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Review: First Response Early Pregnancy Test Kit
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/09/2008 02:45:20
If you can't wait to find out if you're pregnant or not, a First Response kit can tell you up to six days before your period is due
First Response Early Pregnancy Test Kit You can use a First Response kit and get reliable results six days before your next period is dueNot much to fault! Features: You can use the test with a urine sample taken any time of the day; has a 'window
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Keeping Pregnancy Natural
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/08/2008 09:35:24
It's not that hard to keep things 'green' and natural when you are expecting a baby
In our ThinkBaby Natural Week 2008 we had a great response from women who feel that pregnancy is a perfect time to tune into their bodies more naturally. Here are some highlighted articles from Natural Week and links to other useful related articles
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Changes to car seat law
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/09/2006 14:27:40
ThinkBaby guide to the changes to UK laws about baby seats, car seats and boosters announced today.
their responsibility, not the driver's.To be clear: key changes and exceptions since September 2006All children under 3 must be seated in an appropriate restraint/car seat in the back of a car as well as the front. The only exception is if the child is travelling in a
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Study Examines Birth and Baby Bonding
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/09/2008 02:31:16
A small American study has looked at the brain patterns of 12 new mothers to see how the nature of the birth can affect bonding with baby
more responsive to the cry of their new baby. The researchers carried out brain scans and detected that the areas of the brain linked to motivation and emotions were more active in those mothers.They believe that the release of the hormone oxytocin
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Komfi's new child's mattress
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/09/2006 09:14:42
Made from the same material NASA use for astronauts, these new mattresses for toddlers and children offer great support in sleep.
contains a 5cm thick layer of premium memory foam supported by a 10cm layer of density foam (RRP £249). The two heat-responsive foams work together to redistribute the weight of a growing body and reduce surface pressure.This ensures that blood vessels do
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BLISS's booklets for parents of premature babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/09/2006 01:44:04
The charity supporting the care and wellbeing of premature and sick babies, BLISS, has published three new booklets to help parents understand their role in their child's new life.
, body language and behaviour from birth.‘Going Home’ addresses that big day when parents can finally bring home their child. As a main carer, a new parent feels a real weight of responsibility for such a vulnerable new baby and this booklet helps to ease
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Wee Gallery Cards
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/12/2008 00:15:25
Check out these beautiful black and white images which can gently help your new baby's mental stimulation
they yielded an immediate response. Thus they developed their uniquely stylish and functional designs as art cards, wall graphics, canvas sets, and more. As Dave and Surya found with Sid, the cards have a life long after a new baby has enjoyed their visual
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Review: In the Womb DVD
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/07/2006 11:34:38
Channel 4 and National Geographic Channel's amazing film of life in the womb, is now out on DVD.
and celebratory - even when it is showing how breakthrough surgery now overcomes one of the most serious fetal conditions - but when you realise how each part of the fetus grows, you might feel an even greater responsibility for what you're carrying around
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What is the newborn hearing test?
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/10/2006 12:21:46
Technology has come a long way in diagnosing hearing problems in children and now babies can have a painless test at birth.
' between six and 12 months. This involved the health visitor making small sounds from various positions in a room, and gauging the child's response to them. But these tests were often carried out in busy surgeries or clinics where sound wasn't reliably
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Conception and blood sugar levels
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/09/2009 03:48:29
Insulin resistance affects the success of trying for a baby because it throws the conception hormones out. How can you ensure it is not an issue for you?
sugar levels get in the way of successful conception.What is insulin resistance?Eating foods which contain carbohydrates causes our blood sugar levels to rise and as a response, our bodies create insulin to make sure the sugar can be used as energy
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