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National Literacy Trust launches campaign to get babies communicating
By Kimberley Smith on 09/03/2011 13:51:40
Talk To Your Baby campaign launched as a fifth of parents unaware of the benefits of talking to young babies
, the Trust is launching its “Talk To Your Baby” campaign.“We all know how vital it is to give a young child plenty of TLC. Our message is that TLR (Talking, Listening and Responding) is every bit as crucial to their future wellbeing,” explained NLT director
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By Kimberley Smith on 10/02/2012 12:02:28
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Baby educational DVDs won’t create a genius
By Kimberley Smith on 04/11/2010 13:59:18
Talking to your toddler found to be better for his development than educational TV and DVDs
Educational DVDs may not educate your toddler at all, according to a new study. The findings back up previous research that suggests baby learning DVDs are no substitute for a little one’s interaction with his parents.The study from the US
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Baby skin and skincare
By Kimberley Smith on 20/09/2010 16:38:35
Caring for your baby's delicate skin - dealing with rashes, allergies, spots, marks, eczema, dry skin, cradle cap and itchy winter skin
, your baby's skin starts to become irritated and uncomfortable. We talked to Dr Sarah Jarvis to get her top tips for keeping your baby's skin healthy in the winter.If you're planning on being a natural parent with your baby, check out our favourite
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Music direct to your unborn babies ears
By Kimberley Smith on 17/10/2011 14:37:08
Bump headphones pipe favourite tunes through the womb to your unborn babies ears. We check it out at The Baby Show
This is one for the mum-to-be who has everything! The Ritmo music belt works like headphones for your bump. It fixes onto your belly with an elasticated belt that grows as you do, and has four speakers that play music to reach your baby’s ears
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Brainy babies recognise mum’s speech in the womb
By Kimberley Smith on 06/05/2010 14:25:21
Your unborn baby can hear words and language, research finds
the difference between them and also between different language groups.If that wasn’t enough incentive to get chatting to your bump, past studies have shown that babies and children who are frequently talked to have higher IQ scores and do better in school
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Your worries about labour solved
By Kimberley Smith on 22/11/2011 11:56:11
Worried about pain during labour, how long the baby will take to come out or if you'll poo during the birth? We answer your concerns about what happens when you have your baby
begins, there are methods to increase the speed of it if it's talking too long, and you will be carefully monitored throughout.If doctors are at all concerned about the health and safety of you or your baby, they may perform an emergency caesarean. Though
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Jessica Simpson to launch maternity fashion line
By Kimberley Smith on 13/01/2012 15:42:57
Pregnant actress talks about her new pregnancy clothing range and how she’s trying not to discover the sex of her baby
maternity clothes out there,” Jessica told talk show host Kristin Dos Santos. “It’s really hard to find adorable stuff that’s flattering to your bump. You know, you want to show your bump off so there’s some little tricks I’ve learned along the way
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Emotional receptiveness more important than routine for baby sleep
By Kimberley Smith on 11/08/2010 12:23:51
Babies sleep better if their parents are open and emotionally receptive rather than followers of a strict routine
and emotional receptiveness parents showed, the easier it was to get babies to sleep.The trick, is seems, is to respond correctly to your baby’s cues. For example, one mum talked quietly and gently to her baby while breastfeeding. Another used more stern
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Get pregnant now for a clever baby
By Kimberley Smith on 01/12/2011 12:56:21
Babies conceived in December do best at school and are more likely to go to university, so now’s the month to get busy!
pregnant, the difference can be made up in plenty of ways, including reading to your baby and even talking to your bump. Plus, more weight is put on how having a healthy pregnancy improves the chances of your child doing well in life.Read more…Brainy babies
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