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Babies and crying

Worried about why your baby's crying? Find out the reasons babies cry and discover ways to soothe your baby as well as calming yourself with stress-busting tips.

Babies and sleeping

Wondering why your baby won't sleep and need to know how to help them? Here you can find out about sleep at different ages and habits that can support better bedtimes.

Every conversation counts

Janeen is an NSPCC helpline practitioner; she spends her days helping adults across the UK keep children safe and talks about her experience in dealing with calls about neglect.

UK government is at risk of failing babies and parents during the coronavirus pandemic

29 October 2020 / News

Coronavirus (Covid-19) mean new and expecting parents need more support than ever - but many aren't getting the help they need. NSPCC and a coalition of early years charities warn Government they're at risk of failing a generation of babies born during the coronavirus pandemic.

We’re calling for greater investment in health visiting as first visits to new-born babies are increasingly delayed

13 February 2023 / News

Earlier face-to-face health visits are important to identify early safeguarding concerns and provide support to new parents.

How to bond with your baby

Find out how to bond with your baby and develop that connection as they grow.

Our flagship conference shines a spotlight on peer-on-peer sexual abuse as reports increase significantly

11 May 2022 / News

Reports to our Helpline about young people experiencing harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) increased significantly last year after an unheard-of number spoke out publicly about abuse in and around schools.

Why children must be at the heart of the next government

15 November 2023 / News

We've joined together with other charities to call for the next UK government to put children at the heart of policy making.

106% increase in child cruelty and neglect offences in England in the past 5 years

7 December 2023 / News

Our analysis has revealed that recorded offences of adults neglecting, mistreating, or assaulting children have doubled over the last 5 years.

Three in four parents of children under five years old are anxious about their child’s mental health

29 January 2024 / News

Our new survey has revealed that 75% of UK parents with children under five are anxious about their child’s emotional and mental wellbeing.

We urge the government to ensure families receive the five health visiting checks they’re entitled to

16 May 2022 / News

19% of babies in 2021 didn’t receive their 12-month health visitor review by the time they were 15-months-old, according to our new analysis of latest Public Health England data.