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Breastfeeding twins: Where to start
By Maria Muennich on 18/03/2008 14:17:55
Breastfeeding twins can be a daunting prospect, but while it takes more commitment and time than feeding one baby, it can be done. Here's how to get off on the right track
likely to fall sick. And it is almost certainly more time-consuming: Bear in mind that bottle feeding two babies will take just as long as breastfeeding two babies, and then you will need to factor in time for sterilising bottles, preparing formula
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Maternity party wear: Part one
By ThinkBaby on 01/12/2005 15:58:24
First up: dresses
and tested wrap formula for expectant mums. It's great if you want to show off your new shape and yet remind people that you may be a mum but you still have great legs. Pair it with fabulous heels if you still have the requisite balance. If you prefer keeping
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Weaning recipes for beginners
By Amaya Lopez on 05/12/2005 17:11:36
First foods needn't just be tasteless mush, here are some recipe ideas for introducing your baby to new flavours
liquidiser, or use one of those handheld gizmos, until the lumps have disappeared. Mix in some baby rice (the cereal recommended for weaning) and add a little baby milk (breastmilk or formula) until you’re satisfied with the consistency. Carrot and Sweet
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Coping with oily pregnancy skin
By Maria Muennich on 03/03/2006 11:28:36
If your pregnancy skin has more bleugh than bloom then don't make the mistake of treating it harshly
foundation can also block pores and aggravate spots. Here's where a lighter, oil-free formula makes most sense but do check on the packaging to find out what is meant by oil-free.Share tips and tricksIf you've found effective ways of controlling oily skin
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Bathing your new baby
By ThinkBaby on 20/09/2010 09:38:10
How to give your baby a bath safely and keep him nice and clean!
-friendly formula and use only a tiny amount.Gently pat your baby’s head dry and clean his eyes and face with cotton wool balls and the bowl of boiled (but cooled) water as per top and tailing before unswaddling him for his bath.Then, supporting his head and back
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New Baby: Essential Buys
By ThinkBaby on 16/10/2009 01:15:11
What do you really need for your newborn? Make sure you get the necessary items before the nice-to-have
and tailingBaby bath, bowl or newborn bath support for an adult bath - There are plenty of options when it comes to bathing baby, and it’s really a matter of personal preferenceBaby bath - A mild bathing formula is optional for baby, many mums prefer to use
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Buyer's guide to breast pumps
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/09/2010 00:18:05
Manual or electric, a breast pump is great for continuing breastfeeding even when you're away from your baby.
might like to check out our essential guide to expressing, so you know what you'll be dealing with! Also, even when you're on a strict breastfeeding/non-formula regime, it's great to introduce a bottle once your baby has a settled breastfeeding
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Buyer's Guide to Feeding Bottles
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/09/2010 01:13:46
Feeding bottles have more features than you would expect and it can be tricky to find one that perfectly suits your baby
, whilst most babies will happily switch to a bottle from the breast, they don't all do this so easily, so having different options is great. Even if you aren't going to move to formula milk, getting your baby used to a bottle can be useful.(One time, when
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Review: Avent Isis iQ UNO electronic breast pump
By Maria Muennich on 10/01/2007 08:10:08
Electronic version of Avent's immensely popular Isis breast pump
to cover an operation, without it we would most likely have had to resort to formula for one or two of the feeds at least. The ThinkBaby verdict A comfortable, easy and efficient means of expressing. At £85 the iQ is expensive, the only difference over
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Meal times on a budget
By Maria Muennich on 17/01/2007 08:39:02
How to feed your baby well, without breaking the bank
recommends you try early with solids there's no real reason to spend money on expensive baby foods at this stage. Once your baby is weaned onto solids you can still save money by keeping up a few breast feeds a day rather than switching to formula
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