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LIP TIE - what lip tie baby means and whether they need a frenulotomy

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Could lip tie be the cause of your baby’s discomfort?

Lip tie is a condition that is not often talked about and something which is often surrounded in confusion and conflicting accounts. We lay out the research done so far along with personal accounts from mothers.

SYMPTOMS of tongue tie - tongue tie release and frenulotomy - can tongue tie release help your baby feed better

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How to know if your baby needs a tongue tie release

What is tongue tie and how do you know if your baby has it? We give you all the facts and what you need to know if you think your baby may need a tongue tie release.

Physical sunscreen versus chemical sunscreen - uncovering the myths about kids sun protection

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Chemical vs Physical Sunscreen: uncovering the myths about kids sun protection

Here’s the lowdown on how to pick the right sunscreen for your child. We compare chemical vs physical sunscreen and uncover the myths surrounding kids sun protection.

Flying with a newborn. Flying with baby rules, tips and packing lists for air travel with baby

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Your 9 step plan for flying with a newborn baby

What you need to know when flying with a newborn, including airplane regulations, tips to make your flight go more smoothly and a free downloadable packing list for your airplane bag.

Travelling with a newborn baby - what to pack - where to stay and 17 things to consider

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7 biggest things to consider when travelling with a newborn baby

Have baby, will travel. You might have set out with an adventurous spirit during pregnancy but the reality of travelling once you have a tiny baby can then seem a little daunting. Here are 7 things to consider to make holidays with a baby go smoothly.

21st century dad according to these 4 celebrity dads

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These 4 celebs are showing the world what a 21st century dad actually looks like

These celebrity Dads show us all too well that you can be tough and soft at the same time. They show us what it means to be a 21st Century dad. Let’s hear it for the dads.

HOW your baby crying in sleep can mean a number of different things and can be normal

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How your baby crying in sleep may not be a bad thing

As a new parent you quickly come to recognise your baby’s cries in the night. But what do you do if your baby starts to cry in the night, suddenly and as if in distress but doesn’t wake? Are they having nightmares? Are they hurt or poorly?

THIS is what a walk in the park with 3 young children really looks like - the reality of a day out with kids

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What a walk in the park REALLY looks like with young kids

Annabel Morgan

Yesterday I posted a picture on Instagram of a day out with the kids. I hold my hand up and admit that photo was a BIG fat lie. Here’s how the day really went.

MAKE a great baby bedtime routine with our 10 tips for calm and relaxing bedtimes with baby

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10 steps to a great baby bedtime routine

A great baby bedtime routine can not only help you to end your days on a positive note, but they can also set you up for better nights too.

Baby led weaning first foods - check out these top 31 best finger foods for baby to start weaning

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Baby led weaning first foods – 30 best blw first foods

Starting finger foods is an exciting time on your baby’s weaning journey. So we’ve put together a list of our top 31 baby led weaning first foods to help you get started with your weaning journey.

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10 most controversial parenting topics ever

There are some parenting topics that are guaranteed to spark fierce debates and ruffle feathers.

Why playing with food is good for baby - messy eaters - baby led weaning - learning by playing with food

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Why playing with food can be GOOD for your baby’s development?

Messy baby? Don’t stress about the mess. Here’s why playing with food can actually be GOOD for your baby.

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Baby led weaning foods by age

Baby led weaning has risen in popularity over recent years with more and more parents adopting the approach. Find out which foods are the most appropriate for baby at each weaning stage, and which you should avoid altogether.

complete beginners guide to car seats - car seat safety and how to choose the right car seat

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The complete beginners guide to car seats

Deciding how to choose the right car seat for the first time can be utterly confusing. We’ve put together a complete beginner’s guide to car seats to help you navigate your way through the minefield.

baby girl quotes - 15 quotes for welcoming newborn baby girl into the world

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15 baby girl quotes that will melt your heart

15 beautiful baby girl quotes to welcome a newborn baby daughter into the world. Use in congratulations cards or on nursery walls for a touch of magic.

Signs of colic - how to soothe baby colic - symptoms of baby colic - baby colic relief

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Signs of colic and 12 ways to soothe a colicky baby

Colic. Such a tiny word but one that can have an almighty impact. On all your lives. It can help to understand what colic is, how long it will last and to be armed with top tips to get you through.

stages of weaning - the 3 stages of weaning explained - how to introduce those first foods to baby

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The 3 stages of weaning – a step by step guide

Over their first year babies move from a diet of just milk to eating 3 meals a day with a wide variety of foods. Of course there are several steps along the way as they get used to eating solid food and trying different tastes and textures. Here are the 3 stages of weaning explained.

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10 best first foods for baby

We’ve put together a top 10 of the best first foods to try. All can either be pureed if you choose to start with spoon feeding or cut up and given as finger foods, if you decide to do baby led weaning.

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Ultimate guide to weaning baby – how to introduce those first foods

Here is everything you need to know about how to start weaning baby and how best to make the move from milk to solids.

advice for new parents - 9 myths of motherhood debunked

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Real advice for new parents – 8 cliches debunked

Giving birth is the best day of your life. Cherish every moment. Sleep when your baby sleeps. Some advice for new parents can make you want to cry. Don’t. Instead know that so many of these things are just not true.

Breastfeeding 101 - what you need to know to get started breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding 101: what new moms need to know

If you’re planning to breastfeed your baby we give you the low down on all the need-to-knows to get off to the best start and give you the best chance of success for both you and your baby.

baby overheating - ways to prevent your newborn baby from overheating

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6 ways to prevent your baby overheating

No matter what season, there’s always the chance your baby will get too hot which can put them at risk. Follow these 6 ways to avoid your baby overheating.

Baby number 2. Welcome to level two. Out of Depth Dads life has changed with the arrival of baby number 2

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Welcome to LEVEL TWO. Life with the arrival of baby number 2

Chris McGuire, The Out Of Depth Dad

They say that ‘pride’ comes before a fall. As a SAHD to my two-and-a-half-year-old son, we’d got things into a nice routine, and nothing (poo, puke or my pathological hatred of Peppa Pig) could rock our little boat.

Measles outbreak in washington - state of emergency declared

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Measles outbreak in Washington leads governor to declare a state of emergency. Is the UK next?

A surge in the number of cases of measles has led to the governor of Washington to declare a state of emergency. Measles had been eradicated in the US but a growing anti-vax movement has led to outbreaks of the disease.

postnatal depression in dads - what you didn't know about paternal postnatal depression

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6 myths of postnatal depression in dads debunked

Viren Swami

After the birth of my son, I was diagnosed with postnatal depression. As a dad but also a social psychologist, I began writing about my experiences to try and better understand what I was going through.

parent insight - best parenting advice from experienced mums who've been through it all

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The BEST parent insight I got – from mums who know

When you have a baby the whole world and his wife will give you parenting advice. Much of it is just not for you or even a bit annoying but in amongst it all there are some pearls of wisdom that can help you along your way.

Postnatal anxiety - the postnatal condition no one talks about

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Postnatal anxiety, what we don’t talk about

Katie Scott

It first happened a few days after giving birth, when I was chopping carrots for an evening meal. It was like a sudden vision, a flash across my mind’s eye. As I drove the knife down into the carrot

Becoming a dad for the first time - surprising changes to a mans brain when he becomes a father

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How becoming a dad for the first time changes your brain

As mums know, you go through so many changes as you grow and give birth to a baby. But what about the dads? How does becoming a dad for the first time change them?

my parenting manual, if I could go back in time as a parent what I would change

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If I could go back…my parenting manual

Amber Scott

Babies don’t come with a parenting manual but, even if they did, we’d still get things wrong. If I had my time again, here’s what I’d do differently.

Live in the moment - how I try to live in the moment with my little one

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How to live in the moment with our little ones

Hannah Keane

‘The time is just flying by‘. This is one phrase a lot parents keep repeating. Live in the moment and it can help capture these priceless memories.

coping with loss at Christmas - one mother talks to us about the loss of her father

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An empty seat at the table – coping with loss at Christmas

Clare Lewis

My dad died last summer. His death was unexpected and sudden and by the time the rest of the world was getting ready for Christmas, I was still numb and in shock with grief.

Christmas after loss - 5 ways to help you through Christmas day after losing a loved one

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5 ways to help you through Christmas after loss

Clare Lewis

Clare Lewis, author of An empty seat at the table, shares the things that helped get her through her first Christmas without her father.

Breastfeeding - no one tells new mothers that breastfeeding is hard

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Breastfeeding – what no one tells new mothers

Natasha Mahtani

Everyone warns you about the symptoms you’ll experience during your pregnancy, the braxton hicks, the labour pains. But not one person sat me down and said “breastfeeding is going to be hard.”

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