Bumps & Babes

Coco Alexander Nappy Wrap Bag

Compact, yet spacious enough for everything you need; sustainable yet stylish, the Coco Alexander bag ticks all the boxes. Created by British fashion designer and mum, Emma, the “CA Nappy Wrap” is functional design at its best. Made from wipe clean PU, it features elasticated pockets to access creams, wipes, and nappies with ease and speed. A soft and antimicrobial inner keeps bacteria at bay and water repellent features manage the inevitable spills. There are handy net pockets so you can spot what you need instantly, and the inner section can be removed and machine-washed for hygiene. Designed to work in the smallest of bathrooms or even for a “lap” change, the Coco Alexander bag is chic, stylish, and entirely practical. Check out at: https://coco-alexander.com or on IG: @ cocoalexanderfashion

COVID Vaccines and Pregnancy

What is the guidance for vaccination of women with breastfeeding infants, women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant and women who are menstruating? What about vaccines and fertility? WHO’s Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in an interview and podcast. For the answers in full, visit www.who.int/emergencies/ diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

Baby-wearing

Every heard of baby-wearing? Baby-wearing simply means carrying your baby with a wrap or device that leaves your hands and arms free. Perfect for Hong Kong where a stroller can be challenging, to say the least. Baby-wearing can also help with regulating your baby’s sleep. Want to find out more? Natalia’s Babywearing is a certified baby-wearing consultant offering advice on positioning and types of carriers and wraps. For more info visit www.facebook.com/nataliasbabywearing

Air Pollution Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma

Infants whose mothers were exposed to higher levels of tiny air pollution particles during pregnancy are much more likely to develop asthma, according to research. The study analysed the impact of ultra-fine particles (UFPs) which are not regulated by governments. These are thought to be even more toxic than the larger particles that are routinely monitored and have also been linked to asthma. Sources of UFPs include vehicles and wood burners, and tens of thousands of particles can be found in each sugar cube-sized volume of city air. They are thought to pass through the expectant mother’s lungs and into her bloodstream, causing damaging inflammation. They are also likely to cross the placenta into the foetus’s circulation.