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Toddler First Aid: Burns
By ThinkBaby on 15/02/2008 00:55:29
Babies and toddlers' skin burn very easily and all but the minor burns will require some kind of medical attention
Treating minor burnsBurns are a very common cause of injury to toddlers and many parents don't realise just how sensitive their young child's skin is, and how susceptible it is to burning, even at temperatures that don't feel very hot to an adult
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Focused Fitness: Running
By Maria Muennich on 13/11/2007 11:12:52
An efficient way to burn calories from fat - if you opt for the right intensity
Why running?Running is one of the best forms of exercise there is to lose weight, as you can burn calories quickly and develop muscle at the same time. It's also a relatively easy sport to get into and to fit into your day: You don't need to join a
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Weight loss and breastfeeding
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/02/2010 10:04:59
Breastfeeding itself burns up tons of calories, but just how safe are dieting and exercise when you're still feeding?
in shape (whatever your personal size) before you even think about the gym or diets!Breastfeeding – a natural way to get back in shapeProducing milk burns an incredible amount of calories and the quality of your diet directly affects the quality of your
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Pregnancy in the sun
By Maria Muennich on 19/06/2010 12:44:39
The how and why of protecting your pregnancy skin and staying cool when the temperatures rise
and keep yourself cool when pregnant. Protecting your skinDuring pregnancy it's usual for your skin to become more sensitive to the sun (as well as generally more sensitive), and you'll probably burn more quickly than usual. Burning by the sun damages skin
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Staying safe in the sun
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/05/2006 12:00:36
Babies shouldn't avoid strong sunight altogether and children's skin needs protecting. Here are the key facts and tips.
. One episode of severe burning in a child's early years doubles the risk of developing the most deadly form of skin cancer.In Australia now, you won't find any sun creams with low SPF levels in the shops, and on the beach you will see entire families
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Staying cool in pregnancy when it's hot
By ThinkBaby on 28/06/2009 01:43:28
How to stay safely and comfortably cool when the temperature rises, if you're pregnant.
don't. Why stay cool?Avoiding burning, dehydration and overheating are important for anyone who has to cope with very hot weather, but even more so when pregnant and more susceptible to all of the above. There's evidence that a rise in your core body
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Bath safety: call for thermostat valves on taps
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/03/2006 02:24:39
MPs call for law to force new and refurbished homes in England to have valves fitted to control bath water temperatures and keep babies and children safe.
MP Mary Creagh is campaigning for a law to be passed making it compulsory to fit thermostatic valves on bath taps in all new and refurbished homes.The reason for this is that many children (and a small percentage of adults) suffer terrible burns
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Cooking safely with microwaves
By Cheryl Freedman on 27/02/2011 20:23:02
It's tempting for tired or time-starved mums to heat up baby food in the microwave, but how risky is it for your little one?
nutrients.But are they safe to use when preparing meals for your baby and toddler? There's no doubt that mums do need to be extra careful when serving microwave-cooked food to little ones, to avoid nasty burns or potential food poisoning.However, if you
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Dealing with pregnancy heartburn
By Maria Muennich on 29/03/2011 06:42:24
Heartburn gives an unpleasant digestive soreness that's common common, particularly in the second half of pregnancy - here's how you can lessen the irritation
What is heartburn?Heartburn, reflux or acid indigestion is an unpleasant burning sensation in the chest area caused by stomach acid escaping into the throat, causing irritation and inflammation in the throat lining. At times the gastric juices may
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Join Commit to Get Fit
By ThinkBaby on 31/05/2006 09:40:00
In July, you can enjoy discounted memberships at many UK gyms as part of a campaign to get people exercising.
and see what kind of exercise suits you.After all, if it’s something you might stick at, it has to be something you personally enjoy.Watch out for the celebrity promotions running through June, and use Commit to Get Fit as your excuse to burn up just a
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