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

“I was always a water baby,” says Rebecca. “Every family holiday there would be a big group of us, with the children spending practically every waking moment in the pool. I loved being in the water and was always pleading with my mum, ‘Please can we

the way round allowing easier access; inside water resistant clear pockets perfect for nappies and wipes, which also comes with a baby-changing mat. At the front and the back, there are deep pockets perfect for all your essentials. The bag comes in black

Babies up to 18 monthsHold your baby while he ‘swims’ in the bath, and let water trickle over his body so he can discover how it feels. Teach him to make a splash by patting your hands on the surface of the water in the bath, or in a washing-up bowl

before being given to a baby. Fortunately for us, in the UK we can take safe, drinkable tap water for granted. Each water authority has strict guidelines to adhere to and details of what pours from our taps. Despite the Drinking Water Inspectorate

. 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

BabiesWhile not really swimming using the proper technical strokes that we develop as adults (children don’t have the strength and coordination until at least age four), a baby benefits a great deal from an early introduction to water, not least

If you are caught out with a thirsty baby and no bottle, Chillipeeps can help. These portable and re-useble teats transform ready-made milk solutions and adult water bottles into a baby friendly bottle. Invented by a mother, this handy product

Portable and re-useble teats transform ready-made milk solutions and adult water bottles into a baby friendly bottle. Invented by a mother as a simple solution to the common problem of being caught short with a thirsty baby, this handy product

vegetables, adding extra water if required.Lamb with Mild Vegetable Masala SauceTangy and tasty, this recipe by organic baby food specialists Plum is suitable for babies aged seven months and over and makes three to four servings depending on your baby