Soothing your baby

Some good advice from one mother about a crying baby... try everything and then try it all again.  Each baby is different and different things will soothe them when upset.  But the main thing is that mum or dad is present with them, nurturing them and reassuring them.

• Sleep like a baby - what does it really mean?
• Baby massage

Caring for baby's skin

Your baby has been protected inside you for nine months, but the outside world is a different story.  Their delicate newborn skin needs special consideration, and for many families, sensitive skin is an ongoing concern.

• Bathing your baby

Common ailments

When you're a baby, even a little sniffle can upset you and your parents a lot!  But there are lots of gentle ways in which mums and dads can care for baby when some of the more common ailments crop up.

• Cradle cap