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Stocking your first-aid kit
By Maria Muennich on 18/09/2007 07:18:48
Essentials for your family's first-aid kit, useful products and helpful tips
- for cutting bandages, gauze and/or clothes in the event of a burn. Safety pins - for securing bandages Disposable sterile gloves Calendula cream - for skin rashes (including nappy rash), haemorrhoids, burns, bruises, and cuts, as well as the minor
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Elemis skin treats in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/09/2006 01:21:07
Many lotions and potions are unsafe to use when you're expecting, but the wonderful creams and oils from Elemis are a real treat.
to enjoy the moments of calm before the 'storm' of new parenthood.Finding safe lotions and potionsBurning candles, doing some undemanding yoga exercises in front of some good telly, and long luxurious baths are great, easy treats. BUT - oh cruelty
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Lucy Lloyd's pregnancy diary - Month 7
By Lucy Lloyd on 28/02/2003 10:40:32
Weeks 24-28: I cant' believe it, I've finally kicked the morning sickness. But what's with the waterworks?
. Every time I eat anything I get an unpleasant burning sensation just behind my breastbone. I seem to get through a whole pack of Rennies in one evening. Someone told me that there’s an old wife’s tale about women getting heartburn because their baby
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Your eleven-month-old
By ThinkBaby on 08/07/2004 14:31:00
Parallel play and growing independence
be expected to develop in line with their age calculated from their due date. If you are worried about your child's health or progress consult your doctor. Other months of age Newborn |1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12
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Baby's first food
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/05/2009 01:43:07
When you're thinking about your child's very first weaning experiences, there are some foods that make perfect early dishes.
in terms of one or two spoonfuls of food alongside a full milk feeding regime.Between six and 12 months, babies will make the transition from one vegetable mashed up, to combinations of fruits or veg, or even the beginnings of other meals with meat, pasta
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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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What should my toddler drink?
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/08/2009 01:26:43
We all know about breastfeeding babies, but what, how much and when should a toddler drink?
to sugars and also dilutes the urine that otherwise can make wet nappies burn the skin.Apple juice is popular but, though apples are full of goodness, the benefits are much depleted in juice form and other fruit juices are preferable.Try to limit juices
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Cystitis in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/06/2006 10:52:32
Cystitis is so common that many GPs will check for it in urine samples. What is it, what are the symptoms and what's the treatment?
urine, wanting to wee a lot or finding you can only pass a few drops when you feel you want to wee more, a burning sensation when urinating, a sharp pain the lower abdomen.However, some women have mild symptoms and may be unaware of an infection
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Alcohol - tips for cutting out the booze
By ThinkBaby on 19/05/2009 01:46:50
We all know that we should avoid alcohol during pregnancy, but if you haven’t lost the taste for it naturally then how do you go about cutting back?
part of our daily routine. Here are some of our tips for breaking the habit.1. Know when to go cold turkey. If you’re a regular drinker and you find that having just one drink will tempt you on to drinking several more then do the sensible thing
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Producing breast milk
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/06/2007 02:04:16
Why does breast milk sometimes dry up and what can you do to increase the flow?
milk output. If you and your baby are finding feeding sessions frustrating, find a new setting - the bedroom or the lounge, with some cnadles burning or a favoruite old film on the telly, to take your mind off the big event.Get well - Infections
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