your toddler first sees you after the birth. Give your toddler a big hug first, then introduce her to the new baby after a few minutes. Buying a present for the new baby to give to his or her older sibling may help!Stick with routinePlan how you can

There is a difference between a toddler who needs a nap and a toddler who would benfit from a nap. If your toddler falls in the ‘need’ category, then it’s worth ensuring he has his daily sleep.He responds in a positive or neutral way to naptime and falls asleep easily.He resists ...

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and twelve months. Toddlers should receive their first immunisations at 13 months, and then three years. For more information on the routine childhood immunisation programme visit immunisation.nhs.ukQ When should a premature baby have their first injection

and urine – and will calculate your due date. She will also take your medical history, and you may be offered a blood test. 10-14 weeks Dating/booking scan. This shows your baby’s heartbeat, checks your dates tally with your baby’s development, and lets

it now, but things will get better.' 1 Get a clear pictureAssess what's going on. Will Elliott go to sleep if someone stays in his room with him? Thinking the problem through clearly will help you tackle it. 2 Routine is importantA bedtime routine signals

distressed. Nine times out of 10, a child will stop crying after five or 10 minutes. Mum looking anxious only encourages fresh tears.
 If you are worried ring the nursery after 20 minutes for reassurance that your child has settled. Never feel bad about

When to introduce a cup: Once you start weaning and you get into a routine of feeding, you can introduce a drink of cooled boiled water at mealtimes. A non-handled cup with a soft spout will be easier for you to hold to help your baby at first

routine (such as a bath followed by a warm, milky drink) can also help you wind down.

You don’t need much to start with – just one or two spoonfuls of baby rice or fruit purée, along with his usual milk feeds. An early weaning routine might look like this: Weeks one & two : 1st feed: Breast/bottle2nd feed: Half breast/bottle & try 2