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After Wuthering Heights and Bridgerton, these 18th-century baby names are set to surge in 2026
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (753+ words) If you've spent any part of this month crying at Wuthering Heights on the moors via TikTok, you're in good company. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi have sent Bront" fever to a whole new level, and parents-to-be are quietly taking…...
This is the name Kate Middleton really wanted for Prince George before he was born
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (634+ words) Choosing a baby name is one of those things that sounds straightforward until you're actually doing it. Suddenly every name is either someone you went to school with or sounds completely wrong said out loud at 3am. Now imagine doing all…...
Netmums is the official podcast partner for The Baby Show 2026 – and we’re going LIVE
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (668+ words) If you're pregnant, knee-deep in newborn life or planning your next baby, clear your diary and book your ticket now! Netmums is the official podcast and media partner for the 2026 series of The Baby Show " and we're bringing the mics,…...
I had a baby and became someone else entirely – did you know there's a word for that?
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (978+ words) It was as if my brain just wasn't working the same way it was before I was pregnant " almost like a wire had been cut. But I was four years deep into motherhood before I finally learned there was a…...
What is the baby Red Book? Who fills it in and do you need to bring it to every appointment?
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (1326+ words) If you've recently had a baby " or are expecting " you've probably heard people mention the 'Red Book'. It's one of those things you're handed when you become a parent, but no one really explains what it is. Officially called the…...
The rare three-letter Irish goddess baby girl name that parents will want to snatch before others
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (598+ words) Parents in Britain who love Irish baby names often run into the same snag " stunning choices, but spellings that leave grandparents and teachers guessing. Hidden in old Celtic stories is one tiny name that neatly dodges that problem. Rooted in…...
This rare Irish girl name UK parents keep overlooking has a deeply romantic meaning you'll want to steal
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (728+ words) Parents in Britain who love Irish heritage often find themselves scrolling through the same few girl names again and again, wondering if there is anything truly different left to discover. One quietly beautiful option has barely appeared on Ireland's official…...
This 'beautiful' and rare Irish girl name meaning 'sweet lady' is barely used in the UK
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (583+ words) When you hear a parent in a playgroup calling out what sounds like 'bay-vin', you might not guess the name on the birth certificate. The letters include a fada, a 'bh' cluster and a double 'n' that look mysterious in…...
The one skincare mistake to avoid during pregnancy, according to an expert
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (938+ words) Are you pregnant and beginning to notice changes in your skin? The good news is it's completely normal. But the bad news is you need to pay attention to what products you use when you're expecting, as some could potentially…...
5 truths every exhausted parent needs to hear about babies sleeping through the night
2+ week, 1+ day ago (846+ words) Worried your baby isn't a 'good sleeper?' Especially if you're a new parent, the advice on how much sleep babies 'should' be getting can be overwhelming " and often feel like you're not doing a 'good job'. Here, Sarah Patel, children's…...