Babies amazing ability to get dirty

One job that many new mothers probably don’t enjoy so much is feeding their babies. It can be a long and messy process and many different liquids and food can be spilled. Another important part of taking care of babies is making sure that their underwear and nappies are changed regularly enough.

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Help your baby, and yourself, to a good night’s sleep

Sleep is something that is essential to our survival, but until we don’t get enough it is not something we really think about. Not being able to get a good nights sleep is something that can be immensely frustrating and when this is happening to you one of the only things you could wish for is . . . → Read More: Help your baby, and yourself, to a good night’s sleep

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Teething needn’t be a problem

Teething is an experience that all babies have go through at some point and for some it can be harder than others. Many parents want to look for a way to relieve the pain without resorting to medication. There is plenty of information about different methods of treatment on the internet and some will work for . . . → Read More: Teething needn’t be a problem

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Swimwear for babies and toddlers

As more and more families head off to sunnier climates for their annual holiday, or take advantage of some exercise down at their local swimming pool, so the choice of swimwear for babies and toddlers in stores and online has increased.

Although fashion is probably not a parent’s primary concern when buying a swimming costume for their . . . → Read More: Swimwear for babies and toddlers

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Pregnant women and the herpes virus

It is necessary for pregnant women to be concerned about the herpes virus. It is rare for cold sores to be a problem for new mothers, but it can be a very serious problem. For this reason, it is necessary that you know the risks.

Herpes simplex, the virus that is known to cause cold sores, cannot . . . → Read More: Pregnant women and the herpes virus

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Babies born prematurely numbers have risen dramatically

The latest statistics from the World Health Organisation indicate that the number of babies born prematurely since 1990 has risen dramatically in the UK, the US and in Scandinavian countries. This means that roughly 10 per cent of babies born each year are born prematurely. In the USA, this accounts for 500,000 babies every year.

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Baby brother may save cancer toddler

The life of a toddler who is suffering from cancer could possibly be saved by his by his baby brother. Three year old Nathan Shorey was diagnosed in 2010 with acute Lymphoblastic Lukaemia. Even though he has so far responded well to treatment, if his condition worsens the next step for him would be a stem . . . → Read More: Baby brother may save cancer toddler

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Tactile behaviour for parents and babies

Parents of babies and toddlers are being encouraged to engage in as much tactile behaviour as possible after studies found that a lack of human contact can actually cause physical and mental stress in children. Hugs and kisses are all very well, but experts are suggesting that Mums and Dads take things one step further and . . . → Read More: Tactile behaviour for parents and babies

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Children with sleep problems were babies with sleep problems

A new study has found that children who have problems sleeping, such as nightmares and bed wetting, often had bedtime issues when they were babies too.

Many Mums and Dads treat sleeplessness in babies as a normal part of being a parent, while infants who sleep a lot are often thought of as perfect children, but research . . . → Read More: Children with sleep problems were babies with sleep problems

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Sudden infant death syndrome causes

The actual cause of SIDS remains unknown.  A variety of mechanisms are controversial. There are over two hundred theories.  A possible multi-factorial appears with a combination of external factors (such as an infection) and internal factors.

Abnormal blood flow

In a 2001 study published by ultrasound in healthy children there were suggestions that a reduction of blood supply . . . → Read More: Sudden infant death syndrome causes

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