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Research links older dads with autistic children
By Susan Lawson on 05/09/2006 01:42:39
Couples where the father is over 40 when the woman conceives are six times more likely to have autistic children, according to new study.
A new study cites a link between the age of a father and the instance in a child of autism.Over 130,000 cases of babies born in Israel in the 1980s were examined in a new study which looked at the ages of both parents and the instance of autism
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Shameless actress to try IVF at 48
By Kimberley Smith on 19/01/2012 13:35:03
Tina Malone discusses her plan to become an older mum
child together. Paul, who is 20 years Tina’s junior, has helped her lose a whopping 9st 10lbs since they met at fat camp.Her weight loss has been a key part of Tina’s preparations for IVF, as being too heavy reduces the chances of success.“I met Paul
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Why risk of Down’s increases with mum’s age
By Matt Fricker on 03/09/2010 12:30:07
As women grow older, their fertility declines due to a lack of a crucial protein, scientists say
A new study has shed light on why older women are more likely to suffer from fertility problems and have a greater risk of their babies developing conditions such as Down’s Syndrome.Researchers at Newcastle University and Newcastle Fertility Centre
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Mountain Buggy Freerider buggy board photo gallery
By Joanna Harvey on 18/03/2011 15:23:19
When your new baby comes along to turf your first-born out of her Mountain Buggy, fear not! Enter the Freerider. Your older children will love scooting about on it and you can clip it to the buggy when they get tired
Latching on to your buggy, the Freerider allows your child to ride safely
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New survey gives picture of parenting in today’s Britain
By Kimberley Smith on 22/10/2010 12:41:28
Mums are older, marriage is less likely and fewer babies are being born according to findings by the ONS
is due to more middle class parents choosing to have babies before getting married.The figures also confirmed previous suggestions the average age of mums is getting older. Around 20% of babies born last year were to mums over 35, which is up from 15
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Kid-Sit pushchair solution
By Louise Rogers on 16/04/2008 01:07:07
A nifty, well-designed device which allows an older child to ride along on your pushchair
.Suitable for toddlers aged 1 1/2 to 4 years, up to a maximum of 18kg, the Kid-Sit weighs just 1.6kg, so won’t add too much extra bulk to your buggy. It comes in black with a dark grey, red or orange seat and costs £79.95.For stockists and more information, call 0870 850
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Nature Babycare's new green delights
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/11/2006 09:05:43
To add to their biodegradable nappy and wipes range, Nature Babycare are now doing biodegradable toilet wipes and training pants for older toddlers.
with the price of other brand wipes (a pack of 70 wipes costs £2.69), and a pack of 20 Junior Nappy Pants retails at £5.98. (They have also just introduced a larger size regular nappy, too.) They are available exclusively at Waitrose.For more about Nature
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Planning ahead for birth when you're already a mum
By Maria Muennich on 08/07/2008 14:30:42
Preparing your child for becoming an older brother or sister is one thing, but preparing them for the actual birth can make an important start for this new relationship
plan for their care as you and your partner are busy bringing their new sibling into the world, and do you prepare them for what's going to happen on the big day? Labour and birth might be just the first steps of your child's life as an older sibling
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Could feeding a newborns cow’s milk avoid allergy?
By Kimberley Smith on 15/07/2010 12:36:44
Drinking cow’s milk in the first 15 days could prevent babies developing an allergy to it when they’re older, claims study
Giving newborn babies cow’s milk regularly for the first 15 days after birth eliminates the chances of developing a cow milk allergy later in life, a study in Tel Aviv has found.Despite guidelines that recommend waiting until your baby turns 1
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Are babies “stressed” by “cruel” forward-facing baby carriers and prams?
By Kimberley Smith on 23/08/2011 14:43:44
Australian professor gives mums one more thing to worry about with dramatic claims that forward facing babies will need therapy then they’re older
their parents at all times.“Parents have enough to worry about without feeling guilty about which way they push their child in a stroller,” said midwife Robin Barker.The research Professor Fowler relied upon was a 2008 study by the University of Dundee
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