sun protection dos and don’ts: 1 DO…Keep young babies out of direct sunlight Even when they are in the shade, babies are still exposed to reflected sunlight, so use a Baby Sun Lotion Factor 50+ from the NIVEA SUN range and don’t forget a sunhat. 2 DON

is little consolation. What you want is a way of clearing up eczema outbreaks NOW.Unfortunately, what works for one child does not work for another.Some mums find that steering clear of dairy products helps, others find that sugar intake is a trigger factor

Another good reason to quit drinking while you're pregnant - alcohol intake can increase your risk of premature birth.Researchers at the Univeristy of Western Australia found that 10% of mums-to-be who binged or drank heavily gave birth prematurely

system and healthy bones. There’s also been some research to show it can help prevent autoimmune disorders such as diabetes and thyroid disease, too. Try to get out in the daylight for 10 minutes every day – regular but sensible sun exposure is best

Why do families suffer more from colds?While the average adult suffers between two and three colds a year, children can catch between four and eight. Youngsters aged 6-10 have the highest flu infection rates, and school children rermain infectious

Caffeine has been suggested as a risk factor for miscarriage, but different studies have thrown up conflicting results. What should you believe?Our expert Claire Friars, midwife for Tommy's the baby charity, say, 'Midwives have been saying for a

and H1N1 ('swine' flu). This year's flu jab protects against these two strains and H3N2.H1N1 is the strain most likely to affect younger people. What to look out for If your child has a fever or high temperature (over 38C/100.4F) and two or more

. If external factors such as money worries, continue to be a worry, seek help early on, to help you deal both practically with the situation and get the emotional support you need.depression-in-pregnancy.org.uk 

. You're most at risk if you're overweight, or have a family history of Type 2 diabetes.  It can be controlled by diet, but 10-30% of pregnant women with it need to take insulin. If you've had it once, you're more likely to get it again. But you can cut

personal note, I am 11 weeks pregnant, so would I be better to wait another week or two until I am over 12 weeks when the risk of miscarriage is lower before I get the vaccine? Dr David Salisbury said: ‘No drugs are tested in pregnant women, but the vaccine