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Child development and sport
By Monica Stylli on 08/10/2007 01:32:09
A new study shows that playing sport has a positive impact on child development.
after it was revealed different sports can have a significant and unique impact on a child's development.The top three values most associated with football were the ability to work with others, passion and leadership. The same trio also applied to rugby
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Fragile Feet
By Monica Stylli on 25/07/2006 11:14:49
Research from Start-rite shows that 390,000 babies are at risk of developing life-long foot problems each year
and only 62% of grandfathers. The Journey of feetA baby’s feet grow rapidly during the first year, reaching almost half their adult size. This is why specialists consider the first year to be the most important in the development of feet.Leading orthotics
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The Giggles Funtime For Baby software
By Monica Stylli on 19/11/2007 11:40:04
Now you can protect important files on your PC whilst introducing your child to computers.
If you have a computer or laptop at home you may find that it provides an endless source of amusement for your child, but what happens when those all important files get accidentally deleted?The Giggles Funtime for Baby software enables you to lock the keyboard on your computer w...
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Review: Welly the Fishing Puppy
By Monica Stylli on 28/11/2006 12:10:43
A great first christmas gift idea from Beyond the Rainbow!
Welly the Fishing Puppy Soft and colourful - lovely interactive partsNothing to fault Features: Jingling head, crinkly ears and sandwich, vibrating fish. Suitable from birth to 2 yearsPrice: £26.95 RRPContact:Beyond the RainbowHere at ThinkBaby we love the range of toys avail...
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Childhood asthma and fish oil
By Monica Stylli on 16/07/2008 10:18:31
European research suggests that taking fish oil supplements may reduce the risk of childhood asthma
Recent European research suggests that the risk of developing asthma in childhood can be reduced if mothers take fish oil supplements during pregnancy. The study found that 63% of children whose mothers took the supplements during the last
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Cow’s milk allergy in infants
By Monica Stylli on 25/07/2007 10:35:43
What are the symptoms and what can you do about it?
Milk is an important dietary requirement for children up until the age of one as it is crucial for healthy growth and development. However, there are some children who react badly to it. If you are worried that your child might have an allergy
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New ethical research to combat premature birth
By Monica Stylli on 30/07/2007 01:32:12
The Dr Hadwen Trust aims to replace animal testing with a more humane approach.
30% of all pregnancies in the UK result in some form of abnormal labour such as premature birth or failure to go into labour. Sadly, babies born at 23 weeks have just a 17% chance of survival and 1 in 10 premature babies will develop a permanent
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Breastfeeding at birth can reduce infant mortality
By Monica Stylli on 17/08/2007 01:04:13
New research by UNICEF suggests that breastfeeding babies immediately after birth can prevent neonatal deaths.
of neonatal deaths in developing countries.A recently published study from Ghana suggests that 16 per cent of neonatal deaths can be prevented by breastfeeding infants from day one. This figure rises to 22 per cent if mothers begin breastfeeding in the first
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Sudocrem voted nation’s favourite
By Monica Stylli on 07/10/2007 01:41:16
An independent survey reveals that 90% of mums favour the brand
. Sudocrem was also voted by midwives as the top product to recommend mums in this survey.Sudocrem was originally developed as a unique healing cream in 1931 by Dublin pharmacist, Thomas Smith, where over the years it was introduced across the rest of Ireland
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Anti-allergenic bedding from Allersafe
By Monica Stylli on 28/06/2007 01:39:05
Help protect your baby from allergies with this specially designed bedding.
and antifungal fibre called AmicorPure which ensures that dust mite cannot develop or survive.If you are concerned about your child don’t forget to check out our guide to allergies and your baby.Check out www.allersafe.co.uk for more information or call freephone
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