Guide To : Newborn

Looking after a newborn baby can seem daunting at first when playing, singing, bathing and even changing a nappy can throw new parents into a panic. Here is gurgle’s definitive guide to looking after your little one in those early weeks when everything seems a little alien. We promise that soon you’ll be performing these tasks like a seasoned pro, perhaps even all at once.

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