, quiet play and periods of rest and sleep is good for your child's health and wellbeing. It reduces

or even to sleep better. These formulas are often casein based, which is harder for babies to digest

It can be confusing and worrying if you need to take any medication whilst you are breastfeeding your baby. Sometimes it is not clear if the medication is safe when you read the leaflet inside the packet. The Breastfeeding Network have produced some Drugs Factsheets to help with this.  Recreational drugs or alcohol may make you unable to care for your baby safely. Some medications may make you feel very drowsy. Please do not co-sleep with your baby if you have taken medication, used drugs

An important way of keeping well physically and mentally is to be active. It releases ‘feel good’ hormones and improves confidence and social skills as well as helping us live longer healthier lives. Being active can improve sleep patterns and help with behaviour. If you have a child with additional needs and / or disabilities it is just as important that they can enjoy being active. It can sometimes take extra planning and support to find the activities that suit them. Dive Deeper

in to your movements  – often resting when you are busy and they are ‘rocked to sleep’. Then waking up

it harder for your child to scratch in their sleep. Keep fingernails short. Keep their bedroom at a cool

outbursts Restlessness and/or poor sleep Poor appetite Tummy aches A frightened feeling all the time., has a good sleep routine, and is getting fresh air and exercise. If children feel well physically

and turn their bodies in towards you so they can take a break. Are they struggling to get to sleep. to sleep too! What Can I Do? Top Tips for Dads Dads can struggle with baby crying just as much. off to sleep too!  Looking After Yourself Relaxation Finding the time to relax when you have

for this is that it can slow down speech development. Keep dummies for sleep times as much as you can - distract your

invite a range of professionals to host sessions such as baby nutrition experts and child sleep