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Labour’s Child Trust Fund Scheme axed in spending cuts
By Kimberley Smith on 24/05/2010 14:29:28
Government ends CTF scheme as part of “difficult decisions” to save money
Chancellor George Osborne has announced the scrapping of Child Trust Funds in the first wave of Government spending cuts.The Child Trust Fund scheme was begun by Labour in 2002 and entitled every UK child to £250 with £500 available for those from
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How to resuscitate a baby or young child with CPR
By Kimberley Smith on 07/03/2012 11:15:55
Red Cross releases video to teach vital life saving skills to encourage parents to learn CPR for babies and children
to create a series of BabySafe videos to teach busy parents first aid without needing to go on a course. This video shows parents how to resuscitate a baby or young child who has stopped breathing. While we all hope it will never happen to us, it's always
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Alyson Hannigan announces pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 20/12/2011 12:11:39
American Pie and Buffy actress is pregnant with her second child
How I Met Your Mother star Alyson Hannigan has announced her pregnancy. The actress, 37, joked that unlike rumours earlier this year, this baby bump is for real!“Yes, I am pregnant!” Alyson told her fans on the social networking site. Referring to photos taken of her with a suppo...
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Julia Bradbury beats endometriosis to reveal first pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 28/02/2011 15:54:26
Countryfile’s Julia Bradbury has announced she is pregnant with her first child, despite struggling with fertility problems
Countryfile presenter Julia Bradbury has revealed she is pregnant. The 40-year-old TV presenter is looking forward to becoming a mum for the first time, and considers her pregnancy “a bit of a miracle” after battling endometriosis.“I have endometriosis and honestly wasn’t sure if...
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Carla Bruni’s – the French don’t care about my baby
By Kimberley Smith on 27/09/2011 12:47:47
The very pregnant first lady of France explains why she’s kept quiet about her child
Carla Bruni has finally revealed why she’s been so coy about her pregnancy. The French first lady, who is expecting her her second child any day now, with Nicholas Sarkozy, the French President, reckons the French are totally disinterested. Though
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Baby girl for Rachel Stevens
By Kimberley Smith on 17/11/2010 10:10:21
Strictly Come Dancing star gives birth to first child
Congratulations to ex-S Club 7 songstress Rachel Stevens, who gave birth to her first baby early yesterday. The singer and her partner Alex Bourne have named the baby girl Amelie.Rachel’s publicist announced that, "Rachel Stevens and Alex Bourne are delighted to announce the birt...
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Liquorice in pregnancy linked to health problems
By Kimberley Smith on 09/08/2010 12:59:44
Exposure to liquorice in the womb may cause illnesses such as diabetes and obesity for your child
Children of mums who ate liquorice in pregnancy have been found to have higher levels of a hormone called cortisone, a new study reported the Daily Mail has found. Cortisone is a hormone that helps the body deal with stress. It also plays a role in diseases such as diabetes, high...
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Low-fat yoghurt in pregnancy could be bad for your baby
By Kimberley Smith on 19/09/2011 13:47:40
More chance of asthma and allergies for your child if you choose the low-fat option in pregnancy
Mums-to-be keeping an eye on their pregnancy diet may be surprised to hear that low-fat yoghurt might be worse for their unborn baby than the regular kind.Though probiotic yoghurts have been linked to a lower risk of pre-eclampsia, the lower fat options appear to increase the cha...
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Baby's skin at bathtime
By Kimberley Smith on 20/09/2010 01:45:10
We want to keep our babies clean but it's important not to dry out a small child's tender new skin
Bathtime bonding Giving your new baby a bath is a lovely way to bond with her and develop a connection as well as keeping her smelling sweet and feeling comfortable. Initially you don't need to use soaps or bubbles or cleansers as water alone will be enough to refresh her in...
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David Beckham can't control his tears of happiness at pregnancy news
By Kimberley Smith on 20/01/2011 17:12:02
Soppy footy star Beckham, can't keep his emotions in check as he and Victoria announce their expecting their fourth child
David and Victoria Beckham are super excited about their fourth and hopefully first female child, that David can't stop blubbing."If the baby is a girl, for him it'll be the greatest achievements of his life. He's so happy he can't stop crying
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