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Q&A: When do babies crawl?

Anita ButterworthOctober 6, 2020

A baby's first year is full of important milestones, and one of the biggest is learning to crawl. It means a whole new world of exploration and movement for... Read More...

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New activity guidelines for babies including tummy time, pram time and sleep | Mum's Grapevine

New tummy time guidelines for babies

Anita ButterworthMay 6, 2019

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released new guidelines detailing how much tummy time, pram time and baby carrier time little ones should have each ... Read More...

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VIDEO: Baby starts walking at just six-months-old

Anita ButterworthMay 2, 2019

Most tots are in a big hurry to grow up, but little Freya has taken it to a whole new level. The tiny girl skipped the crawling stage altogether and stunned... Read More...

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I see you: clever mirror play for baby

Anita ButterworthJanuary 3, 2019

Little tots that have just started sitting up adore this clever mirror play tip that keeps them happy, develops cognitive skills and is all sorts of adorabl... Read More...

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How to tell when baby wants to play

Anita ButterworthMay 10, 2018

For the first few weeks of their lives, babies eat and sleep (and snuggle!). But as they emerge out of the newborn phase you'll find they're ready to add so... Read More...

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How your baby sees the world [video]

Jenna GalleyAugust 4, 2017

Ever wondered what the world looks like from a baby's point of view? Wonder no more! This short video takes us into the eyes of an infant with incredible cl... Read More...

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New mums’ manual: The A to Z of baby’s first year

Jenna GalleyJuly 30, 2017

You're prepared for the contractions, the crowning and the colostrum. But what's beyond the birthing suite? What comes after bub is born? One of the most... Read More...

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9 impressive reflexes all babies have at birth

Jenna GalleyJune 6, 2017

They melt your heart with their smiles and change your world in an instant, but there is much more to newborns than meet the eye. You may be surprised to... Read More...

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19 mind-blowing facts about baby’s first year

Jenna GalleyMay 17, 2017

A new baby amazes you every day. With every giggle, every wiggle and every milestone you celebrate together, you most likely find yourself falling more and ... Read More...

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The aww-some moment when Emil sees his mum clearly for the first time

Hejira ConveryFebruary 21, 2017

Seeing the world through rose-coloured glasses can have its perks, but for a baby in Denmark, seeing his mum through prescription rims has an even happier e... Read More...

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It’s proven, babies do benefit from skin to skin contact

Hejira ConveryNovember 6, 2016

Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Mrs Incredible are all very impressive in the land of make believe, but when it comes to real superpowers, mums are the absolute... Read More...

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Watch as baby Piper sees her parents for the first time

Caroline TaylorJuly 15, 2015

Hello mummy, hello daddy! When Piper puts on her new pink glasses and sees her mummy and daddy clearly for the first time, her reaction is adorable to watch.... Read More...

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