Baby

Congratulations! Bringing a new baby home marks the start of a whole new chapter, and with so much different advice out there, it can be hard to know exactly where to start. Here's everything you need to know about your baby's health and development, plus top baby care tips.

Car Seat Guide

Car Seat Guide

The Netmums Car Seat Hub is live – your no-nonsense guide to choosing the right baby car seat

From 'Which car seat do I need?' to 'Will it actually fit my car?', our brand-new Netmums Car Seat Hub cuts through the confusion and explains UK car seat law, stages, sizes, fitting advice and real parent tips – with expert insight from RoSPA.

Car Seat Guide

What parents wish they’d known about car seats before buying

No judgement, just honest tips from parents on the things they wish someone had told them sooner.

Car Seat Guide

Car seat safety: what you need to know about the law and safety testing

Not sure what the law says about child car seats or what the safety labels mean? Here's a guide to car seat rules, safety standards, and the checks every parent should know before setting off.

Car Seat Guide

Which car seat do I actually need?

Confused by i-Size, Group 0+ and all the rest? Choosing the right car seat doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Here’s how to work out exactly which seat your child needs right now – and when it’s time to move up to the next stage.

Car Seat Guide

Will this seat fit my car? What every parent needs to check before buying

Not all car seats fit all cars, so getting this right really matters. Here's a guide to working out which car seat is right for you.

Real life: baby

Paloma Faith gives birth to third child after 'painful' C-section and NICU stay

The singer first announced her pregnancy in October, just weeks after her exit from Celebrity Traitors.

Real life: baby

Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo to star in 10-part Disney Plus documentary on first months of parenthood

Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo are bringing sleepless nights, baby Ziggy and a £12 million move to Disney+ UK in Raising Chelsea.

Real life: baby

‘My mother-in-law is so overbearing and calls my baby her baby'

Forum Fridays is our weekly series you can watch on our Netmums social accounts, where real parents' dilemmas are taken straight to the experts

Real life: baby

Molly-Mae Hague is pregnant with her second baby as she confirms family is 'soon to be four'

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury are expanding their family, as the former Love Island star reveals her second pregnancy.

Real life: baby

My baby was hospitalised at 5 weeks old – now I tell every pregnant friend to ask about having the RSV vaccine

Netmums’ Louisa Sherlock’s baby was rushed to hospital with RSV when he was five weeks old. Here she shares her story, and why the vaccine is so vital for pregnant women.

It's a new parent's life

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It's a new parent's life

Is it normal as a new parent to feel like I have no idea what I am doing?

Feeling unsure after having a baby is incredibly common – especially for first-time parents.

It's a new parent's life

‘You just have to reach out’: Olivia Bowen opens up about baby loss, birth trauma and reaching out for support on the new Netmums and Aldi Cloud 9 Podcast

In the first episode of Cloud 9, a brand new Netmums x Aldi Mamia podcast miniseries, Olivia Bowen opens up about her second pregnancy, vanishing twin syndrome – and the importance of reaching out.

It's a new parent's life

C-section recovery: expert do’s and don’ts every new mum should know

Recovering from a C-section? Discover expert tips from Midwife Vic on what to do (and what to avoid) to heal.

It's a new parent's life

The baby ‘witching hour’: what is it, why does it happen and how to cope

Struggling with your baby’s evening meltdowns? Netmums health visitor Tracey Stone and midwife Sarah Joy Owen share their expert tips for dealing with the baby witching hour

It's a new parent's life

The ‘soothing’ white noise album helping new parents to cope with information overload

JOHNSON'S® Baby has created a unique way to cut through the noise and combat ‘parenting overwhelm’ – to help soothe you AND your baby

Health

The 4 questions your health visitor will ask at 6-8 weeks, and what they really mean

Netmums health visitor Tracey Stone shares what to expect from your 6–8 week check, including the important questions you'll be asked

Health

MAFS star Mel Schilling dies aged 54 as heartbroken husband shares her final 'whispered' words

The dating expert urged 'if something doesn't feel right please get it checked out' in her final Instagram post.

This quiet change to Scotland’s newborn heel-prick test could transform lives – so why are other UK babies missing out?

Health

All Scottish newborns now screened for condition affecting 1 in 14,000 babies

The heel prick is about to carry far more weight for new parents in Scotland. As SMA enters the newborn test, what could this shift mean for families across the UK?

Health

Vaccinated baby in intensive care as Kent meningitis outbreak declared 'national incident'

Fifteen meningitis B cases in Kent, including two student deaths and a critically ill baby, have triggered a rare national incident. What does this fast-moving outbreak mean for families and students across the UK?

Health

Day 5 heel prick test: What the NHS newborn blood spot screening checks and how it works

Every baby is offered the NHS newborn blood spot test. Midwife Sarah Joy Owen explains how the heel prick works, what conditions it screens for and what happens if further tests are needed.

Baby care

Baby care

How to change your newborn baby’s nappy – a midwife guide

Wondering how to change your newborn’s nappy safely? Pampers ambassador Midwife Marley shares her step-by-step advice, plus how often to change nappies, how to prevent nappy rash, and the best way to clean sensitive newborn skin.

Baby care

How many nappies does a newborn use each day? A midwife explains what’s normal

Wondering how many nappies a newborn uses each day? Pampers ambassador, Midwife Marley, explains what’s normal, how to prevent nappy rash and the best newborn nappies for sensitive skin.

Baby care

The complete newborn nappy guide: from birth to the first size up

Looking for the best newborn nappies? Our complete guide covers sizing, sensitive skin, and nappy rash protection from birth onwards.

Baby care

Your baby's first month: here's what to expect

Here's what to expect in your baby's first month, including developmental milestones, nappy changes, sleeping and feeding patterns.

Baby care

The best nappies for newborn babies: what to look for

Choosing newborn nappies is about more than just fit. From delicate skin to leak protection, here’s how to find one that keeps your baby comfortable from day one.

Sleep

Sleep

Is it normal your baby wakes every 2 hours? A sleep expert shares what's really going on

If your baby is still waking every two hours, you’re not alone. But is it something you just have to accept? A baby sleep expert shares what might really going on – and what you can do to help.

Sleep

Struggling switch off at night? These 7 simple habits can help you sleep better

Struggling with sleep as a parent? These simple habits can help improve deep sleep, boost energy, and support overall wellbeing daily.

Sleep

Midwife with 14 years' experience shares simple trick to settle babies who won't stay in their cot

Midwife Claire, surprised herself with this tip...

east the transition from cot to bed with the amazon homcom house-shaped kids bed frame

Sleep

At under £150, this fun bed frame could help smooth the transition from cot to bed

It’s shaped like a house, low level and they won’t even realise the rails are to stop them falling out. Toddlers are sure to love going to sleep in this cute bed

Sleep

5 truths every exhausted parent needs to hear about babies sleeping through the night

Worried your baby isn't a 'good sleeper?' An expert explains the truth about 'sleeping through the night', and what parents should focus on instead.

Baby development

Baby development

What is the baby Red Book? Who fills it in and do you need to bring it to every appointment?

If you're a new parent, Netmums resident Health Visitor Tracey Stone explains what the Red Book is, why it's used and how it helps track your child's progress

Baby development

Supernanny Jo Frost hits back at sleep training shaming – and reveals the one thing that will actually make a difference

Supernanny Jo Frost reveals what parents truly need for babies to thrive. She urges an end to shaming over sleep training choices.

Baby development

Witching hour warriors: GP and midwife share expert solutions for parents

The evening baby meltdown is real – TV’s Dr Punam Krishnan and Netmums midwife Sarah Joy Owen share their sanity-saving advice in a special episode of the Netmums Podcast