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Review: Cuski soft toy
By Sarah Lawson on 14/07/2006 01:26:29
This cross between a cuddly toy and a comfort blanket is a lovely gift or addition to your baby's sleeptime routines.
Cuski cuddly toy A simple, washable baby-comforter It's cuddly - what's to fault?!Price: £11.99Contact:www.cuski.co.uk The concept:'Cuddly', 'Beddy Bear', 'Blankie', 'Moo Moo' - call it what you will, babies and toddlers love to have a soft friend to snuggle with.Having spr...
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Pregnancy stress link to ADHD
By Sarah Lawson on 29/01/2007 00:42:05
Researchers claim a link between extreme antenatal stress and problems such as ADHD, childhood anxiety and mental ability.
.Stress hormones crossing the placentaStudies have shown that when a woman is in an extreme state of stress, the hormone cortisol can pass to the amniotic fluid in which the fetus is living.Researchers say that babies who were exposed to the highest levels
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Why pregnancy exercise is good for your baby
By Sarah Lawson on 06/07/2009 01:50:34
If you take the right precautions, regular exercise can be beneficial in pregnancy for you and for your baby
.Adrenalin injection The hormonal change that comes with exercising, can cross the placenta which means your baby can enjoy the adrenalin feed too.Make sure you know what's safe to do in pregnancy, trimester by trimester, and that you drink the right about of water.
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Hauck's new Disney Trike
By Sarah Lawson on 06/08/2008 01:43:02
Get a Pooh or Princess tricycle for toddler days out this summer
to go. Not only is this feature useful for times when you want to control your child's trike – at road crossings for example – but it's also really handy if your child's legs are tired and he or she need an extra push from you, or if he or she decides
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Maclaren's Quest Mod 2008 Pushchair
By Sarah Lawson on 10/11/2008 01:07:41
The popular Quest pushchair gets a cool Mod makeover for the smart baby about town
, and it can be folded down instantly with one hand. The hood of the buggy has a UV-protective viewing window so you can see your child, and the hood also has reflective edging to make it safer if you are crossing the road after dark.The angled design
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Book review: Happy Birth Day
By Sarah Lawson on 20/09/2007 01:47:12
A useful new reference book about pregnancy and birth, from the National Childbirth Trust
, easy to follow design, the wealth of information is not too overwhelming, though it still doesn't quite live up to the cross-referencing of Heidi Murkoff's What To Expect When You're Expecting pregnancy guide book.Voices of experience
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When to travel in pregnancy?
By Sarah Lawson on 01/08/2010 01:08:59
When is safe to travel, fly, drive and get in a bit of couple time before the birth?
Travelling in pregnancy might not have crossed your mind in the excitement of painting the new baby's room, browsing for buggies and squeezing ante-natal appointments into your worklife. But it's a good idea to set aside at least one lovely
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Be a Snow Mum and Beat the Chill!
By Sarah Lawson on 03/02/2009 01:45:49
Overcome the arctic conditions and look great at the same time - check out funky winter gear from Blacks and Millets
!Blacks for faux fur warmthAt Blacks you can look like a cross between a Bond Girl on a ski slope and a full-on Yeti… We love their Barts Fur Paws (£36.99) and matching ear muffs (£11.99) and hat (£44.99) as well as the gorgeous 'monkey hat' (£14
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Buggies from birth, for under £100
By Sarah Lawson on 19/01/2007 02:24:39
It might not be so easy to find a buggy under £50 suitable from birth, but there are lots of great models that will see you through from birth to about three years, for as little as £60!
three years. The price includes a hood with a viewing window, a raincover and an apron (to cover your child’s knees), as well as a large basket.And one of last summer’s great launches, was the Silver Cross POP. At £99.99, it’s great to be able to swan
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Breath holding in babies and toddlers
By Sarah Lawson on 13/11/2006 01:03:02
Shock, anger or frustration can sometimes lead to breath-holding. In smaller children, the reaction is genuine, older toddlers may be doing it for effect. How can you read the signs?
. Therefore, when they break the rules or boundaries we set them, they are often baffled by the reaction they get from cross parents.Breath-holding is their way of trying to claw back some control, or at least some room to negotiate.The first time a child
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