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Insect repellent in pregnancy - is it safe?
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/07/2010 01:39:13
Can you use insect repellent when you're pregnant and what natural repellents are available?
Mosquito and bug repellents often contain chemicals to keep away the pests. Mosquito bites are never fun but if you are going on holiday somewhere where you usually put on spray repellent or cream, can you still do this if you are expecting a baby?Many sprays contain chemica...
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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!
When you have a new baby, you're keen to show them off to the world, and keen to show the world to them. Many people say, travelling with a small baby is much easier than it is with toddlers – they don't cost as much to fly with, you need less
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Babies, children and bee stings
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2007 01:34:50
The sun is out and you're probably outdoors more - what do you need to know about bee and wasp stings?
The sun is out and you're probably outdoors more often, so what do you need to know about bee and wasp stings? Well, apart from that they hurt!Different stingsAlthough a bee dies after it has issued its sting, wasps and other stinging flying insects
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Children and tetanus
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/10/2006 01:46:43
Why is important to get small children immunised against tetanus?
to imagine that one day soon she'll be clambering over playgrounds, digging up all manner of nasties in the garden, and running down the street ahead of you, too busy to notice the loose paving that's going to send her flying.Children love getting stuck in
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Enjoy the Outdoor Life with M&P
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/08/2008 01:02:06
Check out these cool new products from Mamas & Papas and you'll want to go camping with baby in tow!
Whether it's the credit crunch, global warming or just because camping is trendy again (!), more and more families are taking their holidays in Britain this summer.If the thought of reducing your carbon footprint by not flying off somewhere exotic
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The self-feeding toddler
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/06/2006 13:04:49
First attempts can be messy - but it's worth the clear-up time to see your child take on an important new skill.
investing in a whole set of them. And try to feed things which aren't too horrendously messy if you're not going to have time for a major clean up orchange of clothes before dashing out quickly after lunch or tea.Don't forget that food flies - so don
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Toddlers who throw things
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/08/2006 01:02:42
After months of your encouragement to throw or kick a ball at the park, your child realises that throwing bricks at mummy is lots of fun! How do you get him back out of the habit...
continues to throw things you must make it very clear why you are taking toys away that he could throw. Try some other activities for a few weeks and keep potential flying objects locked away until he's forgotten all about his favourite naughty past-time!
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Getting toddlers into the washing habit
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/02/2007 01:06:22
Babies and young toddlers get their cleaning done for them, so how do you get small children into the habit of washing their hands and keeping clean?
associated with mummy's reassuring nursery rhymes, or food time might have been accompanied by a narrative of the spoon 'flying like a plane' into baby's mouth, hand washing and teeth cleaning can be associated with a rhyme, a made-up song or a game you have
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Summer Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/07/2010 00:02:57
From staying cool in the heat to knowing when to take your holidays – your guide to pregnancy in summer
months it's nice to get a break, and if you're already at the stage in your pregnancy where flying isn't a good idea, then you are likely to choose the warmer months to take a British holiday.Whether going by car, boat, plane or any other means, do check
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Buyer's Guide to lightweight buggies
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/08/2008 01:51:50
For popping around town or going on a holiday, a lightweight buggy can be a godsend. They come in sizes suitable from birth, and range from the super-cheap to the luxury.
streets!Does it take a car seat? Some at the top end of the range will take a car seat and this can be useful if you’re going somewhere where you are going to ‘fly-drive’. However, they will probably only fit car seats from a selected range of makers
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