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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
The rise in cases of childhood food allergy in the past 20 years is not just down to “wrong labelling” says NHS watchdog, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE). The NICE report studied 1,000 children on the Isle of Wight and found
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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
to see how well it lives up to the hype.The bottle can be purchased as a single pack (in pink, blue or green) for £4.29 for 130ml size, £4.49 for 160ml size and £4.99 for 260ml. You can also buy packs of three, at £12.49 for the 160ml size and £13.99
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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
designed to prepare you mentally and emotionally for childbirth and give you inner resources to draw upon when the going gets toughPrice: £16 when bought individuallyContact:www.natalhypnotherapy.co.uk The concept:Pregnancy relaxation is from the Natal
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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
It's time to relinquish total control at mealtimes, as your baby becomes more interested in the (not-so fine) art of feeding himself.By ten to 12 months, your baby will be able to sit up unaided in his high chair. Most babies by this age have also
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