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A look around the children's 'books' section in my favourite book shop made me dizzy. There is a plethora of books for little ones. Between a lovely fairy story and an educational book on shapes and colours, which one should I choose and why?

Since birth, my baby has fed on nothing but milk. By introducing them to solids, I am helping them discover not only new flavours, but completely different textures of food. It's a real revolution for them!

My little adventurer is not scared of anything. Since they learnt to walk, bumps, scratches and other injuries are a daily occurrence. How can I tell the difference between a minor cut and a more serious wound? What is the right attitude to adopt?

When will my baby smile, talk or walk for the first time? What food is best adapted to their development? What are the important "first times" not to be missed?

My parents love looking after my daughter, minding her some nights or taking her on holiday, but sometimes they spoil her too much and let her get away with anything. How can I find a happy medium while sharing the roles equally?

Include fruit and vegetables at meals.

Wondering how you can enjoy family meals for toddlers? Eating together is a lovely way to bring everyone together and to teach your toddler about healthy eating. They may not always be as relaxing as you’d like though! Here are some family meal ideas with toddlers to keep dinnertime a drama-free zone.

Baby allergies and intolerances can develop at any time. An allergy is our immune system’s reaction to a substance it thinks is harmful. The severity of the reaction can vary greatly from person to person and can increase or decrease over time. A food intolerance may cause less severe reactions but can be harder to diagnose. Here are some tips on spotting the signs of allergies in babies versus the signs of intolerances in babies, as well as other things to consider.