You might be amazed at what your newborn baby actually looks like and a lot happens in your child's first 48 hours, but how is he reacting to his new world in the early days and weeks?HearingNowadays, it is common practice to perform the newborn

-way communication is extremely valuable.Having fun with your new babyGetting used to the idea that this new person is not a china doll who must be crept silently around is so important. It will give you more confidence with your new baby and encourage him to enjoy

As with much of your baby's washing regime you need to take care when cleaning your baby's eyes. Jaundice after the birth can make the eyes appear yellowy, but this will soon clear. But sometimes new babies (or any baby suffering from a bout

to see her at the hospital, GP's surgery or health centre where she is based, although you can also usually consult her by phone between appointments. If you are having any difficulties with settling in with your new life with baby then your health

When you have a new baby, you're keen to show them off to the world, and keen to show the world to them. Many people say, travelling with a small baby is much easier than it is with toddlers – they don't cost as much to fly with, you need less

A survey organised by Braun Baby and the National Childbirth Trust, has found that from the 1000-plus new parents they talked to, over a third did not have time to give their babies freshly prepared food.Braun, who make hand blenders and other

From what a new baby really looks like to how your new baby's senses allow him to interact with his new world, the first weeks of your child's life will be full of wonder for him and for you.Over the coming weeks, you'll quickly begin to understand

All newborn babies and children are issued with a health records book at birth in which new parents can plot key dates such as medical check ups and vaccinations. This book also features growth charts against which a baby's weight progress can

, when formula milk was more commonly used.WHO has collected figures on the growth progress of 8,000 children from six different countries, to create a new graph by which babies' weight can be compared. These babies have been raised in areas where

Having a baby strengthens your family ties but often leads to losing touch with old friends, according to a new survey of mums by Aptamil.Around 80% of the 4,200 mums surveyed felt having a baby had brought them closer to their partner and 62% said