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Buggies from £14-£40
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/07/2008 01:38:10
If you want something light and easy for your holiday, a second buggy doesn't have to cost the earth
cheap buggy is the standby they keep in the car, or one they choose to use for flights.The cheaper buggies still have plenty of good features – five-point harness, (limited) recline options etc. But they do tend to lack adjustable height options
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Newborns get blood test for rare, serious illness
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/02/2007 02:55:19
New babies will now get a blood test within two weeks of birth, for the rare but potentially fatal disease Medium Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase (MCADD).
can cause brain damage or even be fatal.What is MCADD?Medium Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase is a disease whereby the body is unable to convert fat into energy due to the lack of a key enzyme. As a result, the person cannot go without food for long
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Know-how: What's in a nappy?
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/03/2007 02:12:18
In the first six months of life, a baby's nappies go through quite a change! From the black tarry first nappy to green poo days to no-poo days… what's it all about?
, this might affect the consistency or colour of the poo, but sometimes your baby will just do a greenish coloured poo even if he is not at all ill. This is fine and nothing to worry about. (In these early months, let his crying, temperature and desire or lack
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Mutsy Spider Pushchair
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/09/2008 00:24:20
A nifty from-birth three-wheeler that fits into a backpack!
, or they compromise on comfort because padding in the seat has been forsaken to make it less heavy, or it will lack features like an adjustable handlebar for mum and dad's comfort when pushing.Thus, usually, a lightweight is an option you go for alongside your main
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Periods after You've Stopped the Pill
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/06/2008 02:22:26
How long does it take to return to normal periods, after you've stopped taking the Pill?
sometimes the lack of period can add to the stress unfortunately), and sometimes being ill can delay your period too. There are also certain conditions, such as PCOS which can affect the regularity of your period.Periods, the Pill and Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Exercise: Walking
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/03/2009 00:42:28
We don't always fancy exercise when we're tired, but getting that pregnancy bump out for a walk will re-energise you!
.Wear good, supportive trainers or shoes – you'll be surprised how comfy sandals that do not have enough sole support will not take the pounding even of a mild walking trip and the lack of shock absorption can bring on bad back pain.Picking your route
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Putting on enough weight in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/08/2009 00:58:17
Whilst many women worry they are getting too big in pregnancy, it is also important to make sure underweight women are putting on enough weight
they got pregnant. It is not necessarily true for most low-weight women, but some do struggle and it is important that those women monitor their weight to make sure they are making good progress.Lack of good weight gain can result in the baby being born low
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Know-how: Vitamin K at Birth
By Sarah Lawson on 05/05/2009 01:32:42
Many hospitals advise giving a vitamin K injection at birth, we explain why this is, and how it's given
be found in dairy products. Some bacteria in our intestines also produce it naturally, so adults are very rarely lacking in it.Why might my new baby need a vitamin K boost?Babies have low levels of vitamin K at birth because their intestines do not yet
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Cradle Cap
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/10/2008 01:04:36
Dry patches on a baby's head are not uncommon, but what can you do about them?
It is quite common for babies to get cradle cap in the early months, and it can often be a feature of winter baby skincare (though it can occur all year round). But what is it?What s cradle cap?Cradle cap is not an infection or caused by lack
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What your pregnant belly will look like
By Kyrsty Hazell on 23/03/2011 15:57:06
What will pregnancy do to your belly? We look at bump size and shape, itchy skin, stretchmarks, linea negra, your belly button and what to expect post-birth
’s outline. “When your baby is unable to move much, due to lack of space, your baby bump will appear to mould itself to your tummy. So don’t be surprised if you see a baby body part emerge, compressed to your tummy!” explains Margarita.
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