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Cholesterol levels in pregnancy and feeding
By ThinkBaby on 03/04/2006 12:17:57
Why your cholesterol levels are naturally higher in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and why you should steer clear of cholesterol-blocking food products
and lactating women.But still watch your dietary sources of cholesterolHowever, the importance of cholesterol to general health and fetal development is not a green card to indulge your pregnant or breastfeeding self with a feast of fatty treats. Your liver
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When your waters break
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/08/2009 01:19:12
Although women have visions of their waters breaking in Tescos, the reality for many women is that they don't break until much later.
.ComplicationsAlthough it is a strange sensation, your waters breaking is not a cause for concern, especially if you are near your due date.If that is still a few weeks off, you should call the midwife immediately and practice hygienic self-care. If there is an excess
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The challenges of parenthood
By ThinkBaby on 22/05/2007 01:02:12
Are you prepared for the life changes ahead?
. After birth the effect children will have on both your careers depends very much on whether you use childcare, and how much, how you split responsibilities between yourselves as a couple, whether you are self-employed or work from home and what support
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Getting toddlers into the washing habit
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/02/2007 01:06:22
Babies and young toddlers get their cleaning done for them, so how do you get small children into the habit of washing their hands and keeping clean?
, as feeding becomes a self-help adventure for many of them, and sitting, crawling and walking puts them in touch with all manner of grubby things in the home and garden, it is important that you become aware of hygiene and what kinds of messages you
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Bringing up Baby: new parenting series on C4
By Maria Muennich on 20/09/2007 14:42:38
What do Truby King, Dr. Spock and Jean Leidloff have in common? Not much other than that they all believed they knew the best way to bring up a baby - Channel 4's new series puts them all to the test
and isn't constantly fussed over. The theory also emphasises the importance of social support structure for families and the need for parents to lead less isolated and self-sufficient lives.So, three very different approaches, but which proves the most
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Know -how: safety gates and barriers
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/12/2007 01:45:18
Barriers can be a way of making hallways, rooms and stairs safe when your baby starts to move about, but a badly-fitted one can be dangerous
mounts rather than fixtures. BabyDan, for example, have a 'Gate to Go' model.Other barrier featuresSome models have a 'self closing' mechanism so the gated element pulls back after you've gone through it. Some do not have a bottom bar on the frame
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Buyer's Guide to Cloth Nappies
By Maria Muennich on 27/02/2009 01:52:40
What's on offer and what to look out for when buying reusable cloth nappies.
natural fibre such as muslin.The absorbent coreSelf-explanatory really, the absorbent part of the nappy soaks up the pee and comes in all kinds of materials with different capabilities in terms of absorbency, bulk and drying time.The waterproof cover
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Book Review: An Unfit Mother
By Sarah Lawson on 25/04/2008 00:54:07
A guide to getting yourself back in shape – mentally and physically – after you have had your baby
for what you should be doing and eating, and how all the different elements of your self-care come together.The only downside here, is that the headings can seem a bit patronising - 'The nutrition bit', 'The lifestyle bit' etc. However, if this simplifies
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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
Feeding Shawl, £14.65Also available in the UK via www.hippychick.com, the Baby Sense Feeding Shawl can be a comfort for women who feel self-conscious about breastfeeding in public.The luxuriously soft, generously sized and lightweight 100% cotton shawl
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Plum Baby's Range of Organic Treats
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/09/2009 01:26:06
Organic baby food has never tasted so good! The Plum baby range for four months upwards goes from strength to strength.
of Apple and prune. And for snacks to encourage healthy nibbles and self-feeding, try the Spelt fingers with pomegranate or with apple.Suitable from 10 monthsAgain these are a little more adventurous but the combinations are all baby-friendly flavours
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