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Newborn Baby Care

We hope you enjoy exploring our tips and articles

If you've just had your baby, tell us a bit about them and get tailored newborn care information for your tiniest little family member.

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Your baby must be changing every day. To see what you can expect, take a look at the helpful articles we've written for you.

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  • Feeding
  • Feeding issues
  • Caring for your baby
  • Looking after yourself
  • Baby allergies

Newborn baby care tips

From moving onto solids to moving around the house, your baby is growing fast. Now the fun starts and we have loads of baby care advice to help you. Read our range of baby care articles covering the various joys of babyhood.

Feeding

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    How to Breastfeed a Baby

    Breastfeeding, it’s one of the most natural things in the world. But how do you do it? Here’s our step by step breastfeeding guide including information on breastfeeding latch, positions and burping.

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    How often should a newborn feed?

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    What to eat when breastfeeding

    To help you eat better and keep your baby healthy, here are some tips for improving your breastfeeding diet.

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    How and when to express breast milk

    Everything you need to know about pumping and storing your precious breast milk so that baby can still have the very best while you enjoy a little freedom.

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    Mastitis Prevention

    Here’s some soothing tips to help you cope with mastitis, a common inflammation of the breast.

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    Newborn bottle feeding

    Simple ideas to help introduce bottle feeding to your newborn

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    Burping a baby

    Better out than in. Here’s a few baby winding techniques to try for their next feed.

Feeding issues

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    Troubleshooting baby tummy troubles

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    What is normal baby poo?

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    Colic in babies

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    Newborn Constipation

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    Newborn Diarrhoea

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    Reflux in babies

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    Lactose intolerance in babies

Caring for baby

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    You and your newborn’s first week

    What to expect when you bring baby home
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    How to change a nappy

    Nappy changes - as easy as one, two… wee. All over the place, sometimes. Things are about to get a bit messy, but don’t worry, you’ll get there. Start training with our nappy-changing guide.
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    How to get your baby to sleep

    Every baby is different, even yours. So here’s what the experts say about sleep.
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    How to hold a newborn

    Holding your newborn in your arms is amazing. But with such a tiny, delicate little person, make sure you hold them with confidence and proper head support.
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    Your step-by-step guide on how to bathe a newborn

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    What is topping and tailing?

    In the early days you may not bath baby every day. Topping and tailing baby is an alternative way to clean them, starting at their head and ending at their bottom.
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    How to massage my baby

    Newborn massage is a beautiful and powerful way to express your love for your baby, as well as soothe, calm and bond with them at the same time.
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    Out and about with baby

    You’ve been home staring lovingly at your newborn for a while, but maybe now is the time for some fresh air. Here’s how to be prepared for a trip out with your brand-new baby.
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    Tips For Travelling With A Baby

    Tips for getting around with your little bundle. Whether that’s the first trip home from hospital or if you’re flying further afield.
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    Why is my newborn crying?

    Trying to stop baby crying isn’t an exact science, there’s loads of different ways. Here’s a few of the most popular:

Looking after you

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    Postnatal Exercise

    Simple post-pregnancy workout ideas to help you look and feel your best self again.
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    Postnatal depression or baby blues?

    How to spot the symptoms of postnatal depression and how it can be treated.

Baby allergies

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    Allergies in babies

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    Baby allergy glossary

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    Cows’ milk protein allergy vs lactose intolerance

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