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Review: Nanny Wisdom
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/05/2006 09:40:00
Two nannies pass on their tips for raising babies and toddlers.
), the observations are based very much on the real experiences you get with babies and toddlers in the home. It's based on real life (albeit a little rosy), rather than blinding you with the science of parenting, and it includes tips on sleep routines and recipes
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59-year-old gives birth to twins
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2006 11:31:52
An American woman has given birth to twins at the age of 59, after donor egg treatment.
observation since March and had her babies during surgery. (She was given an emergency hysterectomy at the same time.)In the UK, the oldest woman recorded to be expecting a baby is Patricia Rashbrook, who is 63 and due to give birth later this year.For older
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Car seat manufacturers need your help!
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/03/2006 11:43:20
New visual symbols are being fitted to 'Isocare' carseats to ensure airbag safety. We need your feedback to choose the most clear labels.
). We will be feeding back your ideas and observations to the Baby Product Association who are then reporting back to an international committee later in March.This is a really valuable project to be involved in and we hope you will give us your thoughts
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Vitamin supplements and pre-eclampsia
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/03/2006 13:16:11
Tommy's, the baby charity, has released a new study suggesting higher doses of vitamins C and E can increase the risk of pre-eclampsia.
for observation.Should I stop taking Vitamin supplements?There is no suggestion that multi-vitamins designed specifically for pregnant women are in any way harmful, and nutrients like folic acid are very important. However, you might want to address your diet
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Fibroids and fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/09/2007 02:41:06
Fibroids are benign growths which are common and do not necessarily affect conception or pregnancy, but it can be important to be aware of them.
-week scan when I was pregnant with my second child. They must have grown in the three years since my previous pregnancy as they were not seen on previous scans. The fibroids were noted and their position and size were observed. We were advised
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New Cot Death Awareness Campaign Hits Hard
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/12/2008 10:42:17
The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths has launched a powerful short film to get the important message of safe sleeping to new parents
The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) has launched a powerful new video clip to encourage new parents to be extra careful about observing the best rules around safe sleeping for their new baby. Pain: FSIDThe new viral is designed
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The Great Dummy Debate
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/07/2008 00:02:03
Are dummies a good thing or just a gag on your baby? Opinion is divided – so what are the pros and cons?
on their knuckles or their fists. Babies have been observed even to suck their thumb whilst still in the womb!So what are the pros and cons of offering a dummy?Dummies: the argument in favourHaving a dummy can be a great comfort to a baby, long before he or she can
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Cough Medicines for Babies and Children
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/03/2009 02:21:20
New research suggests some infant medicines aren't effective, but which ones are still reliable if your child has a cough or a cold?
that there is no substantial evidence that they are effective in treating coughs and colds.What is the best way to treat an infant cold?The advice is to simply use paracetamol or ibuprofen for babies and infants when they have a temperature and to otherwise observe care
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Being prepared for baby immunisations
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/07/2006 01:07:37
From two months onwards there are a series of injections it's important to have done. How can you help your baby through these?
month injections which are aimed at combatting Hepatitis, Polio, Tetanus etc. At birth, your baby is unlikely to have a bad reaction to these injections and will be observed by a medical professional as a matter of course.The two, three and four month
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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.
yourself and then drop the last part of the way.Fire prevention and keeping safeMake sure you keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children and avoid using candles when children are around (except well-observed candles on birthday cakes!). Fit
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