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Fussy eating: should you be worried?
By Lucy Dimbylow on 03/02/2011 10:46:27
Concerned that your baby's fussiness is affecting his health? Here's how to get help
independenceFilling up on milk, snacks or drinks can put him off solid foodTeething or minor illnesses like colds may affect his appetite for several weeksA course of antibiotics can upset the balance of bacteria in the gut and spoil his appetite
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What should I be eating the late stages of pregnancy?
By Sophie Westnedge on 12/05/2012 12:18:48
Get the low down on what foods you need to eat in your third trimester
is important for your developing baby’s bones and teeth. Good sources include milk, cheese and yoghurt, which contain calcium. If you can’t have dairy there are plenty of alternative sources of calcium. The best non-dairy source of calcium is fortified soy
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Sleep training real experiences: Part one
By Maria Muennich on 18/10/2007 13:27:24
It can be exhausting if your baby starts to rely on the breast to fall or stay asleep, here's how one mum tries to break the habit
. But as with most things baby, this turned out to be just another phase, an eight-week phase to be precise, and when a trip to granny's appeared to coincide with some nasty teething pains and was followed by an unpleasant episode of croup, it was suddenly all over
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Baby development: Your sixteen-month-old
By Maria Muennich on 24/08/2007 10:31:05
Building, climbing, scribbling, cuddling and falling down could all be themes this month
activities have a time and/or place. It might be that they can't play after bathtime, that they should only eat meals at the table, or that after lunch is the time when they go to sleep and that they clean their teeth before bedtime. If your toddler
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Your seven-month-old
By ThinkBaby on 07/11/2004 11:51:17
Sitting up and reaching out
nutrition so don't get hung up on trying to get her to eat one specific thing. Her taste buds will develop gradually and you can start introducing more interesting flavours.If some of your baby's teeth have already appeared then you can start cleaning them
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What to do with early risers?
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/09/2009 01:43:02
Once the wakeful nights of baby feeds subside, you then have to hope your child doesn't become 'an early riser'. 7am is one thing, 8am is great, but how do you deal with 5.30am?!
.However, as the need to wake for feeds or being disturbed by teething bouts subsides, another trend creeps in to ruin any parent’s good night’s kip: early waking!It’s one thing if a child wakes up at 3am and needs a cuddle for a few minutes while they drift back off
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Review: The Baba Sling
By Maria Muennich on 20/11/2006 13:46:45
Whereas with many baby carriers your baby is strapped to your chest or back, in most of its positions the Baba Sling is designed to support you as you hold your baby as you would without a sling.
us to carry him for far longer that way, as well as leaving hands free for other things. This is particularly useful when he's feeling a bit grouchy, like now when he's teething, and likes to feel really held. As with most slings, there's no between
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Review: Tiny Love Gymini Total Playground
By Maria Muennich on 29/11/2006 09:15:09
A compact play gym that has plenty to entertain, encourage and distract your developing baby
in the mirror, gnawing on the teething butterflies - alongside times of trying to play with as much as possible all at the same time. The five toys are easily detached and moved around the gym with a series of interconnecting plastic rings which allows you
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Baby safety essentials with a techno twist
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/12/2006 01:46:45
New company bosieboo is taking nursery health and safety into the 21st century with stylish monitors, thermometers and other fab products for the Gadget Dad (and Mum).
the funky Bath Thermometer (£11.99) which floats on the water like a cross between a lilypad and a spaceship. The ring around the thermometer is completely safe for babies to chew, if they are teething!Forehead ThermometerForehead ThermometerThe easiest way
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Breastfeeding: Five top tips
By Maria Muennich on 21/06/2010 08:19:30
We reveal the five most useful things to know when you're breastfeeding
's a fluctuating appetite and sleeping pattern due to growth spurts, teething or illness; changing sensitivities to other distractions; adjustments in feeding places and positions for comfort or the occasional need for comfort feeds
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