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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!
and your hand supporting his head. Tilt your baby’s head down towards the bath to keep water out of his eyes and then scoop, pour or sponge water over his hair. You won’t really need shampoo, but if you do want to use some then make sure it’s a baby-friendly
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Breastfeeding top tips
By ThinkBaby on 23/10/2006 11:15:43
ThinkBaby members join the experts to give their advice for successful breastfeeding
, partner, trusted friends and local breastfeeding support group. Make sure they know how long you intend to keep breastfeeding so they can help see you through the difficult parts with encouragement. And don't forget the other mums on the ThinkBaby forum
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What is colic?
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/01/2009 01:19:31
The crying bouts of colic can be as hard on mum and dad as they seem on a young baby, so how can parents deal with colic?
About 20 per cent of all babies will experience colic to a greater or lesser degree, in their first few months. Through their suffering, their parents are put through the mill, too. What is colic?Colic (or a 'colicky baby') refers to a newborn baby
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Your three-month-old
By ThinkBaby on 06/02/2005 08:51:18
Heads up
will even be sleeping through the night. The average three-month-old sleeps for 13-15 hours, about 5 of those during the day. Many babies will take a couple more months before they sleep for a full six hours at a stretch, but you should hopefully be getting
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Want to get back into shape? Here's where to start
By ThinkBaby on 23/07/2007 01:03:28
TB's top tips for healthy, happy baby shape-shifting
and settling in with your baby. You might be bombarded with images of skinny celebs who got back into shape within 2 months of giving birth, but it’s perfectly naturally for you to carry more weight than usual at this time, and rushing back to your pre
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Pregnancy shopping list
By Louise Rogers on 09/11/2007 01:04:41
Some parents-to-be don't like to buy nursery products until close to the due date, but what should you buy now, and what should you budget for?
amount of stuff you need, for you and your baby, and while you may be able to beg or borrow some of it from friends and family, a little shopping is inevitable. Here’s the Thinkbaby guide to what you need and when. Use our reviews to help you decide what
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Review: Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix newborn car seat
By Maria Muennich on 23/01/2007 02:22:20
Good comfort and security for baby and a few bells and whistles that make a parent's life a bit easier
Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix newborn car seatUser-friendly, scores highly on safety, relatively lightweight, adjusts well for baby's comfort, handy when used as travel system partNot much really, not the cheapest car seat but neither is it the most expensive
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Five easy ways to boost energy in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 17/08/2009 01:13:01
Making another human being can put quite a strain on the system so here are some simple pick-me-ups to help keep you going and maybe even put a spring in your step
can cope. If you feel constantly fatigued then do speak to your doctor or midwife about it, particularly if following the below tips doesn't help, you may need a blood test to rule out anaemia.1. Exercise It may seem counter-intuitive when you
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When to stop breastfeeding
By Maria Muenich on 03/05/2011 06:52:01
So you've opted to give your baby the best start in life, but how do you know when it's time to stop?
When to stop breastfeeding is an emotive issue for many women, not least because we commonly feel pressure from one direction or another to either go on longer than we want or to stop before we're ready. But despite what friends, family and unasked
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Sex after having a baby
By Maria Muennich on 03/07/2007 04:24:12
What's safe, what's comfortable, what's new and what's 'normal'?
chores all take their toll on your interest in sex. Making some time for yourself is important, whatever you do with it. You might try asking friends or family to watch the baby while you go for a hair cut or massage, treat yourself to a long soak
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