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Christmas drinks put to the test - non-alcoholic tipples
By Kyrsty Hazell on 23/11/2010 16:06:19
Just because you're pregnant doesn't mean you miss out on the festive cheer, especially with the range of non-alcoholic drinks around. We put them to the test...
it covered. Bottoms up!ThinkBaby hot tipTry adding soda water to the sweeter drinks to give some much needed bubbles. Not quite champagne, but certainly more fun than a standard fruit juice!
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Weaning your baby: what not to give
By Joanne Lumsden on 30/09/2012 10:42:44
Play it safe during the early stages of weaning by following our tips on which foods to avoid
: symptoms may not develop until the second exposure. To avoid choking, don’t give your child whole or chopped nuts until the age of five.Citrus fruit, berries, kiwis and tomatoesThese fruits can trigger an allergic reaction in some children, so you may want
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High-fat diet during pregnancy 'increases the risk of stillbirth'
By Lara Brunt on 06/06/2011 16:16:10
An unhealthy diet decreases blood flow from mum to baby via the placenta, say researchers
the research.Further studies are needed to see exactly how a high-fat diet decreases placental blood flow, the researchers added. It's recommended mums-to-be keep an eye on their diet and make sure they're eating plenty of fruit and veg, two portions of oily
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The new donkey...and bunny and kitten and puppy and frog
By Daniella Delaney on 09/08/2011 09:49:59
Take a look at these gorgeous cute hats for your newborn
say?We've long been a fan of the gorgeous handcrafted hats from CobWebKnits in designs based on fruit, flowers and vegetables (the pumpkin hat was a particular fave of ours last Halloween) and we're loving the brand's new wildlife range. Dress your
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Listeria case in melons raises concerns
By Sophie Westnedge on 07/10/2011 14:11:53
A strange source of listeria poisoning highlights the importance of food hygiene during pregnancy
means that pregnant women should take extra care with basic food hygiene.The Health Protection agency provides advice on food hygiene and suggests you “wash salads, fruit and raw vegetables thoroughly before eating”. It also advises that you should “keep
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Selma Blair’s son celebrates first birthday
By Sophie Westnedge on 23/07/2012 11:52:48
Hollywood actress shares cute snaps of Arthur turning one
. Birthday weekend. Xx” Selma tweeted.The Hollywood actress also shared a pic of a second birthday cake (lucky Arthur!), and revealed that he preferred munching on the fruit topping rather than the icing.“By adding some blueberries, I managed to avoid a baby
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10 pregnancy food craving healthy alternatives
By Sophie Westnedge on 14/06/2012 14:26:15
Try these swaps for the foods your bump is craving to stop you gaining too much pregnancy weight
Try switching the food you're craving for a healthier alternative...Pregnancy cravings can be weird and wonderful! It depends what you're craving when it comes to how much of it you can eat. If you're hankering for the good stuff, like fruit
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Alcohol - tips for cutting out the booze
By ThinkBaby on 19/05/2009 01:46:50
We all know that we should avoid alcohol during pregnancy, but if you haven’t lost the taste for it naturally then how do you go about cutting back?
. There are plenty of non-alcoholic drinks on the market that can replace special occasion drinks by tasting sufficiently ‘special’, a particular favourite of the ThinkBaby team is Amé, a lightly sparkling fruit juice, herbal and mineral water drink which comes
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Avoiding mouldy food in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/11/2009 01:48:30
Even those with a 'sturdy constitution' who are used to eating days'-old food should live by the sell-by rule when pregnant.
if you are pregnant or giving the food to a child.Soft fruits and saladA punnet of strawberries which has started to go mouldy is unlikely to yeild any edible berries. It is safest to chuck berries or grapes once they go off. However, if only a couple
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Pregnancy and dental care
By Maria Muennich on 29/03/2007 06:43:31
Why caring well for your teeth in pregnancy is more important than ever, and how you can do it safely
more fresh fruit and vegetablesAvoid fizzy and sugary drinks and don't drink too much sweet fruit juiceMake sure you visit your dentist for regular check-ups during pregnancy. If you can go and get a clean bill of dental health before falling pregnant
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