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Breastfeeding top tips
By ThinkBaby on 23/10/2006 11:15:43
ThinkBaby members join the experts to give their advice for successful breastfeeding
to continue breastfeeding. Lanolin-based creams are soothing and also very popular with ThinkBaby mums who have suffered in the early weeks of feeding.4) Easing mastitis – if you're unlucky enough to develop the infection of mastitis it's not just antibiotics
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Supporting your partner in breastfeeding
By Dave Oliver on 02/09/2010 12:00:13
Dads can help with breastfeeding by supporting their partner and can enjoy bonding by feeding with a bottle
’s a crowd. You’ll have heard that ‘breast is best’ for a whole raft of reason (it contains the ideal blend of nutrients, breastfed babies are less likely to develop food allergies or gastrointestinal illnesses, plus it needs no preparation and it
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Buyer's guide to slings and carriers
By ThinkBaby test team on 09/05/2009 00:10:34
Buying a baby sling or carrier - what you need to consider
the feeling of being held so close to you and feel soothed by the proximity. If your baby is awake then you can talk to her about what you're doing, and why, which will both be soothing and help to develop her language skills.Some parents also like the freedom
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Who decides whether you have a caesarean section?
By Maria Muennich on 27/02/2009 01:21:06
Whether you're totally set against a caesarean or keen on avoiding vaginal birth, who makes the decision on whether you have the operation
acaesarean may be the best option for the health of you and your child. In these circumstances your doctor will probably advise you very strongly to have the operation.These days caesarean section is seen as a quite low-risk operation by doctors (although
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Babies and the common cold
By Maria Muennich on 12/11/2010 01:56:20
Colds, coughs and sniffles are much more common for babies than adults. Find out how to help your little one stay healthy and get better soon when she does catch a bug
sprinkle a couple of drops on a hanky placed near the baby but out of reach, put the hanky on a radiator to release the vapours, or sprinkle a few drops into your bowl of water if you're using one to humidify the room.If your child wakes up in the night
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Facing disappointments when trying to conceive
By Maria Meunnich on 27/01/2008 01:56:58
How to make those monthly let-downs more bearable during the baby-wait
contraception (and a few fall pregnant when contraception fails), for most couples there are at least several months of trying to conceive before anything happens, and some couples will have to wait years for a child. Coping with the disappointment of getting
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Weaning your baby: what not to give
By Joanne Lumsden on 30/09/2012 10:42:44
Play it safe during the early stages of weaning by following our tips on which foods to avoid
: symptoms may not develop until the second exposure. To avoid choking, don’t give your child whole or chopped nuts until the age of five.Citrus fruit, berries, kiwis and tomatoesThese fruits can trigger an allergic reaction in some children, so you may want
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Lucy's first birth story
By Lucy Lloyd on 08/07/2003 10:16:25
A marathon labour with emergency c-section, but it was all worth it for the arrival of Sophie
eventually did arrive she made it all worthwhile.I was very apprehensive about labour with my first child because my mother had a three-day labour with me and then had been seriously ill, so I tried my best not to think about labour too much
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Infertility – an overview of common causes
By ThinkBaby on 08/07/2009 01:03:05
There's a wide variety of reasons why couples may have difficulty conceiving - it's just as likely to be a male problem as a female problem, and doesn't necessarily require medical intervention
– both of these interfere with the levels of oestrogen in the body and can prevent ovulationSmoking – In men, tobacco lowers sperm production. It could also lower a woman’s fertility and will almost certainly damage your unborn child if you do manage
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Road-test: Carriers and Slings
By Debra Stottor on 12/08/2009 02:35:38
Six of the best slings and baby carriers tested by our experience team
him in his pushchair for a while too – particularly useful if your older child wants a rest in the buggy while you carry baby close to you. The only real drawback is when you want to put the carrier on straight from the car when the ground is wet
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