as necessary. Babyexpert.com midwife, Nikki Khan shows you how: PREPPINGAlways make sure the room is warm and free from droughts (ideally 18 degrees centigrade). You’ll need: A bowl of warm waterA towelCotton woolA fresh nappyClean clothesTOPPINGWipe each eye

Cystic fibrosis testing for all newborns was introduced in the UK from late 2007. The tests are carried out as part of the heel-prick test performed by your midwife when your baby is between one and two weeks old.Cystic fibrosis is a genetic

Read our good poo guide to find out what's in a nappy.A newbornThe greenish-black stuff in his nappy in the early days isn't poo, it's meconium - a substance in an unborn baby's intestines. Talk to your midwife if he doesn't pass any in his first

The prospect of getting those little newborn arms and legs into clothes can be daunting. But it’ll become easier with time – which you’ll have plenty of – just be gentle and patient until you both get the hang of it. Warm and cosy Your baby is very

Falling head over heels in love with your newborn is one of the best things about being a mum, and the bond between a mother and her child is one of he most powerful forces in nature.Before birthThe process of bonding starts long before birth

baby's also changing, daily, before your very eyes. 1. She's nearsighted, and has been since birth: objects eight to 15 inches away are most clear. But her vision's improving and she's starting to see further. In her first two weeks she only saw

sign ever that he loves you every bit as much as you love him. 1. His eyes are moving around a wider area now, and his vision is improving all the time. Now he's able to focus, quite small things near his face will be of huge interest. Whereas black

Only one in every 2,000 newborn baby deaths are linked to the hospital superbug MRSA, while almost 700,000 babies are born safe and well in Britain each year.But if you're worried, there are things you can do to reduce your chances even more

Your newborn’s skin may be something that you love to touch, but it is also extremely delicate and needs special care. WASHING THEIR HAIRUse a shampoo especially for babies (try Babeeze Organic Bath Wash and Shampoo, £6.50, my

10cm deep in the baby bath.Keep eyes clean Sticky eye often affects newborns. To avoid spreading an infection, use cotton wool dipped in cool boiled water, gently wipe from the inside of the eye to the outside to avoid stickiness. Repeat