1 Use props Tempt your baby with a new bath toy – it is a great way to entice her into the water.2 Share a bathAsk your partner to hold her while you play in the bath with her toys. She will forget her fears and want to join you. 3 Hold off

. 5 Swaddle upBabies tend to love the security of being firmly wrapped, so swaddle her snugly in a baby blanket.More development tips by Junior:Five ways to boost water confidenceFive ways to teach children manners

soothing water.Build a calm environmentMany everyday activities can feel quite overwhelming to a very young baby, particularly if there have been guests in the house or she has had a particularly active day. Crying could simply be her way of telling you “I

1 Look for the cause Most tummy bugs are viral and last up to three days. Mucus or blood in diarrhoea and a high temperature mean that it’s bacterial, which might need antibiotics.2 Avoid dehydrationOffer drinks regularly – water is best; avoid

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or seven glasses filled with different levels of water to make the scale, play around with sound. Ask your child which is the highest – and the lowest – sound.More parent skills from Junior:Helping your child to accept a new babyYour child's charitable

) water200g cream cheese125g butter, soft400g icing sugar200g fondant icing sugar, plus 3 tbsp extraJuice of 1 small orangeGreen, orange and red food colouring pastes2 chocolate sticksMethodPreheat the oven to 180 ̊C (gas mark 4). Cream the butter

increase the likelihood of bedwetting. Always encourage your child to sip water slowly throughout the day and take regular toilet breaks, especially before bed. Make sure that your child has easy access to a toilet at night and, if necessary, that her route

be supervised, wear thick gloves and dispose of them in a bucket of sand or water, and children under five should never handle sparklers by themselves. Beware the bangsOne of the lesser known health hazards associated with Bonfire Night is the potential