Here is some down-to-earth wisdom from other parents:

In your arms there is a small human being, wrinkly, red and vulnerable. From top to toe, here are a few things that are useful to know.

At around three to four months of age, your baby will be able to tell the difference between night and day, and that gives some hope for a more settled sleep pattern from now on. Time for some bedtime rituals and a teddy bear!

In a way, you're sharing your food with your baby when you are breastfeeding.. So think about what you put on your plate and make sure it's nutritious and varied.

Cradle cap is a thick layer of brownish/yellowish scales made up of dead skin cells and grease. Cradle cap is not dangerous, but it can take time to get rid of, so it's best to prevent it from happening in the first place.

With all due respect to hormones, it's your baby who starts your breast milk flowing. And your baby who determines the amount of milk you produce. So to get breastfeeding started or to produce more breast milk, put your baby to your breast.

It begins with small portions of puréed food. The next step is chewing on more solid food, until eventually, you and your child are eating the same food.

It's your baby who gets breastfeeding started - by having an appetite. It's as easy as that. All you need to do to start breastfeeding is put your baby on your breast. Well, almost.

A common question concerning breastfeeding is how long and how often mothers should breastfeed. Your baby will probably have very strong opinions on this, and it's wise to follow their lead.

Diaper rash is irritated skin on your baby's little bum. However careful you are, it can be difficult to prevent. But here are some tips.

You might find it hard to believe, but you're very likely to develop an interest in poo - your baby's poo to be precise. Poo can tell us a lot about a baby's general state of health and wellbeing.

An instruction manual for Baby. Here is some advice regarding washing and dressing your baby, caring for their nails, belly button and hair.