The pressures of modern life also mean that many mums want and need to return to part or full-time work, leaving their babies in the very capable care of a child-care professional or supportive relative.

Local resource for Baby Toys in Leigh. Includes detailed information on local businesses such as Toys R Us that provide access to newborn toys, infant toys, toddler play toys, and educational baby toys, as well as advice and content on where to find baby toys in your area.

Most mums who suffer from back pain think it's directly related to their children. Here are some tips on choosing a buggy that won't hurt your back. Read on and learn more.

A new interactive website to help parents and carers keep their babies healthy, happy and safe is being rolled out nationally by the Department of Health. NHS Baby LifeCheck is designed to provide information and advice to mums, dads and carers of babies aged five months to eight months.

Your baby won't be saying words yet, but will have the foundations of speech already laid down. Don't forget that good language skills are closely linked with good reading later on. It may seem a long time until school, or even pre-school, but your baby is already making a start in literacy.