Your baby must have places to be, people to see, as 'bye' proved to be a popular first word.For UmmeHani Merchant this was one of three first words in her family, telling us on Facebook, "Allah, bye and Papa" were her children's first words.Bye

Having a baby is a life-changing experience – everything’s different, including your body! But you can regain your pre-baby shape with safe, sensible exercise. Start off gently and don’t overdo things. This five-step exercise plan is perfect

of friends grows on average from a mere 13 to a huge 22.Of the 2000 women polled, 53% said it easy to make new pals because of mother and baby classes and antenatal classes being so welcoming, while four in 10 revealed it was comforting to share their mum

You've carried your baby inside you for nine months, but most new parents are full of nerves about handling their tiny newborn. Here's how to get over those new-mum and dad nerves. Support his head Your baby's head is big and heavy compared with her

Research suggests that getting enough sleep could help new mums regain their figures.An extra two hours a night can make a major difference, say researchers at Harvard Medical School. They discovered that a lack of sleep triggers hormonal changes

of the lashes but the eye is more defined with it on top and bottom.Tip: This is a perfect shape to experiment with brown or grey shades.  These colours give a lovely accent and sparkle to the eye preventing the look becoming too hard. Update your new mum looks

Read common worries from real mums and put your mind to rest with advice and solutions from our experts. I haven’t slept properly since my baby was born two weeks ago. I’m completely exhausted, and frightened that I’m going to make a mistake

Midwife Nikki says...You're not on your own - there are many parents who struggle with a range of disabilities. Start by asking your GP to refer you to an occupational therapist, so they can assess your individual needs.Information charity

-month stretch and get used to nourishing a new little life. Once you have established feeding and are starting to feel more like yourself again, then you can start thinking about getting back in shape. Some new mums are lucky enough to find the weight slips off

“I sneakily let my daughter play with my husband’s techno gadgets, because they’re not mine I’m not fussed if the gadgets get a few bumps and scrapes. It keeps my little one quiet, gives me a few minutes of peace, and it’s our little secret!”If you have a super-cheeky confession ...