Suitable from 1 1/2 years:Makes 4 servings200g fresh peas, shelled weight50 ml olive oil, plus extra oil for drizzling1 garlic clove, crushed480g dried tagliatelle pasta2 slices Parma ham, cut into small piecesblack pepper, freshly groundhandful
, the amount of vasopressin increases to slow down the rate at which the bladder fills.Most children develop the ability to do this between the ages of 3 and 5; some will be dry at night a month after achieving day-time dryness, others may take a year or more
thinking about it if your toddler isn't ready, and you - not anyone else - are the best judge of that. So just look out for these clues:She/he stays dry for up to two hoursShe/he shows interest in watching herself wee and seeing you go to the toilet
deficiency is common in women and can make you tired. Just four dried figs provide over a quarter of your daily iron requirements. 3. Get minty Peppermint is a fab energiser - put a few drops of essential oil on a tissue and sniff it when you need a boost
to avoid a urine infection - this happens when germs from her bottom get into her bladder. For boys, clean as above, and gently wipe his penis away from his body, but never try to pull back the foreskin. Dry thoroughly, or skin will become sore and chafed
to do: Wash your baby's bottom with plain warm water, then lay her over your lap and gently dry her off using a hairdryer switched to its cool setting. Why it helps: Warm water on its own, with no added toiletries, will clean the skin without irritating
and teeth, and it helps stabilise your blood pressure, too.How: Blend a glass of milk with a medium-size mashed banana for a tasty, healthy milkshake. Sweeten with honey.What:RaisinsWhy: Dried fruit gives you a natural energy boost if you're flagging. It
is clamped and cut. The remaining stump will dry-out and blacken and, after 10 to 21 days, drop off. It might look a bit unpleasant, but dont worry; it isnt hurting your baby. Try to keep the surrounding area clean and dry. Its a good idea to fold your
At nine months A snuffly nose and lots of sneezing are very common at this stage. If you don't think your baby has a cold, the irritation is probably due to dry air, smoke or dust. A humidifier might help, or you could ask a chemist for salt water
throughout the day. Dehydration can happen easily to small children in the hot weather. Sometimes heat or change of diet abroad can also cause diarrhoea or sickness. If your child starts to look lethargic, with dry lips or has diarrhoea or vomiting for six
