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Baby: Health & Wellbeing

We understand that bringing a baby into the world can be a daunting experience when there is so much to learn, but we are here to help. From advice on your baby’s sleeping pattern to changing and bathing them, be prepared for bringing your little one home from the hospital.

Yawn

Stress and sleep

Your baby's sleeping pattern can change constantly. Our experts share their advice on how to establish a sleeping routine.

Newborn Crying In Mothers Arms

Crying

Crying is your baby's first form of communication. Our experts share their advice on why your baby might be crying and how to soothe them.

Smiling Mother With Baby

Vaccination and immunisation

Discover everything you need to know about your baby's vaccinations including their immunisation schedule for their first year.

Taking Baby On A Walk

Mind and body

It's important to look after yourself after birth. Our experts share advice on postnatal depression and taking your baby out and about.

Dad Holding Newborn Baby

Changing and bathing

Newborns are delicate and it can sometimes be daunting handling them. Follow Aptaclub's advice on changing and bathing them.

Top reads on Health & Wellbeing

Baby Sleeping In Cot

Sleep overview

How to establish good baby sleep routine

Mum Kissing Newborn On Forehead

Why do babies cry

Baby Health Checks

Immunisation schedule

Newborn Crying In Mothers Arms

Crying your baby's first form of communication

Taking care of yourself

What does it mean to sleep like a baby

Washing and bathing

Where should my baby sleep

Vaccinations everything need to know

Nappy changing

Getting out and about

Dressing your newborn

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