seven simple ways to help prevent it, what the NHS says and when to speak to your GP.

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