the zygote, which immediately divides into two cells, then four, then eight and so on. This continually dividing and growing cluster of cells, now called the morula, is swept down inside the fallopian tubes towards the uterus. By the time the morula reaches

is consequently higher for women as they grow older. Screening is usually recommended for women over 35 who wish to know whether their baby is carrying a genetic disorder, and many women over 35 choose to have an amniocentesis test. The most common concern is Down

dirty nappy, so here's crash guide on pregnancy for dads. First trimesterDuring the first three months your partner will probably be feeling tired a lot as her body adjusts to the fact that there’s a new life growing inside her and uses up most of her

the growing bond between parent and child. Another important benefit of the classes is that they teach water safety skills at an early stage, something that could one day save their lives. When can we start?Current medical advice is that you don't have

more easily. Most bottles have curvy sides and most will be quite lightweight too, which helps when you are feeding a slow drinker! As your baby grows, he may prefer to hold the bottle himself, but NEVER let him do this unattended or let someone else

that adjusts to a junior and even an adult chair. Available in ten different coloursPrice: From £100Contact:The Stokke websiteTo buy online visit: www.lullabys.co.uk The Stokke Tripp Trapp concept:Built to last, the Tripp Trapp is cleverly designed to grow

, you can open the BabyBjörn up at the front at both sides without removing the harness, so that you can set a sleeping baby down in his bed with minimal disturbance.As your baby grows it's very simple to adjust the carrier to take his new height

tight. As your baby grows it's a small job to remove the newborn insert and later adjust the position of the shoulder straps. You can also very easily change the seating position of the seat so it's most appropriate to your baby's size and weight

. If your baby is showing signs of a special attachment then you might be wondering whether this is something you should discourage, but your toddler's attachment to a comforter should be seen in context of his growing independence and isn't usually

in the womb a baby puts on body weight very quickly and continues to grow in length. Most premature babies won't have a problem catching up on this growth once they are born, but for very premature babies this may take longer: If a premature baby is born very