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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.

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Koda Koala Bitey teethers in six colours arranged on a blanket beside a teddy bear
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Are Silicone Teethers Safe for Babies?

A practical guide to choosing, using and cleaning a baby teether: age guidance, checks before use, supervision and following your item's own instructions.

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Baby holding a cream Koda Koala teething mitten in a nursery
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Best Baby Teethers UK (2026): A Parent's Buying Guide

Which baby teether is best in the UK? Compare silicone and wood teethers by age, safety and use, with honest picks for newborns, 6-month-olds and on-the-go.

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Baby in a sun hat playing in the shade on a hot summer day
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How to Keep a Baby Cool in Hot Weather: A UK Summer Guide

A calm UK guide to keeping babies cool in hot weather, covering safe sleep, prams, feeding, nursery temperature and warning signs.

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Baby resting in a shaded pram during a calm summer walk in the park
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Can Babies Wear Sunscreen? What UK Parents Should Know This Summer

A calm UK guide to baby sunscreen, shade and summer sun protection for babies under and over 6 months.

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Baby secured in a car seat — car seat safety guide for UK parents
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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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Baby enjoying water and swimming experience
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Baby Swimming: When Can Babies Go in a Pool and What to Know

Baby swimming is fantastic for bonding and development. Here's everything UK parents need to know — when to start, water safety, what to bring, and how to find lessons near you.

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Baby-proofed home — safety gates and child locks for UK parents
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How to Baby-Proof Your Home: A Room-by-Room Safety Guide

Once your baby starts moving, your home needs to move with them. Here's a practical room-by-room guide to baby-proofing before they're on the move.

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Baby hand resting in a wooden crib — safe sleep for babies
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Safe Sleep Guidelines for Babies: What Every UK Parent Needs to Know

Safe sleep can prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Here's the latest NHS and Lullaby Trust guidance every UK parent should know.

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