Making the decisionChoosing someone to look after your child when you return to work or training is one of the most important decisions you can make. Around 300,000 children are cared for by childminders, making home-based childcare the second most

It has been confirmed that women will be given the right to choose a Caesarean section birth on the NHS.The guidelines issued today by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) state that pregnant women can now opt for a C-section, even

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up your mind:1. Protect your child Children are more sensitive than adults to toxins, so choosing organic is a way to reduce their exposure to harmful chemicals, such as pesticides, pesticide residues and herbicides.2. Healthy and nutritious

Ideally your birth partner will be:CALM:Birth is a demanding experience, so you need someone who can handle the highs and lows, and not take it personally if you snap at them.Would your husband or mum get upset seeing you in pain during labour, or your best friend panic if there ...

', according to research by the National Day Nurseries Association. But if this is your first child and you've had no experience of childcare before, how do you go about choosing the right nursery for your baby? The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA

It's not easy booking a family holiday. Who better to help you pick the right one than a team of parents? Luxury travel company Scott Dunn  has picked a crack team of mums and dads to assist you in making the right choice.The family team specialises in tailoring holidays to suit ...

3-in-1 change bagThe sleek, elegant silhouette of this bag cleverly conceals a patented 3-in-1 'baby organising system' that comprises two detachable 'pods', one for feeding, one for changing essentials. These lightweight pods can be removed from the main bag and used separately....

travel insurance and foreign currency as well as all the usual parenting tools required to get you through the day tantrum-free. The extra stress will be worth it, however, as soon as you step off the plane. Ensure that you choose the option

It seems picking the perfect name for baby is a point of contention for mums and dads up and down the country.A survey of 1,236 first-time UK parents, conducted by MyVoucherCodes, revealed choosing baby's name caused the most arguments, followed