Baby Care and Safety

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Baby diarrhoea: Causes, symptoms and helpful tips

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When can babies go swimming? Safety tips for parents

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Can babies get hay fever?

UK “lags behind” in car seat safety – campaigners call for urgent change

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What is the RSV vaccine and why should I have it if I'm pregnant?

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Butter before bed: Does this viral hack actually help babies sleep through night?

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Baby acne: Causes, symptoms and treatment

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How to dress your baby for safe and comfortable sleep

Calls for more research into flat head syndrome in babies and helmet therapy

Baby sling safety: What parents need to know following new warning

Mum calls for infant CPR advice to be included in red books after saving her baby’s life

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Brushing baby teeth: tips for baby oral care

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How to unclog a baby's stuffy nose with saline drops and a syringe

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Toddler and preschool

How to tell if your child has heat exhaustion or heatstroke – and what to do

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What temperature is a fever for babies and toddlers – and when should you take them to a doctor?

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School and family

Is it safe to throw your baby up in the air?

What to expect after your baby's had injections

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How to cut grapes the RIGHT way to avoid choking

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Toddler and preschool

Spots and rashes in pictures in children, toddlers & babies

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10 of the best playpens for babies and toddlers

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When can you use sun cream on your baby – expert advice on sun safety

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Is gripe water safe to use for my baby?

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School and family

Car seats on holiday: how child car seat laws differ in different countries

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How to treat a fever in babies and young children

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Baby poo: what's normal and what's not, with charts and pictures

Do babies need sunglasses?

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Should you buy your baby a seat on a plane?

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Is it safe to give Calpol and ibuprofen to my baby together?

Norovirus in babies: how to spot it and treat it

cradle cap on baby's head

Cradle cap: causes, signs and treatments