Newborns

Avoiding mess after a baby poo explosion

23 October 2026

Watch out for hair tourniquets on babies!

2 August 2026

Why Do Frank Breech Babies Hold Their Legs Up Like This?

Ever seen a newborn with their legs up by their head? It's usually because they spent the end of pregnancy in the frank breech position. Here's why it happens and what gets checked after birth.

19 March 2026

The first five years of life are an extraordinary time for brain development

The first five years of life are an extraordinary time for brain development. During this time, a child’s brain is forming millions of connections that shape how they move, communicate, learn and…

5 March 2026

Frank Breech Baby Legs

29 January 2026

How to stop baby crying instantly

24 June 2025

Erbs palsy in newborns

8 May 2025

How to burp/ wind a baby

22 August 2024

How to hold your baby in the bath

How to hold your newborn baby when giving them a bath

21 August 2024

Baby walking reflex

12 August 2024

How to bath your newborn baby

Bathing your newborn step by step To check out our full video courses for expecting parents, head over to www.nowbaby.co.uk

1 July 2024

The rooting reflex in newborns

23 June 2024

Fontanelles in a newborn baby

13 June 2024

Bauer crawl reflex (breast crawl)

The Bauer crawling reflex appears around twenty-eight weeks in utero. This reflex disappears when the baby is around six weeks old but then reappears when the baby is ready to crawl properly. …

12 June 2024

The palmar grasp reflex in babies

11 June 2024

How to pick up and carry twins

9 June 2024

Urate crystals can cause a pink or orange stain in the diaper, but it's not harmful.

8 June 2024

Neonatal oral thrush. Baby with thrush on tongue.

1 May 2024

Swipe for considerations 👉🏽

Swipe for considerations 👉🏽 Parents- if you're not ready for, or not feeling up to visitors, don't be afraid to say so. A simple " we're still settling in and will let you know as soon as we're…

15 April 2024

checking for jaundice in babies with darker skin #baby #jaundice #midwife

14 April 2024

You may well have heard about the benefits of dates in pregnancy (the ones you eat not…

You may well have heard about the benefits of dates in pregnancy (the ones you eat not go on!) Well there have been several small studies which suggest that dates may contribute to a more…

9 April 2024

The newborn scrunch

The newborn 'scrunch' is normal and there is no need to try and straighten their legs, they will do it over time all by themselves. When dressing them and putting them to sleep, avoid putting them…

21 March 2024

Why safe sleeping guidelines exist

12 March 2024

Signs of dehydration in babies

11 March 2024