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Coping with mealtime messiness
By Cheryl Freedman on 25/02/2011 19:38:13
More food on the floor, or smeared over your baby's face, than in her mouth? It's par for the course at this inquisitive age - here's how to cope with a messy eater
stressful. It may even seem like your baby is going backwards, as she seems to become more messy, not less, over time.You can, however, take the stress out of chaotic mealtimes. Just follow our simple strategies:Let her take charge (within reason
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Take the stress out of messy eating
By Clare Firth on 01/02/2011 20:09:48
Tearing your hair out over mucky mealtimes? Follow our dos and don'ts for a calmer weaning experience
lumps and new tastes and making her first attempts to feed herself – and all of that can be a recipe for mess. We all have different tolerance levels when it comes to messy eating, but it’s impossible to get through this stage without some collateral
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How to help your baby start feeding himself
By Cheryl Freedman on 18/02/2011 09:09:28
Yes, it will be messy and a lot will probably end up on the floor - but now's the time to encourage your baby to grab that spoon
you along.Rule one: Let him have a go – even if it's messyBabies at this stage have developed a newfound independence and skill. However, with this comes the ability to say ‘no’, and throw the meal you just lovingly slaved over on the floor.This can
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The self-feeding toddler
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/06/2006 13:04:49
First attempts can be messy - but it's worth the clear-up time to see your child take on an important new skill.
Although, when you're sitting for an hour feeding your six-month-old solids, you may yearn for the day when your child can feed himself, for many parents, the messy reality comes far too quickly.Depending on your child's own inclinations, self
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Britax car seats smarten up for 2007
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/10/2006 10:05:00
One of the biggest makers of car seats have added some more features to make life with messy kids a lot easier.
, softly padded side wings on the seats to maxmise side-impact protection.In their Urban fabric ranges, there will be an anti-bacterial finish so that messy chairs don't easily become a haven for nasty germs. However, they are also soft and dermatologically
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Reusable Nappies – What Baby Alyssa Thinks!
By Anna Ridley, ThinkBaby mum on 04/05/2009 10:46:02
What did 10-week-old Aylssa think of real nappies when she and mum Anna gave bumGenius a go for ThinkBaby?
-old Alyssa. Anna says: Writing this as a die-hard disposable user, I was convinced that cloth nappies would be far too "complicated" and messy to use. I was sure that they would be fiddly and time-consuming and less convenient than the disposables we had been
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BabaBing! Daytripper Maternity Satchel
By Louise Rogers on 12/07/2006 02:31:27
A great baby changing bag that dads can feel funky and hunky with, too!
insulated bottle holder, integrated and detachable (and larger than most) foldaway changing mat, lots of handily labelled pockets and sections for all those bits and pieces and a wipe-clean messy pouch at the rear (oh, and enough space for a change
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Munch Bunch Squashums for bored little eaters
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/10/2006 01:23:37
Yoghurts come in colourful packaging these days, but the new strawberry-shaped Squashums make healthy snacking even more fun.
If spooning yoghurt or fromage frais is simply too boring or messy for your toddler or child, you may well have already discovered the joy of yoghurt 'pouches' or squeezy tubes. However, Munch Bunch have taken the whole thing one step further
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Travelling made easy with Bibs and Stuff
By Monica Stylli on 12/01/2007 00:19:20
Some handy gadgets for families on-the-go!
Travelling with children in tow can be a challenge so Bibs and Stuff have come up with some nifty ideas to lend a helping hand to mums and dads on the go.We all know that potty training can be a messy business, especially if you're out and about
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Ultra Mat car seat protector
By Sarah Lawson on 16/02/2007 02:42:55
Chunky metal frames for car seats, and crumbs of food can make a real mess of your back seat, so check out protector mats like this one.
or front facing seats, as well as booster seats for older children.It also comes with storage pockets, so children have somewhere to keep those dreaded messy snacks of theirs!The Ultra Mat has an RRP £19.99, from Sunshine Kids. For more, go to www.skjp.com.
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