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Dads keen to help with childcare, but don’t know their rights
By Kimberley Smith on 15/06/2011 12:35:52
Dads are becoming much more involved with their children but most don’t know about new paternity rights, finds new study
Modern dads are far more involved in their children’s lives than ever before. But awareness and take up of paternity leave is still not universal, finds a new study by Ocado and the Fatherhood Institute.More than half (60%) of dads polled had taken or were taking their two weeks ...
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Don't forget Father's Day!
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/06/2006 01:57:08
It's this Sunday! Dads-to-be, new dads, old dads and half-asleep dads on nappy duties all deserve something special this Sunday.
online has already sold out of Bobby Moore cufflinks (!), but Snappy Snaps is always a useful place to get a lovely photograph turned into a mug or jigsaw. (I did the simple keyring thing when Lloyd was one.) Sadly, I don't think Andy would be up
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A Don't-Miss Babywear Offer…
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/10/2008 10:56:25
We love this Blooming Marvellous ‘Buy 1 get 1 free on all babywear’ offer
giving the range a cute and precious feel. Browse the ranges online, divided up into boys, girls and unisex ranges (in case you don't know what sex your bundle of delight is going to be!)
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Don’t suffer in silence with PND
By Matt Fricker on 01/09/2010 13:04:17
Postnatal depression affects 1 in 5 new mums, but only 43% will seek help, according to new research
Less than half of new mums who suffer from postnatal depression (PND) actually get help for it, a study of 1,172 UK mums has revealed.The study, by MyVoucherCodes.co.uk, revealed that 57% of mums admit to feeling depressed following labour and 21% say they had postnatal depressio...
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Unexpectedly pregnant? Don’t panic
By ThinkBaby on 25/09/2009 01:37:54
Follow our steps to get yourself on the right track
In the ideal world we’d prepare our bodies for pregnancy by eating healthily, having a good exercise regime and avoiding toxins like tobacco and alcohol. But life often just isn’t like that and no matter what contraceptive measures are taken, if you’re a sexually active woman of ...
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Don't forget the new UK car seat laws
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/09/2006 13:44:45
Changes to the UK car seat laws come into force on September 18 2006.
Don't forget that the laws on car seats are changing this month, on September 18th. As previously featured on ThinkBaby when the regulations were announced in the spring, the key changes refer to the compulsory inclusion of booster seats
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You're due - don't just sit there!
By Louise Rogers on 06/07/2006 01:56:04
As the due date approaches, and then passes, you realise that going into labour isn't a finely timed blast-off. Still, there's lots you can do!
when you’ve had the baby!).Nest a little - but not too much. A spot of light cleaning and organising won’t do any harm, nor will putting the final touches to the nursery. Just don’t start stripping wallpaper or knocking your lounge and dining room
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First time fathers don’t want to change nappies
By Ploy Radford on 24/06/2011 16:42:32
Britain’s dads-to-be do not live up to the modern man ideal
helping their partners with nappy duty!Also in the news…• Owen Wilson finds changing his son’s nappies a doddle • Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo talks about his nappy changing duties • Dads keen to help with childcare, but many don’t know
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Don’t film your ultrasound scans, say professionals
By Matt Fricker on 27/07/2010 12:54:39
Sonographers could miss vital warning signs if parents-to-be are filming
Parents-to-be shouldn’t be allowed to record ultrasounds on mobile phones or video cameras, pregnancy scan experts say.The Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) have warned that parents-to-be are putting their unborn baby at unnecessary risk as the home movie could distract...
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Don't cut the umbilical cord straight away, says doctor
By Marina Nelson on 11/11/2010 13:16:28
Retired obstetrician says midwifes should wait a few minutes before cutting the cord after birth
Clamping the umbilical cord as soon as a baby is born could increase the risk of anaemia and iron deficiency in newborns, says a doctor, reports the Mirror.Research suggests that delaying the clamping of the umbilical for three minutes could lead to more blood draining into the b...
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