talking about the pictures of teddy bears in cuddling, playing in the snow, playing with toys etc, you can relate the images to your own child's life. As they grow, very young children (pre-school) really enjoy seeing things they can reference from

via emergency caesarean to a healthy baby girl, but lost a huge amount of blood and spent three days in intensive care fighting for her life.She was given a hero’s welcome on her return and presented with a huge cuddly teddy bear by Simon Cowell, who

With the arrival of a new baby comes the usual flood of beautiful baby clothes, flowers for you and lots of gorgeous new teddy bears twice the size of your newborn child. The clothes will come in handy for those endless photo opportunities on family

blankets / baby sleeping bagSoiled laundry bag (waterproof)Preferred snacksA few amusements / booksAny regular comforter used, eg. blanket, teddy or bookTravel cot if your pushchair doesn't have a suitable carry cot Baby monitor if you're likely to need one

. Fortunately I¹d been told that was normal, so I wasn¹t too concerned.The midwives had put a Christmas teddy in each crib and a gift of chocolates for the new mums and at lunchtime a traditional turkey dinner was served. I was starving by then so

relate to a teddy or other cuddly toy.Offering a dummy instead of ad hoc breastfeeding allows you more freedom as a new parent, and affords the opportunity to get your feeding regime into shape rather than offering food as comfort when he or she cries

paper, seeing how they can change its shape and make noises with it using their own hands. Boxes too, are wonderful first hiding places for a favourite toy. Your baby will enjoy an activity as simple as putting teddy in and taking teddy out, over

's just done a wee, but when she needs to do one. Communication / emotional developmentFor a while now your toddler has been able to follow simple one-step instructions, such as "Can you bring me your teddy?" but by around this time she should be able

second birthday your toddler may be able to enjoy simple make-belief games such as a teddies' tea party or dressing up games.Socially, your toddler is learning important skills at the moment, not the least of which is the notion of sharing toys. Of course

'll capture their imaginations, such as a Princess and the Frog collage poster or on the cover of a personalised Winnie the Pooh notebook. Or, create your own unique and entirely huggable teddy bear or bunny, complete with whatever photo you choose printed