Operation Smile is a charity dedicated to repairing cleft lip or palates. This year, in support of the charity, Huggies ran a competition to find the UK’s ‘Super Smiler’, inviting parents to send in snaps of their tots. For every entry received

Dress to impress. Always wear something that makes you feel good - not forgetting jewellery and perfume - even if you're not going out.Try something new. Ask your partner or a friend to baby-sit while you go to an evening class, then return the favour when they want to go out.Exe...

Music! Lights! Motion! And lots and lots of pop-up surprises, peek-a-boo action, stacking play and tumble-down fun-all around the town! It's oh-so easy for baby to stack blocks in a variety of spots, seeing friendly faces pop up. Build blocks up on the tower, send the car down th...

Get your youngster revved up with a super cool Skoot. This fun steerable ride-on suitcase makes travelling with your tot easier, and much more stylish.Available from Worlds Apart. Skoot, £39.99

has called.‘In truth, the nursery says that she settles within five minutes after I've gone, although she is so upset that I can't see how she does calm down so quickly.‘When I pick Summer up, she's smiling and shows me what she's made. I ask her

5 things you need to know about your eight-week-oldBy eight weeks your baby is interested in the world around him and has learned to smile - not just at you, but at other people he knows, too. Seeing his face break into a big gummy grin is the best

Babyexpert Recommended6m+Angled handles‘The ‘smile' symbol indicator makes diluting drinks easy.'Call Babies R Us on 0845 786 9778 to orderRRP / price at purchase: £3.45

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

Bring a smile to your tree with this cheery snowman-themed garland.Available from Hobbycraft.Compiled by Catherine HudsonFrosty the Snowman, £2.79

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