Birth to five

Your NHS guide to parenting in the early years

Baby essentials

Sleep
Help your baby sleep peacefully and safely.
More about sleep

Crying
The best ways to soothe a crying baby and how to cope with excessive crying.
More about crying

Feeding your baby
All about breastfeeding and bottle feeding your baby.
More about feeding

Nappies
All there is to know about nappies, including nappy changing and nappy rash.
More about nappies

Washing and bathing
How to get your baby scrubbed in all the right places and in the right way.
More about washing and bathing

More than one baby
Extra tips for parents of twins, triplets or more.
More about having more than one baby (links to our 'Twins and multiples' section)

Accidents, first aid and safety
Find out how to protect your baby from having accidents, plus how to deal with an accident if one happens.
More about accidents, first aid and safety

Teeth and teething
What to do when your baby is teething and how to care for their teeth when they come through.
More about teeth and teething

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