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Enjoying too many chips during pregnancy could affect your unborn baby's growth
By Sophie Westnedge on 23/10/2012 10:27:44
Pregnant women who eat chips increase the risk of having underweight babies, says study
low intake.Acrylamide is a chemical which occurs naturally in food as a result of heating starch-rich foods at high temperatures, such as baking or frying. The chemical has been found in a wide range of home cooked and processed foods including potato
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Whooping cough - what parents need to know
By Emma Daly on 26/10/2012 14:20:47
Signs, symptoms and treatment of whooping cough in babies, young infants and adults
. This can help protect your baby from developing whooping cough in her first few weeks of life. Children are currently vaccinated at 2, 3, and 4 months of age and then at 3 years. The is part of the standard vaccination process. While there have been
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Is third trimester Lily Allen trying to kick start labour?
By Emma Daly on 07/01/2013 11:31:28
From curry to castor oil, we explore how pregnant Lily could be trying to bring on labour
). Away from the spicy curry Lily could also try pineapple, which also contains a cervix-softening enzyme. Importantly this should be fresh pineapple (and a fair bit of it), as the canning process destroys this enzyme. Conversely, both a brisk walk and a
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Its potty time!
By Babyexpert.com on 07/06/2010 00:00:00
Potty training info from Huggies Pull-Ups
-bidi-language:#0400;} Like the potty dance, Huggies Pull-Ups® pants can help make the training process more fun and easier. Just like normal underwear, they can be pulled up and down, and the Disney Cars and Princesses graphics mean Pull-Ups® look just like big kid
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Maternity leave: Your questions answered
By Babyexpert.com on 01/06/2011 07:49:00
When it comes to deciding how much time to take off with your new baby, there are lots of things to consider. We answer your top concerns...
. Plan early the process can take up to three months. For guidance on how to do this, visit direct.gov.uk. 2. Make childcare arrangements to cover both a positive and negative outcome, just in case. 3. Be realistic about what you can do. Many mums
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Your back-to-work countdown
By Babyexpert.com on 19/07/2011 11:03:00
As your return date draws near, heres how to make the transition back to work as easy and smooth as possible
for these in the first few months back.Start introducing your little one to her child-minder or nursery around now, to soften the settling-in process. Its also worth working out any contingency plans, sounding out friends and family about whether they would be able
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First aid for holidays
By Babyexpert.com on 24/06/2011 08:14:00
Dont leave home without basic health essentials and remedies for common ailments.
, sunburn and eczema Aloe vera gel has been shown to calm skin inflammation and speed up healing. Aloe Pura Organic Aloe Vera Gel. Immune-boosting echinacea is available in cream form to calm sensitive skin and help the healing process. Try A
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Our baby was born in the car
By Babyexpert.com on 01/06/2009 16:01:00
Despite driving like a maniac, dad couldn't get to the hospital in time...
, "the woman would know best what needs to be done, what's going on in her body and how far advanced the labour process is", so I sat down and watched a tacky movie of Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.I decided to skip the next tacky movie about three
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I want my dummy, mummy!
By Babyexpert.com on 06/04/2006 15:54:00
Heres our expert guide to weaning your reluctant tot off her much-loved comforter.
train once she's collected three no-dummy stickers.Get supportYou will need support as well as your child as you both go through the weaning process. Tell family, friends and nursery staff what you're doing, so everyone knows the plan and no one gives
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Child safety whilst driving
By Babyexpert.com on 27/09/2011 02:00:00
Help keep your children safe in the car
in an impact. Get your children to stow their bags safely under the seats or in the boot, even if this makes getting in and out of the car a slower process. Also encourage them to put any items theyre not using in seat-back pockets, compartments in the door
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