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All about nut allergies
By Cheryl Freedman on 05/03/2011 19:49:16
Allergic reactions to nuts are becoming more common in little ones, and can be highly dangerous. What are the signs, and when can you introduce them?
We all know you should never give whole nuts to children under five because of the choking risk. But many mums of babies and toddlers worry about giving nuts in any shape or form – whether it's peanut butter on toast, or a slice of walnut and coffee
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Phil & Ted's Vibe Three-Wheeler Pushchair
By Debra Stottor on 10/03/2009 00:48:02
We love Phil & Ted's Sport, and we’re sure the urban yummy mummy brigade will go nuts for the Vibe, the ultimate uptown head-turner
If you’re looking for street-smart chic on three wheels, the Vibe from Phil & Ted’s is sure to float your boat. With its streamlined aluminium frame and its slick, three-spoke wheels, it’s got urban cool written all over it and it's a great development on from the extremely popul...
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Fertility-boosting foods shopping list
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/04/2010 16:02:00
What should you have on your supermarket shopping list to enhance your conception chances?
, phosphorus, iron and vitamins A, B, D and E.7. Brazil nutsNuts are a great snack and give you a longer energy kick than a packet of crisps will. Brazil nuts in particular, are good for selenium - one of the important minerals in conception.8. Yoghurt or bio
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Pregnant? Get snacking!
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/09/2010 01:12:58
Whilst excess weight gain isn't great for your pregnancy or birth, it is important to keep eating snacks rather than only eating three big meals a day.
, the odd cream cake isn't going to ruin your health regime, and if it helps you kick-back and relax then fine. However, what we are really talking about is more natural sources of valuable vitamins and nutrients:Nuts Some women worry about eating peanuts
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Allergies and your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/09/2008 02:07:00
What should you look out for and what are the most likely allergies?
whites, fish (including shellfish) and citrus fruits. Parents should also be aware of avoiding nuts too early (whole peanuts should be avoided until your child is five due to the risk of choking), though by the time a child is three they should be fine
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Foods you shouldn't give your baby at 7-9 months
By Clare Firth on 06/10/2012 13:13:12
Which cheese is OK for your baby? Is it OK to give her eggs or cow's milk? We have the answers
an allergic reaction, so you may want to avoid giving it to your child at this stage.NutsNuts can pose a choking hazard so you shouldn’t give your child whole or chopped nuts until the age of five. Seeds, nut butters or ground nuts can be introduced safely
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Weaning your baby: what not to give
By Joanne Lumsden on 30/09/2012 10:42:44
Play it safe during the early stages of weaning by following our tips on which foods to avoid
before introducing wheat products. Opt for a non-allergenic baby cereal like baby rice instead.NutsOfficially, nut butters, ground nuts and seeds are now considered safe from six months unless your baby has a known allergy, but many mums still follow
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Christmas party food you can eat when pregnant
By Dr Rana Conway on 11/11/2010 16:14:55
It’s party time, but are smoked salmon, the cheese board and mince pies safe for mums-to-be? We show you what you can eat, and which festive foods to avoid in pregnancy
Foods you can eat in pregnancy!What’s safe and what should you avoid when hitting those Christmas gatherings in pregnancy? Well, there are actually plenty of festive foods you can enjoy when pregnant, and a few it pays to avoid.Don’t worry if you eat something accidentally – the ...
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Michelle Heaton admits she's struggling with pregnancy weight gain
By Lara Brunt on 26/08/2011 14:05:38
Former Liberty X singer-turned-personal-trainer hits back at critics who say she's worried about losing her figure
was eating Crunchy Nut Cornflakes, with some people claiming nuts aren't safe during pregnancy, harking back to out-of-date suggestions that nuts can cause unborn babies to develop allergies. But government advice on the subject has changed recently, so
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Choking hazards at mealtimes
By Maria Muennich on 11/10/2010 12:25:41
Find out the foods you should avoid giving little ones and others to use with care
Foods to avoidWhole and rough-chopped nuts - When your child has no known allergy risk to nuts they can be an important part of a healthy diet for her, however, nuts can pose a high risk of choking, particularly when whole. You can give your
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