How young can a baby show signs of eczema? The signs of eczema are dry skin, itchy skin, and sometimes it may seem a bit red. Babies usually get it before the age of two, and it more often than not goes before they are teenagers. Are children born with the skin condition? It can […]
Babies
Do I Need to Breastfeed My Baby?
All mums and mums-to-be have undoubtedly heard about the benefits of breastfeeding and the wonders of breast milk. From providing all the necessary vitamins and nutrients a baby needs in the first six months of life, to reducing the risk of obesity in adulthood, breast milk has already been proven to be a baby’s best […]
COW & GATE PRODUCT RECALL – TESCO RECALL 7+ MONTHS COW & GATE BABY FOOD JARS 200G
Cow & Gate and Tesco are voluntarily recalling 15 varieties of 7+ month Cow & Gate baby food jars (200g) sold by Tesco stores in the UK, as a precautionary measure following concerns that some jars may have been tampered with
NHS could save millions if more mums were to breastfeed
Figures suggest that the health of a mother and baby can be improved by increasing the time women breastfeed, therefore cutting down costs for the NHS. The analysis was conducted by Unicef UK who believe there is a “strong economic case” for supporting more women to breast feed. Findings show that £11m could be saved […]
Dealing With Babies Teething Pain
Some helpful advice on dealing with babies teething pain All babies deal with teething differently; some have no pain at all; some suffer from painful gums, and some get side effects such as diarrhoea due to extra acid in the mouth. Most babies start to teeth around six months old, although some babies are born […]
9 Month Old Baby Killed By Domestic Cat
A 9-month-old baby sleeping in a pram has died from asphyxia after a cat sat on her face blocking her airways. The baby girl suffocated because she was unable to breathe, and she died. This tragic accident took place in Ukraine, where Alexandra was left in her homes back yard by her mother. The mother […]
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 childcare also needs to be […]
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 levels that are often found […]
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 consult a doctor if you […]
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 highly essential because after a […]