As far as babies are concerned, when it comes to hair products, keep it simple and natural. Children have sensitive skin, so the less you attack them with chemicals the better. Here’s our choice of the best baby haircare products around

.babybitsonline.co.uk).As far as soap is concerned, the golden rule is that less is definitely more. Your baby’s skin is good at keeping itself supple and moist, and water will wash away almost any dirt – it’s not until your baby starts eating solid food at around six months

Made using certified organic botanicals, this range cares not just for your baby’s skin, but the planet too. Shampoos, washes and lotions come in soft soothing scents, such as chamomile and lavender. Earth Friendly Baby Range from £1.79

delicate skin, machine wash beautifully and, quite simply, get better with wearThe White Company baby clothing from £12.50. 

Burberry Baby Touch Wash and Balm 200ml - £18.50Blooming mother-to-be Jessica Alba and new mum Mariah Carey would surely love what just arrived at Junior HQ; a basket of divine goodies from online beauty hotspot, Escentual.com, which offers the best

, then even cleaning out the hutch or goldfish bowl. But always keep a close supervisory eye.• Guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits make excellent first pets. They are easy to look after and very affectionate in return. Get them as babies as this will get them

to him, he may open and close his mouth in a direct imitation of what you’re doing. And even if you’re doing something mundane such as the washing, you will find that your older baby will want to join in. He will try and put things in the washing machine

, she’s been fed, washed and sang to, rocked and everything else you can think of but your baby is still wailing. The fact is that all babies cry, and unfortunately some cry far more than others, sometimes for no apparent reason. When you feel you

0-1 yearsBabies, frankly, don't care too much about anything beyond their bed, food, a clean nappy and you (not necessarily in that order). This is not the time to change her cot, run out of cuddly muslins or wash the familiar smells off of Teddy

SunhatsSwim nappiesUV protection suits and fold-away UV tentInsect repellentUniversal bath plugAdaptorCamera and spare batteries/memory cardsBaby alarmRubber door-stopsRubber shoes for paddlingFolding booster seatFirst aid kit – Calpol (infant paracetamol) in sachets