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Contraception after birth
By ThinkBaby on 19/01/2008 09:11:37
What are your options and how does breastfeeding affect them?
Sex will probably be the last thing on your mind when you return home with a new baby and it may be months before you change your mind, but whenever interest returns it’s best to be prepared by having considered what contraception you plan to use
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Your life as a new Dad
By Dave Oliver on 02/08/2010 08:06:14
So what happens now? Resident Dad Dave gives you the low-down on what to expect
to be the primary cause of strife around this time. Considering the average baby requires about 15 hours sleep a day, it’s amazing how little of it seems to fit in with your schedule. None of us are at our best when the only shut-eye we’ve had amounts to little more
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Buyer's guide to infant car seats
By ThinkBaby on 01/11/2005 01:53:16
What to look for in group 0 car seats
then it's not safe. Unless your infant carrier is adjustable to a fully-flat carry cot position then it's not suitable to leave your young baby in for prolonged periods: A fully flat position offers your baby's spine the best support for development
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Buyer's Guide to Cots
By Louise Rogers on 29/01/2009 09:15:25
By about ten to 16 weeks you'll need to move your baby from a crib to a cot. So what are the options?
.Lionwitchwardrobe Bridge cot, £1,250 – chic, simple and with heirloom possibilities. Modern British at its best.Mothercare Kyoto, £199 – Japanese styling with a minimalist feel. Part of a complete range of nursery furniture in oak.The White Company Classic cot bed, £350
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Buyer's guide to slings and carriers
By ThinkBaby test team on 09/05/2009 00:10:34
Buying a baby sling or carrier - what you need to consider
that can be adjusted to be worn on the hip, like the popular Wilkinet carrier. Some carriers are also adjustable for breastfeeding, but it's best to trial this if it's a selling point for you, as not all of them are that comfortable or easy to use
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Buggies for under £50
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/09/2007 02:07:56
Most people expect to pay £300-plus for a fancy pram these days, but do you really need one? If you're on a budget, you can pick up a bargain suitable for a baby from three months
, it has an adjustable backrest!Buying onlineWe probably don't need to tell a web-head like you that many of the best bargains can be found online. At the time of going to press, many of the above models are available online for about half price
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Review: BabyBjörn Carrier Original
By Maria Muennich on 20/12/2006 01:57:07
The original carrier from BabyBjörn does exactly what is says on the tin
in either way round and fold down the head support if your baby's facing out. We found that inwards-facing was best for a tired baby and outwards when he was alert and perky, but he did also fall asleep quite often when facing out too.Comfort for you
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McTimoney Chiropractic in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/11/2007 10:53:01
This form of therapy can really help with the ongoing aches and pains of pregnancy and beyond, what is it and how does it work?
during labour but also how her baby can line up in the best position for labour to begin. How does it affect the baby inside?By ensuring the baby has as much space as possible to develop and plenty of room to manoeuvre itself into the optimum position
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Review: Body Clock's Femme Elite TENS tiny toner
By Maria Muennich on 16/11/2006 01:41:07
Dinky package offers drug-free pain relief, pelvic floor stimulation and muscle toning all in one for those post-natal black and blues
feeling, and walking, like a little old lady but we found that the Femme Elite really does make a difference - and quickly. When on the TENS programme the unit gives a constant vibration, a little like being in a massage chair, and the best thing of course
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Scribbling, drawing and painting for toddlers
By Maria Muennich on 21/07/2009 08:21:46
When the skills develop, ideas on encouraging your budding artist, safety pointers and useful materials
an alternative. She may prefer to use chunky felt-tips or washable pavement chalk, and might be more interested in scribbling on a surface that isn't flat, like a low blackboard or easel. It's best not to interfere with whatever hand your child chooses to use
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