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Do babies need to drink water?
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/07/2009 01:25:00
For young babies, milk should be all they need, but are there times when cool, boiled water is good for them?
to breastfeed but your child has a tickly cough. Or, when your baby has just begun to try solids and needs something to 'wash down' his food. Try offering this in a sterilsed cup rather than a milk bottle, if you want.You shouldn't give too much water
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Buyer's Guide to Pregnancy Test Kits
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/09/2009 11:58:32
How do pregnancy test kits work, when should you try them and how accurate are they?
fine now because most tests are so sensitive.Read the instructions of your particular kit carefully to make sure you are using the optimum sample for accuracy.Stick and cup kitsMost kits look like a stick, which you prepare (very simply by exposing
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New Parents Need Sleep Too!
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/04/2009 01:28:42
New babies need to sleep a lot – but sleep is important for new mums and dads, too!
to rush around. Make time for a quick shower or a bath when your baby goes down for a nap after a morning feed, and maybe put off a visit by friends or a trip shopping. Do something less taxing instead. Make yourself an extra cup of tea, have a couple
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Buyer's Guide to Baby Baths and Seats
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/08/2009 01:00:00
Trying to support a small baby in the bath can be like chasing a slippery soap around the bathroom. Here are some tips and ideas.
child can support herself, around five to six months. They either have suction cups to root them to the base of your bath, or sturdy slip-resistant legs so they are secure.Most have little coloured playthings attached to their front, and the Dreambaby
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Baby bottles in the dishwasher
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/01/2009 02:39:07
Dishwashers can clean at very high temperatures, but they are not failsafe alternatives to a steriliser.
plates and cups. However, just because a dishwasher leaves your cutlery gleaming, there are a few factors you should bear in mind.Is it hot enough? Sterilisers steam intensely for a short period of time. Unless you have your dishwasher on a very hot
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Pregnancy fears: trips and accidents
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/06/2008 00:06:13
Women often worry that if they fall over when they are pregnant, they may harm their baby, but what are the facts?
etc) and go for a cup of tea in a cafe if you are out, or the sofa at home.It's easy to add worrying about a fall to your other pre-birth distractions, so if you do feel bruised or think you may have a sprain/fracture, speak to your midwife team
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Pushy Mothers fitness groups
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/11/2006 11:36:41
Get some exercise with other new mums, without the need to leave your baby and buggy at home!
and coffee mornings with new mums.Perfect! I hear you say. True, a bit of shopping while your newborn slumbers can be fun, but it’s hardly going to exercise much more than your credit card. And coffee mornings are everyone’s cup of tea (pardon the pun
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Good posture in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/09/2010 01:42:02
Your posture in pregnancy can help keep you feeling healthy and comfortable. Beware of a position that seems comfy for your new shape as it might lead to problems later on!
are resting, getting up to make a cup of tea or a quick potter around every now and then is good for your legs, back and circulation.Pregnancy is often a time when women find they don't get a good night's sleep. This extra tiredness can make posture worse
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Trying for a baby? Keep a food diary
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/05/2009 00:28:25
Although women of all lovely shapes and sizes get pregnant, sometimes improving your diet can really help.
're having.Fill a jug with 2 litres of water and drink cups from that to gauge your progress through your daily allowance. It's great for your skin, and can help COMBAT water retention. Plus you won't be so thirsty for sugary or caffeine drinks.Cut down
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Maternity bras for a bigger chest
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/06/2009 00:43:51
One of the many problems larger breasted women have is that as soon as their boobs change in pregnancy, they begin to ache through lack of support
or itchy seams in it.You might think that it's not worth investing in maternity bras if you're then going to have to buy feeding bras too, but your breasts will change shape. It is possible to buy some really nice maternity bras that have 'drop down' cups
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