Q: How long should my 4-month-old sleep during the night, and in total over a 24-hour period?A: Vicki Dawson, sleep practitioner and founder of The Children’s Sleep Charity, says: “Generally speaking, a 4-month-old should be sleeping around 10 hours at night and around 4-5 hours ...

Just like babies, bumps come in all shapes and sizes. Yours may be nice and neat like a watermelon, or so large, you feel like a beached whale in maternity pants. The fact is, there's no perfect size for your bump. And size is no indication of your baby's weight, either.‘Mums-to-...

reaching your limit, simply put her down in a safe place and take a short break.Settle a fretful babyBaby's best friendSucking is a baby's first and most strongest instinct, which is why babies will often suck for comfort as well as to feed. Many babies

' after each feed. As long as he is gaining weight, has wet nappies and is content, don't fret.ENLARGED GENITALS Newborn genitals are large due to hormones passed from you. Discuss any concerns with your health visitor.SQUINTY EYES The muscles in your

' after each feed. As long as he is gaining weight, has wet nappies and is content, don't fret.ENLARGED GENITALS Newborn genitals are large due to hormones passed from you. Discuss any concerns with your health visitor.SQUINTY EYES The muscles in your

and vary the intensity or loudness of the cry,' he adds.Many babies have fretful periods in the evenings, which may result from overstimulation during the day. If your baby's crying is getting to you, put her in her cot or buggy and take a break

that if you're anxious your baby will pick that up and be anxious too. That will make him or her more fretful and he will feel more pain. If you're calm, your baby feels secure and feels less pain. So, to calm your anxiety I suggest you plan ahead. Firstly

days or if your child's temperature rises above 40degC.Research commissioned by Braun reveals that more than a third of worried parents say their children's health is their major concern during the winter.Some mums and dads spend so much time fretting

with your child and less fretting about household chores.4. Look after yourself Don't neglect your own needs. Make time to eat properly, get a good night's sleep and do things outside of work and family life. The healthier and happier you are, the better

.What are the symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia?Fever, cold hands and feetRefusing food or vomitingFretful, dislike being handledLimb and muscle painDrowsy, floppy, unresponsiveRapid breathing or gruntingPale, blotchy skinSpots or a rash that does not fade when