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Let me entertain youAmusing your baby may be called child's play, but it also takes creativity, energy and resourcefullness as a mum. Here are some age-appropriate ideas to keep the smile on your little friend's dial.

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Breastfeeding may reduce risk of ADHDAlong with the many well-documented health benefits of breastfeeding, a new study now suggests that it may also reduce the risk of ADHD in children. The good godparent guideThere's a good chance you may be considering asking someone close to you to play the role of godmother or father to your child. But what exactly does being a godparent really involve? M&B has dived into the world of tiny white gowns to fill you in on everything you need to know about godparents. All about clicky hipsClicky hips are one of the most common abnormalities in newborn babies. Let me entertain youAmusing your baby may be called child's play, but it also takes creativity, energy and resourcefullness as a mum. Here are some age-appropriate ideas to keep the smile on your little friend's dial. Baby play: birth to six monthsPlay is vital for your baby as it's one of the ways she will learn about her environment – it teaches her physical and social skills and, of course, it's fun!

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Baby play: birth to six monthsPlay is vital for your baby as it's one of the ways she will learn about her environment – it teaches her physical and social skills and, of course, it's fun!

Would you recruit a babysitter on Facebook?Whether it’s an online advert or the recommendation of a friend of a friend on Facebook, what should you know and what questions should you ask before hiring a new babysitter?

The importance of swimming lessonsThey may not love ‘em, but they’ve got to do ‘em. Here’s why swimming lessons have to be borne by the young, and it’s not all to do with survival!

Work smarter, not harder, on baby timeHow to maintain a good work-life balance and spend quality time with your baby.

Is he the next Picasso?Discover if your baby has artistic talent and learn how to make sure he doesnt waste it

Sharing your bed with your babyCo-sleeping, or bedsharing, is nothing new. Parents have been happily doing it across the world for thousands of years. But advice from experts is mixed, so we examine both sides.

While your baby sleepsIn the first few weeks she'll sleep for an average of seven hours during the day and another eight hours at night - that's a staggering 15 hours out of 24 in the land of nod. But there's a reason she spends so long snoozing - sleep is vital for her health and development.

No-sleep survival planIf you're feeling so exhausted you don't know what to do with yourself, our survival plan will give you some great tips on how to get through it.

No more bedtime tearsCraving a decent nights sleep? It's time to establish a bedtime routine. We help you find the right sleep plan for you to send your baby into the Land of Nod all night long.

How your baby sleepsBefore you became a mum, you probably took sleep for granted. But now your sleep patterns are at the mercy of your baby, you find yourself analysing it (and dreaming about it) all day long. It's well worth figuring out how your baby sleeps as it's the key to working out a night-time routine that'll...

Teaching your baby to swimTaking your baby swimming for the first time should be great fun for you both if you follow our easy to follow tips

Pillow talkCould you sleep if you were too hot or cold, the sun was streaming in or someone was having a party next door? No? Well, your baby's no different. Sleep isn't easy if your environment's doing all it can to keep you awake! But by turning your baby's nursery into a restful haven you'll give him the...

Grub's upTypical. No sooner have you mastered breastfeeding than your tot's ready for his first solid meal. The World Health Organisation says that ideally, solid food should not be introduced to your until he is six months. Before then, milk provides all the nutrients he needs and exclusive breastfeeding...

Beach babesHaving a baby shouldn't stop you heading for the beach. Here's how you and your little one can enjoy the sun, sea and sand together!

Baby play: 6-12 monthsOnce your baby is able to sit up a whole new world opens up to her. Her physical and social skills are developing at a rapid pace and she'll have great fun exploring everything within reach. Here are some tips on play activities for 6-12 month old babies.

Toothy mattersIt's never too early to start looking after your baby's teeth, which need care right after they've peeked through. Luckily, there are some basic things you can do to keep those beautiful baby pegs healthy.

Socialising with your babyYour baby will thrive on social contact - he will stare at the people around him and coo and smile when he gets attention

Why is he crying?He's bawling, you don't have a clue what's wrong, and you're starting to feel stressed. Here's a quick translation of what might be going on.

Be your bub's best playmateStruggling to find ways to entertain your tot? Forget electronic toys and playgroups - playing with your baby is easier than you think.

Top tot gamesYou don't need to buy lots of toys to keep your bub happy - here are some fun and simple games that won't break the bank.

Problem sleepersIf your baby finds it hard to fall asleep alone, you need to establish a bedtime routine to encourage her to sleep. If she's over six months old the following methods can work wonders - but you must stick to your chosen plan!

Sleep: what's "normal"?It may seem like your baby never sleeps, but in fact she'll be totting up those hours (even if she is frequently awake in between). On average babies sleep the following amount of hours'