A baby's bath water should feel comfortably warm, not hot. A temperature reading is only a guide: mixing and checking the water before your baby gets ...

Most babies start teething at around 6 months, but timing varies widely and possible signs do not confirm the cause.

Swaddling is optional. If you use it, keep every sleep space clear, check the fit and warmth, and stop as soon as your baby shows signs of trying to r...

Most wireless baby monitors use non-ionising radiofrequency signals. Here is what that means, how to set one up safely, and when to seek health advice...

Mobile sit-in baby walkers carry recognised injury risks and are not recommended. Stationary activity centres and push-along walkers work differently.

If your baby falls asleep in their car seat, the key distinction is whether you are still travelling or the journey has ended.

Babies under six months should be kept out of direct sunlight. From six months, sun cream can add protection on exposed skin, alongside shade and clot...

Wondering how long tummy time should last? The answer depends on whether you mean one brief attempt or the daily total before your baby becomes mobile...

Baby carriers, slings and wraps can help with closeness, movement and confidence when fit is safe. Here's what helps, what to check and when to ask fo...

Wondering whether a baby sleeping bag is safe? It depends on the exact bag, a neck-and-shoulder fit that stops your baby slipping inside, and the whol...

For a baby born at term, pillows and duvets should stay out of the sleep space before the first birthday. After that, neither is automatically suitabl...

There are two timeframes to consider: how many months to continue sterilising and how long your chosen method takes each time.

Nappy rash can often be cared for gently at home, but knowing when to see a GP depends on how the rash changes and how your baby seems overall.

A purpose-built baby bath bucket can be practical for some families, but it is not an ordinary household bucket and it does not remove drowning, scald...

UK guidance is to start weaning from around six months, when all three NHS readiness signs appear together. Age alone does not prove readiness.

Use this practical baby-proofing checklist to reduce the biggest home risks first, then work room by room while keeping supervision at the centre.

A baby nest or pod is not recommended for sleep, even for a nap. Use a clear, firm, flat sleep space instead, such as a cot or Moses basket.

When your baby has a fever, their age and how they look and behave matter as much as the reading. The right urgent service depends on where in the UK ...

Bouncers are for awake time, not sleep. If your baby nods off, move them to a clear, flat, firm, separate sleep space.

A baby's feeding stage matters as much as age: water is introduced with solid foods, while breast milk or first infant formula remains the main drink.