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Do children need vitamin supplements?
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/02/2009 01:28:49
When babies and toddlers are still developing their feeding habits, does their diet really need a supplement of vitamins?
or other nutrients like iron, you should already be aware of this and take your lead from your GP. Highly concentrated levels of an iron supplement, for example, would need to be prescribed. If you get supplements prescribed to you, do NOT use your
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Baby Health: Rashes
By ThinkBaby on 15/06/2009 01:06:01
New babies get all kinds of rashes and skin irritations which are harmless, but how can you tell what's what and when to call the doctor?
It can be easy to panic and, although nine times out of 10 there’ll be nothing to worry about. Still, it’s a good idea to know the basics of baby health and if you are worried about recurrent skin issues, you can also look up out articles about baby
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Trying for a baby in 2010?
By Celia Morgan on 20/01/2010 09:03:55
If trying to conceive is on your to do list this year, try out our mums’ New Year tips for boosting fertility
’ve read that it can increase chances of conception. My partner and I have been trying for nearly a year and acupuncture is my last resort to boost my fertility."Janey"I will be eating better and using my new fab Wii Fit Plus every night to help me to lose
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How long does it take to conceive?
By ThinkBaby on 25/02/2010 14:13:54
Once you've decided to try for a baby you might expect it to happen right away, but be prepared for it to take a bit longer
to this question: some couples conceive in their first month of trying, or of not using contraception, others can take months or even years and some couples will be unable to conceive naturally. For many women, after years of worrying about unwanted pregnancy
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Why am I bleeding in pregnancy?
By Kimberley Smith on 11/05/2011 16:22:16
Bleeding in pregnancy can signal a miscarriage and is worrying in any trimester, but often there is no cause for concern
be given a scan to rule out ectopic pregnancy. They will also check the position of the placenta, and will want to find a foetal heartbeat.You will be asked how much blood you’ve lost (it may be useful to keep soiled sanitary pads) and if you have
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Returning to work after maternity leave
By ThinkBaby on 12/04/2010 17:11:29
From staying in touch with work to negotiating flexible hours when you return, Joanna Robson, founder of Babylaw Solicitors and an expert in maternity-related employment law, makes sense of your maternity rights
entitlement to SMP. These days are useful if you need to go into the office for meetings, training or just to keep up to date with what is going on at work. You are not obliged to return to work for these 10 days during your maternity leave - your employer
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Maternity rights - if you have a problem
By on 12/04/2010 17:33:29
Find out where you stand legally during pregnancy and maternity leave from Babylaw Solicitor, Joanna Robson
contents insurance won’t go up if you use it.Read Joanna Robson's advice on maternity leave and your rights at work during pregnancy plus find out more about pregnancy, work and childcare.
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Pampers nappies come under scrutiny
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 26/05/2010 17:45:44
Pampers Active Fit disposable nappies have been redesigned, but not all parents were happy. We get to the bottom of what’s been in the media lately…
the material has been repositioned and put into the nappy in a targeted way.Pampers still feels the new version is top-notch – Aimee says Pampers’ research shows most mums and dads prefer the new Dry Max version. There are 1,200 babies heading to Pampers’ nappy
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What foods are safe to give your 10-12 month baby
By clare Firth on 29/11/2010 04:55:03
Now your baby's really in his stride with feeding, make sure you know what foods are safe to introduce over the next few months
of calcium for your baby’s growing bones, so try to give him a couple of servings of dairy produce a day, as well as his regular breastmilk or formula. Once he reaches 12 months, you can swap from formula or breastfeeding to full-fat cow’s milk as a drink
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Drinks for your baby at 10-12 months
By Clare Firth on 29/11/2010 05:08:43
Your baby still needs around a pint of milk a day. We explain how to keep this in her diet and how much water she should be drinking
MilkBetween the ages of 10 to 12 months, your baby will probably gradually drop her daytime milk feeds, replacing them with snacks. Typically, she’ll be down to an 8oz bottle both morning and evening, with maybe one more in between. Breastfed babies
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