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BabyLegs - leg warmers for babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/04/2006 11:41:08
Cute, cuddlesome and handy for nappy-changing - BabyLegs brightly coloured leg warmers are a great new idea.
dancer!Cow prints, stripes, spots and other funky patterns make these a lovely, flexible way to keep boys and girls warm without overheating. Plus they're easy to roll down or off so there's no having to catch both wriggling legs together when you
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New study on repeat cot deaths
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/06/2007 01:12:24
New research seeks to play down the risk of repeat cot deaths in one family.
of an adult bed and be injured. Bedtime safety Keep your baby's bedroom at 16-18 degrees C - as a rough guide, if you are comfortable in light clothing, it’s probably about right. Overheating is a risk factorDon't use pillows - or a duvet until your baby
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Winter Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/09/2010 01:32:53
Pregnant over the cold winter months? Tips for staying warm, comfortable and healthy during a winter pregnancy.
but not overheatingYou don't want to get ill by allowing yourself to get too chilly, but don't forget that you have extra blood flowing around your body when you are expecting and this naturally gives you a raised temperature, so it might be worth wearing layers
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Baby Temperatures
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/04/2006 13:48:32
What does your baby's temperature tell you? How should you take her temperature and what is normal?
baby's temperature stays above 38 degress C for some time or is touching 40 degrees C or over, you should call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or your GP as soon as possible as overheating can cause your baby to have a fit or convulsions even if the reason
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Buyer's Guide to Pregnancy Pillows
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/02/2008 00:02:50
Getting a good night's sleep is precious in pregnancy, but do you really need a special pillow?
pillow that is ‘breathable’. Even in winter, pregnant women will find they get more hot during the night because of the extra blood they are carrying around, and whatever the weather, you don't want overheating to add to your discomfort.Where to buy them
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Baby Sense Accessories for Snug Breastfeeding
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/05/2009 09:36:37
Megan Faure's Baby Sense range of nursery products can help your breastfeeding time feel more comfortable for you and your baby
allows you to feed in total privacy, without overheating your baby under a traditional woollen shawl or poncho.A nice detail of the Baby Sense Feeding Shawl is the weight that has been sewn into one corner (which is totally integrated so it
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Know-how: moving to formula milk
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/04/2009 00:39:54
Some women might find it possible to solely breastfeed for the first year, but moving to formula at some point is usually the norm
drinking from the breast, so again, a little trial and error – and patience - might be in order. Make sure the milk isn't too hot (nanny goat formula milk, for example, can get a little bitter if it has been overheated) and think about trying milks in small
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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
. Overheating is a risk factorDon't use pillows - or a duvet until your baby is at least one (pillows can smother and duvets can overheat). Instead, use cotton cot blankets. Don't give your baby a hot water bottle - or electric blanketDon't let your baby fall
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Making the Most of Pregnancy Bath Time
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/11/2009 02:27:11
An achy back, swollen legs, itchy tummy and feeling hot and bothered? Here's five tips to make bath time your daily spa treat
around your baby, it will take its toll on your skin, overheating it and making it ruddy and dry afterwards. (Washing your hair in overly hot water is never a good idea either.) Instead, run a well-balanced bath, again taking time to do this properly
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Summer Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/07/2010 00:02:57
From staying cool in the heat to knowing when to take your holidays – your guide to pregnancy in summer
skin in the sun but do this safely, and try to minimise the amount of time you spend in the sun to avoid burning, headaches and overheating. You might find your body does not react as well as it did when you weren't pregnant.Overcoming pregnancy
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