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Baby buys – what should be brand new?
By ThinkBaby on 24/01/2008 12:17:47
Having a baby can lead to many costly buys, but there are things you can buy or get passed on secondhand. For safety reasons, what items should be brand new?
a road, that the safety harness is secure, and that there are no small folding mechanisms that could harm your child's curious fingers. The safety standard for pushchairs, buggies etc is BS 7409 1996 and/or BS EN 1888.Cots Safety when your child
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Antenatal - classes why you should go, & where
By ThinkBaby on 07/01/2007 01:19:19
Build your confidence, prepare for labour, get your partner actively involved and maybe even make new friends in the process
choose a class run by the NCT you will have to pay around £100 (but you won’t need to be a registered NCT member and you might be entitled to a reduced rate). You do get something for your money though, classes are usually fairly small, so you should have
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What is too much pregnancy weight gain?
By ThinkBaby on 31/07/2007 01:58:37
Although pregnant women should not diet, what is the average extra weight you should expect to put on?
-up (these check-ups start sporadically and get more frequent as the birth approaches), so you do not need to become a weighing scale addict in your bathroom.What is too much weight gain?The average weight gain is around 11 to 12kg. Beyond this, there is a
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Exercise in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 28/10/2000 16:56:39
What's safe, what's not and why you should try to keep fit
's what you should know.Exercise during pregnancySports to avoid in pregnancySafe pregnancy exercise: changes by trimesterSigns that you are overdoing it
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Caffeine during pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 21/05/2010 00:00:54
Why you should cut back on drinks like tea and coffee in pregnancy
the label on canned or bottled drinks for caffeine content, particularly if they boast energising properties.The NHS recommends that you drink no more than 200mg of caffeine a day, which is equivalent to: 2 mugs of instant coffee 1 mug of brewed
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Feeling your baby move
By ThinkBaby on 09/05/2008 00:12:19
Fetal movement: what's normal and what you should check for during pregnancy.
, do bear in mind that there is not one set timetable for when, how or how often a baby moves in the womb.Early movementIt is unlikely that you will feel anything at all before the fifth month of pregnancy (around 18 to 20 weeks), although some
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Baby Health: Diarrhoea
By ThinkBaby on 18/06/2009 13:34:56
When is runny baby poo normal and when should you call the doctor?
When your baby appears to be unwell, it can be easy to panic but nine times out of 10 there’ll be nothing to worry about. Still, it’s a good idea to know the basics of baby health. For an idea of what bowel movements are normal in the first six
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Any day now
By ThinkBaby on 23/10/2009 01:25:46
What you should know about the final weeks of pregnancy
movements will become less vigorous. Although her pattern of movements might change you should still feel at least 12 movements in the course of the day, if you don't then you should call your midwife. She may be getting hiccoughs quite often now and whereas
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Food additives to avoid in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 21/02/2009 01:15:33
Which food additives should you be wary of in pregnancy and how to avoid them
allowed. Ones to look out for include Quinoline Yellow (E104), Cochineal (E120), Indigo Carmine (E132), Green S (E142), Ponceau 4R (E124), Allura Red AC (E129), Erythrosine (E127), Patent Blue V (E131) and Tartrazine (E102). Saccharin – An artificial
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How long do you take folic acid for?
By ThinkBaby on 07/08/2009 00:37:27
Most women are aware that taking a supplement of folic acid makes sense. But when should you start and how long should you take it?
it now. Do not worry about the months beforehand.How long should I take folic acid?Take the daily supplement for the first 12 weeks of your pregnancy.Beyond this, you can continue to take in folic acid and other good nutrients by eating fresh green leafy
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