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Helping my premature baby
Your baby will be classed as
premature if she is born before 37 weeks, which is regarded as full-term. Not
all babies need to have special care, but some babies need to be in a neonatal intensive ca . . .
Bonding after birth
Bonding with your baby after it is born, will establish its confidence and affect its social and emotional skills later in life.
Can my newborn sleep alone?
It is up to you where your
newborn sleeps. Some parents want to co-sleep and some have their baby in their
room in a separate crib; others find their baby’s night-time snuffles and
whimpers prevent . . .
Jaundice
Jaundice is pretty common in
newborn babies and you’ll probably notice that your baby has a slight yellowish
tinge to his skin in the first days after his birth. It’s caused by a breakdown
of red b . . .
When can I leave my baby with a babysitter?
When you choose to leave your
baby with someone else is up to you. Some moms can’t bear to leave their babies
for months, whereas others start to plan their first night out straight after
the birth . . .
The science of conception
Understanding the science behind having a baby can be very useful when trying to conceive...
Play yards and playmats
Even very small babies need sensory stimulus, and a safe way of providing this is with a baby gym-style playmat, which is a soft mat with toys, rattles, mirrors and other sensory stimuli suspe . . .
Babyproof your home
Once your baby starts becoming mobile, it’s time to think about making sure your home is safe.
Helping twins to sleep at the same time
Two
of them to deal with! The thought of getting one baby down to sleep and in a
routine is daunting enough, let alone two babies and at the same time. However,
don’t panic: it is a perfectly achie . . .
Safe co-sleeping
Opinion
is divided about the benefits or otherwise of co-sleeping, where baby and
parent or parents sleep in the adult bed together at night. While some research
indicates it has benefits – includi . . .