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Parents and carers should talk to their healthcare professional about how to feed colostrum (first milk) safely to their baby.
The most popular baby names that were registered in Northern Ireland in 2022.
Product Safety Report for Xin Ying Bao Musical Baby Mobile presenting a risk of choking due to the easy production of small parts.
Claim or deal with Child Benefit for someone else - if your child has a baby, authorisation form TC689, appointees, voluntary organisations
Product recall for various baby sleep bags sold in TK Maxx presenting a high risk of suffocation.
A new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's mental health impacts their early development.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Product Recall for Britax Römer BABY-SAFE 5Z infant carrier presenting a risk of injuries.
Services and care available through the NHS for children.
If your pregnancy ends before 24 weeks, you can get a free certificate in memory of your baby.
Information on hepatitis B infection, screening and care in pregnancy and the vaccine which protects babies born to women with hepatitis B.
The US and UK have committed to developing and funding new capabilities to stop the spread of sickening AI-generated images of children.
Product Recall for River Island Baby Boy's Blue Quilted Snowsuit presenting a risk of choking.
The most popular baby names that were registered in Northern Ireland in 2023.
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