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How to take care of your baby

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To make taking care of your baby easier, we’ve put together everything you need to know as a new parent, including newborn basics, baby care 101, surviving the first 1 000 days and the best buys for new parents. We also offer advice on dealing with nappy rash, reflux, breastfeeding tips and infant formula feeding.

Track your baby’s development, including all the big milestones like weaning, introducing your baby to solids, tummy time and advice on sleep training, co-sleeping, swaddling, treating common illnesses in babies like fever and tummy bugs at home, vaccinations and why your baby won’t stop crying.

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    Why Skin-to-Skin Isn’t Just for Newborns: The Brain Science Behind It

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