Bestselling childcare author Deborah Jackson reminds us that babies soak up all the love we have to give. Here are ten effective ways to care for even the most distressed baby, while looking after your own needs as well as boosting your confidence.

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Crying babies and harassed parents everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief: here is a way to restore the harmony of family life.