Whether it’s for a family member, friend or neighbour we’ve found a mix of baby gifts that’ll delight any new family.

If you want a smarter baby, these are my top tips to stimulate your newborn baby or infant on a daily basis. Babies are much smarter than you think and they absorb everything.

You may see red pimples sprinkled across his cheeks, forehead, upper back, or chest. They usually go on their own in a few months. Some babies also get tiny whiteheads called milia on their nose, chin, and cheeks.

Once you’ve had time with your baby at home you may find you find things that helps your baby to go to sleep in the evenings such as a warm bath, or a feed, or a lullaby.

The sun and moon technique can really help calm babies with colic. To start with, look at your baby’s tummy as if it were a clock (with 12 o’clock at the top and 6 o’clock at the bottom).

Sonia Rochel, the French newborn baby nurse who developed the amazingly tender Thalasso Baby Bath talks about her techniques and shares tips and safety guidelines for those of us who want to try it at home.