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Didn't know you were pregnant?
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/09/2009 01:26:29
Once you know you are pregnant, drink and any drugs are usually off-limits, but what if you didn't know you were expecting, until now?
research to suggest that a few drinking sessions (that were not too excessive) are not going to affect the baby in the long run. Some women find that they get more unexpectedly sick after a few drinks anyway, even if they don't at that point know
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New vote: travels with baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/06/2007 10:38:52
What are the biggest put-offs to travelling with your new baby? Cost? Feeding facilities? Bulky buggies and travel cots? Let us know!
little bundle of joy, parenting travel tips based on your experiences...But this week we'd like to start with a simple vote. Are there key reasons why you didn't or aren't going to go on a major holiday with your baby (under one year) this summer? Maybe
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Should I have a baby shower?
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/04/2006 01:50:24
To baby shower, or not to baby shower... that is the question!
on your feet all day making nibbles and worrying about being anything other than the honoured guest.Do I need a baby shower?Well, no. (I didn't have one for either of my children and I don't think it left me or them scarred emotionally in any way
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Rock Star Baby launches
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/02/2006 10:50:39
Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres adds a bit of rock 'n' roll chic to the baby buggy market.
was settling down and having children. It didn't take long to see a need for something more funky and cool in the baby market. Something less garishly bright and something more muted and rock 'n' roll that dads wouldn't mind being seen with!As well as being a
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Homemade baby food vs jars
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/09/2006 15:50:12
68 per cent of ThinkBaby members vote that homemade baby food is better than shop-bought options because it's healthier.
Thanks to everyone who voted in our latest poll, about baby foods.We wanted to know why you would give your baby homemade food rather than jars or pots of shop-bought first foods. Understandably, there are times when shop-bought choices
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Nipple trouble
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/03/2006 01:32:09
Breast is best, but it can be hard dealing with sore or cracked nipples in the easy days of feeding. We share some tips.
If you've been through it, you know how painful those early weeks of feeding can be on your nipples. But it's amazing how many women don't realise they are not alone in their suffering and that things will get better very soon.Sore or cracked
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Cranial Osteopathy and babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2009 00:28:54
This popular therapy has been linked to releasing tension in new babies and helping with unsettled infants, sleep problems and 'colic'.
was taking him to a witch doctor or something!) did comment a few months later on how contented he was and that perhaps the therapy might have made a difference.When my daughter was born, I didn’t hesitate in taking her too. What did I have to lose, except
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Cots under £60
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/01/2007 01:50:23
Safe and comfortable sleeping is essential, but you can buy some brand new cots that are absolutely fine, for less than you'd think.
you know the cot well already. It is not worth taking risks that it is old and unstable once your child is old enough to move around. That said, many families enjoy years of use from a trusty cot that has lasted for several sons and daughters.Use your
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Mother's Day gift ideas for March 2, 2008
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/02/2008 01:20:01
It's a-comin' and you shouldn't miss out! Even mums-to-be deserve something special, so here's some ideas for gifts to buy (or hints to drop)
With Easter being early this year, Mother's Day is almost upon us. Whether you are looking for something special for your mum or ideas for other new mums you know (or even if you're a mum-to-be looking for some inspiration on what hints to drop
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Review: Athena Muscle Toner
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/05/2007 01:41:19
Exercising your pelvic floor muscles is important but not easy to get right. Now this handy device can do it for you.
If you have started ante-natal classes or already had your baby, you will know how much importance is placed on you doing your kegel exercises in order to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. But these exercises are not always easy to get right
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