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Now that you’re a parent, what’s next? Let’s start at the beginning, with information targeted at each age level of your child’s growth and development. Part of parenting is getting children started with good habits to help them grow up healthy.

Infant-early toddler (birth-two)

Toddlers eating habits mysteriously change around their second birthday, here's how to tame the tantrums at teatime.

Get tips and advice on nurturing and nourishing your baby and the benefits of breastfeeding versus the bottle.

Rashes on a newborn are very common, but a few need close attention. Learn when you should worry.

Toddler-preschool (two to five)

You want your children to have fun outside, but you also want them to be safe. Learn how you can have both.

Is your child’s active imagination working overtime? Learn how you can help when nightmares occur, and even prevent them.

Very different from nightmares, night terrors are frightening episodes for the entire family. Learn what’s behind them.

Vaccinations

Side effects to look out for after child jabs.

MMR

Read about protection against Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).

There are safe and effective vaccines that can prevent hepatitis A and hepatitis B. Find out more.

Learn about jabs given to protect against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), polio, haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), tetanus, diphtheria and polio.

Learn more about tetanus causes, symptoms and prevention.

Learn about the different kinds of meningitis, and why it is important to vaccinate.

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