When it comes to teething, all babies are different. But your baby will probably get their first tooth some time during their first year. Find ;out ;how to spot when ;your baby is teething and what order your baby's…
Anything you eat or drink while you're breastfeeding can find its way into your breast milk, and that includes alcohol. An occasional drink is unlikely to harm your breastfed baby. But never share a bed or sofa with…
Get off to a good start with this guide offering help and support for breastfeeding. 1-to-1 ;support for breastfeeding Midwives, health visitors and trained local volunteers (peer supporters) are there to help…
Children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 12 years old or 135 centimetres tall, whichever comes first. Children over 12 or more than 135cm tall must wear a seat belt. You can choose a child car seat…
Did you know that some children who are aged two years of age can access 15 hours of free early education and childcare? Currently the criteria for 2-year-olds in England to get free early education and Childcare is…
Feeling relaxed is important in the run up to bedtime for both parent and child. ; If your child is experiencing difficulties sleeping it can make you both feel anxious. ; Youngsters often pick up on stress levels so…
Once your baby is eating solids, it's important to give them a wide variety of foods from the 4 main food groups: fruit and vegetables starchy carbohydrates dairy pulses, meat and other proteins Getting your baby…
In Wigan, we believe all children should feel happy, cared for, safe and ready to learn. Children are individuals, and all develop at their own pace, but as a Parent or Carer you are their greatest teacher and role…
Update July 2020 ; - ; Temporary changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare, during coronavirus. The changes may affect you if you, or someone you live…
Whether you have applied for 30 hours free childcare, a Tax-Free Childcare account or both with HMRC you will need access to your account from time to time. This could be to view your 30 hour, 11 digit eligibility code…
You can start brushing your ;baby's teeth as soon as they ;start to come through. Use a baby toothbrush with a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste. Don't worry if you don't manage to brush much at first. The important…
An estimated three billion nappies (around 500,000 tons!) are thrown away every year in the UK. By the time a baby is potty trained, they could have used between 4,000 to 6,000 disposable nappies. This accounts for…
Looking after a baby can be really tiring - especially in the first few months after the birth when your child is likely to wake several times during the night. Most parents cope with a certain level of ;tiredness. But…
; Are you having twins, triplets or more? Twins And Multiple Births Association have ;lots of advice and information about what to expect while you are pregnant. If you are already a parent to twins or more we have…
Introducing Tiny Happy People, brought to you by the BBC Language, we all use it, it enables you to tell others about yourself, how you are feeling and also say what you think. For children, it sets the foundations for…