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: live online NOW

Mary Berry

Webchat: Mary Berry - queen of bakeoffs and scourge of the soggy bottom - is in the building at Gransnet. Got a cake-y query? Ask it now!

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

Bristol university

Bristol: Local editor Selena on the best her city has to offer, from vintage clothes shops to art galleries, and perfect parks to "incredible monkfish".

Quick make-up tips

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

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Baby names: we're here to help

Top 2011 baby names

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.

WorkFest 2013: book now!

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Readers! It's book giveaway time

Invisible Girl is a moving tale about a girl, who runs away from home and slips through the cracks when she's caught between arguing parents and moving house. We have 50 free copies: apply now!

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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.


Weaning babies

Baby self-feeding pasta

Your questions answered: Worried about when and how to move your baby on to solid food? We've distilled MN wisdom on the messy business of moving your baby on from a milk-only diet.

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