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New mum - And your older children
By Maria Muennich on 21/04/2011 01:15:17
Dividing your parental attentions between siblings can be a delicate balancing act, here's how to make it easier
impact on how they feel about the new arrival. If the siblings are very much older then they may not be terribly interested in the new baby, but younger children particularly are often fascinated and keen to help out. Show your older child how you do
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Top Tips for Natural Baby Care
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/08/2008 01:18:28
We ask the founder of Nature Babycare for some top tips on giving your baby a better, natural start in life
household wasteAlready do 28.4%Would like to 47.3%Wouldn’t bother 24.3%Buy environmentally-friendly disposable nappies Already do 13.5%Would like to 58.4%Wouldn’t bother 28.0%Use washable nappies Already do 12.5%Would like to 23.3%Wouldn’t bother 64.2
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Can we Learn about Paternity Leave from Sweden?
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/09/2009 01:28:49
As the UK government announces longer allowances for dads to look after babies, BabyBjörn champions the Swedish system which encourages dads to be more hands-on with their kids
to match your usual salary, so taking time off will usually just give you the basic minimum. And whilst it's great to have the legal right to take more time off to be with your child, it's not always easy to live off either no income or the much
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Leaving your baby – how to cope with separation anxiety
By Kyrsty Hazell on 24/09/2010 17:02:15
Whether you have to be apart from your baby for a short or long period of time, our reassuring tips will help you cope with separation anxiety and minimise the tears
Separation anxiety is a completely natural stage of babyhood but it can be stressful for both you and your baby. As you’re his mum and you spend the most time with him, he’d love your attention all the time. However, with jobs to be done
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New mum - and your partner
By Maria on 11/09/2007 12:21:57
Good communication is the cornerstone to every successful partnership, but it can take more effort once baby arrives
commitment to each other, and on the other, the stresses and strains of family life can take their toll. For at least the first couple of weeks your baby will probably take over as the main focus of your love, attention and energy but you'll then need
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Finding your work-life balance
By Maria Muennich on 24/08/2010 09:28:41
If you feel you're constantly chasing your tail and letting one or other side down then it's time you took a look at your work-life balance
: Apart from family it makes sense to have a couple of people who your children are happy to have babysit them. Make time for yourself 'Me time' is important to recharge your batteries, keep you healthy and happy and so enable you to give your best
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Naming your baby - hints and tips
By Maria Muennich on 14/12/2009 01:28:03
Things to think about when choosing a name for your new baby
. Wherever you are starting from, a baby names book will definitely come in handy, or check out the baby namer on our sister site MadeForMums for some great ideas. Here are 12 useful tips for things to think about when deciding...1 Living with a name - When
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