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Beat bugs in the kitchen
By Cheryl Freedman on 20/02/2011 15:15:30
Don't want your baby to get an unnecessary tummy upset? Then follow these tips for obliterating germs and bacteria in your domestic domain
can help keep germs and bacteria to a minimum.Rule 1 Reach for the soapWashing your hands regularly is important if you want to stop germs spreading - use hot soapy water, and remember to be thorough, paying attention to palms, backs of hands, between
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Know-how: Preparing bottles for feeds
By Maria Muennich on 21/10/2007 01:52:07
Milk can breed nasty germs, so it's important you prepare bottles properly to minimise the risk of infection for your baby
warmers. Because your young baby's digestive system is very susceptible to bacteria and because milk bottles provide an ideal breeding ground for some rather nasty germs, it is important that you prepare your baby's bottles with a good deal of care
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Buyer's Guide to Sterilisers
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/09/2010 02:02:46
Sterilisers are essential to ensure everything to do with feedng your baby is sterile and germ free before he turns 1. But should you get an electric, cold water or microwave steriliser?
Sterilisers - your optionsWhether you're using bottles to feed your formula milk, or expressed breast milk, bottles, teats, rings, lids and all expressing equipment needs to be cleaned thoroughly AND sterilised before each use, until your child is one year old.Choosing the rig...
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Dishwashers versus sterilisers: the lowdown
By Cheryl Freedman on 19/02/2011 23:39:00
It's all too tempting for tired mums to swap the steriliser for the dishwasher when it comes to cleaning bottles and teats. But is it really safe for baby?
to the advent of easy-to-use electric and microwave sterilisers. But are modern dishwashers, which wash plates and cutlery at high temperatures, really any less efficient at killing germs and bugs?When should I use a steriliser rather than a dishwasher
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Keeping a healthy home in winter
By Maria Muennich on 03/10/2010 08:17:54
In colder weather we usually close the windows and reach for the thermostat to keep our homes warm and welcoming, but our health can suffer along with our indoor air quality as a result
When the dark and cold weather starts to kick in we usually close the windows and reach for the thermostat to keep our homes cosy and insulated from the harsh wintry wind. But the result can be stuffy, germ-ridden, dry and polluted indoor air
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The first tummy bugs
By ThinkBaby on 19/04/2009 02:04:59
As your baby begins to develop her immune system a tummy bug or two is quite common
and being careful with changing hygiene will help avoid most of the nastier germs out there. It's also wise to wash your hands frequently and keep general good levels of hygiene, regularly washing toys and other items that frequently find their way
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No honey for under 1s warn FSA
By Kimberley Smith on 03/06/2010 13:38:21
Parents reminded not to feed their babies honey after it’s linked to 3 cases of infant botulism
germ which produces toxins or poisons in the gut. It is generally found in soil and dust but can occasionally get into honey. Although rare, it is a serious condition and parents are advised not to take the risk despite the temptations to use honey as a
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Big dads more likely to have small babies
By Kimberley Smith on 08/12/2010 11:38:53
Babies of obese and overweight men have a higher chance of being born with a low birth rate, according to a new study
, in part, be inherited through the paternal germ line,” said Professor McCowen, the lead researcher. “It also provides some support for the theory that low birth-weight is linked to later obesity.”There’s plenty of advice out there suggesting weight loss
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All you need to know about sterilising
By Cheryl Freedman on 03/03/2011 09:51:49
It keeps your baby's feeding kit clean, and stops bacteria breeding – but what do you really need to sterilise, and when can you finally stop?
and teats be sterilised for?You may be itching to pack away your steriliser after the first few months. But bottles and teats need to be sterilised throughout your baby’s first year, until your little one's immune system is more resistant to germs.My baby
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Fisher-Price's New Sterimax Steriliser
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/06/2009 09:08:38
A nifty all-round winner for safer feeding time, from a well-known nursery brand
Whether you are expressing breastmilk, moving on to formula milk or using formula milk from Day One, you will need a reliable steriliser to keep your baby's bottles, teats and accessories safe from harmful germs. Whilst the weaning phase a few
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