Physical Development Features

Umbilical cord problems

Small piece of umbilical cord still attached to baby after 10 week

Underweight baby – should parents be worried?

Should parents worry when told their baby is underweight

Vision test

What will happen at my child’s vision tes

Weaning a baby with a sweet tooth

Advice on handling babies. Vomiting and interest in sweet food

Weaning truths and myths

Baby food expert Annabel Karmel answers the most common weaning questions, offering advice on how and when to wean as well as the ideal first foods for a healthy, balanced diet

What can a newborn see?

Newborn baby and how sight develop

What happens when your baby is born too soon?

Find out why babies are born prematurely and what it mean

What is congenital hypothyroidism?

Babies are tested soon after birth for thyroid function - and problems are easily treated with chemical replacement therap

Your baby questions

Maternity nurse to the stars, Rachel Waddilove, comes to the rescue of mums struggling to balance feed times, naps and leaving baby with other carers

Your baby: starting to talk

Find out how you can help your baby's language skills develop by providing a rich communication environment

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