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Labour’s Child Trust Fund Scheme axed in spending cuts
By Kimberley Smith on 24/05/2010 14:29:28
Government ends CTF scheme as part of “difficult decisions” to save money
-year window between 2002 and 2010 will be able to claim money when the their trust funds begin to mature in 2020.The announcement comes after Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, warned of “difficult decisions” ahead. Prior to the election, the Lib Dems
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Fertility treatment IVM linked to oversized babies
By Kimberley Smith on 02/07/2010 14:35:10
Recent IVF technique, in vitro maturation, linked to larger babies, difficult births and caesareans
A review of studies into the latest fertility treatment, in vitro maturation (IVM), has suggested that the method could lead to oversized babies. This can cause problems at birth making medical interventions such as caesareans more likely.IVM has been developed in the last few ye...
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Jennifer Connelly reveals tough start to pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 07/01/2011 16:26:03
Beautiful Mind star tells of difficult first three months of pregnancy with nausea and cravings
Actress Jennifer Connelly, who announced her pregnancy last month, has revealed she spent most of her first trimester dividing her time between larder and lavatory.Despite glowing on the US TV programme The Late Show with David Letterman this week, Jennifer Connelly has revealed ...
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Childcare - choosing what's right for you
By Monica Stylli on 20/08/2010 10:54:38
Finding the right childcare for your family can be difficult but here are some tips to help you decide
Childcare - tips and what to consider If you’re a working parent and looking to return to your job after having a baby, then finding the right kind of childcare can be a difficult decision. Help is now available from the Government
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Children's reversable sunglasses from Julbo
By Monica Stylli on 04/07/2006 11:07:23
It is often very difficult to put sunglasses on very small children, so Julbo have come up with 'The Looping', protective lenses with a reversible frame
It is often very difficult to put sunglasses on very small children, so Julbo have come up with 'The Looping', protective lenses with a reversible frame. These little sunglasses are fully symmetrical and will adapt to small faces no matter which
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30 Rock Star says 'it takes a village to look after babies'
By Sophie Westnedge on 26/09/2011 12:38:10
Elizabeth Banks, Avery Jessup from 30 Rock, says raising children is difficult and “you just have to find great help”
Following her recent return to work, Elizabeth Banks, who stars as Avery Jessup from 30 Rock, has revealed that juggling childcare and her career is not easy. “I find it difficult,” she tells Parade.com. “I miss my son when I’m not with him, but I
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Winter baby skincare
By Dr Sarah Jarvis on 20/09/2010 01:24:21
Baby skincare can be difficult in the winter with central heating, icy winds and itchy clothing. Find out how to keep your baby's skin smooth and healthy this winter
Caring for your baby's skin in winterCome autumn and winter, when your household's central heating usually goes back on, it's easy to find that a baby's new skin gets drier than it has been. There are some simple things you can do to keep your child's skin as healthy as p...
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What is croup?
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/11/2010 01:46:58
Coughing and breathing difficulties are always a worry in babies and children, but a croup cough sounds even worse. What is croup, and what should you do if your child gets it?
There are two things which make croup seem much worse than the actual illness usually is: 1. The cough which characterises croup is a loud, violent barking cough which can sound horrendous to parents when it is emanating from their small baby or toddler.2. Croup attacks of...
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Calmer babies have fewer allergies
By Kimberley Smith on 14/12/2011 14:09:02
High levels of stress in babies increases their risk of developing allergies
Stressed babies are more likely to develop allergies as children, according to a new study.Swedish researchers found that babies with low levels of the stress-related hormone cortisol in their saliva were less likely to develop allergies than those with higher amounts.Allergies a...
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Sarah Michelle Gellar has trouble being a working mum
By Kimberley Smith on 31/08/2011 12:49:24
Buffy star reveals being a working parent is harder than slaying vampires
to her daughter Charlotte Grace in 2009. She returned to work this year to film a new television show called Ringer.“It’s been difficult. My hat goes off to any working parent. It is the hardest to juggle,” Sarah Michelle told Entertainment Weekly.“I know
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