Bed-sharing 'raises cot death risk five-fold', says study

Baby sleeping

In the news: According to research published today, the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in babies increases significantly in cases where parents co-sleep, even when other risk factors have been eliminated. What's your reaction?

Mary Berry: 'Licking the bowl's the best bit!'

Mary Berry

Webchat: Mary Berry came into Gransnet today to answer your questions on everything from why cakes sink to whether she uses a microwave. Here's what she had to say.

Fake tans: your DIY guide

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Summer beauty week: Yes, there IS such a thing as a good fake tan - and what's more, according to Mumsnet's resident bronzed beauties, it's perfectly possible to do it yourself.


Campaign to 'encourage' earlier conception

Pregnancy

In the news: Kate Garraway is fronting a campaign aimed at "alerting" women to the dangers of leaving pregnancy until later in life. But are women really unaware of the risks? What do you think?

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Local site of the week

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Quick make-up tips

Listen to Boots Feel Good Forum to discover quick beauty tips, and you could win £500.


Baby names: we're here to help

Use our baby name finder to discover what a name means, whether you're following the flock and even what Mumsnetters 'predict' for your child's future based on their name.

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Readers! It's book giveaway time

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Pregnancy calendar

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Week by week: From bundle of cells to bundle of joy, find out how your body and your baby are changing, in our calendar.



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Family competitions

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Ovulation explained

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Use our ovulation calculator to figure out your most fertile days - and take a look at our advice on preparing for pregnancy and what to do if you're struggling to conceive.


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Potty training

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