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Baby’s First Month

Having a baby inside you has been an amazing experience, but it can be a daunting process when the baby is born. You can get Baby care tips for new moms. You may find yourself worrying that you have no clue what to do, but you’re not alone. You can

Why Children Should Eat Breakfast
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Why Children Should Eat Breakfast

Breakfast- the most important meal of the day says researchers. Eating breakfast has been shown to improve children’s behaviour, performance and ability at school. On the other hand, poor eating patterns can damage growth and development. A healthy and balanced breakfast presents young people with the energy they need for

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Why Some Mothers May Not Return To Work?

The research was carried out by The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) in 2014 which found that 68% of first-time parents of eight-month-old babies believe that the quality of childcare is a deciding factor as to whether they will return to work or not. Additionally, 51% say that the cost of

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Parents To Be Educated On How To Reduce The Risks Of Child Injuries

How to reduce child injuries A study has been conducted by the University of Nottingham who analysed 26,000 anonymous patient records from GPs between 1988 and 2004. The team then continued to examine maternal, household and child risk factors for injury. They have said that fractures create a problematic risk

Preparing Your Child For A Sibling

Preparing your child for a sibling 1. Use children’s books-but think about the message You can help your child get around the idea of a new sibling through reading. A storyline that introduces a new baby can help them come to terms with the change. However, do not just go

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Fostering a Love for Learning

From the minute children are born, they begin developing a love for learning new things. Early childhood experts say that even the way parents or any other person interacts with them during the early stages can enhance their development considerably. Children’s brain develops at a greater pace from a very

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Pregnant Women Can Earn £300 of Shopping Vouchers if They Quit Smoking

A new scheme has been set up in Hertfordshire to encourage pregnant women to give up smoking with £300 in vouchers as an added incentive bonus. you have to be living in a cave if you did not know that smoking during pregnancy can increase the risks of miscarriage and

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Help With Making Homemade Baby Food

Parents of small babies often ask the question, how to make homemade baby food? This is because preparing baby food at home has a number of advantages. Firstly, parents will know exactly what their baby is eating, and such homemade baby foods will not contain all the additives and salt

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Argos Has Recalled Cuggl Stairgates After They Failed Safety Tests

Firefighters have rescued a toddler aged two from an Argos stairgate by bending apart the bars less than a week after Argos issued an urgent recall. The young girl got trapped in the Argos own brand Cuggl stairgate in Bristol yesterday. The todllers mother was on her way to take

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Fever in Babies and Children

Perhaps, you may have woken in the middle of the night to find your baby or child hot, sweaty and flushed. Your child or baby may have a warm forehead. They may be suffering from a fever, and it is advisable to take their temperature using a thermometer and then

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50% Of Women In Relationships Have a Back-Up Partner In Mind… Do You??

Around 50% of women either married or in relationships have someone in mind in case they split up from their current partner, according to a study. Almost 50% of all women have a back-up plan in place in the event of separation from their current partner, a Daily Mail study

How To Help Burp Your Baby

Burping your baby During a feed, whether this is a bottle feed or on the breast babies will at some point swallow excessive levels of air. This air is brought up in the way of a burp. Trapped wind can be very uncomfortable for a baby. Burping your baby is

7 Secrets On Dealing With A Fussy Eater

Being a fussy eater is part of being a toddler, but as a parent, there are tonnes of tricks you can use to get your toddler to settle down and eat and not be a fussy eater. Around the age of 6 months is the time when most parents think

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How to help children with sharing

Top 10 Sharing Tips 1. Set an Example- Share With Your Children Teach your children how to share by sharing yourself. They are then more likely to want to share with others. 2. Getting the Message Across – Sharing Can be Good Explain to your children why it is important

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Calls For Nurseries to Help Potty Train Toddlers

More families are putting their children into nurseries with the rising cost of living they have to return to work sooner. There are many calls for nurseries from fraught parents to help with toilet training as they are struggling to find the time to potty train their child in a

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10 Tips For Changing A Newborns Nappy.

Helpful advice on changing a newborns nappy. 1. How many nappies will my newborn need? Newborns need their nappy changed regularly. Buying them in bulk would be more cost-effective because you are going to be using quite a few a day. It is best to stock up, so you don’t

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Norovirus is spreading through shopping trolleys – What are the symptoms to look for?

Major supermarkets throughout the UK see an obscene amount of people come through their doors and of course, these people are using the shopping trollies. The Swansea Bay University Health Board has suggested that people should be washing their hands before touching the shopping trollies and then after as well in a

3 Tips On How To Give Up The Dummy

When Is The Right Age To Ditch The Dummy? Many children around the world use a dummy as an aid to soothe them, the question is; when is the right age to ditch the dummy? I have seen lots of children with dummies and advised lots of families on when

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Child Development – A Guide To First The 12 Months

A Basic child development guide on what your baby may be doing in their first twelve months. You should learn some skills for newborn baby care after birth. 4 Weeks Child Development At four weeks, your baby may be able to lift their head briefly and focus on your face

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Why Isn’t My Child Talking?

Why isn’t my child talking is a popular question parents ask. Being blessed with a child is the most special event in every couple’s life. Parents have a tendency to celebrate each and every milestone achieved by their baby. As a result, it is natural to compare a baby’s developmental

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7 Ways To Help Combat Children Who Hit Other Children

One of a parents biggest fears is that their child is hitting other children. We have compiled some tips to help deal with your child’s behaviour. When a child hits, there are more things to it that than only violence, there are a lot of emotions going on. Your toddler

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Newborn Baby Checks and Tests

Helpful advice on newborn babies checks and tests Your baby will be given tests as soon as they arrive, but don’t worry, and they are routine checks to make sure everything is ok. The Apgar test is performed on your baby when they are delivered, at one and five-minute intervals.

Are you suffering from Postnatal Depression?

Helpful advice on Postnatal Depression It is not easy being a new mum. Aside from your hormones being all over the place, taking care of your baby can pose a huge change in your routine and a deviation on your comfort zone. This can sometimes lead to postnatal depression. Postnatal

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For The New Foster Parent

So, you have thought of undertaking one of life’s most noble, albeit challenging, tasks: raising children that are not your own. And not just any children. The children in the care system have been taken away from the care of their parents due to risk or actual neglect or abuse.

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Nurseries & Schools Are Cutting Out Plastic

The plastic situation around the world is becoming regular news, and we are seeing a lot more nurseries signing up to a scheme to help get rid of single-use plastics from their businesses. The environmental charity Surfers Against Sewage are running the scheme and is growing in popularity and has

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Biting – What To Do When Your Toddler is Biting Others

Helpful advice on toddlers biting At some point in life, many toddlers bite their parents as well as other children. Here is some advice for parents who are dealing with a toddler that is biting. Expressing their frustrations Children sometimes bite as a way of expressing themselves. Some children may

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Help Coping With A Teething Baby

Teething can be a very traumatic and upsetting time for babies. It can equally be a very difficult time for any parent. As a parent, if you notice that teething is about to happen, you should promptly think of ways to help your baby. In most instances, a small lump

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The Scottish Smacking Ban… Is It Right?

Scotland has become the first country in the UK to make parents criminals when they smack their children. The ban on smacking and all physical punishment was backed by 84 votes to 29 by the Scottish parliament 3rd October 2019. This new law will give children the same protection as

Nurseries Will Close After A Hike in National Wage
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Nurseries Will Close After A Hike in National Wage

The proposed national wages rises are likely to cause significant damage across the early year’s sector.  Sajid Javid announced at the Conservative Party Conference that there would be an increase in the National Living Wage to £10.50 within the next five years.  At the time of writing this, the National

Settling Your Newborn Baby Down To Sleep
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Settling Your Newborn Baby Down To Sleep

Helpful advice on settling your newborn baby down to sleep. On average, babies sleep for 18 hours a day when they first arrive. This may seem like a lot, but they grow out of it, and a routine can be established from around six weeks. Your baby might, however, not

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1 Great Reason Why Babies Should Start Nursery

Importance of children starting nursery Recent ongoing research has been conducted by the Department of Education into the role of early education and the importance of quality settings that children attend. This research has played a crucial part in extending funding to more two-year-olds so that all children can have

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Returning to Work After Maternity Leave

Returning to work after maternity leave can be a daunting thing, especially leaving your baby for the first time. You may feel fine back in a routine. However, it may also take you some time to settle back in. Tips on returning to work after maternity leave DO plan regular

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Help with Baby Led Weaning

What is baby led weaning? Baby led weaning involves offering various soft finger foods for babies to explore and feed themselves instead of breaking the food down or blending. Baby weaning does not involve using spoons or feeding your baby this may have many benefits for your baby. Starting baby

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10 Ways To Relieve Labour Pains

Some helpful information on ways to relieve labour pains  Find a Soothing Environment You must have an open space, and somewhere you feel comfortable. It would help if you had facilities on hand, such as a place to bathe and a soft bed. You should also have a variety of

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Nursery Illnesses Problem

Nursery illnesses are common among nurseries, and the winter weather brings on all sorts of colds and coughs. Taking children outside can help to avoid chesty coughs, although there will almost certainly be some runny noses. New To Nursery? What Are Nursery Illnesses? It may seem like your child is

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5 Great Tips To Help Get Your Child Ready For School

The time is approaching very soon when four-year-olds up and down the country will be starting school. It is both an exciting but daunting time for both children and parents, to help prepare everyone, here are some great tips to help get your child ready for school. Our Ready For

Establishing a Bedtime Routine

Getting your child to sleep Bedtime basics Establish a bedtime routine will help get your child use to going to bed after certain activities, and it will also help them to relax. You could watch bedtime TV, have a bath, brush teeth, read a book and then time for sleep.

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What Are Night Terrors?

Information on night terrors Approximately 10% of children between the ages of 4 and 6 experience night terrors. They are believed to be caused by sub-conscious sleeping. A child is unaware of their actions, and what they are dreaming about and most will forget by the time it is morning.

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Low literacy levels

The National Literacy Trust has been campaigning to boost low literacy levels in children from disadvantaged areas, but it needs to be made a national priority by all. Results from the Fair Education Alliance report shows that the country will end up paying double if we let this go on

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Mums Should Go Out With Their Friends Twice a Week

Having friends is essential for your mental health and happiness. However going out with your friends at least twice a week is vital for your overall wellbeing a study claims, The study was carried out by Oxford University and found that women who go out with their girlfriends often had

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Being A Stay At Home Dad

There is an increasing number of men taking the role of the primary carer for their kids and becoming a stay at home dad. I am one of those dads, and that is probably one of the reasons why I started Whoobly.com. I decided to take a look at why

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10 Easy Ways To Make The Most Of Sharing A Story

Ten Tips for Sharing a Story Sharing a story with children is deeply important; during these precious moments, children learn many new skills. It is also a time for adults to spent quality time with their children and focuses on providing the foundations for their learning. Find a quiet place

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Three Children Is The Most Stressful Amount Of Children To Have

According to a mums around the world, having 3 children is the hardest job in parenting. A study in 2018 has found that having three children can cause a whole lot of stress compared to any other number of children. So if you are like me and are 1 of

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A Fussy Eater At Nursery

Your child may be a fussy eater and you’re wondering how they will cope in nursery but don’t worry nurseries have a lot of experience with children who are fussy eaters, those who refuse to eat and even those who have a phobia of eating. If you give them special

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Advice On Looking For The Best Childcare

When choosing childcare for your child, it can be very daunting; however, don’t rush into anything. Take time to research the best nurseries in your area as each one will offer something different for your child. A day nursery is a more popular form of childcare as it provides parents

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The Shocking Truth Behind These Black Marks on Public Baby’s Changing Table

A Mother has highlights the shocking truth behind the black marks you often see on a babies changing table in public changing tables. Jessica Wayman, 24 Hit facebook to share a seemingly innocent photo showing the children’s changing area. The table has what appears to be innocent wear and tear

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England Faces Severe Teacher Shortages

Schools in England are facing a massive shortage of teachers and because of that schools are having to create bigger class sizes, and more subjects are being taught by teachers who don’t have a relevant degree say the Education Policy Institute (EPI). David Laws, now chairman of the EPI, says

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8 Reasons Why Parents Choose a Nursery

How to Choose a nursery When the time comes for parents to choose a nursery, it can be a very stressful time as many factors contribute to making the right decision. Some parents choose nurseries for different reasons, and it’s always good for nurseries to be aware of what these

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Do Your Toddlers Use Social Media?

  Young children as young as 2 are being allowed to use social media and studies suggest it is damaging their mental health. Parents are said to be contributing to damaging the mental health of their children by allowing them to use social media a charity has warned. A fresh

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Helping children with hay fever

Some helpful advice on helping children with hay fever Allergy specialist Max Wiseberg says that hay fever symptoms for babies and children are a problem. Hay fever has similar symptoms to a cold or virus, but usually, they stay for several weeks. If there is no fever, you can be

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Weaning From The Breast

Weaning from the breast can become quite a task and can become distressing for both parent and child. The fact that most mums have to return to work doesn’t mean they have to stop breastfeeding as they can express and take bottles into the nursery. Weaning from the breast should

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Why does my baby always have watery or sticky eye?

Sticky eyes are quite common in children and babies, especially after they have been sleeping. The corner of the eyes may appear to have a yellow sticky substance which can be crusty or flaky too. Babies tear ducts are narrower than adults, therefore when a baby cries the tears build

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Has My Baby Got Oral Thrush?

Has my baby got oral thrush? Young babies are prone to oral thrush, especially those under the age of 2. It’s caused by the yeast fungus Candida albicans, which sometimes accumulates on the lining of the mouth. Sometimes it is a mistake for milk deposits on the baby’s tongue as it looks

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Babies With Painful Ear Infections

Why has my baby got an ear infection? Babies and children are forever getting colds, and it’s just the same with ear infections. Older children can tell you when their ear hurts or show you where the pain is whereas a newborn cannot. Be aware that if they are crying

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How To Cope With Your Child’s Tantrums

Child tantrums can be challenging to handle and very stressful. Dealing with a child’s tantrum can often drain your energy and make you feel like a failure. It is entirely normal to feel this way, but it shouldn’t stop you from helping your child. Every child, at some point, will

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Caring For Children’s Teeth Tips And Advice

Advice on caring for children’s teeth Baby teeth set the foundation for a child’s permanent teeth. There are 20 primary teeth below a baby’s gums, and sometimes they can begin to form in the second trimester of pregnancy.  As the baby grows older, the primary teeth give way to about

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One in six parents would pay more tax for free childcare

Paying more tax for free childcare??? A new survey suggests that parents are prepared to pay higher taxes, for free childcare. Thirteen per cent of parents polled said they would happily pay more in tax to ensure free nursery care. The survey was conducted by YouGov and was completed by

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Baby Gift Basket Ideas

Are you planning to host a baby shower or maybe a friend of yours has recently given birth to a lovely healthy bouncing baby? How else could you express the love so much for that friend and obviously her baby? A baby gift basket could well be the best present

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What is a food allergy?

Managing food allergies 50% of children in the UK are affected by a food allergy. The symptoms can be sparse but also life-threatening. It is vital for all people working in a childcare setting to have an understanding of allergies and the symptoms. What causes allergies? Allergies are caused when