There is a theory, known as the 'hygiene hypothesis' which suggests that an environment that is too clean in the early years can be bad for a child's health.It is backed up by research from Warwick University, which found that having a cat or dog
The average age for the emergence of babys first word is typically around 12 months. The National Literacy Trust research reveals that the top 10 most popular first baby words (other than Mummy or Daddy) are: 1. Dog 2. Cat 3.More 4. Baby 5. Ball
of darkness to whatever suits you and your baby best. There's an inside layer of darkened mesh that provides a good level of darkness and doubles up as a brilliant mosquito (and cat) net. The unique fabric outer layer is lightweight and breathable and provides
ToxoplasmosisWhat is it? This infection is caused by a parasite found in cat poo, soil, meat and unpasteurised milk. Risks to an unborn baby include damage to the eyes and, very rarely, the brain. There are also risks of stillbirth or miscarriage
point crying over spilled milk - or cat food!Take your toddler's humour seriously. OK, so those early attempts at telling a joke can be quite painful, but celebrate the fact your toddler is trying.Read funny books together. He'll soon pick up
Blossom Rainbow and Buddy Bear. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin chose Apple for their eldest childMore unusual decisions include naming a child after a music track, taking the name of a famous painter of cats, and for a pair of teachers - avoiding
or dinosaurs using cookie cutters (or just shapes you can draw a face on) and beads which you can dry and paint. Tiny little 3D modelled animals like cats or dogs lying down curled up are good and a little bed for them to go in, or a bird in a nest with eggs
in and up, arching your back like a cat. Hold and squeeze for between five and 10 seconds. Relax and repeat as often as you can.Wrist aches: Although carpal tunnel syndrome is associated with repetitive strain injury, some pregnant women experience similar
what she's trying to say to you. 10-12 monthsWhat to expect: Most babies say their first word now. Don't panic if he says eow' instead of cat'. Any word that consistently stands for the same object counts!What you can do: Play simple games
sees a dog or meowing when she spies a cat.4. As she becomes more agile, she'll be keen to try using her larger muscles. Over the past few weeks and months her development has been based around her fine motor skills, but now she's beginning to develop
