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BPA ban in Europe from 2011
By Kimberley Smith on 26/11/2010 13:35:23
EU bans BPA from babies’ bottles after health fears
have already phased out the substance.BPA is used to make hard clear plastic and has commonly been used for food and drink containers. However, research has indicated that the compound leaches from the bottle into food and can be absorbed by humans
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What foods are safe to give your 10-12 month baby
By clare Firth on 29/11/2010 04:55:03
Now your baby's really in his stride with feeding, make sure you know what foods are safe to introduce over the next few months
Your baby should hopefully be feeding well by now and having a really varied diet. Here are the guidelines to what's safe to include at mealtimesFruits and vegetablesYou won’t need to puree or mash as much of your baby's food by now, and many
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Diarrhoea in toddlers
By Maria Muennich on 16/11/2007 13:28:24
When is a loose stool more than a loose stool, and what should be done to treat diarrhoea?
. In terms of food, you can continue to give her a range of complex carbohydrates (rice, bread, cereals, potatoes) alongside fresh fruit and veg, but choose fruits that will be easier on the tummy (eg. avoid citrus fruits) and avoid stewing fruits. Foods
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10 top tips for feeding on the run
By Lucy Dimbylow on 01/05/2011 12:09:23
Don’t be a prisoner in your own home during the weaning stage. Here’s how to make a success of feeding your baby when out and about
favourite jar, decant a small amount of home-made puree into a clean container with a tight-fitting lid, or take a no-cook meal like a soft banana, along with a bowl and fork to mash it.2. Think safetyIf you’re going to be out and about for a long time, take
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Gadgets for family travel
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/07/2008 01:59:42
From instant sterilisers to fold-down high chairs, it is possible to travel with your baby and not end up looking like an overloaded camel...
steriliser, monitors etc, make sure you also take travel plugs!Babytec Travel Steriliser (£21)Feeding timeIf you're still solely breastfeeding, you're in luck. The safe supply of essential food is going straight to your baby without the need to find clean
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Concord's Super-Compact Spin Feeding Chair
By Sarah Lawson on 07/12/2009 02:28:12
Light, easy to handle and perfect for compact kitchen spaces, the Concord Spin is a savvy feeding chair
Not everyone has a huge kitchen space but because of their safety-conscious design, most feeding chairs take up a lot of room. This isn't just because the seat and the tray are big, but because the chair's feet have to span out to provide a safe
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Baby and toddler safety when out and about
By Maria Muennich on 27/06/2008 07:27:19
Simple safety tips for keeping your baby safe and stopping you becoming a bundle of frayed nerves when out and about
safety here and baby on the beach here. There are plenty more tips for keeping your baby safe in the hot weather here.Cafes / restaurants: When you're at a cafe or restaurant there's usually plenty of hot drinks and food around, and you can't expect
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Baby and toddler dental health
By Sarah Lawson on 14/10/2009 01:19:29
Long before your child's permanent teeth appear, good dental care is essential
child's teeth and ultimately keep those dentist appointments (and costs) down to a minimum.A good diet for shining teethBabies have no taste for sugary food so don't give it to them.It's naive to think you can guide an infant through childhood without
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Everything you need to know about Norovirus
By Liz Jarvis on 29/03/2010 12:03:11
It’s one of the nastiest (and most common) stomach bugs around, and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable. Here’s what to look out for, how to treat the symptoms and how to prevent it...
are particularly vulnerable.How do you catch it?Through contact with an infected person, by touching something which has the virus on it, or by coming into contact with infected food.What are the symptoms?Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and sometimes a fever, headache
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I'm pregnant! What now?
By ThinkBaby on 30/09/2009 00:10:30
Essential dos and don'ts to start your pregnancy on the right track
to either stop or cut back to very light drinkingCut back on caffeineMake sure you’re aware of what foods you should avoid during pregnancy as some foods such as raw fish, raw meat and blue cheeses can harbour dangerous bacteria Make sure you maintain very
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