All newborn babies will now have their weight and height plotted on new charts based on how a breastfed baby should be growing.Previous growth charts were based on the average size of a bottlefed baby.The new charts are part of a push by the Dept

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and blowing raspberries. She'll also start to smile - there's nothing quite as reqarding as the first time she smiles back at you...Baby boost: by watching your face, she's beginning to interact and develop language skills.Funny faces

New research released by the National Literacy Trust, shows that a fifth of parents believe that communicating with their baby is only necessary from the age of 3 months old. Because of this a new ‘Talk To Your Baby’ campaign has been launched

Feeling isolated and bored is a major complaint among new mothers, so don't just mope around at home, get outdoors. You and your baby will reap the benefits.Studies suggest that children who have early memories of nature tend to be more active

their senses to good use immediately as they try to understand new smells and sounds. His little brain is developing at such a fast rate.' From the moment he's born, your baby's main need is to be loved by you. ‘Just knowing that his mother is there for him

develop new connections within the brain.Read on for four ways to help boost your baby's brain power.Boost baby's brain power

are all new and it takes some babies a while to get used to all the new experiences. To find your nearest baby swim class, visit babyswimfoundation.co.uk

Every mum wants her baby to grow into a healthy, happy toddler. Giving her some fun, mental stimulation helps develop new brain ‘connections’ which form part of her adult brain.Mummy TimeSpending quality time with your child benefits her in so many

If you wait until your baby's asleep to express your true feelings with your partner, you may have to find a different way to vent your frustrations, as a new study reveals that babies react to arguments even when they are asleep.According to a