Baby Care

Every so often, a bloodcurdling tale of how a young child has been mauled by a family pet dominates the news. Thankfully these attacks by dogs on babies are rare, but the consequences are ...

Most stay-at-home dads will have seen enough episodes of Blue Peter to know that just about anything can be made out of half a dozen egg cartons and some double-sided sticky tape. Now is when the ...

There are few substances known to man as slippery as a wriggling baby covered with soapy water. Certainly four hands are better than two when trying to get to grips with such a tricky customer, and ...

Keeping a toddler amused is child’s play, and with a little effort playtime can be educational too. The secret is to pick activities that build on a child’s previous knowledge, experiences and ...

It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it. Changing nappies is not one of the most pleasant chores a househusband will face, but if he struggles at first there is no need to panic because there ...

If parents agree that 'breast is best' then stay-at-home dads are quite obviously lacking the necessary equipment to feed a baby. This will not be too much of a problem if the working mum has a good ...

Most children are full of energy and naturally active, but many do not get the exercise they need. Too much time spent watching television or playing video games can deny children the exercise ...

It may sound like a regimental approach to childcare, but getting a baby to follow a routine will make life far easier for all concerned. There is no need to synchronise watches and start the first ...

The average bloke might list going on holiday, enjoying a few pints, a good sex life, a nice motor, success at work and following his football team through thick and thin as his top priorities, ...

There are many things a stay-at-home dad can teach his toddler, but sometimes it is better for the child to learn through peer pressure. For instance, children are not born with the ability to play ...

It can be very tempting for a househusband to stick a child in front of the television and let Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and Makka Pakka act as babysitters. But whether it's In the Night Garden, the ...