All news on the topic: Babies

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'Nobody can pronounce my baby's name - they're stupid because it's so simple'
A mum has shared her surprise after hearing strangers mispronounce her son's name - saying she thought it was a common moniker that's easy to say and spell for both adults and children
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Gaza horror as 16 premature babies die of hunger in hospital
WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: People living in northern Gaza have been struggling the most after Israeli forces isolated the area and cut off deliveries of food and humanitarian supplies - with most of the fatal victims being children or elderly Palestinians
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Kylie Jenner details struggles after pregnancy and getting her 'body back'
The Kardashians fan-favourite make-up mogul Kylie Jenner shares two children with Travis Scott, one-year-old Aire and five-year-old Stormi
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Victorian disease map shows number of cases in your area as infections explode
The UKHSA has released figures showing soaring rates of whooping cough, with more lab-confirmed cases in January 2024 than there were between January and October last year
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'We always wanted another child and now not sure - is it selfish to have one?'
Initially, we wanted several children but we have now revised our plans
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Victims of horror massacre pictured as 6 including baby and mum killed 'by teen'
Darshani Banbaranayake Hama Walwwe Darshani Dilanthika Ekanyake, 35, her four children and a family acquaintance were killed in a 'senseless' attack in Ottawa, Canada, on Wednesday
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Whooping cough urgent warning after sudden outbreak of UK cases
The number of cases of whooping cough has surged, with 553 confirmed in England in January of this year alone - compared to 858 cases seen throughout the whole of 2023
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Children starving to death in Gaza as WHO says the 'key medicine' is a ceasefire
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation, said the 'key medicine' Palestinians need is peace - and called for a ceasefire to avoid more suffering
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One-year-old baby found 'floppy' in bed died after falling ill on Turkey holiday
WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Penelope Collier-Johnson, who was 22 months old, had become ill during a family holiday to Turkey and it was after their return to Bolton that she died, an inquest heard
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Kate's tender moment of reassurance with Prince Louis during important event
Prince Louis has appeared at number of major royal events, including King Charles's Coronation, Trooping the Colour, and his first ever public engagement with the Scouts. And his mum is always on hand for comfort
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Florence-Ivy's smile of hope as donor agrees to life-saving liver transplant
Florence-Ivy Langton will get a shot at life thanks to an anonymous donor who came forward agreeing to a liver donation following a Mirror campaign, with the four-month-old undergoing the transplant at Leeds Children's Hospital
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What happened to the stars of 16 and Pregnant after the cameras stopped rolling
It has been 15 years since iconic show 16 and Pregnant first burst onto our screens. Following the tragic news of Sean Garriger's death, we catch up with other stars of the show
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'I still breastfeed my five-year-old - she gets jealous of her baby sister'
A woman is seeking advice after revealing she still breastfeeds her five-year-old daughter because she gets jealous of her baby sister - but other parents couldn't hide their disgust
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Mum explains she's happy even though son is diagnosed with devastating disease
Kelly and Mike spent years searching for answers to help son Oscar, who they now know has Creatine Transporter Deficiency (CTD), which affects brain and muscle development
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'Everyone hates my traditional baby name - they say it's mean and ridiculous'
A mum-to-be has been mercilessly mocked on social media after revealing the name she wants to call her baby boy, with many calling it 'ridiculous' and telling her he will have a lifetime of bullying
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'New findings have given us hope in the fight against childhood meningitis'
Dr Miriam Stoppard shares research from Stockholm into serious complications that can stem from bacterial meningitis, such as lost vision and hearing
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Family's agony as mum, 31, 'who would do anything for anybody' tragically dies
In her daughter's memory and to support her granddaughter's future, Louise Lewis has launched a fundraising page after her 31-year-old daughter Cally died
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Woman who asked couple with screaming baby to leave bar sparks debate
A row erupted in a bar after a disgruntled customer took exception to a couple and their crying baby and demanded they leave. Branding the mum and dad 'idiots' for taking their child to the venue, the argument has sparked a fierce debate over who is at fault
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Dad killed baby son by shaking and bashing head twice on visit away from mum
Little Kairo Hollick died in his mum's arms in hospital, two days after he was hit twice with a hard object by his dad David Hollick, giving him a fatal brain injury
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Baby's rare condition makes skin so fragile even a gust of wind could hurt him
Abe Hersham has a rare and incurable skin condition called epidermolysis bullosa (EB), which causes blisters both inside and outside his body with the slightest touch
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Dad delivers baby on living room carpet after partner brushes off labour signs
Mitchell Lewis was shocked to find his partner, Inessa Amber, giving birth at their home in London after he finished a shift at work - and was left to deliver his daughter
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Covid 'pandemic babies' are showing 'fascinating' biological quirks, study finds
Children born while the world was in the middle of the Covid pandemic, with most countries locked down, have an altered gut microbiome - meaning the system of good and bad bacteria in their gut to help aid digestion and eliminate harmful bacteria is slightly altered
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'We've found the perfect name for our baby - but there's one major problem'
A husband and wife have found the perfect name for their soon-to-be born daughter, but admit to one major problem that might prevent them from using it
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Unusual 'bulging' symptom in babies that could be warning sign of meningitis
Meningitis and septicaemia can kill in hours - so being aware of the red-flags is essential. Experts have shared the highest risk warning signs, including a 'bulging' symptom you should get checked out immediately
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'I regret the name we chose for our son - I'm worried he'll grow up to hate me'
A mum is second-guessing the name she chose for her five-month-old son as people keep pronouncing it incorrectly - and now she's worried he'll grow up to 'hate' her