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Q&A: What did you do for your baby’s first birthday party?

Child care is a very personal decision. You need to decide which option BEST suits you and your child. Here are some hints and tips to make that decision easier.

A summary of the recent changes to the child restraint laws, and suggestions on how to choose a car restraint from the huge variety on the market.

Tips from other parents to encourage toddlers to stay in bed and go to sleep at bedtime (no more calling out!)

Q&A: My 2yo has got in the habit of not going off to sleep (at night only) unless myself or my partner are in his room, once hes asleep he’ll sleep all night but he just wont go off on his own. I don’t want to do controlled crying or anything similar…any ideas would be appreciated.

Q&A: Hi I was just wanting to know if anyone has any cheap fun, educational, fast ideas I can do with my 15mth old. As I’ve got an 8 week old also n I don’t get a lot of time spare but I don’t want her left out either.

Brushing your teeth is important to remove bacteria and plaque to prevent both tooth decay and gum disease.   Tooth brushing from an early age is an important part of developing …

We get a lot of questions from mums who have had a caesarean and would like to attempt a natural (or vaginal) birth next time. So, we have asked three of our regular commenters to share their VBAC experiences with you.

It is a common misconception that there is very little difference between disposable and reusable nappies in overall environmental impact.

Suggestions for free activities to do with your kids.

Q&A: My daughter is 18 months old and for just over a week now she has barely eaten any food. I constantly offer food but she shakes her head and says no even to her favourite meals. She still drinks her bottles with no problem. Any tips? She is cutting 2 big teeth to her bottom gums.

Q&A: My son (nearly 7 months) started solids early so hes been eating pretty well, all home cooked foods etc, but he was pretty sick for a couple of weeks and now he will only eat tinned food, i hate that stuff and would love it he would eat the food i cook for him but everytime i try he just shakes his head and goes crazy. Ive tried mixing it but he seems to know.

Q&A: What do you find helps when dealing with tantrums?

You’ve started toilet training but your toddler just isn’t getting it, or they had it and lost it – what do you do now? Parents share their hints and tips for getting through this speed bump.

Parents share how they knew their child was ready to toilet train and how they got started.

Parents share how they approached toilet training with their kids.

Included recipes: Banana and Berry Muffins, Pancakes, Muesli Slice, Yummy Easy Biscuits

Indoor play activity suggestions from other parents:

Q&A: Budgeting tips from other parents.

Our community share their experience about when they started using toothpaste on their kids teeth and which toothpaste they chose.

Q&A: Which modern cloth nappies have mcl nappy mums found the best? Did you use them from newborn? Any other helpful hints and tips for cloth nappy care?

Q&A: What did you use to wrap your bub and would you recommend it?

Q&A: How long did you wrap your baby?

Q&A: My three month old will only sleep for short bursts during the day, usually about 40 minutes. What can I do to encourage him to sleep longer?

I’m after some advice on sleeping. My 4 month old has previously been a really good sleeper at night until 3 nights ago. He only used to wake two or three times. Tonight he is waking every 2 hours. Dont know why. Anyone else had this?

Expert tips: Does colic actually exist? Dr Howard Chilton shares his expert opinion, and it might surprise you!

Have you ever heard of a postpartum Doula? Samantha Birch explains exactly what they do and how they could benefit you.

What is a doula and why do you want one?

Q&A: What discomforts did you face in pregnancy and how did you overcome them?

Reflux occurs in two thirds of all pregnant women and can be very unpleasant! Here are some tips from other mums about how they dealt with it.

Q&A: Any tips for colic? just found out my 8 week old daughter has it… Shes been really unsettled all today and only wants to be craddles By me, laying her down on her back seems to unsettle her… Tried panadol worked a little.. But not much. does infacol help soooooo tired!