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'Propping' your baby up safely
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/11/2007 in Baby development
By about six months some babies are ready to 'sit up' but how do you know when your baby is ready, and what is safe?
After months of laying down on his front during waking hours, and his back during naps and longer sleeps, eventually every baby is ready to start moving! This usually happens at around the six-month-old mark, but it may happen a little earlier or later depending on your child. (U...
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Safe pain relief for aches and pains
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/10/2007 in Pregnancy health & safety
Pregnancy headaches and backpain are no fun, but you don't always want to rely on drugs for relief, so what are you options?
, is not recommended.Some women who suffer from migraines may find that these disappear during pregnancy, others may find that they are more common. If you know that you're a migraine sufferer then talk to your doctor as soon as you can about medication that's safe
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Safe natural hair dyes for pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 04/06/2008 in Pregnancy & you
In pregnancy, it's good to be wary of chemicals in hair treatments, but we like Naturtint's natural colouring solution.
When you are pregnant, everyone tells you don't eat that, don't drink this, and so on. But what about the ingredients in other everyday items we are using on our body? You can check out what's safe and what's not when it comes to Pregnancy Hair Care
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What exercise is safe during pregnancy?
By ThinkBaby on 13/11/2009 in Pregnancy exercise
If you're a keen sportswoman you might be wondering if you need to hang up your trainers for the duration of your pregnancy, well not necessarily....
It's not all that long ago when pregnant women were supposed to do little more than rest for their nine months. Thankfully it's now recognised that many forms of exercise during pregnancy are not only safe, but promote a healthy pregnancy, helping
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Review: Dream Tubes for Safe Toddler Sleeping
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/06/2009 in Products
Perfect for young children who need a barrier to stop them rolling out of bed, Dream Tubes are a soft and easy alternative to a bed bumper
When your child is old enough to sleep in a bed rather than a cot, you may well want to use a bed bumper to prevent him rolling out of bed when he's asleep. Bed bumpers aren't particularly long, but in order to act safely, they are heavily anchored
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What painkillers are safe to take while breastfeeding?
By Gail Johnson on 19/05/2011 in Breast and bottle feeding
If you're suffering while feeding, what can you take that won't harm your baby
What painkillers are safe to take while breastfeeding? I’ve received conflicting advice and I’m finding the sheer number of brands available daunting – as well as lacking in information. I certainly don’t want to make the wrong decision
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10 ways to have a safe festive pregnancy
By Celia Morgan on 02/12/2012 in Pregnancy health & safety
Know your dos and don'ts - here's how to enjoy the festivities with a bump
door. It was so easy, I did the same last year and I’ll never look back!”2 Colour yourself beautifulYou still want to enjoy yourself, and if you’re going to a party, you want to look your best. But is it safe to dye your roots and slap on fake tan? “It
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Cleaning bottles & feeding equipment in the dishwasher - is it safe to do so?
By Alex Yorke on 17/10/2006 in forum
it is not safe to use the dishwasher as salt gets left on the feeding equipment and the babies shouldn't consume this much salt. This has sent me into panic mode as my little girl is now 4 months old and I have always cleaned her bottles, teats & lids
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GP has prescribed me medication for morning sickness but is it safe??
By Pud on 01/11/2011 in forum
and the nurse told me to see my gp. He has given me some tablets called avomine. He told me they were safe during pregnancy. When I got home the leaflet said not to take in pregnancy unless on dr supervision, so I googled it and the info says
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My GP is suggesting I have the swine flu vaccine as I'm pregnant. Is it safe?
By Liz Jarvis on 16/03/2010 in Pregnancy health & safety
Independent midwife Katie Green lays out the facts about the swine flu vaccine
has been conducted, no-one is 100% certain that it is safe. It’s important you consider the risks and benefits of your own situation to make an informed decision.The facts from the scientists are as follows:The European Medicines Agency has licensed
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