It's painful to see and hear a baby cry. It's also part of the baby's first opportunity to communicate that something is wrong, or that they need something. Many parents learn to read the cry and know whether it's a matter of hunger, tiredness or frustration.

Your child's skin is soft and sensitive. So choose comfortable baby clothes, without environmental toxins or rough details. Several layers of clothing means you can regulate their temperature, so they don't get too hot or cold.

Do you like changing into comfortable indoor trousers when you get home from work or the gym? This is probably how your baby will feel about wearing Libero's soft Up&Go pull-up diaper, which offers optimal freedom of movement.

Milk and eggs are common allergens affecting young children. In most cases, the problem goes away within a few years, but other allergies may turn up instead.

On an infant swimming course, you swim with your baby under the supervision of a qualified infant swimming instructor. The general aim of infant swimming is to build water confidence and teach infants to enjoy the water in a respectful way.

Is it difficult to get your baby to sleep? This can be caused by various factors. First, try reducing its activities during the day; maybe a calmer life would suit your infant better. Babies are individuals right from the start.

Has your child's hand slipped out of the mitten, so their fingers are ice cold? Is the tip of their nose white, or do their cheeks have pale patches? Read up, so you know how to deal with frostbite and hypothermia properly should an accident happen.

If you're a vegetarian, you may want your child to follow the same diet. This is absolutely fine, but often requires a bit of planning to make sure that your child gets all the important nutrients they need.

Here are some practical tips about infants, food and eating habits.

Small children mostly breathe through their nose, which is why getting a cold is tough for them. Colds can also lead to long-term symptoms like an ear infection, asthma or croup. Here is some advice on how to help a baby with a cold and what you should keep an eye on.

If you are a single parent, a large, active social network is the best support you can have. It needn't be difficult to build up this network. Start here.

You'll soon be adept at changing nappies, but it's good to consider a few things from the outset.