Starting solids: what the NHS says
The NHS says to start solids at around 6 months, when three signs show up together. Chewing fists and waking at night aren't among them.
3 November 2026
Explainers
What a rule, a label or a standard means, in plain words.
Why we skip nests and bumpers
Pods and nests have no British Safety Standard as a sleeping place, the Lullaby Trust says, and the NHS wants them out of the cot. Here's what the sources say about each.
3 November 2026
i-Size and R129, in plain words
R129 is the height-based car seat regulation, and i-Size is part of it. GOV.UK says height-based seats stay rear-facing until a child is over 15 months.
3 November 2026
How many nappies, and what they cost
Environment Agency surveys found about 7 changes a day in the first 6 months. That works out at around 2,300 nappies in year one.
3 November 2026
First infant formula: what the NHS says
The NHS says first infant formula is the only formula a baby needs in their first year, unless a midwife, health visitor or GP suggests otherwise.
3 November 2026
Gagging and choking: the difference
Gagging is loud and choking is quiet, says the NHS. Call 999 if a blockage doesn't come out after back blows and thrusts.
3 November 2026
Baby clothes sizes, birth to 3
A 0-3 month label means about 62 cm and 6.5 kg on the charts Kite and Mamas & Papas publish. Sizes vary by maker, so go by length and weight.
3 November 2026