Why does my child need to be vaccinated?All children in the UK are offered vaccinations against diseases such as measles, pertussis (whooping cough) and mumps. If enough children are vaccinated, it's very difficult for a disease to take hold and spread, which is why, in the UK an...

from Britax showing that 25% of new parents don't know how to fix their child's car seat correctly, making sure you have the right seat for your car model, plus knowing how to fit it is essential.Our online guide will take you through buying, fitting

A lot of women experiment with alternative therapies when they decide to start a family, whether it's to help them get pregnant or to cure some of the side effects of early pregnancy.Acupuncture is one of the most popular. The treatment is based on the belief that an energy, or l...

Every year some 250,000 women in the UK suffer miscarriages. It is a truly awful thing to go through and it can take months or years to recover from emotionally and psychologically - I speak from experience. If there is one message that I would really like to get across, it is th...

Children reach their language milestone as their own pace. However, below is an approximate guide to how your baby’s communication skills develop during the first year. 0-3 MonthsShe’s making eye contact, smiling, kicking, and gurgling. By 1 ½ to 2

First-time mums have at least 10 antenatal visits, second-timers can expect around seven. The tests provide you with information about the health of your baby but you don't have to have them and where you live will play a part in what happens and when. If you're feeling anxious o...

Remember the days when all you needed to pack for a holiday were clean knickers and a toothbrush? Not any more... Oh, no. 1. Dictionary definition of a holiday: ‘a period in which a break is taken from work for rest, travel or recreation'. The parents' definition? Less ‘getting a...

first thing in the morning. Essential weaning guide

Petite Star Zukoo Weight: £125 Price: 7.2kg Features: Suitable from birth. Has a padded lie-flat seat, chest pads, fleece-lined footmuff, raincover, basket, hood, change bag and carry handle. Our tester says: “It’s quite expensive, but has a great range of accessories. A great ‘...

All small children get high temperatures from time to time and usually they're back to normal quickly. But how hot is too hot? Here’s our at a glance guide to what your child’s temperature means: 36.4°C (97.4°F) : Normal.37°C (98.4°F) : Normal