Gill Rapley, who is the deputy director of Unicef's Baby Friendly initiative, claims that feeding babies mushed up food from a spoon is not nautral and not needed, even when they are first weaning on to 'solids'.'Baby-Led Weaning'Although some

Update Thursday January 27Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem's representative has confirmed that the couple welcomed a baby boy last week. "Penelope and javier welcomed their first son intp their family last," the rep has announced. "Both parents

had your child in hospital):Medical careThe antenatal care you and your baby received when you were pregnant will continue after the birth. At first your community midwife will come and visit you in the home to check both you and your baby, at least

Shopping for your baby in your second trimester of pregnancy Once you're first trimester of pregnancy is over, it's time to start thinking about buying your baby essentials while you've still got some energy left!By now you'll notice your body shape

Babies begin to feel pain between 35 and 37 weeks of pregnancy, a new study has discovered. At this time babies start to be able to tell the difference between the sensation of touch and pain.By measuring brain activity for babies between 28 and 35

. Breastfeeding during teething and beyondSometimes teething can be the reason your baby is off his milk feeds but in other cases, being able to suckle, even for a couple of brief extra feeds a day, can be a comfort to some teething babies.First teeth usually

Although in the first weeks a baby is not likely to knowingly grin at you, you don't have to wait long for baby smiles to begin to appear.An alert child who is engaged in your company – who you talk to and exchange eye contact with during all kinds

Despite previously stating that she “doesn’t believe in marriage”, Penelope Cruz tied the knot with her long-term partner Javier Bardem and is now rumoured to be pregnant.The newly weds are allegedly expecting their first baby next year, according

Unless you have had a home birth, the journey home with your new baby is an exciting but nonetheless daunting experience. You can read up all about what happens next when you have left the hospital and are going through those first few days at home

to fault this handy reference guide Features: Month-by-month view of a baby's first year plus useful guide to infant illnessesPrice: £12.99 RRP, but you can find it cheaper onlineContact:Simon & Schuster UKThis book really is indispensable. It