, just the same as nurseries.How do I find my perfect childminder?The National Childminding Association provides parents with information on what to look for when choosing a registered childminder. We offer extensive advice on setting up a contract

will be fine.'For information and advice Call the NCT Enquiry Line on 0870 444 8707 To get in touch with the Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services, call the AIMS Helpline on 0870 765 1433. For more information, visit http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/

is tiny – practise good hygiene and you should be fine. Prompt antibiotic treatment is given if diagnosed.Further adviceFor help and support with GBS, visit gbss.org.uk.For further information about any of the above infections, visit tommys.org or call its

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to talk, talk, talk! Get TalkingAs part of the campaign The National Literacy Trust is urging parents to talk to their babies at least ‘five times a day‘. To help do this the campaign website talktoyourbaby.org.uk has a vast amount of information to help

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, helping to protect babies from chest and ear infections, eczema and stomach bugs.Good news for babiesThe findings from the NHS Information Centre survey of 15,600 women show that that women breastfeed for at least six weeks, though there was no indication

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