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Dishwashers versus sterilisers: the lowdown
By Cheryl Freedman on 19/02/2011 23:39:00
It's all too tempting for tired mums to swap the steriliser for the dishwasher when it comes to cleaning bottles and teats. But is it really safe for baby?
Of all the unglamorous tasks that new mums must go through, endlessly sterilising bottles and feeding gear is one of the most repetitive and easy to neglect.Fortunately these days, we don't have to boil teats in saucepans for hours on end, thanks
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Sally Gunnell talks to ThinkBaby
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/03/2007 10:46:24
Athlete Sally Gunnell talks about Mother's Day, and why she's backing Hallmark's Cards for a Cure campaign.
with the older ones.”Do you think your mother has taught you a lot about how you wanted to raise your family?
“Yes, without a doubt. She has taught me the value of respect for each other and good manners.”
Do you have any advice for women who might not find
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Review: Dr Brown's Natural Flow Breast Pump
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/05/2008 01:20:37
To go with their excellent feeding bottles, Dr Brown's have this manual breast pump which has some great, unique features
with your breast more comfortable and to help with more effective 'let-down'; a patented one-way airflow protects against harmful bacteria; the vacuum adjustment dial provides individualised comfort. It comes with a 120ml standard-neck and a 120ml wide
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Know-how: Registering the Birth
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/01/2009 02:58:55
Did you know you only have a limited time to register your child's birth? Here are some essential tips
There are plenty of things to worry about with a newborn baby from sleepless nights to getting used to changing nappies to making endless cups of tea for doting family visitors! But there is one legal duty you need to know about as a new parent
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Breastfeeding in public: top tips
By Maria Muennich on 22/07/2008 03:04:10
Being able to feed when out and about is important to successful breastfeeding, so how can you make it easier on yourself?
that you're breastfeeding, but who wants to flash their postnatal tummy or acres of boob?The basic essential is a breastfeeding bra which should allow you to quickly and easily drop down a cup at the front. There are a few different kinds on the market, so
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Being a chilled-out Mama-to-be
By Maria Muennich on 02/07/2008 00:13:23
There are lots of sensible ways to stay cool and refreshed in the heat and plenty of fun ways that double up as a bit of mama-indulgence too, so dive in
include cucumber, chamomile, aloe vera, citrus and mints. The budget conscious can get good results from a refreshing home treatment, try mashing together half a cup of avocado with half a cup of chopped cucumber and mixing it together with an egg white
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Poll results: challenges for new mums
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/04/2006 11:11:30
Lack of sleep, breastfeeding, recovering from the birth - what are the biggest challenges to a new mother?
than half of you said this was the main cause for concern (59 per cent). Lack of sleep is the one thing parents can't prepare for - no matter how many early nights they get in before the birth! Babies are still settling into feeding patterns and often
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Review: Avent Express Steam Steriliser
By Maria Muennich on 05/01/2007 02:16:00
A straight-forward electric steriliser offering a reasonably fast cycle at a decent price
quick to use. You do need to accurately measure the correct amount of water for the sterilising cycle - too little and the unit won't sterilise effectively, too much and the cycle will take longer - but this is easy with the measuring cup and the helpful
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Pregnancy and fifth disease
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/01/2007 01:04:09
Fifth disease – commonly called 'slapped cheek' – is a rash usually contracted by children. For most, it is not a major illness, but it can be dangerous for pregnant women.
known (sometimes even to GPs!) as 'slapped cheek', because one of the symptoms is red cheeks, as if the person has been slapped.It tends mostly to affect toddlers and children up to their early teens, but can be contracted by an adult in close contact
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Pregnancy and 'Slapped Cheek'
By ThinkBaby on 31/07/2008 00:45:00
Pregnancy and some childhood illnesses don't mix well. Find out here about 'slapped check' or fifth disease
is commonly known (sometimes even to GPs!) as 'slapped cheek', because one of the symptoms is red cheeks, as if the person has been slapped. However, its medical name is fifth disease. It is so called because it is classified as fifth in a list of six diseases
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