Baby News

10 baby names banned in the US – and the surprising reasons why

Premature babies to get winter RSV protection in new NHS rollout

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Planned C-sections linked to slight increase in childhood leukaemia risk, a new study suggests

‘Incredibly concerned’: experts slam government's 10-Year Health Plan for ignoring birth trauma and consent

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Unexpected trend found in 2025’s top 100 baby names

Every baby in the UK to have DNA mapped in NHS’s biggest newborn screening shake-up yet

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New NHS baby food warning: Parents told to cut back on shop-bought pouches

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UK babies not eating eggs and nuts early enough – and it could raise allergy risks

These 89 baby names are banned in Australia – and some will shock you

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Is your baby’s name a typo? Campaign finds 43% of UK names flagged as ‘wrong’ by technology

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Top baby food pouches fall short on key nutrients, tests reveal

Revealed: the 10 baby items topping UK parents’ £800 wishlists

Are “smart months” real? Here's what the science says about when your baby’s born

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Let your baby nap near the washing machine, expert says

Baby Care and Safety

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

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Pregnancy and diabetes: new study links mum’s blood sugar to ADHD and autism risk in kids

‘Little miracle’ baby born after UK’s first successful womb transplant

The best places in the UK for baby-changing facilities revealed

New white noise album turns parenting advice into a sleep aid

‘No one should feel judged’ – Ashley James fights back against ‘soother shame’

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Babies ‘more likely to enjoy’ foods their mums ate during pregnancy

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

The real price of parenthood revealed: £212,961 to raise a child in the UK

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

Baby Care and Safety

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

Study shows how saliva could reveal mental health struggles during pregnancy

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UK could run out of childminders by 2033, experts warn

Top Xmas toys of 2024, tested by kids, parents and experts

New study reveals which UK companies offer the best parental leave