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Say hello to Archie, Meghan and Harry's baby boy!

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born at 5.26am on Monday 6 May 2019, weighing 7lbs 3oz.We've put together the best pics from the day – we just can't get enough! Getty

Sex after giving birth: tips to get your sex life back on track

Sex after having a baby A few weeks after the birth of your baby you're back at home, you're getting into the swing of things with your new baby but getting back into your sex...

100 baby names fit for a royal

Tally ho! With the Duchess of Cambridge due her third royal bub in a few months, we decided to flick through the most recent fanciest birth announcements, to pick out the most...

Perfect baby names for February

Are you due a new arrival in February? If so, check out our name ideas inspired by all the things we love about the winter month, including Valentine's Day.Primrose is the flower...

Mum Shows The Not-So-Blissful Reality Of Breastfeeding

Instagram is a bottomless pit of blissful breastfeeding photos. Breastfeeding while at yoga, breastfeeding with skin a-glowing like some kind of other-worldly goddess, breastfeeding...

The Poshest Baby Names For Your 2017 Newborn

Choosing the perfect name for your precious newborn baby is the first real test of parenthood - how do you decide on the lifelong identity of a small person when all they've got...

Mum's Lopsided Boobs Highlight The Very Real Breastfeeding Issue

Breastfeeding is a minefield at the best of times and most people (women and men alike) have their own views on where and when it is and isn't appropriate. And while mothers who...

Top 100 Baby Names For Your Little One

Choosing a name for your baby has to be one of the hardest decisions you'll make in your life. It's got to suit them from day dot right up to when they're applying for their dream job...

The Beautiful Moment A Father Breastfeeds His Baby

Breastfeeding creates an unbreakable bond between mother and child so you can not blame this father for wanting to try it out for himself.

Is It OK To Have Sex At The Same Time As Breastfeeding? This Blogger Reckons It Is

Parents - especially mothers - are constantly judged about the way they've chosen how and how not to raise their children. High on this list of hotly-debated topics is breastfeeding...

This Baby Grow Is Causing Outrage Among Parents For Trivialising Rape

Mums and dads are spoilt for choice when it comes to buying clothes for their little ones, so we're struggling to see how there was even a gap in the market for this questionable...

This Picture Of A Breastfeeding Bride Is The Best Thing You'll See All Day

On your wedding day, the photographer is there to capture those little moments that may seem insignificant to you, but really encapsulate the feeling of the day. No easy feat...

Mum's Photos Of Stillborn Son Who Didn't Survive Car Crash Will Break Your Heart

When Emma Fairbairn was involved in a car accident while pregnant in May, she experienced a situation that every mother-to-be dreads: a lost heartbeat. WARNING: The following...

25 Halloween Costumes For Twins That Prove Spooky Can Be Cute

Nothing gets an 'aw' quite like twins in coordinated outfits and what better excuse is there to get creative with their than Halloween? From peanut M&Ms to dinner table condiments...

Christmas Baby Photos That Will Make You Say "Awww"

You're going to be in the cutest, "Awww" inducing outfits EVER. From the naked Snowman to cheeky Rudolph and the man himself, Santa Claus, these photos will make you smile and sniff...

Baby names: Top baby girl names for 2018

Struggling to find the right name for your baby?  Check out our predictions for the trendiest and most popular girl names for 2018. Istock - valio84sl

Breastfeeding Twins: How to Do It & Make It Work

Breastfeeding twins can be an overwhelming concept for many twin mums-to-be, but it is totally possible. Ignore all the naysayers who are convinced you won't be able to, with...

10 Game Changing Products For New Parents

Becoming a parent for the first time is kind of intimidating, but there's nothing like retail therapy to make you feel prepared for the unknown. That's why we've put together...

Garden Roots: Floral and Fauna Names For Spring Babies

Spring is in bloom and showering us with an embarrassment of baby name riches. Whether it be blossoms or birch trees that inspire you, here are 25 names for boy and girl sprouts...

40 Things Mums Can Expect During the First 6 Months of Parenting

Parenting is no piece of cake. With the baby spit up, sleepless nights and everything between, you might sit there amidst the chaos wondering if the madness will ever end. Bad news...

Hipster Baby Names We're Loving In 2015

Grandma & Grandpa names are back with a vengeance. What's trending right now? Jasper, Felix, and Floyd. That's right: Florence, Mabel, Maude are no longer names affixed to...

The Essential Shopping Check List For Newborns & Mums To Be

Looking for the ultimate checklist of must-have items for your newborn? Join the club! We know how overwhelming planning for your new arrival can be, especially if it's your first...

Prepare to Melt: 30 Of The Cutest Baby Outfits of All Time

Let's face it: Whether you're already a mum, expecting, or just have random spouts of baby fever, stopping to admire the baby clothes section when you're out shopping is inevitable...

Smiley And SO CUTE! Check Out These Amazing Pictures Of Happy Babies

We're getting pretty broody over here... British photographer Sandi Ford knows what parents are talking about when they say they want their babies to look as cute as humanly possible...

The Perfect Baby Bath: 10 Tips On How To Bathe A Baby

Want to make sure you're making the most of your baby's bath time? We know how important it is for you and your little one, and not just for the bonding experience but for her...

30 Cute Ideas for a Unisex Nursery

For many couples, designing the nursery for a newborn is stressful. I mean... I'm pretty positive that paint chip samples are a sensitive subject for parents everywhere, and that's...

The Most Awkward Baby Photos Of All Time

There are two reasons why we love Ellen Degeneres. One, because she's owner of Hollywood's most talented comedy brain contained in the most fabulous crop of all time. Two, because...

Elimination Communication: How To Potty Train Your Baby Before They Can Even Talk!

Elimination communication is more than just potty training. It's about strengthening the attachment with your baby by truly understanding and responding to their needs. Depending...

Would You Trust An App To Look After Your Baby?

The Sproutling baby monitor is an interesting new device that guarantees to make parenting a lot easier. It doesn't just alert you to your baby's cries - it actually predicts...

The Image From This Newborn Baby Photoshoot Will Make You Wonder If Kids Are Worth It

WARNING: If you're not down with the realities of the ins and outs of parenthood (literally) then you might not want to scroll down. When this Dad and his newborn son posed for...

Advice For New Parents: Things Every Parent Needs To Know About Newborns

Yay! You're going to have a baby - an adorable, life-changing bundle of joy! However, as delicate and amazing as infants can be, weird stuff is going to happen during the first...

New Baby Checklist: The Newborn Essentials Guide That's Budget-Friendly

Alright, mumma - you've read all the baby books, your due date is nearing, and we're sure you're panicking a little bit. The best way to ease your anxiety is to be as prepared...

11 Things You Should Know About Attachment Parenting

We don’t blame you if you think attachment parenting is a little ridiculous. The image of the judgy granola chick, sporting tie-dyed baby slings, who is utterly devoted to sacrificial...

Cute Overload: Tiny Dog Teaches Baby How To Crawl

Living proof that dogs really ARE man's best friend comes in this teeny, tiny pair of BFFs. Every time someone wonders why you're so obsessed with stalking the Internet for cute...

9 WTF Birth Traditions From Around The World

Welcoming a lil' cutie into the world is an amazing experience that binds all women together, regardless of race or nationality. Yet, the customs surrounding a baby's birth differ...

Can't Exclusively Breastfeed? Here's The Lowdown On Combination Feeding (Without The Judgment)!

Who knew that a woman’s right to choose would extend to something other than the abortion debate? We see the worst kind of woman-on-woman crime when the topic of breast vs. bottle...

Say What?! 2-Month-Old Baby Says 'I Love You' To Shocked Father (Video)

Most parents believe their tiny sprog will grow up to be a total genius, but in this case, these two might be right. At the stage where most babies are gurling and pooping themselves...

17 Ways Motherhood Changes You For The Better

Things change when you become a mother: your body, sleep schedule, relationship and not to mention finances. The fact is, you will never be the same again but most mothers out...

16 Breastfeeding Benefits: Why Nursing Rules!

The decision to breastfeed your child can be a very personal one, but there are definite benefits for both mum and baby. If you're trying to decide whether or not you want to...

From Boob To Food: What To Expect When Weaning Your Baby

You've spent the last six months feeding baby on breastmilk or formula but there comes a time when your little one has to make the leap into the world of new foods and flavours...

Dealing with fever in babies: Expert advice

When your baby gets a fever it’s understandably very hard not to worry. However much you plan, nothing will prepare you for the nerves and anxiety when you’re forced to deal with...

First signs of teething: How to spot and soothe

It can be pretty distressing for you and your baby when they are teething. It's painful for them and as a parent you can feel like there's nothing you can do to help them out...

Baby development week 14 | New baby blog

Baby development week 14 - 100 days old. Baby Passport Naly’s passport arrived this week, I was very excited, this means we can go abroad for holidays! We recently booked a big...

Paternity leave

Who's entitled to paternity leave and when can it be taken? Here's our guide to the ins and outs of paternity leave. Who can take paternity leave? A man can take paternity leave if he...

Pelvic floor exercises

Pelvic floor exercises restore the strength and elasticity of the pelvic floor. But what exactly is the pelvic floor, and why are the exercises necessary? What is the pelvic floor...

Reflux in babies

Reflux is when the contents of the stomach come back up towards the mouth after feeding. Read about the complications of reflux and treatments for babies. RefluxReflux in babies...

Getting back in shape after pregnancy

Find out what you should be doing over the weeks following the birth of your baby to help you get back on form and in shape. Diet- A healthy diet is an essential part of your...

Post-pregnancy diet

If you aren't breastfeeding or have stopped doing so, you can start to diet fairly soon after giving birth, if you wish to, but take note of our advice. Losing weight after pregna...

Childcare arrangements

Choosing who will look after your child when you go back to work is a major decision. Here's our guide to the different childcare options. Choosing childcare arrangements Choosing...

Essential clothing for baby

Clothing is generally the first thing that mums-to-be buy when they’re pregnant. Who can resist those cute miniature-sized items of clothing! Here’s a summary of the essential...

Fever in babies

38°C, 39°C... your baby has a fever and you don’t know what else to do to offer him/her relief. How should you react? Should you consult a doctor straight away? Here is some advice...

Baby's third month

Your baby is three months old, he’s continually developing, and he likes listening to you and watching you. He starts to tell the difference between when it’s time to sleep and...

Baby's fourth month

Your baby is four months old. He has reached an important stage in his physical development. With his head now upright, he watches and pays attention to the world around him. Your...

Getting baby to sleep

It’s not easy to make sure your new baby settles and sleeps well, and it’s normal to ask yourself certain questions. Will your baby be able to sleep alone? Will he or she be warm...

Choosing a pushchair

You're spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a pushchair, with so many on the market. Pram or pushchair? Four or three wheeler? How long will it last your child? There are...

Ideas for baby meals

The more your baby grows, the more chance you have of trying out new flavours on them. Bearing in mind that during the first few months baby should eat only one new food at a time...

Car seats for babies and children

Babies and children require special protection in the car, but not just any old car seat. Here's our guide to the different types and advice on how to choose the right car seat...

Bronchiolitis

Does your baby have a runny nose, a fever or cough, with noisy breathing? If yes, it could be bronchiolitis, a common illness in babies. In most cases it is not serious, but requires...

Baby's second month

Your baby is 2 months old and gradually opening up to and learning more about the big wide world. This month is a time for many key vaccinations during medical visits. Your baby...

A practical guide to formula milk

If you can't or don't want to breastfeed, no need to panic! Feeding baby with the right infant formula milk will provide all the nutrition a child needs, and will get the father...