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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
As adults we can generally expect to succumb to between two and four common cold viruses over the course of a year (usually during the winter months) but babies, with their immature immune systems, are far more susceptible and it's not unusual
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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?
In the winter it's not always easy to avoid getting a cold or a bout of flu. If you are still commuting when you are pregnant, you will probably be even more wary of other people's coughs and sneezes than you usually are, but just being out
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Babies: Colds, allergies and asthma
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/05/2007 01:03:09
New research suggests that babies who have lower respiratory viral infections in their first year may be more likely to develop asthma.
Scientists at the Imperial College in London, working with an Australian university, have found that babies who experience what is termed a 'lower respiratory viral infection' like a cold, or who have an allergic sensitivity, are more likely to go
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Fish oils could cut colds in babies
By Kimberley Smith on 02/08/2011 13:06:21
Taking Omega-3 supplements in pregnancy could reduce the chances of your baby getting sick
Taking Omega-3 fish oil supplements in pregnancy may prevent your baby from getting colds for the first six months, a new study has found.Babies whose mums took a particular Omega-3 acid during pregnancy were found to have fewer colds and got over
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Winter Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/09/2010 01:32:53
Pregnant over the cold winter months? Tips for staying warm, comfortable and healthy during a winter pregnancy.
How to have a healthy winter pregnancy Coughs and sneezes… Most of us expect to get some kind of cold during the winter months, but when you are pregnant, it's important to keep yourself as healthy as possible. If you get a small cold, you
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Baby's Room Temperature
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/01/2009 02:02:51
Whilst most people understand it's important not to let their baby's room get too hot, it's vital not to let it get too cold, either
darkness descends). This can be affected by various factors: a number of exterior walls around the room will make it colder, a smaller room without a large window may retain more of its heat – so don't assume your baby's room is as hot or as cold as your
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Dressing your baby in winter
By ThinkBaby on 02/11/2010 10:00:00
Making sure your baby isn't too hot or cold is essential indoors and out.
No matter what the season, new parents will always worry that their baby is too hot or too cold. As you get to know your own child, you will discover what their own needs are – some babies will wriggle and cry when they get a little too hot
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Review: Pocoyo and the Toppling Tower
By Sarah Lawson on 18/07/2006 12:05:52
TV's futuristic cartoon hero for babies and toddlers is here to be enjoyed in this soft boardbook tale of teamwork and catching colds!
to your book-sharing time with your child.Up and up the blocks go, until oops, Elly gets the sneezes and they come tumbling down! The chums put the big pink elephant to bed to get over his cold, but then what should happen? Pato gets the sneezes too
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New Zia Looks for Autumn 09
By Sarah Lawson on 28/09/2009 02:51:31
Petite Star's popular Zia stroller hits the streets in three gorgeous new colours to brighten up the cold months ahead
The Petite Star Zia has been a popular choice with new parents since it first rolled onto the buggy scene a couple of years ago. Weighing just 6.3kg yet suitable to use with babies from birth, it's a stylish pushchair choice for just £125. And that includes the canopy, raincover ...
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Know-how: Baby Snuffles
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/11/2007 01:36:06
Heavy breathing and noisy gurgles aren't always a sign of a baby cold, but what might these sounds relate to?
In winter it is easy for babies to pick up colds and runny noses just like the rest of the family. For ideas about how to keep sickness at bay, make sure you check out our tips for winter family health. If a baby less than six weeks old develops a
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