Baby

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Starting Weaning? These Essentials Can Make Mealtimes Much Easier

The Reality of Weaning

Weaning is one of those parenting milestones that can feel exciting, overwhelming and messy all at the same time.

One day your baby is having milk feeds and the next you're researching first foods, buying bibs, cleaning highchairs and wondering how such a tiny person can create so much mess.

The good news is that while every family's weaning journey...

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The Baby-Proofing Blind Spot: New Research Reveals the Safety Gap Facing UK Families

Most Parents Know Baby-Proofing Matters – So Why Do So Many Put It Off?

When babies start crawling, pulling themselves up and exploring every corner of the house, many parents suddenly realise just how many potential hazards are hiding in plain sight.

Most of us know baby-proofing is important, but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. Between cupboards, stairs, doors,...

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Experts unite behind new national campaign during Child Safety Week to better protect child passengers on UK roads

A new national campaign is launching to help better protect child passengers and support the Government’s target of reducing child road deaths and serious injuries by 70% by 2035.

Rear Face for Safety is calling for a shift in how child car seat safety is communicated in the UK, encouraging parents to keep children rear-facing until at least four years old - supported by evidence...

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How to choose baby gear that still works when life gets busy

Baby gear often looks great in a showroom setting. It’s clean, well-lit, and designed to impress. But things feel very different at 7 pm on a weekday. Dinner is on, a toddler is upset, and the baby needs feeding, changing, and settling all at once.

That’s when the real test happens. Features that seemed impressive in-store often don’t hold up in real life, and what actually matters...

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Are Baby Wipes as Gentle as You Think? Meet the New Generation Parents Are Switching To

Why the Baby Wipes You Choose Matter More Than You Think

From newborn nappy changes to sticky toddler hands, baby wipes quickly become one of the most-used products in any family home.

But when you stop and think about it, the number adds up quickly. Over the early years, parents can go through thousands of wipes, which means what you choose to use every day can have a real impact,...

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From First Crawl to First Steps: Home Safety Essentials for Growing Families

Babyproofing Your Home: Where to Start When Your Little One Starts Moving

If you’ve ever turned your back for a second only to find your baby halfway across the room heading for a plug socket or cupboard door, you’ll know how quickly the crawling stage changes everything.

Once babies begin crawling, pulling up and taking first steps, ordinary parts of the home can suddenly become...

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What Is a Treasure Basket? A Simple Sensory Play Idea Your Baby Will Love

If you’ve ever noticed your baby ignoring their toys and heading straight for the wooden spoon or a random household object… you’re not alone.

A treasure basket is one of the simplest (and most effective) ways to tap into that natural curiosity — and it’s something I’ve been using for over 20 years, both in nurseries and at home with my own children.

In this guide, I’ll walk...

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Screen Time and Sleep: What Parents Need to Know About Babies and Toddlers

For many parents, screens can feel like both a blessing and a battle.

A quick video while you make dinner, reply to a message, or simply catch your breath can sometimes feel like the only realistic option. So when advice around screen time comes up, it can easily leave parents feeling guilty or judged.

But the conversation around screens and sleep does not need to be about blame. It...

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End the “Bounce Back” Era: One in Four Gen Z Mums Say Body Image Impacts Bonding With Baby

A new UK survey from Emma’s Diary reveals that body image pressures are significantly affecting new mums, particularly those under 30. With many reporting anxiety, low confidence and unrealistic expectations around post-baby recovery, experts are calling for a shift away from “bounce back” culture towards more supportive and realistic postpartum care.

How Does Body Image Affect New Mums...
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