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Review: Cuski soft toy
By Sarah Lawson on 14/07/2006 01:26:29
This cross between a cuddly toy and a comfort blanket is a lovely gift or addition to your baby's sleeptime routines.
better about new fears, tiredness or the pains of teething. A Cuski is a neat solution to that essential quest for a companion. Plus, we at ThinkBaby like the fact that their website has some useful, simple advice on baby comforters and babies' needs
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Review The Sun Guide to Celebrity Baby Names
By Sarah Lawson on 12/05/2006 10:03:39
The Tabloid approach to baby naming - and what the weird and wonderful celeb babies names actually mean.
) as well as the 'Top 10 nutty celeb names', plus chapters on themed names, an a to z guide of celeb names and other titbits of observation looking at families with lots of eccentric monikers, and so on. The ThinkBaby verdict A bit of fun and perhaps a
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Review: Oxbridge Baby My First DVD
By Sarah Lawson on 13/06/2006 00:06:54
A developmental DVD to entertain and stimulate the minds of babies and toddlers, and be fun at the same time.
swimming across the screen, for example. The mix of jolly tunes, restful classical music and these simple but affecting images seemed to really work. Great for toddlers who need a little wind-down time! The ThinkBaby verdict It’ s only 40 minutes long
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Review: Everyday Eating for Babies and Children
By Sarah Lawson on 19/04/2006 09:00:00
A great new recipe and nutrition book by Judith Wills that offers tips and advice from weaning to school day mealtimes.
Oliver’s household could manage. The ThinkBaby verdict A wonderful book that’ll help you deal with the ever-troublesome issue of mealtimes and hopefully nurture a healthy, happy eater in your child. Usefulness: 5/5 Readability: 5/5 Value: 5/5
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Review: Gina Ford's Top Tips for Contented Babies
By Sarah Lawson on 09/05/2006 10:00:00
Baby routines expert Gina Ford boils down her insights into feeding, sleeping and parenting for a handy top tips guide.
much beyond that. The ThinkBaby verdict Short and to the point. It's a good place to start but for big problems you'll need to read further somewhere else. One for your handbag, maybe? Usefulness: 3/5 Readability: 4/5 Value: 4/5
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Book review: Toddler Gym
By Sarah Lawson on 23/06/2006 01:52:20
Peter Walker is a champion of baby massage, but that link between physical well being and fun can be taken into toddlerhood.
will have you in the swing of things in no time. The ThinkBaby verdict A fun way to encourage good habits and better growth rather than raising couch potatoes Usefulness: 3/5 Value: 4/5
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Book review: Stay Fertile Longer
By Sarah Lawson on 02/03/2006 10:26:02
Mary Kittel's guide to healthy conception in your 20s, 30s and 40s, reviewed.
and treatments, Kittel offers a well balanced book, despite a title which suggests something rather over-ambitious. The ThinkBaby verdict So long as a reader doesn't think there is one magic key to guarantee pregnancy, then this is a well presented and well
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Review: The Gina Ford Cook Book
By Sarah Lawson on 05/07/2006 01:30:51
Gina Ford's Baby & Toddler Cook Book includes over 100 recipes that are easy to prepare and usually freezeable - ideal for busy homes.
shame - don't think I've ever seen a 'mixed grill' in a cookbook for children before! The ThinkBaby verdict A well-designed and easy to use recipe book for everyday meals and special suppers. Usefulness: 4/5 Readability: 4/5 Value: 3/5
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Book review: Need To Know - Pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 16/05/2006 01:09:19
Useful week-by week pregnancy advice to prepare you for the birth.
of health concerns, short easy to read chapters on other pregnancy lifestyle aspectsPrice: £9.99 RRPContact:CollinsFor those days when you've got a question for ThinkBaby but you're not at your computer...! Need To Know doesn't have the depth of the 'What
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Review: Eating Well When You're Expecting
By Sarah Lawson on 29/06/2006 10:40:00
From the 'What to Expect...' team, this is a great reference and recipe book that answers your questions about pregnancy eating.
this is purely for the health freaks, but 'Eating Well' is full of tasty eating treats as well as healthy smoothies that you can enjoy without getting heartburn. The ThinkBaby verdict An eating bible for pregnant women. Usefulness: 5/5 Readability: 4
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