In the first 8 to 12 weeks of life, if your baby can do this easily, by all means, start to practice putting him down awake and letting him fall into a deep sleep without your extra help.

It technically means severe abdominal pain, but often refers to an extremely fussy baby. Many doctors are moving away from the term, but if you've got a super-cranky baby, here's what you need to know.

It’s lovely to have the baby in bed with you for a cuddle or for a breast feed but ideally your baby should be sleeping in the cot or the moses basket so as tempting as it is, pop it back into that cot before it goes to sleep.

In the video, Dr. Hamilton shows how he folds a baby's arms across its chest, then holds the child with one hand around its chest and one hand under its bottom, gently rocking back and forth.

Most healthcare professionals recommend bathing newborns 2 or 3 times per week, increasing the frequency as your baby gets older. If your baby has their umblical cord, talk to your doctor about sponge baths.

The most important thing to remember is that young babies do tend to be unsettled and can cry quite a bit and it is perfectly normal as baby gets older, your baby will settle and the crying periods will get much much less.