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Family friendly festivals you can enjoy with a baby or a bump
By Kimberley Smith on 21/05/2010 14:19:37
Top festivals that welcome families, babies and mums-to-be!
sickness worse! Babies welcome.JULY 15-18 Latitude, Suffolk A mini Glasto complete with similar can-do attitudes towards families, babies and future mummys. Multicoloured sheep wander the fields and headliners include relaxing Belle and Sebastian
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Packing checklist for little ones
By Maria Muennich on 15/07/2008 01:45:28
Travelling with a baby and/or toddler - have a look at our packing checklist to make sure you have the essentials
for you is a good idea to includeGentle baby washGum / teeth cleaning equipmentRoll-up changing matSeveral burp cloths - they can double-up as bibsClothes - bring plenty, you'll probably go through them quickly. You can afford to bring fewer sets if you
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You're due - don't just sit there!
By Louise Rogers on 06/07/2006 01:56:04
As the due date approaches, and then passes, you realise that going into labour isn't a finely timed blast-off. Still, there's lots you can do!
Reaching your due date may feel like a milestone, but it’s important to remember that your baby has never seen a calendar (he will doubtless continue to behave this way for many years to come), and will probably not materialise to schedule. So
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Booking a holiday with baby in tow
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/08/2010 01:44:00
Travelling with a baby, toddler or child can be tricky as your family grows but a bit or organisation can go a long way!
showers, check for a bath in the brochure description. Many offer a shower rather than bath, which might not be a problem if you have a small baby who you can bathe in a bowl! Or you could bring a long one a travel bath or a Baby Dam bathwater barrier. It
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Review: What to Expect When You're Breastfeeding..
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/05/2006 09:15:00
...and What if you Can't? Clare Byam-Cook' s great book offering tips, support, advice about breastfeeding.
as it ever was. Byam-Cook has been a consultant to women trying to breastfeed for years. Although her belief that breastfeeding should never bring on cracked nipples or other problems and that these are simply down to positioning the baby correctly when
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What are Braxton Hicks?
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/01/2008 01:58:16
As the birth approaches, many women experience occasional tightening around the bump. But what is it and should you worry?
Not every woman experiences Braxton Hicks contractions before she has her baby, just as not every woman experiences a gushing waters breaking moment. However, the first time you get Braxton Hicks, it is a strange sensation and for many, one of first
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Questionnaire: What birth option is right for you?
By Debra Stottor on 04/11/2009 01:37:22
Try the ThinkBaby Birth Questionnaire to see what kind of birthing options you should be thinking about
, bring it on!9 Who would you like to cut the cord?a)I don’t mind – if my partner wants to, he’s welcomeb)My partner – it will help him bond with our babyc)As long as it’s done properly, I don’t mind10 How would you like to see your baby for the first time
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Fetal development: Week 5
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2005 11:10:33
Things are happening faster than you might think
Now that your baby is an embryo, nestled in the walls of your uterus, things really start to get interesting. Both baby and placenta are growing quickly and by the end of week five your baby’s heart, the size of a poppy seed, will be already beating
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Too much breastmilk?
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/04/2009 00:51:16
Whilst producing enough milk can be a headache, it's not fun if you're carrying around too much either. Here are some tips.
're at home and can be embarrassing when you're out.Milk flow is regulated by what your body perceives the need to be. When your baby is new to feeding, her sleep routines and hunger will still be settling down, causing a great need for milk one day and a much
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Getting started with breastfeeding
By ThinkBaby on 22/06/2010 06:19:20
What you need to know to get on the right track
then bring your baby to your breast as soon as you can after birth as this may help to get breastfeeding settled more quickly. Your baby is born reflexes to root for the breast and to suck and will usually need little encouragement to start trying
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