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Grab some popcorn, put your feet up and choose from one of these unforgettable pregnancy and baby movies to watch.
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Guess who? Celebs as babies
Play a fun game of guess who with this gallery of celebs as babies and toddlers. How well do you know your favourite star's twinkle?
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We've had some huge stories here on Essential Baby in 2016 - and some may just surprise you.
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The sweetest things that happened in 2016
It's been a tricky year to evaluate. So much tragedy and loss on a global scale can overshadow those every day sweet moments. Perhaps you welcomed a new baby this year or saw your toddler reach milestones that gladdened your heart.
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Five pieces of good news from 2016
At times it can feel as if only bad news is around, but this is far from the truth.
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12 babies who look like celebrities
They're cute, they're funny - and sometimes they look uncannily like celebrities.
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5 kids who wore awesome Halloween costumes this year
Some children rise above the rest (admittedly with the help of some dedicated, comical parents) to make Halloween priceless.
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Pop culture-inspired Halloween costumes for baby and toddlers
These outfits are inspired by your favourite on-screen characters, famous people, and those in the news this year.
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'How to Dad' star gets his own show
His videos have racked up over six million views and now the star of 'How to Dad', Jordan Watson, is getting his own show.
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