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Mums warned to avoid hot public transport with babies
By Jayne Braithwaite on 03/08/2011 15:17:03
Heat wave causes baking temperatures on tubes and trains that could be dangerous for small babies
Parents have been warned to avoid taking their babies on hot public transport during the heat wave. As temperatures soar to around 30˚C in some areas, experts are concerned they could cause babies and toddlers to become dehydrated or suffer from
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Pregnant or overweight? Commuters too scared to offer their seat
By Kimberley Smith on 08/06/2010 13:12:30
Pregnant women forced to stand as passengers fear that giving up their seat could cause offense
a seat on public transport.The polls spoke to women in their 3rd trimester when some 42% of mums-to-be will suffer discomfort with their feet. Dizziness and nausea are also common.“It is ridiculous that the health of young mums is being put at risk
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Wheelchairs second to buggies on buses?
By Kimberley Smith on 04/05/2010 14:29:33
Wheelchair-bound woman refused boarding by bus driver prioritising pushchairs
, the Department for Transport (DfT) looked into the matter recommending parents fold down buggies if the space is needed for a wheelchair.Are you getting used to manoeuvering a pushchair around on public transport? Let us know how it’s going!
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Mamas & Papas' Skoot Pushchair
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/08/2006 02:34:34
M&P's new range of Pure design essentials includes some classy buggies, like the versatile Skoot travel system/pushchair.
is not bad for a travel system - but it's strong and folds easily. Significantly, it is free-standing when it's folded, which makes it easy to store in the home and also more flexible to travel with on public transport.It's available in Fossil (dark grey
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The new Concord NEO travel system
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/09/2007 10:42:18
Check out Concord's new travel system with funky design and great baby-to-parent positioning
.The 2+2 wheels and Y-shaped axle, plus lockable front wheel settings mean that it's a great all-terrain option, yet it folds compact – H39 x W61 x L74cm – which makes it useful for town-living: better for getting on public transport or storing easily
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New Maclaren buggy for zodiac lovers
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 27/08/2010 11:31:49
All the features of the Maclaren Quest buggy, with an astrological twist!
. As you’d expect from Maclaren, there’s a quick, one-handed umbrella-fold mechanism and a carry strap, making it ideal for public transport users, holiday goers and any parent who needs to fold things down in a flash. It also has a foot-operated brake
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Don’t ignore a sore throat in pregnancy, warns report
By Kimberley Smith on 01/03/2011 13:23:22
Mums-to-be are advised to visit their doctor with any sore throats after rise in serious Strep A cases
or did not disclose significant symptoms that might have allowed earlier intervention,” the report stated.Advice for mums-to-be is to pay extra attention to hygiene, and wash their hands regularly especially after using public transport.“While pregnancy
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Review: Urban Detour Xtreme 3-wheeler
By Sarah Lawson on 22/01/2007 02:38:42
Mothercare's popular three-wheeler is easy to steer though its size might cause you a few problems if space is limited.
with if you have a small home or use public transport a lot. Performance: 4/5 Value: 4/5
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Review: iCandy Apple pushchair
By Louise Rogers on 20/06/2006 09:10:00
A stylish and versatile pushchair for town and country.
fairly hefty beast at 13.8kg, so it’s not one to go for if you’re going to actually lift it on a regular basis, ie, getting it in and out of the car. It can’t be folded one-handed, which will hinder you on public transport. The ThinkBaby verdict A
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Mutsy Spider Pushchair
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/09/2008 00:24:20
A nifty from-birth three-wheeler that fits into a backpack!
and compact turning (especially useful as many three-wheelers can be a handful in shops or on public transport).The height adjustable handle helps to make pushing even easier and the included extras tick plenty of 'handy' boxes: a large hood, shopping basket
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