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Babies and toddlers who bite
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/09/2008 01:14:22
Biting doesn't have to become a bad habit, but you need to be firm and clear about how you deal with your child and her choppers!
Biting is something that most parents at least fear, even if they don't ever have to deal with it. There's the breastfeeding mother's dread that her suckling child is one day going to try out that newly hatched first tooth on her nipples, and dad
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Babies, children and bee stings
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2007 01:34:50
The sun is out and you're probably outdoors more - what do you need to know about bee and wasp stings?
(so it doesn't burn the skin) can help reduce the swelling and throbbing sensation.There are many insect bite treatments on the market but make sure you choose one which is suitable for infants, if you want to keep one in your cupboard at home.If your
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Insect repellent in pregnancy - is it safe?
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/07/2010 01:39:13
Can you use insect repellent when you're pregnant and what natural repellents are available?
Mosquito and bug repellents often contain chemicals to keep away the pests. Mosquito bites are never fun but if you are going on holiday somewhere where you usually put on spray repellent or cream, can you still do this if you are expecting a
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Children and tetanus
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/10/2006 01:46:43
Why is important to get small children immunised against tetanus?
rodents, other people's pets, or other infected material has bedded into dirt or soil. And bites can also cause infection.Anyone of any age can get tetanus (one woman died when she scratched her leg on the rusty fishing line of a garden gnome), so setting
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Cute clippers for your baby's fingernails
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/10/2006 01:43:31
Cutting your baby's finger nails is always a daunting experience and often too fiddly with the tiny clippers you can buy. But now Nappi Nippas have made some easy to use cutters.
daunting. Some people prefer to gently bite their baby's nails down a little every now and then. You can buy baby clippers, but these are often really small and can be very fiddly to use, making the whole process slow and stressful - for you if not for your
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Beat pregnancy snuffles
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/10/2008 01:20:04
A snuffly, blocked nose can plague you through pregnancy – try these natural ways to ease the problem.
in your daily diet. Make sure you keep yourself hydrated with plenty of water and that your bedroom has fresh air flowing through it at night (when it’s not too bitingly cold!), especially in the months when the central heating is on. If you do feel
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Review: Potty Training in One Week
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/06/2006 09:00:00
Gina Ford's firm but fair parenting tips turn their attention to getting your child out of his nappies.
Potty Training in One Week by Gina Ford Channelling all the common sense about potty training into one bite-size bookDespite the 'one week' claim, it doesn't mean your child's ready for it instantly Features: Easy to follow, short chapters, case
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Toddlers who throw things
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/08/2006 01:02:42
After months of your encouragement to throw or kick a ball at the park, your child realises that throwing bricks at mummy is lots of fun! How do you get him back out of the habit...
Throwing, like biting, is part of that growing realisation to a toddler that he can affect the world beyond himself. The experience is physical and the reaction seems hilarious. After all, haven't mummy and daddy been pulling faces for the past two
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Hayfever in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/05/2010 01:42:23
The hayfever season starts in the spring. So what are the alternatives to medication, if the pollen gets to you?
- Snacking on refreshing bites like cucumber and celery can help keep your feeling fresh. Strawberries are believed to have antihistamine properties and can be a good thing to nibble on through the day.For more about hay fever, check out the Pollen UK website
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Review: First Response Early Pregnancy Test Kit
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/09/2008 02:45:20
If you can't wait to find out if you're pregnant or not, a First Response kit can tell you up to six days before your period is due
the nail-biting wait down!Why can First Response kits be used so early in pregnancy?Pregnancy tests work by detecting a certain hormone (HCG) in your urine (wee). This hormone is released as soon as you are pregnant and the amount of it in your body doubles
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