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Itchy, red hands and feet in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/07/2007 01:05:04
Along with other pregnancy discomforts, your hands and feet can appear red and itchy, but what does this mean?
body can make your hands seem red or blotchy. Along with other skin changes this is usually a feature of pregnancy that will disappear again once your baby is born.The increase in body temperature in pregnancy may also make you feel hotter and your skin
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Bathing with your baby
By ThinkBaby on 07/09/2010 01:43:44
Many new parents share a bath with their child as this is reassuring for a small baby in a big bath, and can be a lovely bonding moment
Having a bath with your babyIf you want to take your baby into the bath with you then make sure that the bath water is a comfortable temperature for your baby, around 32 degrees C, which will be quite a bit cooler than the baths you
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Heat control: Avoiding saunas and hot tubs
By ThinkBaby on 21/04/2009 01:54:42
Why hot tubs, saunas and hot baths should all be avoided during pregnancy
. Overheating – a risk for your babyThe first reason for caution is a potential risk to the developing fetus. Heat treatments like these, and even hot baths at home, could raise your core body temperature and even raise the temperature of the amniotic fluid
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Aprica: REVOLUTIONISING BABY TRAVEL
By ThinkBaby on 19/04/2006 15:04:50
Using research and science to develop a technologically advanced and medically sound baby car seat.
of their products are centred around an 8-5-8 philosophy. Aprica believe there are ‘8’ key vulnerable areas during early development that require particular attention; brain/head, neck, respiration/posture, abdomen, spine, hip joints, regulation of body temperature
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New ovulation predictor “as effective as IVF”
By Kimberley Smith on 18/10/2010 15:45:10
British fertility device provides an alternative to IVF treatment in cases of secondary or unexplained infertility
A fertility device that measures tiny changes in a woman’s temperature has been invented, claiming a success rate similar to IVF. Much cheaper than IVF and non invasive, the DuoFertility system works by recording body temperature 20,000 times a day
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All about sleep
By ThinkBaby on 17/03/2008 01:15:18
Hints and tips for sleeping in pregnancy and safe sleeping for babies
: more daylightBaby and toddler sleepingGetting out of the night-waking habitSleep training real experiencesSleep routinesSleep routines - just a dream?Safe sleepingSafe sleeping temperatures for babiesSafe Sleeping for Babies Movement monitors
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Spring Pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 17/05/2008 01:21:42
The weather heats up, pollen is in the air – how to cope with a spring pregnancy!
). Thus it is useful to find natural ways to lessen the threat of being affected. For hints and tips, go to hayfever in pregnancy.Dealing with rising temperaturesAlthough living in Britain means we're just as likely to have snow as a heatwave in April
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Health and hygiene safety tips for preparing baby food
By Emma Docherty on 24/11/2010 09:20:49
Avoid upset tummies and worse when you're weaning your baby
very hot water.If you're using dishwasher safe equipment, pop them in the dishwasher after use as this will give a really good clean at a very high temperature.Serving baby food safelyBaby food should be heated until piping hot and then left to cool
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Cooking safely with microwaves
By Cheryl Freedman on 27/02/2011 20:23:02
It's tempting for tired or time-starved mums to heat up baby food in the microwave, but how risky is it for your little one?
tendency to cook unevenly. Hotspots can form in food and could burn your baby’s mouth, even if on the whole, it seems to be the right temperature. To make sure food heats evenly, empty it into a microwave-safe bowl, then cover it to seal in moisture
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Caring for cloth nappies
By Kimberley Smith on 24/11/2006 07:52:52
So you've got your cloth bottoms, but how do you keep them clean and looking and working well?
personal choice. If the nappy is heavily soiled you may want to rinse it first but modern washing machines should do the job. Temperature Check your brand first but it’s fairly safe to assume that lower temperatures are fine. Modern nappies don’t need
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