One of the joys of a newborn baby is watching them sleeping peacefully in their cot. However, as many parents will testify, getting a baby to go to sleep and then making sure they stay asleep through the night can cause plenty of problems and have a major impact on the rest of the family.

For the first six months of life your baby has been getting all of the nutrients and energy he/she needs from breast milk or formula milk. After six months, you should begin to make the transition from liquids to solids and there are some fantastic weaning range products to make the change in feeding that little bit easier.

Breastfeeding gives your baby the perfect start to life as breast milk contains all the vital nutrients for a healthy development as well as tightening the bond between mother and child.

Parents naturally worry that their baby or toddler is safe when they’re out of sight. Baby monitors are now almost a necessity to help ease those concerns.

Swimming with your baby or toddler is many parents favourite activity. There is no set age to start swimming with your baby, but most classes in swimming pools start at around 12 weeks, so this can be used as a good guideline. As your child develops and becomes more independent, simple buoyancy aids will help further develop their skills.

The reason children need to be protected from the harmful effects of the sun is that a child’s skin is simply thinner the younger they are. A child’s skin only needs 10 minutes in strong sunlight to suffer potentially severe burns.