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New mum - And your older children
By Maria Muennich on 21/04/2011 01:15:17
Dividing your parental attentions between siblings can be a delicate balancing act, here's how to make it easier
that this is no bad idea, that sharing the limelight will be good for your child, and longterm you're probably right. But whether you have two or seven children, there are bound to be times when you feel overwhelmed and unable to give everyone the attention they need
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Buyer's Guide to Books for Babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/04/2009 00:31:20
Your baby might not be onto Harry Potter by his first birthday, but there are some lovely cloth and boardbooks that are perfect from birth to 18 months, which develop a useful love of 'reading'.
are all very nice, but once you’ve had a baby shower or a Christening, you’re laden with more knitted goods than you will ever need! This is when a book really comes into its own because even if you don't 'read' it with your child now, it doesn't go off
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Reusable Nappies – What Isla and Annabelle think!
By Melony Robertson, ThinkBaby mum on 04/05/2009 10:30:48
How did toddler Isla and baby Annabelle get on trying out bumGenius cloth nappies for ThinkBaby?
good about using them especially when people commented saying how they think they are a great idea but don't think they could do it, until I revealed how easy it is! I thought I would struggle with the wash load as you are advised to rinse then wash
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Toddler and Baby Safety: Window Blinds
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/06/2009 10:07:20
After toddler Muireann McLaughlin died when she got caught in a window blind cord, there have been renewed calls for home safety awareness
more safety-aware by checking out the useful advice here on ThinkBaby, and on a couple of other good websites:Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents www.rospa.com Important information on safety risks, what you can do and what standards to follow
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Facing disappointments when trying to conceive
By Maria Meunnich on 27/01/2008 01:56:58
How to make those monthly let-downs more bearable during the baby-wait
in as positive way as you can to other people's good news but if you're really not feeling up to a baby-related celebration then don't feel that you have to go, there are times when it will be better for you to stay away.
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Alternative therapies in pregnancy
By Debra Stottor on 16/02/2009 00:06:01
An at-a-glance guide to the alternative therapies that can help you during pregnancy
, they are relatively safe to use, even in pregnancy. It is safe to self-prescribe for common ailments, but you are more likely to achieve good results if you consult a qualified homeopath. In pregnancy, homeopathy can be used to treat morning sickness, constipation
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Embarrassing Pregnancy Discomforts Part 2
By ThinkBaby on 13/07/2009 01:04:05
Expecting a baby is exciting - but can also bring embarrassing little niggles like constipation and varicose veins! Here's our guide to how to overcome your discomforts.
to a different brand if necessary), as can dietary changes. What to do Eating plenty of fibre is a good way to prevent problems, along with drinking plenty of liquid (at least six glasses a day). Gentle exercise should also help to stimulate
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Exercise during pregnancy: Focus on yoga
By ThinkBaby on 01/09/2009 13:19:16
Antenatal yoga practice can bring great benefit to pregnant mums, before, during and after labour
Why yoga?Yoga is a great form of pregnancy exercise suitable for most women. Antenatal yoga helps in building up muscle tone, developing flexibility, aligning your body correctly for good posture, boosting your energy levels and also helps you
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3 Christmas birth stories
By Catherine Bruton on 25/12/2007 01:05:10
3 mums tell us all about their experiences of having their babies on Christmas Day!
baby in my arms. Faith was conceived on Good Friday and born on Christmas Eve so her name just seemed to make sense somehow!We were concerned she might have to go to the NICU, but she was fine and didn¹t even need to have antibiotics for the Strep B. So
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Birth stories: International arrivals!
By Becky Seery on 17/01/2008 01:59:20
Ever wondered how maternity services in other countries compare with what happens in the UK? Sharon tells us her experience in part two of our latest birth story trilogy...
was actually in the uterus, but there wasn’t a lot to see. Two weeks later I had another scan to check for the foetal heartbeat, and there it was! Once the fertility specialist was satisfied that everything looked good we booked an appointment with our OBGYN
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