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Baby's first birthday party
By Maria Muennich on 10/05/2007 06:46:19
Making the most of the joys and avoiding the pitfalls for your baby's first birthday
Your child's first birthday is a special day marking not only your baby's transition from baby to toddlerhood, but also the fact that you're now an experienced parent. It's a just cause for celebration but bear in mind that while your baby
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Stocking your first-aid kit
By Maria Muennich on 18/09/2007 07:18:48
Essentials for your family's first-aid kit, useful products and helpful tips
You've probably got a first-aid kit tucked away somewhere in your home but once you have children it's likely to see far more action than before and you'll need a few different items specifically for them. You'll also need to be sure it's child
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Fetal development for twins: The first trimester
By Maria Muennich on 19/09/2008 01:41:45
How twin pregnancies occur and how your babies develop in the early weeks
While many mums won't know that they are carrying twins until this first trimester nears its end, and although twins and other multiples grow and develop at about the same rate as single babies at this stage, a multiple pregnancy is different
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Review: Vtech First Steps Baby Walker
By Maria Muennich on 23/05/2007 07:09:06
More than a baby walker from the 'smart-play' bods at Vtech
Vtech First Steps Baby WalkerPlenty going on, good value, babies love it!The bright plastic and jingly audio clips won't be everyone's cup of tea Features: Lightweight plastic baby walker with detachable activity centre. Interactive keys introduce
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The first 48 hours after birth for mum
By Maria Muennich on 03/12/2009 01:55:54
Your baby's finally here and the centre of all attention, but what's going on with mum?
The first 48 hours after the birth of your baby can be demanding, exhilarating, uncomfortable, tiring, emotional and beautiful all at the same time. The main focus of these hours is getting to know your baby and recovering from the birth
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The first 48 hours after birth for baby
By Maria Muennich on 12/04/2008 02:32:10
How your baby adjusts to life outside the womb
The first forty-eight hours after birth are usually particularly intense, emotional and demanding for the whole family. Just as you as a new mum are going through a period of recovery from the birth, adjustment to your new reality and getting
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My First Ready-Bed: Inflatable travel bed
By Maria Muennich on 17/07/2008 03:36:03
Easy-to-use travel bed for 2+ is a lightweight wonder
My First Ready Bed Light to carry, easy to set up and take down, comfortable and comes in a range of designsThe sleeping bag is a bit thin for colder nights and the cover is polyester. Features: Inflatable child's bed with integrated sleeping bag
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Pregnancy month-by-month: 1st Trimester
By Maria Muennich on 28/03/2009 01:06:19
What to expect and what to plan for in the first trimester
The First Month | Month Two | Month Three The First MonthWomen often spend the first few weeks of their pregnancy completely unaware that they they are pregnant. Those not using contraception and actively trying to conceive may be more sensitive
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Pregnancy the second time around
By Maria Muennich on 28/09/2009 00:42:20
How will this second pregnancy differ from your first, and what should you be particularly aware of?
When you find out that you are pregnant for the second time you may take the news more calmly, although hopefully no less joyously, than with your first pregnancy. After all, you now have the benefit of experience and know what amazing changes your
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Explaining your pregnancy to your other children
By Maria Muennich on 06/09/2007 12:50:44
There's no 'right way' to explain your pregnancy to your children, but there are a few things to think about first
might want to wait until after your first scan, or as soon as you start to show, or be keen to share the excitement with them as soon as you find out you're pregnant - there are positives and negatives to both. If you do tell older children early
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