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Whether it's eating from a favourite plate, insisting on a nightlight being kept on at bedtime, or cuddling his blanket, toddlers are sticklers for keeping to a routine. And love it or loath it, it's something every parent has to learn to live with

curtains drawn and lights dimmed if possible. Covering his incubator with a blanket is helpful when he needs complete darkness.Position him comfortablyHelp him maintain his natural, curled up position by lying him on his side, so his back is well rounded

are going to breastfeed you may want to bring a couple of other nighties which you can open at the front. If you are in hospital during early labour you may wish to wear something loose and comfortable during the day.Dressing gown and slippers.2 or 3 nursing

are going to be expressing, breastfeeding or bottle feeding at home don't forget to buy some bottles and teats to use. You might like to get your baby used to using these first by taking some in, and using them, in hospital.It's a nice idea to keep a blanket

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. Remember to take off layers when on transport, as well as indoors.Switch the heating off at night unless there's a really Arctic spell. The ideal temperature for a baby's room is between 16-20°C (60.8-68°F). Use a room thermometer in the room where your

him a joke in baby babble-sooner or later, he'll erupt in peals of laughter.1. He's now feeding noticeably less often because his tummy is bigger and can hold more milk. Of course, this reduction in feeds is all relative-if you're breastfeeding, you

He's in double figures at last! Okay, so it's months and not years, but his development is moving at a cracking pace. More than ever before you're probably aware of your baby's personality, as he's starting to make his feelings very clear.1. Your

in the US and Canada in 2002 found that when a baby babbles it engages the left side of the brain, which is the seat of language.2. He may well be moving around the floor on his belly by now. This is known as ‘creeping' and can be disconcerting - you can