Babies

Tablets are the new baby dummy

New research by goodtoknow has found that a whopping number of parents use tablets and smartphones to keep their kids entertained...

Best nappies: tried and tested by you

We asked some lovely goodtoknow mums to test nappies for us and tell us what they thought to make the choice much easier!

Things you should NEVER say to a pregnant woman

Some people leave tact at the door when they're around pregnant women and often come out with things they wouldn't dream of saying to someone who wasn't carrying a child...

Best baby wipes

We asked 10 lovely goodtoknow mums to test some of the most popular baby wipes on the market. But which won?

Fox attacks: protect your family

Some people are calling for foxes to be culled in some urban areas after 4-week-old Denny Dolan was attacked by a fox in his bedroom - get the latest update and tell us what you think here

Fun ways to help your child learn

Encouraging your child - whatever their age - to learn new things can be satisfying and worthwhile for both of you.

Saying goodbye

In this week's 3 under 3 blog, as her twins turn 3, Amy tells us about her twins starting pre-school...

Mum on the edge

In this week's 3 under 3 blog, as her twins turn 3, Amy tells us about her temper the day after being woken up every hour of the night...

Your newborn baby's first few weeks: What to expect when you get them home

Becoming a mum is pretty nerve-wracking, so here's an outline of what will happen in the first few weeks of looking after your baby to prepare you.

What a difference a year makes

In this week's 3 under 3 blog, as her twins turn 3, Amy tells us about a hectic 2012 and what's in store for 2013...

'Morris the monkey did a pee pee!'

In this weeks 3 under 3 blog, Amy, tells us about the funny and imaginitive games her children come up with...

3 under 3: Playing catch-up

Amy, a mum to 3 kids under the age of 3, tells us about how her youngest will forever be playing catch-up to her big sisters...

3 under 3: When do grown-up's grow up?

Amy, a mum to 3 kids under the age of 3, tells us about how being a grown-up doesn't mean that you feel grown-up...

3 under 3: Don’t you want me?

Amy, a mum to 3 kids under the age of 3, tells us about feeling unwanted when her daughter asked for Daddy instead of Mummy...

3 under 3: Making memories

Amy, a mum to 3 kids under the age of 3, tells us about her 1-year-old daughter learning to talk...

3 under 3: 2 of a kind

This week Amy, who has 3 kids all under 3, tells us about her gorgeous little twins and the challenges she faces every day...

3 under 3: From the mouths of babes…

Amy is a mum to 3 kids, all under the age of 3! She writes about the fun times, challenges and ups and downs of having 3 children so close in age...

3 under 3: An introduction

Amy, a mum to 3 kids, all under the age of 3, writes about all the ups and downs of having 3 children at the toddler stage...

Dad and baby bonding: How to bond with your child

What to do if as a dad you're struggling to bond with your baby.

Is my child getting enough vitamin D?

Is your toddler getting enough sun and oily fish? And is your breastfed baby getting enough vitamin D? Here's how you can boost your child's vitamin D intake.

New mum: 'The first time I left my baby'

New mum Jennifer Shepherd tells us how it felt to leave her baby for the first time. Do you remember how it felt? Let us know in our Forums.

'Teething seems to go on forever'

Evie started teething when she was 5 months old and it carried on for months - her mum Marie tells us how she soothed her and how she got through the sleepless nights

Baby bottle chemical scare

Don't panic say experts after baby bottles are being removed from shelves in America, following a chemical warning

Vaccinations and MMR

More than 200 years ago in the UK it was discovered that deliberate infection with a harmless form of cowpox provided immunity against the dangerous smallpox infection.

Can I love my second baby as much as my first?

With baby number two on the way, many mothers may start to feel concerned that they couldn't possibly love him or her as much as their first born. Here, Harriet Mellor talks you through this perfectly natural fear, and explains why you need not worry.