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What is Group B strep and how do I know if I have it?
By Liz Jarvis on 16/03/2010 17:23:29
You might have heard talk of Group B Strep and how it can be dangerous to your unborn baby. Find out more
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a bacterium that lives quite harmlessly in various parts of the body. A quarter of women of childbearing age carry GBS in their vagina and rectum without showing any symptoms.In labour, however, there is a risk
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Buyer's guide to group 1 car seats
By Maria Muennich on 23/03/2007 08:31:37
What to look for and consider when it's time to retire your infant carrier
If your baby will soon be outgrowing her infant car seat then it's time to start thinking about what second stage, or group one, car seat to invest in. Yes, it is another significant outlay for a piece of essential (if you drive) safety equipment
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Pushy Mothers fitness groups
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/11/2006 11:36:41
Get some exercise with other new mums, without the need to leave your baby and buggy at home!
): it takes confidence to breeze into a group of chatting mums and make new friends.Hurrah, then, for Pushy Mothers. No, not a gaggle of yummy mummies discussing French lessons for pre-schoolers, but a growing number of fitness groups, where new mothers gather
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Cot death group back dummies
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/06/2007 12:34:57
The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths have backed the latest research which claims a dummy during sleep can reduce the risk of cot death.
Following a US study (which we reported on in December 2005) and other scientific analysis of data, bodies including the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths have come out in support of the use of a dummy during nap time for new babies.It is suggested that sleeping with a du...
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ThinkBaby’s birth and baby groups
By ThinkBaby on 20/01/2012 17:55:42
Share your pregnancy journey with mums who are due, or gave birth, in the same month as you
Birth clubsJust found out you’re expecting? Keeping all the excitement to yourself is so hard, so our birth groups are the perfect place to meet and chat to other mums-to-be due at the same time as you.Compare your morning sickness, moods
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Review: Concord LIFT EVO PT car seat
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/08/2007 01:08:17
Colourful, classy and recognised as one of the safest Group 2/3 car seats around, this is a popular model
Concord LIFT EVO PT Group 2/3 car seatSturdy, easy to handle and good-lookingThe back of the seat is useful for older children but is very high if your rear window is positioned low down Features: Suitable from 15-36kg (approx 3 and a half to 12
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Recaro Polaric car seat
By Debra Stottor on 09/12/2008 01:49:32
The Recaro Polaric looks very much like other Group 1 car seats – until you realise that it is fitted facing the back of the car.
Once your baby is out of his infant carrier (or Group 0+ seat), he will need to move to a Group 1 car seat. However, almost always, the move to a Group 1 seat also means the move to a forward-facing seat. The Recaro Polaric is rear-facing, but why
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5 of the best car seats from birth
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 14/05/2010 15:32:16
The best Group 0+ car seats for your baby’s first year
Your newborn’s first car seatYour baby’s first car seat can be either a Group 0, Group 0+ or a Group 0+/1 car seat. Group 0 is suitable from birth to 10kg, which is roughly 6-9 months. Group 0+ is from birth to 13kg, about 12-15 months. Group 0
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Review: Sunshine Kids Monterey Car Seat
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/06/2008 02:21:10
This Group 2/3 car seat is hugely popular with parents in the States and with its cosy, plush finish it's popular with kids here too
Sunshine Kids Monterey Group 2/3 car seatWell-built, plush and protectiveNot much to fault, though on a really hot day it can get a bit too cosy Features: Suitable from 15-36kg (approx 3 and a half to 12 years), this 'highback booster' has a
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Buyer's guide to infant car seats
By ThinkBaby on 01/11/2005 01:53:16
What to look for in group 0 car seats
this is to buy by weight. Weight spans can vary from chair to chair, but broadly they are grouped as: 'Group 0' (0-10kg) and '0+' (0-13kg) - both from birth to around 9-12 and 12-15 months respectively; Group 1 (9-18kg, or from around 9 months to up to 4 years
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