While welcoming a new baby into the world can be a momentous life event and a wonderful moment many people look forward to, it doesn't always go to plan for every family. Some babies are born prematurely or are born into the world with an illness or condition that requires managing before joining their family at home. 

Being the parent of a premature baby can be confronting, but plenty of support is available to you. If you are already the parent of another child, you will need to manage their expectations and understanding around their premature sibling as well as your own. You may experience a bit of a learning curve as you adjust to your new reality, but with the guidance of your hospital team, loved ones and other professionals, most families get through the experience together.

Welcoming your baby into the world is often thought of as a joyous event, but those who encounter birth complications may experience trauma, stress or other challenging emotions. A premature birth can make a parent’s experience very layered, a bit confusing and sometimes scary. It’s common for parents of premature babies to struggle mentally, but remember that support is always available. 

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the clear membrane that covers the eye. Conjunctivitis is quite common. In some cases, it is quite contagious, and it is also, fortunately, quite manageable in adults, children, and babies alike.

Your baby’s first cold can be a distressing time, though colds can usually be managed easily. While it’s understandable to feel upset or concerned about your baby’s runny nose, cough, or crankiness, remember that each cold helps to build their immune system. Babies generally have between 5 to 10 colds a year, so the better you become at staying calm, the better your little one’s experience might be. 

When will my baby grow hair?

Some babies are born with quite a bit of hair! This could be linked to lasting pregnancy hormones (which probably made mum’s hair shiny and strong too). Once pregnancy hormones fade, it’s not unusual for the baby or mum to lose a bit of hair. Don’t worry; it will grow back.

Learning that you’ve got more babies on the way than you planned can mean everything suddenly doubles – excitement, worries, love, workload… Here are some tips for raising twins, triplets, or higher multiples.

Babies’ immune systems aren’t as strong as adults yet. Read on for information about how your little one’s immune system develops and what you can do to support it. This article is not a substitute for medical advice.

Whether you’re opting for an inspiring space theme or a more neutral, minimalist on-trend look, designing the nursery for your baby-to-be means prioritising safety over style. Beyond beautiful furniture and decor, your nursery must be a safe, soothing haven for your baby to wake, play and sleep. 

Now your baby is reaching their first birthday, it could be nice to take a moment to reflect on how much they’ve grown in this past year.