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DVD review: Developmental Massage
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/08/2007 00:55:42
Renowned baby massage expert Peter Walker releases his latest DVD to introduce parents to the techniques and the developmental values of baby massage.
, used to being swaddled in cosy baby clothes and rarely allowed to simply stretch out, naked, and enjoy the world!)Watching and doingFilmed with some very mellow babies (a good advertisement for massage), the DVD takes you through various steps
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Do Not Disturb! Baby Sleeping
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/07/2009 00:01:21
Getting a new baby off to sleep can be a tricky task and once they're off, we tiptoe around them, but do we need to?
't mean you should ease up on the rules around night sleeping to minimise the danger of SIDS near you, which means downstairs if you live in a house, rather than up in your bedroom. Don't leave your baby unattended and don't leave him in outdoor clothes
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Know-how: Antenatal Scans
By ThinkBaby on 06/04/2007 02:13:30
Once you have been confirmed pregnant, the tests and check-up begin. But what do all the scans mean?
is in good health. That is, it is a way of monitoring you without having to do an internal examination of any kind.You will be asked to lay on a bed and allow the radiographer or doctor to access your bump. You don't have to take all your clothes off
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Daytime sleeping safety
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/01/2007 03:20:07
New research highlights the need for parents to treat daytime naps as they would night sleeping, to avoid cot death.
where the baby's head had become covered by his bed clothes or blanket. The current guidelines state any bedding should be tucked in snugly in the crib or cot, not be loose, and that the baby should be placed at the bottom of the crib or cot, so
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Safe sleeping temperatures for babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/11/2010 02:25:36
When seasons become unexpectedly warmer or cooler, your habits can be caught out. But what is safe for sleeptime?
is on too high.If you are worried about your child kicking off bed clothes at night, buy a 'sleeping bag', which fits over your child's shoulders so she can't sink down under its cover, but which means the covering moves with your child.During warm weather
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What is baby massage?
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/01/2010 01:12:33
It might seem strange to take a fragile new baby and start pumelling him about, but baby massage is safe, reassuring for your baby, and a fantastic bonding activity you can start almost from birth.
waking hours (this is better for the chest and upper body development), some are soothing for tired or colicky babies, and others can ease a sore tummy.During a session, many babies get fractious when you first take their clothes off (make sure wherever
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Baby Coughs
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/01/2010 00:22:52
When your baby has a persistent cough, what should you be aware of and what can you do?
. Make sure bedding, cuddly toys and clothes are clean, try to use non-bio products for washing, and choose hypo-allergenic materials when buying pillows and duvets, etc. Possibly think about having polished floorboards rather than carpet in your child
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Father's Day is This Sunday!
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/06/2008 05:05:39
New dads, old dads, grandads, dads-to-be – they all need a bit of recognition once in a while, just like us mums do…
dragged mail-order clothes shopping out of its ’70s naffness and actually made it a funky experience.You really can't go wrong with socks – almost every chap needs them (unless he's Robinson Crusoe) – and this jolly three-pack for £22 makes a functional
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How to throw a celeb style christening party
By Monica Stylli on 21/07/2008 01:00:07
Everything you need to know to add some glamour to your baby’s special day
and Daddy need to look smart too, a knee-length dress/coat ensemble for her and smart non-work suit for him works well. Have a change of clothes handy for baby as well, in case of any accidents or spillages, but get someone else to handle this. Find
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New Cot Death Awareness Campaign Hits Hard
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/12/2008 10:42:17
The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths has launched a powerful short film to get the important message of safe sleeping to new parents
, or that your baby could get caught between the wall and the bed, or could roll out of an adult bed and be injured. Bedtime safety Keep your baby's bedroom at 16-18 degrees C - as a rough guide, if you are comfortable in light clothing, it’s probably about right
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