.Temperatures can vary quite a lot within the ‘normal’ range. 37.5°C (99.5°F) : High temperature. Keep a watchful eye. 38°C (100.4°F) : Fever. Seek medical advice if your child is under 3 months old. Also offer fluids, and treat with an age-appropriate paracetamol

to strengthen and tone your muscles, and build your stamina ready for the birth. Remember, as your shape changes, you’ll need to keep an eye on your posture. ‘When you stand correctly, your upper back, ear, shoulder and hip are aligned, with your pelvis tucked

-3 - every day.'Evidence suggests babies who have a good supply of DHA before birth or through breastmilk or fortified formula, have improved eye and brain development,' says Prof Stewart Forsyth from Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.'DHA early in life can

pulling up his trousers.He shows tired signs in the afternoon or early evening such as yawning, rubbing his eyes, a slump in energy, or looking slightly glazed.Late in the day, he becomes wired up or hyperactive and won’t settle down easily.He often falls

C.It's best if you get in first, then someone passes your baby to you. Ask a staff member to help out if you are on your own.Hold your baby close, keep eye contact and talk reassuringly to him or sing a song. Bouncing your baby up and down in the water is a

your baby is dehydrated, look out for the following symptoms:tirednessclammy hands and feetdry mouth, lips and/or eyessunken eyes and/or fontanelleinfrequent or dark urineheadachesWater loss caused by retrovirus can be very dangerous for babies

as ovulation approaches. Just before ovulation, it can be stretched for several centimetres before it breaks, rather like egg white. The change to post-ovulatory, sticky mucus is obvious to the trained eye.For more information on male fertility, sex

, and your child will benefit from learning to carry it out.Make eye contact:Go up close to your child and get him to look at you. Don't give the instruction until he looks at you.Be clear:Say, ‘I want you to do X, Y and Z now. Do you understand?' Make sure

By the age of 6 months, your baby is gaining more control of her body and can use various gestures and facial expressions to tell you how she's feeling.‘Your baby's eyes and facial expressions are her first tool of communication,' says psychiatry

toxicara canis which infects dogs and can cause eye damage. Avoid problems by make sure your pooch is wormed regularly, and wash your child’s hands after playing in the garden, sandpit or parks where dogs are allowed.