from Babycare Week by Week, published by HarperCollins.Babycare Week by Week covers the first six months of your baby's life, addressing issues of development, what to expect when, simple answers to the questions that worry you most as a new parent

the Safer Seat Roadshow. With expert advisors on hand, simply drive into a covered fitting area and try out a selection of seats in you car. SATURDAY 24th NovemberManchester Fort Retail Park – 10.00-16.00 SUNDAY 25th NovemberEdinburgh Fort Retail Park – 10

be caused by placenta praevia, where a low-lying placenta covers or comes close to the cervix.‘This bleeding is usually painless,’ says Patrick. If it’s a small one-off bleed, you’re likely to be offered extra check-ups.Placenta praevia can, however, cause

in the uterus (womb). In the most serious cases of placenta praevia, the lower edge of the placenta may partially or even completely cover the inner rim of the cervix. In minor cases, the lower edge of the placenta is low lying but at worst only reaches the edge

?Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of a thin layer of tissue that covers the front of the eyeball, known as the conjunctiva, due to an infection or irritant. It is sometimes referred to as 'red eye' or 'pink eye'.CausesThere are three different types:Infective: This is the result

. Burp your baby to get rid of any trapped wind, then sit with the covered hot water bottle on your lap and lie your baby face down so his tummy rests on the warm towel. Why it helps: The warmth is very soothing on a baby's sore tum. Gentle rocking

baby to sleep is in a cot in your bedroomOther recommendations include to always lie your baby on his or her back to sleep and place your baby with his or her feet at the foot of the cot to prevent them wriggling down under the covers. Don't fall asleep

.Sun protective suits are great for all over coverage.Sun cream application tips:Hit the key areas: We’re talking noses, shoulders, tops of feet, ears and backs of neck.Don’t scrimp: You need at least half a handful (20ml) to cover a child’s body.Spread it on

. Plan early – the process can take up to three months. For guidance on how to do this, visit direct.gov.uk. 2. Make childcare arrangements to cover both a positive and negative outcome, just in case. 3. Be realistic about what you can do. Many mums

their heads tend to be round. Can I touch my baby’s soft spot? Don’t be afraid of touching the fontanelle or ‘soft spot’ on the top of his head – it’s covered by a tough membrane and is less fragile than you think. It’s the fontanelle that allowed your baby