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New ‘brain washing’ therapy could benefit premature babies
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 08/03/2010 15:50:26
A new procedure looks promising for improving the chances of survival for very premature babies
A new therapy that’s best summed up as ‘brain washing’ could help cut the number of premature babies who die or who are seriously disabled.One of the risks for very premature babies is bleeding in the brain, which can lead to brain damage or death
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New babies and eyecare
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/07/2009 02:07:02
When your new baby is being bathed or washed, there is no need to vigoursly wash her face, and be careful of her eyes.
As with much of your baby's washing regime you need to take care when cleaning your baby's eyes. Jaundice after the birth can make the eyes appear yellowy, but this will soon clear. But sometimes new babies (or any baby suffering from a bout
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The Tummy Tub bath
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/04/2006 03:24:04
It might look like a mixing bowl for your baby but it's a handy little bath that makes washing a lot easier for both of you.
baby without worrying that he's going to slip around like a bar of soap.When you add more water, your small baby will float and you can wash and support with both hands. By the time your baby is 12 to 16 weeks, you need less water but can still use
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Getting toddlers into the washing habit
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/02/2007 01:06:22
Babies and young toddlers get their cleaning done for them, so how do you get small children into the habit of washing their hands and keeping clean?
associated with mummy's reassuring nursery rhymes, or food time might have been accompanied by a narrative of the spoon 'flying like a plane' into baby's mouth, hand washing and teeth cleaning can be associated with a rhyme, a made-up song or a game you have
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Baby bottles in the dishwasher
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/01/2009 02:39:07
Dishwashers can clean at very high temperatures, but they are not failsafe alternatives to a steriliser.
cleaning! Whether you are using a dishwasher or a steriliser, it is vital that you thoroughly wash the teats, lids, bottles and other milk feeding or expressing items by hand first. This is especially important in your baby's first year.Rubber can perish
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Organic clothing care
By ThinkBaby on 27/11/2006 10:58:58
Why might you want to choose organic clothes for your baby? And how should you care for your clothes in those daily laundry routines?
The appeal of using organic cottons and non-biological washing products is ever growing amongst new parents. So...We asked Comfort Pure to share some of their researchers' wisdoms with ThinkBaby.John Gill is a researcher who originally trained
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All you need to know about sterilising
By Cheryl Freedman on 03/03/2011 09:51:49
It keeps your baby's feeding kit clean, and stops bacteria breeding – but what do you really need to sterilise, and when can you finally stop?
-sterilised. If you leave a sterilised bottle with the sealed lid on a for a couple of days, you’ll find it starts to go musty, so wash and sterilise it again before use.My baby's over 12 months now – surely I can relax now?Even when you no longer need to sterilise
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Bathing with your baby
By ThinkBaby on 07/09/2010 01:43:44
Many new parents share a bath with their child as this is reassuring for a small baby in a big bath, and can be a lovely bonding moment
would usually take. Place everything you’ll need to clean your baby within easy reach and only use mild baby wash products so you don’t dry out or irritate your baby’s skin. ThinkBaby Bath Safety Advice from RoSPA and other safety bodies recommends
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Beat bugs in the kitchen
By Cheryl Freedman on 20/02/2011 15:15:30
Don't want your baby to get an unnecessary tummy upset? Then follow these tips for obliterating germs and bacteria in your domestic domain
in the sink. Then use hot, soapy water and start washing the cleanest items first. Check there are no traces of food stuck in nooks and crannies. Wash baby bottles separately and always use a small bottle brush to remove every trace of dried milk.Rule 6 Check
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Games to make baby bathtime fun
By Daniella Delaney on 22/09/2011 10:28:02
Stop the tears at bath time and bring on the smiles with these easy games your baby will love
getting water in his or her eyes. Let your baby wear a pair of goggles in the tub and not only will hair washing become fair less stressful, you can hide bits of submerged treasure among the bubbles for your baby to find.Magic ice monstersGrab some of your
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