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Meal times on a budget
By Maria Muennich on 17/01/2007 08:39:02
How to feed your baby well, without breaking the bank
used to catch posset after milk feeds are ideal for giving you good clothing coverage and wiping baby's face up afterwards.So there are a few money-saving ideas for starters, any others then do share them on a forum thread below!
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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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Diarrhoea in toddlers
By Maria Muennich on 16/11/2007 13:28:24
When is a loose stool more than a loose stool, and what should be done to treat diarrhoea?
cleaning and use a barrier cream if the skin is sore.Careful hygiene - Be even more thorough than usual when it comes to washing your hands before and after a change, when handing soiled nappies and clothing, before touching food and when using
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Getting a cold or flu in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/12/2008 01:35:47
In the colder months, a bout of flu or a bad cold seem inevitable, but what if you are expecting when you get ill?
to bring your temperature down naturally with soothing cold compresses or lighter clothes, rather than fever-reducing medication. If your temperature continues to stay high or you find your body then goes to shivery extremes, see your GP. Make sure you can
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Fetal development for twins: The first trimester
By Maria Muennich on 19/09/2008 01:41:45
How twin pregnancies occur and how your babies develop in the early weeks
300 extra calories a day, you'll need double that - 600 extra calories. Your figure will probably have rounded out at least a little by the end of the first trimester and you may find that some of your clothes are already getting a little uncomfortable
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Keeping a healthy home in winter
By Maria Muennich on 03/10/2010 08:17:54
In colder weather we usually close the windows and reach for the thermostat to keep our homes warm and welcoming, but our health can suffer along with our indoor air quality as a result
the air there are several ways you can put back the moisture, and one of the easiest is to dry clothes indoors. You can also stand small bowls of water on your radiators or leave a damp towel to dry on your radiator. If you have a severe problem with air
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New mum, feeling overwhelmed
By Maria Muennich on 21/06/2007 08:49:23
Whether it's your first or fifth, the arrival of a baby usually heralds a settling in period where priorities and expectations are adjusted to your new reality
and everyone's clothes smartly ironed, and everything to do with providing a supportive and happy environment. Once you have added a baby into the mix, keeping up the household really is an endless task and, if you ever want to get any sleep at all and stay
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Sex after having a baby
By Maria Muennich on 03/07/2007 04:24:12
What's safe, what's comfortable, what's new and what's 'normal'?
in the bath rather than tackling the ironing of an evening, or buying some clothes that flatter your new curves. Getting regular exercise will help boost your flagging energy levels and can help you feel sexier too - you don't have to drag yourself to a gym
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New mum - And your older children
By Maria Muennich on 21/04/2011 01:15:17
Dividing your parental attentions between siblings can be a delicate balancing act, here's how to make it easier
things at bathtime (including these games to make bathtime fun), changing and play. Talk through why you do what, and entrust her with simple tasks appropriate to her age: even toddlers can fetch a towel, nappy or a piece of clothing. By doing things
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Buyer's Guide to Sleeping Bags
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/11/2008 01:35:55
Baby sleeping bags can be a reassuring and easy way to make sure your baby is covered-up through the night
for a parent worried that in normal bed clothes, a baby might pull a sheet over her head, or move down under the covers in some way.Additionally, sleeping bags are good when your baby is a little older and has a tendency to kick off sheets and wake up
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