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New baby growth charts proposed
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/08/2007 01:25:50
The Dept of Health is to assess if growth charts should be adjusted to be based on breastfed not formula-fed babies
breastmilk for the first six months of life, where none of the families had members who smoked, and where breastfeeding was continued beyond the child's first birthday.How growth charts are usedAfter your baby is born, you are encouraged to keep in regular
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Review: Baby Bright and the Farm DVD
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/10/2006 02:41:26
Early learning the easy way - with this bright, breezy animated DVD that also features real toddlers having fun with numbers, colours and object naming.
of six months! The ThinkBaby verdict Visually bright, there's lots for new eyes to enjoy, and plenty to giggle at without feeling like your baby is being tested too hard. Entertainment: 4/5 Value: 3/5
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Study claims no link between IQ and breastfeeding
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/10/2006 01:37:46
Despite the many other benefits of breastfeeding your baby, scientists believe breastmilk does not lead to a higher IQ.
solely for the first six months of life, mainstream perception of breastfeeding still finds women unclear about the benefits of feeding their baby themselves.Whilst the study does not seek to denegrate the value of breastfeeding from a health and bonding
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Respisense Baby Breathing Effort Monitor
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/09/2009 01:33:09
The first portable baby breathing monitor that is light, reliable and reassures you that your baby is sleeping safely
When you have a new baby, safe sleeping is understandably one of your biggest concerns. Although you will be sharing nighttime sleeps with your baby for the first six months (in a cot but still in your room), daytime naps mean you will already
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The super-slim 'nano' from bloom
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/10/2009 14:15:49
Feeding chairs have never been so easy to store and so good looking!
major problems – where to store your feeding chair when it's not in use? The slim nano feeding chairBecause feeding chairs need to be sturdy and safe for babies as young as six months to sit in, their bases and legs are often rather clumsy and bulky
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Trying for a baby for 12 months - what now?
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/10/2008 01:00:13
If you have been trying to get pregnant for 12 months or more, what can you do next, and who should you talk to?
12 months. However, if you are under 35, they suggest you don't need to seek help until 18-24 months.If you are over 35, they suggest you try naturally for about six months but then seek some tests. This is only because, if tests suggest you do need
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Lightweight Travel Cots
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/07/2008 01:09:00
Not all travel cots are easy to travel with! Here's six of the best light travel cots
(approx six months). Brands like Mamas & Papas and Samsonite do great ones which will fold down very small if you are travelling light.
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Great car seat covers from Concord
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/05/2006 10:45:00
Unlike the usual options which blend in with dull car interiors, Concord's child car seats are glamourous and exotic!
carrier (Group 0+: newborn to 13kg or approx 18 months); Ultimax seat (Groups 0+ and I: newborn to 18kg or about four years); Trimax (Groups I, II and III: from about six months to 12 years or 36kg) and the Lift Evo (Groups II and III: from aboutthree
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Vegetarian baby diet
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/09/2008 02:16:33
Giving your child a healthy no-meat diet is possible but you should make sure you have all the nutrients covered.
In the first few months of feeding a baby solids (from around six months), you probably don't need to question whether or not your child should be eating meat or fish. In the early weeks they are still getting to grips with the experience of eating
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Periods after You've Stopped the Pill
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/06/2008 02:22:26
How long does it take to return to normal periods, after you've stopped taking the Pill?
to make some time to get their bodies back on an even keel (also using this time to perhaps start taking folic acid. Allowing about six months usually helps you to begin to see a regular menstrual pattern again.Having a regular menstrual pattern can also
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