The Baby & Toddler Show

Caring for your newborn baby should be the most wonderful experience, but equally it can be filled with the overwhelming fear of responsibility for this tiny new bundle. In the UK, we are fortunate to have support from our incredible NHS midwives who are there to offer support and guidance to new parents in the early days and weeks following birth both within the hospital setting and out in the community. Once the Midwifery team discharge you from their care, they will ensure that the Health Visitors have been in contact with you, and it will then be they who continue to provide any support necessary until your baby is school age!

Protecting your baby’s health starts long before birth. A mother’s health during pregnancy plays a crucial role in shaping her child’s future well-being. Research shows that key nutrients, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices can influence not only birth outcomes but also long-term risks of conditions such as pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, autism, anaemia, and cognitive function deficits. Here’s how you can support your baby’s health from pregnancy and beyond.

As a busy mummy to 6 children, I am constantly dealing with scraped knees, sprained ankles, bumped heads and baking-related burns. I get asked questions about first aid all the time, so I’ve made a list of the top things you really need to know.

Hooray for spring! It feels like a long winter – just us?! And with the lighter days, comes the clock change. Twice a year when the clocks change, we’re inundated with questions and parents asking what they can do to manage the change. Although the spring clock change can play havoc with our bodies (an increase in heart attacks and strokes the day after this happen), it can actually really help you out if you have a little one who likes waking before 5am!

Back and pelvic discomfort are really common during pregnancy – whilst this is often a side-effect of amazing changes in your body to nurture your baby’s growth, if you are a sufferer you may know how debilitating this can be. This week’s blog provides tips to help you find relief and get on with the more important things in life!

Becoming a mother is a beautiful journey, but the first months can be often challenging. Your life undergoes a profound shift almost overnight. You find yourself navigating a sea of emotions, coping with sleepless nights, and tending to a little one who relies on you completely. This transformation, though demanding, can also be an opportunity for growth and self-discovery.

Many parents, when having a new child, already have life insurance, whether that be from taking out a policy after having a previous child or through their mortgage. However, a lot of parents don’t realise that their existing policy may not consider their change in circumstances or are not fully aware of the different types of cover policies that are available.

The 4 month sleep regression is something that buzzes around all the coffee meet ups and baby groups. But what exactly causes it, and how can it be managed? From your baby’s sleep environment to the importance of routine, Becky Badgers from Little Dreams Consulting offers some top tips so both you and baby can sleep better!

Reflux in babies can be a really stressful issue to navigate, especially when it’s keeping them up at night. Read this week’s blog post by Kiindred’s Bella Brennan, which outlines 6 easy ways you can help your reflux-impacted child rest all the more calmly.

It’s Black Maternal Mental Health Week and Sandra Igwe, founder of The Motherhood Group discusses her maternal journey and the equity & inequalities black mums face with their mental health. Read her fantastic blog to spot the signs of postpartum depression and invaluable advice on accessing perinatal mental health support.