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Is my baby the right weight?

Babies vary a lot in weight at birth, from about 2.5kg (5lb 8oz) to 4.5kg (9lb 14oz). The...

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Helping your child make friends

Not all children know how to make friends. Some have to learn it as a skill just like learning...

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Your baby's memory

Practical Parenting's resident psychologist, Dr Richard Woolfson, provides you with an insight...

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Help your child cope with change

Moving house? New childcare? Those big changes don't have to mean huge dramas for your toddler...

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Month-by-month guide to your baby's first year: Your 12-month-old

As you look back over the first year of your baby's life, it's incredible to see how far he's...

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No need to spend lots of money on baby toys. Just fill a box with safe...

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Don't expect your baby to have good table manners. Exploring the feel of...

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