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Caring for your Baby

It is amazing how much ‘stuff’ one little person can accumulate. Nail clippers, sponges, lotions, diapers, sunscreen, wipes and an array of clothes, and that’s just in the bathroom! Caring for your baby might seem pretty complicated at first, but it’ll soon be second nature to you.

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Anxious mommy – when stress takes over...

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Anxious mommy – when stress takes over...

Often the desire to be the best mom you can possibly be can lead you to panic over every little thing when it comes to your newborn. Here’s gurgle’s roundup of what worries moms the most – and how to . . .

Can babies pick up on our emotions?

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Can babies pick up on our emotions?

New mom emotions can be haywire in the first year after the birth, especially if you have the baby blues or postpartum depression. And your clever baby can pick up o exactly how you’re feeling…

7 new mom mistakes

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7 new mom mistakes

When you’re caring for your first baby it’s natural to get it wrong on occasion – but sometimes you might not even know you’re committing new mom no nos. Here is gurgle’s guide to the new mom mi . . .

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Changing a disposable nappy

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Cleaning your baby's teeth

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Bedtime Routines

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