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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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Fireworks and babies: protecting sleep and hearing around Bonfire Night

Protect your baby's hearing and sleep around Bonfire Night: safe distances, baby ear defenders, a quieter room and settling after bangs.

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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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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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Baby CareAny age
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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 CareNewborn 0–3 months
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How to Swaddle a Baby: A Step-by-Step Guide for UK Parents

Swaddling can soothe a fussy newborn and help them sleep longer. Here's the correct technique, when to stop, and the safety rules every UK parent needs to know.

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Health3–12 months
A mother cuddles her crying baby upright against her shoulder to comfort them
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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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Baby Care0–6 months
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How to Establish a Baby Routine That Actually Works

A predictable daily routine can improve your baby's sleep, reduce crying, and make life feel more manageable.

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Baby Care0–12 months
A father holds his sleeping newborn close against his chest in a bright room
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White Noise for Babies: Does It Really Help Your Baby Sleep?

Does white noise help babies sleep? What the research shows, safe volume and distance guidelines, types of sound and alternatives to try.

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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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New ParentsNewborn 0–3 months
A mother watches her baby lying awake on their back in a clear cot
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Newborn Sleep: What Is Normal in the First 12 Weeks?

Normal newborn sleep in the first 12 weeks, including waking, day-night confusion, safe sleep and when to get help.

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Baby Care3–12 months
A mother holds her baby beside an empty cot with only a fitted sheet
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How to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night

Helping your baby sleep through the night takes patience, consistency, and the right environment. This guide covers everything from sleep associations to bedtime routines and safe sleep practices for UK parents.

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SleepAny age
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How Much Sleep Does My Baby Need? A Guide by Age

How much sleep does your baby actually need? Here's a breakdown by age, from newborn to toddler, including nap guidance and tips for better sleep.

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Baby Care6 months+
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How to Wean Your Baby Off the Dummy: A Gentle UK Guide

Dummies can be a lifesaver in the early months, but at some point most parents want to wean their child off them. Here's when and how to do it gently and successfully.

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SafetyAny age
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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Safety0–12 months
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Safe Sleep Guidelines for Babies: What Every UK Parent Needs to Know

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

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