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Keep safe in the heat
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/07/2006 11:01:16
The government have issued weather warnings about extreme heat this week. Pregnant women and children are at risk.
Even if you have braved the heat until now, the continuing heatwave - due to carry on into August - is no fun.During a heatwave in France three years ago, 10,000 people died due to lack of health care or awareness of keeping cool and hydrated during
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Heat control: Avoiding saunas and hot tubs
By ThinkBaby on 21/04/2009 01:54:42
Why hot tubs, saunas and hot baths should all be avoided during pregnancy
. Overheating – a risk for your babyThe first reason for caution is a potential risk to the developing fetus. Heat treatments like these, and even hot baths at home, could raise your core body temperature and even raise the temperature of the amniotic fluid
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Spring Pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 17/05/2008 01:21:42
The weather heats up, pollen is in the air – how to cope with a spring pregnancy!
There is so much to enjoy about spring: lighter nights, warmer weather, beautiful flowers and walks in the park after the dull months of winter… But with it comes hayfever, pregnancy ankles swelling up with the heat, and having to find cooler
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Being a chilled-out Mama-to-be
By Maria Muennich on 02/07/2008 00:13:23
There are lots of sensible ways to stay cool and refreshed in the heat and plenty of fun ways that double up as a bit of mama-indulgence too, so dive in
the brunt of the daily grind in the heat, so keeping them fresh and happy is worth a few of minutes each day. Make the most of the excuse to put your feet up frequently and give them a break, no matter where you are and what you're doing, particularly if you
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Travelling to hot places with your child
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/07/2009 01:50:25
In the excitement of a day at the beach, children spend hours exposed to the sun and heat. Make sure you're well prepared.
in almost every part of the world. Across the ThinkBaby site, there are useful articles to help make your trips out with your baby or toddler safer:Keep safe in the heatBabies and hot weatherStaying safe in the sunBabies, children and bee stings
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Having a baby in hot weather
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/06/2008 02:04:49
When the heat is on, you might think the last thing you want to do is give birth! Here are a few ideas and tips for staying cool.
If you are heavily pregnant and already wondering how you can get through an uncomfortable and sticky hot summer, you may well be concerned about how you’re going to stay cool in labour!It is useful, unless your waters have ruptured, to enjoy a lukewarm bath when you are in the f...
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Mums warned to avoid hot public transport with babies
By Jayne Braithwaite on 03/08/2011 15:17:03
Heat wave causes baking temperatures on tubes and trains that could be dangerous for small babies
Parents have been warned to avoid taking their babies on hot public transport during the heat wave. As temperatures soar to around 30˚C in some areas, experts are concerned they could cause babies and toddlers to become dehydrated or suffer from
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Babies and hot weather
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/06/2006 00:15:25
Just as you do, your baby will feel the heat in hot weather – and need to dress and drink liquids appropriately.
Don't forget that carrying your baby around in a sling or carrier means they have your heat to deal with as well as the sun's.BabyBjorn do a Carrier Air now (see link below) which is lighter in design to allow the baby to 'breathe' better in the hot months
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Summer Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/07/2010 00:02:57
From staying cool in the heat to knowing when to take your holidays – your guide to pregnancy in summer
, and that Boots cucumber facial wipes would help me keep my cool worked wonders.Here are a few useful ThinkBaby articles that will help you if you are getting into the middle or last trimester of pregnancy during the summer months…Beating the heatThe increase
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Getting comfortable in bed when you're pregnant
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/02/2009 03:01:20
Between the heat, your bump and other maternity discomforts, it's not easy to have a happy nighttime. Here are some tips.
It's not always easy getting a good night's sleep during pregnancy.Despite the fact that you know you need to rest up for the birth and early months with baby that lay ahead, your bump, your raised body temperature and problems like leg cramps can make bedtime far from a restful ...
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