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Are you a new parent?

You'll find everything you need to know about your baby's health, and life as a parent, in our Birth to five guide.

Getting babies to sleep

Methods to get you and your baby sleeping peacefully through the night.

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Cot death: how to reduce the risk

Simple ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also called cot death.

Feeding your baby

Why breastfeeding is good for you and your baby, and information about bottle feeding safely.

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Help your baby learn

Simple ways you can help your child learn, including games, books and music.

Babies and children: accidents at home

Advice on treating young children and babies with burns, cuts, poisoning, choking, scalds or bumps to the head.

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What do you need and how do you use it
Screening and tests
Check which ones apply to you and your baby
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Children tell us which toys keep them healthy
Childhood development timeline
Your child's development from birth to five
Parenting self-assessment
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