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Parents will miss out on more than three months sleep in their baby’s first year

Most of us would give anything to have another hour in bed but new figures have revealed just how precious sleep is to parents of new born babies

In a nutshell: Tackling childhood allergies

Parents should feed babies allergy-causing foods to train their immune system, claims the author of a new book

Seven essential apps for new parents

The internet has tons of tips and tools for parents of tiny tots. Here's the apps and sites that can make life a little easier for new mums and dads.

The baby with the bushy barnet

A Kent girl born with a full head of hair is the 'mane' attraction wherever her parents take her

Triplets conceived two weeks apart are a first

Tabitha, Kathleen and Delilah are triplets but they were conceived two weeks apart....

Modern mums twice as likely to want a daughter than a son

It maybe a man’s world, but it seems most mums would rather give birth to a girl than a boy

New BFF for breastfeeding mums

With the news that a lot of new mums stop breastfeeding within two months of the birth, a campaign is aiming to make breastfeeding a better experience

Ask the expert: Can men get postnatal depression?

I've just had my first baby and while I feel fine, my husband seems low. Could this be linked to the baby?

Peter Andre swaps singing for signing

The Aussie star learns to 'read babies' minds' with help from a Kent TinyTalk teacher

Play-date app tackling loneliness in new parents

Mums are meeting neighbouring families with the help of an app designed to put new families in touch.

Tried and tested: The ERGObaby carrier

It can be tricky if you're left holding the baby, especially if you have chores to do. My Kent Family tests a carrier which boasts lots of celeb fans.

Hope for the little boy who has never left hospital

The parents of a Kent boy who has never left hospital are hoping to finally be able to take him home, nine months after he was born

Baby talk with Sam Faiers

She made her name as a model and a Towie star, but now ex-reality show babe Sam Faiers is carving a career out of motherhood.

Ask the expert: Will not breastfeeding harm my baby?

I've had to give up breastfeeding my new baby after only a few days because it hurts so much, but I feel very guilty.

Baby on strict diet for life

Inherited condition discovered at birth means baby Max will never be able to eat like his friends.

Ask the expert: How can I keep my baby calm while changing his nappy?

I dread changing time with my baby, especially if we're out of the house, and I don't know how to cope

Top tips for tackling teething

Seven of the best products on the market for easing the pain of teething

Mum's warning after baby son almost dies of sepsis

A Kent mother is warning parents to be aware of the signs of sepsis after finding her newborn son unresponsive

Reducing the risks

A new campaign is launched to cut the number of sudden infant deaths among Kent families.

Motivated mamas

New walking group for mums aims to get parents active with their children in tow.

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