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Could a common household chemical harm your unborn baby?
By Kimberley Smith on 01/12/2010 11:54:32
Mums-to-be warned to keep exposure to common anti-bacterial chemical triclosan to a minimum
Scientists have warned that high levels of anti-bacterial agent Triclosan, commonly used in household items such as toothpaste and handwash, could be harmful to unborn babies.Triclosan is used in everything from toothpaste to anti-bacterial chopping
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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
-round, particularly when it comes to household chores: You need to prioritise healthy eating for all the family, time for your children, time for your partner, time for yourself and a safe household environment for your children. You don't need to: keep a spick
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Harmful chemicals found in nearly all pregnant women
By Kimberley Smith on 14/01/2011 12:51:24
Chemicals, including some banned for decades, have been found in the bodies of 99% of pregnant women in the US
for the unborn baby.The study was not investigating the link between the presence of substances and the health of the women’s babies but has raised awareness of the unknown properties of many household items. Several of the chemicals have been banned since
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Bath safety: call for thermostat valves on taps
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/03/2006 02:24:39
MPs call for law to force new and refurbished homes in England to have valves fitted to control bath water temperatures and keep babies and children safe.
in most domestic household tanks is kept at about 60 degrees C in order to fend off bacteria, but the valve would prevent the water running in a bath any hotter than 48 degrees C. RoSPA would like to see this set at 46 degrees C.Creagh has the support
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Huge rise in unmarried families
By ThinkBaby on 21/02/2006 15:09:43
Latest statistics show 30 per cent rise in the instance of babies born outside wedlock in the last 25 years.
. The Office for National Statistics says that the average across Europe is 33 per cent.There are several reasons for the shift, including the increase in cases of divorce, single-parent households and the changing perception of an unmarried lifestyle that once
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Huge rise in unmarried families
By ThinkBaby on 21/02/2006 15:10:01
Latest statistics show 30 per cent rise in the instance of babies born outside wedlock in the last 25 years.
. The Office for National Statistics says that the average across Europe is 33 per cent.There are several reasons for the shift, including the increase in cases of divorce, single-parent households and the changing perception of an unmarried lifestyle that once
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James Corden to be a dad
By Matt Fricker on 29/09/2010 11:26:04
Gavin and Stacey star confirms his girlfriend is 3 months pregnant
Actor, writer and TV presenter James Corden is to become a first time dad, reports The Sun.James, 32, who has become a household name following the success of Gavin and Stacey, was said to be beaming when he confirmed that his girlfriend Julia Carey
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New mum, feeling overwhelmed
By Maria Muennich on 21/06/2007 08:49:23
Whether it's your first or fifth, the arrival of a baby usually heralds a settling in period where priorities and expectations are adjusted to your new reality
be quite short-lived, it may take a while longer before you can ditch the overwhelmed bit. Part of the problem for many new mums is the pressure they feel to be the perfect mother who can juggle new baby, household and the rest of the family all
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New Parents Need Sleep Too!
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/04/2009 01:28:42
New babies need to sleep a lot – but sleep is important for new mums and dads, too!
! However, while our households are still settling into new baby sleep routines it's important for us to get our own rest while we can.Tips for new parent sleepingUntil your baby gets used to feeding and life outside the womb, sleep routines are pretty much
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Fairyland Bluebell Boot
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/11/2006 10:11:00
For enjoyment from 18 months up, this playset gives your child the options of a doll's house without taking up too much room.
months. The range also includes an Enchanted Palace (£20) and a Fair Toadstool (£17.50), but we love this Bluebell Boot!Unlike the miserable household run by the old woman who lived in a shoe, this discarded item of footwear has been converted into a
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