All news on the topic: Babies

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Chilling diary entries by mum cleared of murdering her 4 babies after 20 years
Kathleen Folbigg's handwritten diary entries, where she described herself as 'cruel' and 'like the worst mother on this earth', were initially used by prosecutors to convict her
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Family had 'best Christmas' - then found baby boy dead in his cot on Boxing Day
Darren Midgley and Cheryl Szulhan's little boy Jack died in his sleep aged just 16 months on Boxing Day last year and now they face the prospect of Christmas without him
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Taylor Swift causes baby name boom as song title rockets into top 10 chart
Parents have taken inspiration from Taylor Swift when it comes to naming their babies this year, with one song title becoming one of the most popular girls' names of 2023
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'Witchy' baby name creeps into the top 20 for 2023 - with a sweet meaning
The top 100 baby names for 2023 have been revealed by BabyCentre, and it seems parents have been inspired by 'witch energy' this year as one supernatural name breaks the top 20
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Woman who went to doctors with stomach pain was growing baby by her bowel
After her stomach pain became far too much to deal with, a woman from France's Reunion Island sought medical advice, only to discover that she was growing a baby inside her abdomen
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Woman expects a man to pay her £250,000 yearly salary to have a baby
The woman says she is 'not here to suffer' if she has a baby with a partner and expects an expensive push present, a paid for night nurse and housekeeper, and a makeover
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Most popular baby names of 2023 as girls' favourite topples from first place
The top UK baby names for 2023 have been announced, and our favourite TV shows, memoirs and celebrities are all influencing parent choices. From 'witchy' monikers to royals taking a nose-dive, here's everything you need to know
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Police issue update after newborn baby found dead outside home
Suffolk Police said detectives are continuing their enquiries into the suspicious death of a newborn baby, found outside a property in Ipswich on Saturday afternoon
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Charlotte excitedly uses adorable 'catchphrase' on important outing with Kate
Princess Charlotte, eight, joined her mum Kate and brothers Prince George and Prince Louis to volunteer at The Baby Bank in Windsor for their Christmas Pyjama appeal
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Terrifying dashcam footage shows driver caught up in 150mph tornado
Cameron McNeil’s window screen was smashed as he battled his way through a Tennessee tornado while in his car - and luckily was uninjured. But the tornado has left a trail of destruction in its wake
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Mum seethes as gran invites 11 people over to visit newborn without any notice
The first-time mum was limiting her number of guests after bringing home her six weeks premature baby. But, her grandma 'violated' the family's boundaries and invited 11 people without asking
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'100-day cough' infections soar - map shows every whooping cough case in UK
Health officials have warned there have been more than 1,100 cases of the Whopping Cough this year which is an increase from the last two years put together - we have mapped the worst hit areas
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Babies attacked by cockroaches in filthy B&Bs that thousands of kids call home
In Birmingham alone, there are more than 4,000 families who have nowhere permanent to call home, including 8,560 children - 1,420 of them forced to live in B&Bs and hotel rooms
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Mum seriously disturbed by 'inappropriate' lullaby sang to her baby daughter
A mum has slammed her brother for singing a lullaby to her baby that came from 'the Devil' but he doesn't see what the issue is with the 'sad' tune. Others are divided
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Paramedic shares 5 killer dangers on your Christmas tree and baby-proofing tips
3 killer dangers lurking on your Christmas tree - and tips to baby-proof it
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Newborn baby found dead outside house as three arrested in murder probe
Police officers rushed to Norwich Road in Ipswich this afternoon after receiving reports that a baby had been found outside. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder
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Baby name inspired by 'mad' Shakespeare character set to surge in popularity
Parents-to-be in 2024 are leaning towards gender-neutral, unique but also classic names - and one in particular is said to be inspired by a 'mad' Shakespeare character
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Parents labelled 'peak stupid' after giving their daughter a 'blended' surname
When two parents decided to combine their last names to create their daughter's surname they found themselves being criticised hevily - but others thought it was 'lovely'
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Mum goes into labour at home and gives birth - under her Christmas tree
Leanne Tighe, from Williton, Somerset, and best friend Ashley Brooke delivered baby Amelia after a 25-minute labour while Leanne's partner was still on a bus home
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Dentist shares when children should stop using dummies - or risk bite issues
Prolonged use of a pacifier can cause long term issues with a child’s teeth and even speech, but an expert has revealed how you can prevent this and when to wean off the dummy
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'Husband of 7 years left me when I fell pregnant - he says I'm babytrapping him'
A man jumped to such an outrageous conclusion, he is now suffering on the brink of divorce, alienated from his unborn child, and rejected by his parents. Yet he still refuses to apologize despite everyone telling him he's clearly in the wrong. Social media is having a field day
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Desperate race to save three-week-old baby who could be dead by Christmas
George Wathey is one of the UK's youngest patients waiting for a heart transplant at just three weeks old - mum Emma is desperate to find him a donor before it's too late
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Baby almost loses toe after single strand of mum's hair gets wrapped around it
Mum Laura Powles from Bridgend, Wales, was horrified when she noticed her baby Skylah-Rae's toe was swollen and red, as doctors said she was suffering from hair tourniquet syndrome
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‘100-day-cough’ is quickly spreading across the UK - everything you need to know
Brits have been warned of the dangers of whooping cough, which can last for several weeks and months, and cause symptoms including bouts lasting for several minutes
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'Entitled mother-in-law refuses to call our baby by his real name, she hates it'
A man has taken to social media to ask whether he should compromise with his pushy mother-in-law who hates his son's name - but users urge him to stick to his guns