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Fire safety in the home
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/06/2011 01:06:04
In Child Safety Week we look at the key points it's important to remember to avoid or deal with fires in the home.
The clearest message from the fire services is to 'get out and stay out' of your home if you are alerted to a fire.Fire and smoke alarmsIf you haven't got round to buying a fire/smoke alarm before now, it is vital to get one for your family home. (If you live over more than two f...
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When daddy goes back to work
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/09/2009 01:50:24
After the fuss of midwives, doctors and doting relatives has died down... how to cope when there's just you to care for baby.
(or KitKats) and bottles of water strategically placed around your home. Once you get used to the fact that your newborn is at worst going to have a little grizzle when you put him down, you'll feel more happy to be out in the kitchen preparing food
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Your life as a new Dad
By Dave Oliver on 02/08/2010 08:06:14
So what happens now? Resident Dad Dave gives you the low-down on what to expect
visitor and doctor, and generally they’ll be fine. Night feedingOne of the hardest aspects of dealing with a new baby, as any parent will tell you, is the lack of sleep. New-borns need feeding regularly of course, and require constant attention round
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Buyer's Guide to Cots
By Louise Rogers on 29/01/2009 09:15:25
By about ten to 16 weeks you'll need to move your baby from a crib to a cot. So what are the options?
With your newborn baby spending a good 16 hours asleep every day, one thing’s for certain: you need to find somewhere comfortable for him to sleep. At first you may be happy with a Moses basket crib or carrycot (possibly part of your travel system
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Buyer's guide to baby monitors
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/04/2009 01:10:32
The key features and useful extras on sound (and vision) monitors to help watch over your child.
with sensor pads. These are placed under the baby's mattress and will alert you if the baby's breathing slows down, is irregular or stops. The Babysense II Infant Respiratory Baby Monitor, for example, has one sensor for newborn babies and two sensors
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Buggies for under £50
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/09/2007 02:07:56
Most people expect to pay £300-plus for a fancy pram these days, but do you really need one? If you're on a budget, you can pick up a bargain suitable for a baby from three months
that it is 'suitable from birth', one of its recline options must be flat so that a newborn can lay down safely. Many of the cheapest models save costs by not offering so many recline positions, or as much padding around your child.If you do want to go for a
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Pushchairs: Six of the best
By ThinkBaby on 07/10/2007 09:08:30
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newborn onwards which faces the parent but can be reversed. The wheels have three modes - City, Country and Beach. Adaptors are also included for compatibility with the award-winning Cabriofix car seat. Winter & summer accessories are also available
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Pregnancy shopping list
By Louise Rogers on 09/11/2007 01:04:41
Some parents-to-be don't like to buy nursery products until close to the due date, but what should you buy now, and what should you budget for?
babyNappies Go for 'newborn' sizes and just buy a few for now, you don't need to stock up on them, one pack of 32 will be fine, or of course, a starter pack of reusable ones (though you may want to be some biodegradable disposable ones for while you
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Review: Wilkinet baby carrier
By Maria Muennich on 31/12/2006 08:37:26
A no-clip carrier that offers more flexibility than most but does take some getting used to
that enable you to use the carrier in multiple positions, including on your back. No buckles or clip fastenings. Can carry babies from newborn (above 5lb) to toddlers.Price: £36Contact:The Wilkinet website The Wilkinet concept:The Wilkinet baby carrier
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Your baby's six-week check
By Maria Muennich on 20/06/2007 01:29:18
What to expect from the six- to eight-week health check scheduled for all new babies
Between six to eight weeks your new baby is due a routine health check to see how she's growing and developing. In some cases this is done at the same time as your six-week post-partum check but often it's a stand-alone appointment. You'll need to take along your Personal Child H...
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