They will be getting good at feeding themselves and will be learning how to use cutlery too

They will probably be drawing great pictures of you complete with a head and maybe some other body parts! They might be feeding and dressing themselves, just needing some help with tricky bits

If your child has symptoms of a cough or cold, is breathing more quickly or noisily and having difficulty feeding or you are worried, contact your GP

These are called obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions and can work as a cycle feeding each other

From sunburn, infant feeding, hydration and wearing the correct clothing – all the way through to what to do if your child falls and you worry they may have a broken bone – this page will guide you to a safe and fun summer holidays

Occupational Therapists Speech and language therapists are referred to for advice on managing feeding, and swallowing problems as well as communication difficulties

They can feed themselves (finger feeding)

If you are formula feeding there is no need to use follow-on milks

The midwife checks may include: A full health check for you and your baby Talking about your wellbeing and how you are feeling Checking your baby is feeding well and further support and signposting if you need more help Weighing your baby Newborn bloodspot screening Removal of stitches if required Safe sleeping advice Information on registering your baby’s birth