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The self-feeding toddler
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/06/2006 13:04:49
First attempts can be messy - but it's worth the clear-up time to see your child take on an important new skill.
Although, when you're sitting for an hour feeding your six-month-old solids, you may yearn for the day when your child can feed himself, for many parents, the messy reality comes far too quickly.Depending on your child's own inclinations, self
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New mum gets self-conscious on the red carpet
By Kimberley Smith on 06/09/2011 13:08:10
Hollywood star Selma Blair papped holding onto her very tiny mummy tummy
was making her first public appearance since giving birth to her first baby Arthur, five weeks ago.Arthur was born nearly three weeks late and heavily pregnant Selma became a regular sight in Hollywood sporting a whopping bump.And it seems from this self
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Parents warned not to self-diagnose baby’s food allergies
By Kimberley Smith on 10/08/2010 13:49:36
Massive increase in children’s allergic reactions to food but misdiagnosis also on the rise
that around 6% had a food allergy.Though the NICE report did suggest self-diagnosis was a factor, there is a genuine increase in allergic reactions to foods such as cow’s milk, dairy and eggs.“This increase has been reported as evidence of over-anxious parents
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New self-sterilising anti-colic bottle from MAM
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 06/09/2010 13:02:38
No steriliser unit needed with MAM’s clever new baby feeding bottle
MAM has just released its new innovative Anti-Colic bottle, which the company says can help reduce colic by 80%. And while that sounds nifty enough, it’s the ability for this bottle to sterilise itself that really caught our attention!Whether you’re just after a handy at-home sol...
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Could you be controlling your own epidural in labour?
By Laura Nelson on 11/02/2011 12:49:00
Self-service epidurals have proved to be safer, say experts
Women may soon be given control of their own epidurals during labour.
Currently in the UK, 40% of women giving birth opt for an epidural as a form of pain relief. For the majority, a steady flow of anaesthetic is delivered directly into the spine to numb the lower half of the bo...
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Review: Natal Hypnotherapy Birth preparation CD
By Maria Muennich on 24/08/2006 01:20:31
Self-hypnosis for the labour room delivers more than we expected
Hypnotherapy stable of self-hypnosis preparation CDs designed to help you cope with the challenges of pregnancy, birth and motherhood. The idea is that you listen to the CD at least once a day towards the end of your pregnancy in order to learn techniques you
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Stretch marks knock confidence of 50% of mums
By Kyrsty Hazell on 16/09/2010 14:44:06
Survey reveals that scarring and stretch marks after birth cause women to feel self-conscious
not considered a medical priority by midwives, 66% of the mums polled by Bio Oil felt that they were let down by healthcare workers, leaving them feeling self-conscious about their skin. Half of the women even admitted that their stretch marks even affected
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Mum-to-be Lily Allen hides pregnancy bump
By Kyrsty Hazell on 09/08/2010 14:25:48
Self-conscious pregnant singer wears trainers on stage after her boyfriend bans her high-heels
Dressed down songstress Lily Allen gave her last pre-baby performance at the weekend at The Big Chill festival and seemed to come over all shy about revealing her growing baby bump.The excited mum-to-be announced her baby joy last week but judging by her oversized lumberjack shir...
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What is Natal Hypnotherapy?
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/11/2007 00:47:07
The lowdown on another alternative pain relief for birth, with a growing number of followers.
etc – which you can find out about on the ThinkBaby guide to pain relief options pages – have you thought about using ‘hypnotherapy’?This is a form of self-hypnosis where you can rein in your experience of pain and fear of birth, and potentially reduce
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How to help your baby start feeding himself
By Cheryl Freedman on 18/02/2011 09:09:28
Yes, it will be messy and a lot will probably end up on the floor - but now's the time to encourage your baby to grab that spoon
off the wall, so try to relax; making a mess is an essential stage in learning to self-feed.Rule 3: Use two spoons If you’re concerned he’s not managing to eat much, try using two spoons, one for him to hold and one for you to shovel the food in while
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