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Baby shower games and actitivies
Looking to find some games and activities to play at a baby shower?
Books to help toddlers prepare for a new baby
Worried about how your toddler will handle having a sibling? These fun and colourful picture books will help them get used to the idea.
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How to make a DIY baby hamper
It's easy to make a baby hamper when you know how.
10 more dream nurseries on Instagram
We've spotted some amazing decorating talent on Instagram. Tune in for the latest nursery inspiration.
How to choose a rare and unusual baby name
On the hunt for an rare and unusual moniker? Here's some advice on how to search for 'the one'.
Baby name inspiration by music genre
If you're all about the music, then you'll need a musical name for that baby. We've got all the lists for you by music genre.
Baby names from jazz, blues and soul music
We've visited the world of jazz, blues and soul music for baby name inspiration.
Introducing a new baby to a blended family
How can you prepare your child for their new step sibling? And how can you overcome any speed bumps en route?
Naming a baby after loss: names for your rainbow baby
Essential Baby members suggested some beautiful and meaningful names for a fellow members rainbow baby.
I let my stepdaughter find out the sex of my baby, but had her keep it a secret from me
My stepdaughter was confident that she was ready to be the only person to know the sex of the baby for the next six months - and could keep the secret.
Baby names from Britpop
If you grew up in the 90s you might want to look to the genre of Britpop music for baby name inspiration.
Composers: Baby names from the music makers
Look to classical music for your baby names choices; there's a lot more to choose form than you might imagine.
Would you pay someone to name your baby?
"If you are getting somebody who really knows the evidence, then I'll say it's worth every penny, whether its $500 or $5000."
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