nap around the middle of the day or in two shorter naps morning and evening. Remember that less daytime sleep means your baby will need more sleep at night: the average amount of sleep at this age is 14-15 hours in 24.For more information, visit http

information, visit www.netdoctor.co.uk/Click here for info on baby's health checks 6-9 months Click here for info on baby's health checks 9-12 months

Coughs colds and tummy bugs are more common for your baby or toddler during winter. Read on and keep your little one fighting fit with our guide to winter health...A-Z of winter baby health and wellbeing

. Remember that less daytime sleep means your baby will need more sleep at night: the average amount of sleep at this age is 14-15 hours in 24. At ten months Your tot may be standing and pulling himself onto his feet more now, but podiatrists suggest you don

the counselling service Relate. To find your nearest Relate, call 0300 100 1234 or visit relate.org.uk. EAT CHOCOLATE It’s true! A 2004 Finnish study found that mums who ate chocolate during pregnancy had happier, more active babies. Scientists suggest

1. Ease teething pain You'll need:  A clean flannel. What to do:  Fold the flannel into a triangle, dip a corner in water and freeze. When pain strikes, let your baby gnaw on the frozen end. Don't give straight from the freezer as it could cause

Watch your diet as tummy pain can signal constipation. If you are constipated increase your fibre intake - a high fibre cereal with prunes should help - and drinks lots of water. A warm bath might also ease the pain. If you're bleeding, or have other symptoms, such as a high temp...

were a normal weight, then you should aim to gain between 1¾ to 2½st - that's 10oz a week until 20 weeks, then 1lb a week until 40 weeks. If you were overweight, your ideal total weight gain should be 1 to 1¼st. If you were underweight, your ideal total

, particularly when breastfeeding”. Pharmacist Rachel’s tips on how mums can manage their health carefully after labour: 1) Don’t try to do everything yourself. If you have friends and family supporting you, there’s nothing wrong with asking them for help so you

Health visitor Dawn says...Some parents may feel unhappy about the idea of bribing their child to use the potty, but rewards often help children do what we want them to do.However, rewards work best when a child needs extra motivation to do