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Win a Britax B Ready Pushchair + Car Seat The Britax B-Ready Pushchair is designed to grow with your familiy and features 14 different seating options when used with a second seat, carrycot or infant car seat.
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8. products we love Everything you will need from pregnancy to parenthood.
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16. 10 fertility tips for men Putting the odds in your favour by preparing your body 3 months before trying to conceive.
18. 15 signs you might be pregnant Here’s a look at the most common early pregnancy symptoms.
20. conception myths Take a look at the most common conception myths.
22. Acupuncture Could Acupuncture help you?
24. misconceptions about miscarriage
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Helping to dispel some of the old wise tales.
26. project baby awards Check out our 2016 entrants.
38. Q&A after giving birth What every new mum wants to know.
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From the editor
Natasha Hewett Editor-in-chief
Rebecca Harding
If your reading this then you may well be pregnant ... Or maybe your baby is already here... Either way, congratulations and welcome to parenthood!
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Emma Smith Copywriter
Lesley Mcdiarmid
We are super excited to introduce to you our eigth edition of Project Baby. We have filled this edition with all the essentials including; great articles, health care, toddler tips and products that the Project Baby team just love and couldn’t leave out.
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We have had some great entries for our first ever Project Baby Awards and some really exciting products that will be coming to market. It was impossible for us to physcially show you every single entry, but stay tuned on our social media to see regular updates.
Gavin Bridle
One of my favourite sections in this edition is “Creating your Dream Nursery” (p. 64), perfect if you are looking for inspiration ahead of a new arrival to your family. With growing confusion across social media over the last couple of months concerning the law on car seats, with lots of questions raised, we outline the law and discard some myths about rearward facing (P. 78). We have also included our top 3 rear-facing car seats to help make the shopping a little easier. Colic can drive new parents into dispair and we know how important it is for every parent to be able to settle their baby, unfortunatly some babies just cant be easily settled and this could be down to Colic. If Colic is depriving you of a good night sleep be sure to check out our 8 point plan to help comfort your bundle of joy on (P.48). Happy Reading
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42. shedding the baby weight
64. creating your dream nursery
Four step plan to help you safety tone up and even drop a dress size after pregnancy.
Release the inner designer in you.
48. coping with Colic Follow our 8 Point action plan.
50. Pregnant & ultra stylish Keeping your cool on the commute, stylish work wear
54. Pure indulgence Luxury spa breaks for mums-to-be.
60. health & beauty Beautiful saviours for beautiful mums.
62. jewellery box Something beautiful for everyone, including a perfect selection for expecting mum’s.
68. the perfect picnic Our guide to dining al fresco.
71. project baby’s beautiful boutique A selection of AW16 clothing for all children.
78. car seat confusion Know the law.
81. BABY’S FIRST FOODS When to start introducing solid foods.
85. Annabel Karmel Making weaning a little less boring.
88. KATHRYN MEWES Q&A Help your toddler sleep, eat and behave well.
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BabyZen Yoyo+ The ultimate travel pushchair www.babyzen.com
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Josephine Dress Moroccan Print The gentle drape falls beautifully over your new found curves giving you a neat silhouette awash with colour. www.tiffany rose.com
La vie est belle - Eau de Parfum Make your life even more beautiful with Lancôme’s new feminine fragrance La Vie est Belle. www.lancome.co.uk
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stokke summer kit Fresh, crisp and ready to take on the heat. www.stokke.com
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Haaty London Haaty is handcrafted so each pair is unique with its own cut of the print. www.haaty.co.uk
Aden and Anais Disney collobration The aden + anais and Disney Baby collection features iconic characters from three beloved stories: Bambi, The Jungle Book and Winnie the Pooh. uk.adenandanais.com
Paca Pod Richmond Hidden inside this devilishly simple and refined exterior is some clever pocketing and storage perfect for new Mums. www.pacapod.com
Abeille Blankets Every blanket is individually packaged in a beautiful box. The clever ‘cell’ construction traps air to keep your baby warm in winter and cool in summer. www.abeille.co.uk
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Mustela Improves skin elasticity and softness to contribute to preventing the appearance of stretch marks.
The award-winning Snuggle Up collection offers something for every mum-to-be and new mum. The inner fabric of every Original and Premium Snuggle Up pillow is coated with the beautiful aroma of lavender, perfect for inducing a calm restful sleep. www.pregnancypillows.net
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Pregnancy Yoga with Tara Lee This new pregnancy yoga DVD is suitable for all levels and stages of pregnancy to build strength and confidence throughout pregnancy. Price: £14.99 www.taraleeyoga.com
Belly Art With Baby Art Belly Kit, you can turn your pregnant belly into a real work of art and easily create a unique souvenir of this wonderful time. Price: £19.99 www.baby-art.com
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Cuddle Me This cuddle pillow provides you with full body support, and helps to maintain your ideal body temperature as you are taking a rest. The cuddle me pregnancy pillow can be wrapped around your body in various positions to support your bump, back or knees. Price: Various www.pregnancypillow shop.co.uk
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This radical new band is lined with special pads that dissipate stresses and strains, making it difficult for stretch marks to form. Worn during the day, the band also offers much needed under-bump and lowerback support. The support Band is best used with the Day Gel and Night Cream. Price: £69.95 www.secretsaviours.com
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Labour Sock with Pink Wording Lighten the mood on the maternity ward with these fun socks, packed with your Gownie and Nursing Nightie & Pillowcase to ensure you have all you need with these unique essentials for the arrival of baby! Price: £9.99 www.theprettycompany.com
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The Stokke® Stroller Changing Bag adds extra convenience by providing organized storage for those baby essentials, such as nappies, nursing bottles and wipes can be stored in this neat and fashionable Stokke® accessory. Price: £99.00 www.pramworld.co.uk
Medela Swing Breast Pump Express milk quietly and discreetly - The Swing electric Breast pump combines a multi-awardwinning design with the latest technology. The electric breast pump is very quiet and therefore represents the ideal solution for regular and discreet breast pumping.
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Bibee This grey cap sleeve tunic is ideal for yummy mummies who are on the go. Pair this simple tunic with comfy leggings and flats so you can go about your busy schedule in both comfort and style, or dress up with slim, dark jeans and heels for an evening out.
Stylish and practical, the ELWOOD is the ideal everyday choice; leaving you hands free for a busy day out-and-about. Featuring our ultra-cool signature floral print this backpack is large enough to fit most laptops and doubles up perfectly as a work bag, gym bag or carry-on bag. Price: £115.00 www.tibaandmarl.com
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Tot Bots & Joules
Editors Choice koochi This smart-thinking urban 2-in-1 has no need for a carrycot, it rocks a newborn recline instead. When it’s time to sit up the pushchair seat faces either direction so youcan check out your surroundings or make faces at mum & dad.
TotsBots and Joules are excited to introduce the ‘Annabella Floral’ and ‘Farmer Joules’ nappies two striking prints. Price: £17.99 www.totsbots.com
Price: £350.00 www.koochi.co.uk
Sleepy Head The Sleepyhead is a multi-functional, portable baby bed you can take anywhere. Softer than a blanket or Moses basket, you can use it awake or sleeping, as a play pod, for tummy time or as a bed. Price: £110.00 www.johnlewis.com
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baby bjorn Bouncer The Babybjorn Bouncer Balance Soft provides unrivalled comfort, head and back support as recommended by paediatricians and is suitable for rest and play. Price: £119.99 www.babybjorn.co.uk
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Moba Moses Basket Moba® is the only moses basket with integrated handles designed to be strong and durable for safety.
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Cybex Sirona For complete peace of mind it comes with superior side impact protection and an ultra-safe ISOFIX base included, whilst also letting you keep baby in a rear-facing position up to 4 years so they’re 80% safer on the road.
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Jack N Jill Use ‘brush’ side for gentle cleaning of baby’s teeth. Use ‘dimple’ side to massage gums great for teething gums. Price: £5.99 www.uk.jackandjillkids.com
Signature Edition Chestnut Tweed Urbo² Pushchair Narrow and nippy, with a compact frame for smart city steering. Inspired by traditional tweed fabrics, with brown and copper touches, for a long-lasting, vintage look. The Signature Edition Urbo² is all about traditional textures. Price: £539.00 www.mamasandpapas.com
BUg Brush The key to solving this battle was to develop a product designed especially for babies, to be used by babies. Price: £12.99 www.bugbrush.co.uk
Clever little ideas My Carry Potty My Carry Potty is one of the easiest ways to introduce your toddler to potty training and now it’s been redesigned to make it even better! Price: £19.99 www.mycarrypotty.com
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Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) is consistently one of the top Fertility Clinics in the UK and the best performing fertility clinic in the South West and Wales, offering a full range of fertility services, including IVF and ICSI treatments. www.repromed.co.uk
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10 fertility tips for men
To optimize fertility, men should start prepping their bodies 3 months before trying to conceive. Try these tips to put the odds in your favour. lose weight
Sussex Downs Fertility Centre Established in 1989, the Sussex Downs Fertility Centre has developed into a highly successful centre providing a wide range of state of the art assisted reproductive therapies. Understanding that trying to conceive a baby is a stressful and emotional time in people’s lives. They are a highly successful fertility centre that offers treatment in a safe, friendly and well managed environment
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6 quit smoking couples’ acupuncture It may improve sperm quality and count.
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Bridge Centre
Gel makes it harder for sperm to swim.
At the Bridge Centre they want to give every couple the chance of having a baby. That’s why they offer a low cost approach to IVF treatment, using milder drugs and a less invasive treatment programme that works with your natural cycle.
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Signs
You might be Pregnant 1. Swollen and tender breasts Soreness or tingling in breasts is one of pregnancy’s most common symptoms. Early in pregnancy breasts will fill out and change shape as they prepare to produce milk. Breasts may become very tender and sensitive for a few months as a result. But, Teresa Pitman, doula and lactation expert, notes: “that not all women experience these changes, especially if they have been on birth control pills.”
2. Darkening areolas For many women, hormones can cause the areolas, the circles around nipples, to widen and darken during pregnancy. This occurs as the body prepares itself for breastfeeding.
3. Spotting About five to 10 days after conception, some women notice light spotting when the embryo implants in the uterus. So if you’ve had a light period this month, you might still be carrying a little bundle of joy.
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4. Urinary frequency or constipation When you’re pregnant, your uterus presses directly on the bladder leading to more frequent urination. The added pressure and intestinal changes may also cause constipation. Of course, the more a baby grows, the more the uterus presses against the bladder and other organs.
5. Fatigue Many women feel very tired early in pregnancy (it takes lots of energy to
create a baby!). In fact, fatigue is often one of the first signs of pregnancy. If you are pregnant, chances are you’ll start to feel less tired around week 12, when the placenta is fully formed.
6. Nausea Nausea is one of the most common side effects of pregnancy. It’s caused by an increase in hormone levels (about 80 percent of women experience “morning sickness” during the first 3 months of pregnancy). For many, this nausea is not necessarily confined just to the morning – some feel it all day long.
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7. Smell Sensitivity No, the smells on the bus are not in your head: Many women have a heightened sense of smell during pregnancy. This symptom is one of the most common early signs that you could be pregnant. “Some researchers have speculated that it might be to protect women from eating ‘spoiled’ or tainted foods, thus protecting the baby from any harmful toxins,” says Pitman.
8. Elevated basal temperature If you’ve been tracking your basal temperature, a positive sign of pregnancy is an increase of about one degree that lasts for more than two weeks after the “dip” in temperature that indicates ovulation.
9. Missing period The most obvious indicator of pregnancy is a missed period, but a missed period doesn’t always mean a baby is on the way. Stress, diet or an irregular schedule can also be the culprits, so it’s best to get tested before making the big announcement.
10. Unusual hunger or cravings Pregnant bodies are working hard to grow that baby, and need about 300 extra calories a day. Some women find themselves craving food they would never normally dream of eating, while others simply feel hungry all day long.
11. Headaches The frequency of migraine headaches can increase with pregnancy. Many women who get hormonal migraine headaches find they get more of them during especially early in pregnancy, explains Pitman. However, some people have the opposite experience and actually get a little reprieve from migraines while expecting.
12. Mood swings Many women experience emotional mood swings throughout pregnancy. It’s natural to go through a variety of emotions as hormones are adjusting and the body is changing.
14. Metallic taste in your mouth Some women complain of an odd “metallic” taste in their mouths during pregnancy. While there is no scientific explanation for this symptom, for some it can last throughout their entire pregnancy.
15. Vivid dreams Dreams during pregnancy often intensify. So if your dreaming has become more dramatic this could be a symptom you’re expecting. (Thank your surging hormones for this one!)
13. Feeling faint or dizzy Shifting hormones, combined with the heart beating faster to pump more blood through the body can cause blood pressure to gradually decrease early in pregnancy. As a result many women experience periods of dizziness or feeling lightheaded.
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Conception
Myths
You’ve read them on the Internet or heard them from your mum - and no matter how crazy they may sound, you wonder if there’s any truth to these theories on baby making. Take a look at the most common conception myths and discover whether they’re fact or fiction.
Conception myth: Lying on your back with your hips elevated for 20 minutes after sex will help you conceive.
the sperm closer to the cervix, and hence, to their goal. That said, your cervical mucus — regardless of the sexual position you use — should be enough to move your man’s boys toward the egg. So if you’re not a fan of certain sex positions, just go with what feels right to you. If sex feels good, you’re more likely to do it!
Why it’s supposed to help: Gravity will help sperm work their magic. Lying in this position post-sex (some people suggest putting a pillow underneath your bottom to tilt your pelvis up) could help sperm move in the direction they need to go.
Conception myth: Green tea boosts fertility.
The facts: There’s no scientific proof that this will increase your odds of conceiving. After all, every ejaculation contains millions of sperm, so plenty of the speedy swimmers should be able to make their way to the fallopian tubes even if you jump around right after sex. But some experts (and common sense) say that staying in bed for a little while after intercourse will help keep semen from leaking out of the vagina — and maybe, just maybe, help ensure that every last sperm gets a fighting chance at the prize. So if you feel like you’re helping to spur things along by staying supine, make yourself comfy. But if you haven’t got time to stay horizontal after sex, don’t stress.
Conception myth: Cough syrup can help you conceive. Why it’s supposed to help: Some cough syrups contain an ingredient called Guaifenesin that helps thin the mucus in your lungs. Guaifenesin could also thin other mucus in your body — namely cervical mucus — and make it easier for sperm to reach the egg. The facts: There isn’t a lot of medical research to back this one up.
Conception myth: Certain sex positions increase your odds of conceiving. Why it’s supposed to help: Positions that allow for deep penetration may land the sperm closer to the cervix, giving them a better shot at making it to the egg. The facts: While there aren’t any studies to back this up, some experts suggest that deep penetration (which is possible from a rear-entry position or from the man-on-top missionary position) may help get
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Why it’s supposed to help: Green tea is loaded with potent Polyphenols (which have antioxidant properties) that help prevent cellular damage to reproductive organs and may make eggs more viable. The facts: There is some research linking green tea to increased fertility. Plus, because green tea has less caffeine than black tea or coffee, going green could help you limit your caffeine intake when trying to conceive — which is always a smart move since excessive caffeine is a fertility buster. On the other hand, large amounts of green tea seem to decrease the effectiveness of folic acid — a crucial nutrient during your baby prep since it’s vital to fetal development. So if you’d like to give green a chance, go for it, but play it safe and stick with one cup a day.
Conception myth: A woman needs to have an orgasm in order to conceive. Why it’s supposed to help: The uterine contractions caused by an orgasm may help propel the sperm into the cervix and toward the fallopian tubes. The facts: While an orgasm can never be a bad thing, and it may in fact help move sperm in the direction of the egg, you don’t need your Os in order to conceive. But wouldn’t it be nice if you did? That would certainly give your man some extra incentive to work harder! Some research does suggest that your orgasm increases alkaline secretions in the vaginal tract, which may favor boy sperm. So if your guy can’t wait to bust out the toy trucks and footballs, maybe the hope of a boy baby will inspire him to help you reach the big O!
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Acupuncture Acupuncture can double the chances of getting pregnant through IVF By Colin Fernandez, Science Correspondent for The Daily Mail
Over 46 per cent of women undergoing acupuncture treatment conceived While only 21.7 per cent of the women became pregnant in the other group Treatment may be offered as a possible method of improving IVF outcome Expert says it may only work due to patient spending time with practitioner Acupuncture may double the chances of a woman conceiving with IVF, a study has found.
The needle technique was used before any eggs were retrieved from the woman’s body – and then again before and after the fertilised embryo was implanted.
Among couples undergoing the fertility treatment, the likelihood of pregnancy was greatly improved if the woman also had acupuncture.
The researchers, led by Karin Gillerman, said previous clinical trials have ‘precluded any firm conclusion’ about the treatment.
Scientists at Homerton University Hospital studied 127 women aged between 23 and 43, on their first or second cycle of IVF.
But they added: ‘The results of this study imply acupuncture may be offered as a possible method of improving IVF outcome.’
They were split into two groups – one having four sessions of acupuncture while undergoing IVF, and the other having none.
However, they warned that simply the act of paying more attention to the group who had acupuncture may have acted as a placebo effect.
Among the treatment group, 46.2 per cent conceived – more than twice as many as in the other group, where only 21.7 per cent of the women became pregnant.
In research presented at the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, the authors wrote of the study’s limitations: ‘The additional attention paid to the acupuncture group as opposed to controls may have had a positive psychological influence.’
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The NHS advises on its Choices website that acupuncture is safe when practised with good hygiene by a qualified practitioner. The main risk to pregnant women having the treatment is from blood-borne diseases caused by unclean needles – similar to the risks from getting a tattoo or a body piercing – and the chance that these could infect the baby. Local authorities have bylaws that govern the cleanliness of acupuncture premises, their instruments and equipment. Mild side effects include pain, bleeding or bruising where the needles puncture the skin, drowsiness, and feeling sick or dizzy. Gynaecology consultant Stuart Lavery, who was not involved in the research, said there was strong patient demand and interest in acupuncture among many couples attending IVF clinics.
‘It is an area sadly lacking in the area of rigorous assessment,’ he said. ‘The study is interesting as it does seem to show a significant difference.’ But he added: ‘The most important thing is it doesn’t control for the placebo effect. One would like to see in the clinical trial a test of “sham acupuncture”.’
This attempt to eradicate any placebo effect would involve making the patient think they are undergoing acupuncture, when really the needles retract without piercing the skin. Alternatively, needles are placed randomly, rather than at the pressure points usually specified for the treatment. Mr Lavery said: ‘The placebo effect is very real and we see it in every branch of medicine.
Helping to Provide Support “Infertility Network UK offers hope, a listening ear, a hug and a smile when others don’t know what to say or do… At I N UK, we do!” Infertility Network UK is the leading national infertility charity, supporting everyone who finds they have difficulties conceiving. Whether you need emotional support to cope with the rollercoaster of the infertility journey, or practical support to help you access NHS funding, you will find it all on our website. Talking to someone who has been through infertility and knows just how you feel, lets you know that you don’t have to face infertility alone. You can call our Supportline, speak to one of our volunteer Helpliners or find a support group near you.
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‘The power of the human mind to produce improvement is very real and everybody who works in medicine understands that.’
Our Supportline offers a unique and free service which provides support and information from our trained nurse.
He added that acupuncture may only be effective because it involves a practitioner spending time with the patient, and listening to them, something that is difficult in much of the NHS.
Helplines
‘Patients are looking for someone who can give them that time and listen to what’s going on in their lives, and that may have some therapeutic benefits,’ Mr Lavery said.
Our Helpline members know exactly what you are going through and want to listen and help, talking to someone who understands can provide real support at a time when you most need it. Helpliners contact details can be found by logging into your account and accessing ‘Volunteer Services’.
Support Groups Support Groups offer the chance to meet up, chat and share experiences with others who are also struggling to conceive.
For Friends and Family Friends and family often want to help but simply don’t know what to do, or what to say. If you want to help someone close who is going through infertility, download the factsheet for friends and family.
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Misconceptions
About Miscarriage www.womens-health.co.uk
Having a miscarriage is a very difficult experience for most women. Whether they miscarry at 6 weeks or 16 weeks, there are lost hopes and disappointments. While this grief is natural, blaming yourself in any way is not. It is, therefore, very important for couples to understand what can cause a miscarriage, and to dispel misconceptions and old wives tales about miscarriages. About 15% of pregnancies end in miscarriages. Sometimes the body miscarries because there is something wrong with the baby, and this is nature’s way of taking care of the problem. Sometimes the body miscarries because of a problem with the woman’s uterus or with her eggs. Whatever the reason, it’s important to understand that virtually one out of every five pregnancies ends in a miscarriage. If you think that you are alone when you miscarry - you aren’t. You’ll probably find, if you start to talk to your friends, many of them have miscarried as well.
What Doesn’t Cause a Miscarriage? First, let’s take a look at misconceptions about miscarriage. Normal levels of exercise, sex and work do not cause miscarriages. Vomiting, even heavy vomiting, does not lead to a miscarriage. Lifting heavy objects once in a while also doesn’t cause a miscarriage. In general, if you fall or hurt yourself, this is unlikely to cause a miscarriage unless the injuries are severe enough that they risk your life. A lack of sleep and a bit of stress also don’t cause miscarriages. Some women assume that if
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they are always tired, or if they have stress in their lives, these may cause the problem. Although there is research to suggest that stress may play a role in miscarriage, there is no evidence to support the theory that it, alone, causes a miscarriage.
What Does Cause a Miscarriage? While we can’t point directly to items that cause a miscarriage, we can examine the factors that might make one more likely. Age is certainly a factor, as women over 35 have a higher risk, and women whose partner is over 40 also increase their risk. If you’ve had at least two miscarriages already, then this also increases your risk of having more. If you have certain health issues, you also increase your risk. These include diabetes, cervical and uterine problems and other chronic issues.
Behavior That Leads to Miscarriage While most normal activity does not increase your risk of miscarrying, there are certain behaviors and activities that do. These activities should be avoided whenever possible to help prevent miscarrying. Smoking, drinking alcohol and using drugs all lead to a higher risk of miscarrying. Caffeine is thought to lead to higher levels of miscarriage as well. The research on this issue is not conclusive, but researchers have tied high levels of caffeine to more miscarriages during the first trimester. There are certain tests, such as the Amniocentesis test, that also tend to slightly increase your risk. It’s important to talk to your doctor before any invasive test to discuss the risks.
Most miscarriages aren’t preventable A miscarriage is very sad, but not something that a couple should blame on themselves in any way. It is important to take the best care possible that you can before and during your pregnancy - eating right, exercising and sleeping enough. It is important to understand the factors that lead to miscarriages and to avoid old wives tales and misconceptions. Hopefully, even if you experience a miscarriage this time, you’ll be able to look forward to a successful pregnancy and a beautiful baby in the future!
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Packing your hospital bag What to take For labour • • • • • • • • • • •
Your birth plan Dressing gown An old nightdress or T-shirt to wear in labour Slippers & Socks Massage oils or lotions Lip balm Something to read or watch A hair band. If you have long hair, you might want it tied up Pillows Toiletries Music to listen to
For the birth partner
After baby is born
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• Going home outfit
Water spray to cool down and refresh the mum-to-be while she’s in labour Comfortable shoes - you might be pacing the corridors! A change of clothes, toothbrush and deodorant Watch with a second hand to time contractions Swimwear, if you want to join the mum-to-be in the birth pool Your phone, camera or camcorder Snacks and drinks
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Towels, hairbrush, toothbrush and toothpaste Breast-feeding bras Breast/Maternity pads Nightdress or pyjamas Toiletries Old knickers/cheap knickers/ disposable knickers Ear plugs (in case you end up on a noisy ward) Arnica tablets (may help with bruising)
For your Baby Infant car seat. One outfit for the trip home. All-in-one stretchy outfits are best.
Baby blanket (a warm one if weather is cold). Nappies. One pair of socks or booties.
Hat. Jacket or snowsuit for winter babies. Muslin squares.
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Awards 2016 Best Health products Mam First tooth B Jack n Jill tooth paste Jack n kill silcone brush Jack n Jill gum wipes Shnuggle bath Teetha
Best Baby Gift Whisbear Nuby natural touch Starter Kit Squidge & Pip 3 House Club Abeille Blanket (Hippy Chick) The Baby Box Cashmirino Sassy Bloom Bespoke Nappy Cakes
My first Outfit Diddi & Bud Magnet Mouse Cashmirino Baby Mori Blades & Rose Rockin Baby
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Best Crib/cosleeper/moses basket Sleepy Head Moba Shnuggle Knuma Huddle Halo Mokee woolsnest
Breast pumps Best Baby Monitor Tommee Tippee Hush Snuza Motorola Baby Moov
Nuby Medela Tommee Tippee Mam
Breast feeding accessories Best Sleep Accessory Sleepy Head Whisbear Breathable baby Gro Bag Baby Mori Sleeping bag Little Green Sheep matrress protecter Nuby Snoozies SleepCurv BlochBlind Crane Humidifier
Express & Go Milla Multi Mam Pregnancy Pillow Breast feeding pillow Ergobaby natural curve Emma Jane 562 Nursing scarf Emma Jane Zara Bra
Best Skincare Derma Baby Weleda Calendula Shampoo Bepanthen Loyon
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Best Baby Carrier
maternity wear
My Carrier Stokke Ama Wrap Rockin baby Little Fox Baby Bjorn One Ergo Baby 360
Bumpalicious Envie de fraise Emma Jane Mille
Changing bag over £150 Baby Beau Isabelle Pacapod FIRENZE Born in Britan Wyn Tote Tiba & Marl Elwood Keri Kit IVY
Innovation awards
Best Weaning products
Whisbear Elvie Pampers Dry Pacifi Pampers Dry Pants Gro Snug Stokke Steps Lap Baby SleepyBoBo Secret Saviours Mokkee Mini Cot Express &Go Ergobaby Adapt
Nuby Silcon Bakewear Bibetta Burp Baby Cup Piccolo Aaras doddl
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Disposable Nappy
Catergory Best Bottle feeding must haves
Pampers dry pants Ubbi nappy pail Pampers Premium Protection - New Baby Pampers Premium Protection - Mamia Nappies Beaming Baby bio degradable Mamia
Milk Monsters Mam Colic bottle Como Tomo 360 nuby bottle Nuby Natural touch Perfect prep Ultra Bottle Express & go Snuggle up feeding pillow
Pregnancy must have item Pregnancy Pillow snuggle up Multi Gyn compress Secret saviours Sapatone Fit BumpBox
Changing bag Under ÂŁ150 Paca pod Richmond Smar Trike Tots Pink Lining Notting Hill Infinity 5 in 1 Skip Hop Chevron duo
Infant carrier Carseat GB PLATINUM IDAN Cybex cloud Q Britax Baby Safe
MULTI STAGE Car seat Cybex Sirona Monterey 2 Radian 5 Maxi-Cosi Axiss
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Best Highchair Lapsi Taste
Stokke Trip Trap
Nomi
Lapsi OVO
Knuma Connect 4 in 1
Stokke Steps
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Baby Jogger City tour The newest addition to the Baby Jogger range is the lightweight and compact, city tour™. Suitable for children from 6months to around 3 years, this nippy stroller is designed for daily adventures, weekend road trips and even far-away flights.
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Recaro EasyLife The RECARO Easylife stroller is the perfect companion for everyday family life. The colourful Easylife combines the flexibility of a lightweight stroller but also boasts a range of features you would expect from a full size pushchair.
iCandy Raspberry
Emotion stroller Emotion stands out for its easy manoeuvrability, compact folding and lightweight. It is a highly popular stroller because of its attractive design and modern colors, while it is also one of the most functional and practicalon the market.
GB POCKIT
The iCandy Raspberry is styled to perfection, it features a beautiful sleek, curvy design that is bound to impress. The Raspberry is the ultimate urban stroller that is suitable from birth.
Ickle Bubba Auroa
With its exceptional design innovation,the lightweight GB Pockit is the world’s smallest folding stroller. When folded it is the smallest and most compact stroller currently vailable on the market.
The hustle and bustle of urban environments and public transport can be challenging for anyone, throw a baby or toddler into the mix and hey presto, chaos is unleashed. All hail to the rise of the Aurora! It’s swift one handed folding action and compact fold allows parents to stow the stroller without any fuss, reducing time and stress.
Easy Walker Mini The MINI Buggy is extremely lightweight and manoeuvrable at just 7kg, making it the perfect travel companion. The Easywalker MINI Buggy features a multi position, luxurious leather handle,
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Uppa Baby cruz Designed for city streets with its narrow width, the UPPAbaby Cruz is now even lighter than its predecessor and is now supplied fully accessorised. Compact without compromise, the CRUZ’s streamlined design gives you more without weighing you down. So stroll down bumpy city streets, manoeuvre around shops, and load your basket with your changing bag, toys, shopping and whatever else you need.
Best first pushchair Project Baby Awards
Mavis The flexible forward or rear facing seat unit can recline to a lie flat position and can be easily folded into a standalone compact package with just one hand.
Britax B Ready The B-READY, Britax’s new all-in-one pushchair, is the perfect set of wheels for growing families. With the addition of an extra module, the B-READY can be transformed from a single seated pushchair into an intandem sibling pushchair in which newborn infants and pre-schoolers can travel around town in style. The puncture-free wheels with lockable swivel front wheels make the B-READY a delight to take out ensuring a smooth and reliable ride.
Icandy Stawberry The fabulous Strawberry boasts incredible functionality and oozes British style. Suitable from newborn. The lightweight chassis is available in sleek matt black or chrome.
Koochi Koochi’s Litestar is a 2-in-1 travel companion that can be used both upright and in recline with either rear or forward facing options. The Litestar is suitable from birth up until 3 years (approx.) and has adjustable calf support for added comfort. It contains premium front and rear suspension, an extending UPF50+ hood for added sun protection and comes included with chassis and seat unit.
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Best
pram under £500
iCandy Raspberry The iCandy Raspberry is styled to perfection, it features a beautiful sleek, curvy design that is bound to impress. The Raspberry is the ultimate urban stroller that is suitable from birth. The Raspberry features a lie-flat seat unit position, makingit suitable for newborns, without the need for an additional carrycot.
Project Baby Awards Cosatto Giggle 2 The Giggle 2 travel system is a 3-in-1 pushchair, pram and car seat carrier, proving itself multi-functional and highly desirable. The 2-way design can be used both forward and rear facing with the latter in pram mode being perfect for newborns using the multirecline seat option.
Babyjogger City Premier Explore the world together! The City Premier delivers flexibility with a reversible seat Attach an infant car seat, pram, or glider board to create 5 different riding options for your growing sidekick! The City Premier is not intended for jogging.luxurious leather handle, compact one hand fold.
Ickle Bubba Stomp V3 It’s an all singing, all dancing package that includes everything you’ll need from infant to toddler and comes complete with a carrycot to use from birth to 6 months, pushchair seat unit from 6 months to 3 years and an isofix compatible Galaxy group 0+ car seat with isofix base.
Britx B- Ready The BRITAX B-READY makes outings enjoyable and safe for parents and children alike, and enables children to travel closely with their siblings from birth up to preschool age!
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Best all terrain pushchair
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Project Baby Awards Stokke Trialz Built for adventure, Stokke ® Trailz ™ takes you wherever you want to go - in all seasons and in all terrains. Like all Stokke ® strollers, the carry cot and seat positions of new Stokke ® Trailz ™lift your baby higher to encourage connection between parent and child. Superior manoeuvrability and effortless.
BRITAX AFFINITY 2
Cybex Priam
The BRITAX AFFINITY 2 travel system has been designed to give parents the best of both worlds. Sleek style and colour customisation. Along with dual suspension performance for city and country terrain. So you’re free to take every day in your stride.
Regardless of which choice you make – or if the choice changes – everything will still fit on the lightweight, classic frame.
Baby jogger City Premier Explore the world together! The City Premier delivers flexibility with a reversible seat Attach an infant car seat, pram, or glider board to create 5 different riding options for your growing sidekick! The City Premier is not intended for jogging.luxurious leather handle, compact one hand fold.
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Best double pram
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BabyStyle Oyster Max 2 Offering 25 different combinations for transporting 2 children The new Oyster Max from BabyStyle is perfect to grow with your family. has been designed to appeal to parents who want a compact single pushchair to carry two children.
Britax B Ready
Stokke Crusi A stylish pram that grows with your family From single to double within 30 seconds.
The B-READY, Britax’s new all-in-one pushchair, is the perfect set of wheels for growing families. With the addition of an extra module, the B-READY can be transformed from a single seated pushchair into an in-tandem sibling pushchair in which newborn infants and pre-schoolers can travel around town in style.
Icandy Peach Blossom Designed for city streets with its narrow width, the UPPAbaby Cruz is now even lighter than its predecessor and is now supplied fully accessorised. Compact without compromise, the CRUZ’s streamlined design gives you more without weighing you down.
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Best imagine & Play
Win Green Gingerbread Cottage You just can’t help but fall in love with this beautiful Children’s Large Gingerbread Cottage Playhouse, the perfect place to inspire creative and imaginative play. This playhouse is 100% cotton with delicate details which make the playhouse distinctive. It’s every girls dream
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GLTC Play Shop & Theatre Everyone loves the buying and selling game; it’s ideal for sibling play or when friends come over. Alternatively spin it around to use it as a theatre.
GLTC Bug Hunter Wigwam Teach your kids they’re cool not creepy! Our wonderful wigwam will introduce the fascinating world of bugs and insects to playtime... Like all our wigwams it’s really easy to put up and take down, inside or out.
Little Tikes Go Green LEarn about the environment with this modern playhouse filled with Earth-friendly features and activities for kids! Tend to the planting box by taking water from the rain barrel and watering the plants. The small roof section can be filled with soil and planted with grass seed for a living roof!
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My Wee Teepee Sailor Based on Myweeteepee’s original nautical design, the SAILOR design teepee is sure to capture your child’s imagination and take them on many nautical adventures into the deep blue sea.
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Are you Ready for Weaning? Win a Beaba Babycook with Metanium Introducing your baby to solid foods usually starts when your little one is around six months old [1], and it can be great fun to explore new flavours and textures together. Your baby’s first foods can include mashed cooked fruit and vegetables like parsnip, potato, yam, sweet potato, carrot, apple or pear. [1] To make weaning even easier, Metanium is giving away two Beaba Babycook Baby Food Makers (RRP £99) The Beaba Babycook is a compact countertop food maker that will steam, blend, warm and defrost your baby’s food. You can puree and blend food to your little one’s favourite consistency, helping you introduce solids at mealtimes. Remember that any change in diet can lead to runny stools which may cause nappy rash. Try to change wet or soiled nappies as soon as possible. Clean the whole nappy area thoroughly, wiping from front to back, using plain water or alcohol and fragrance free baby wipes. Gently pat your baby’s bottom dry after washing and avoid vigorous rubbing. Using a barrier ointment or lotion will help protect against nappy rash. Metanium Everyday Barrier Ointment has a unique double action formula to provide daily protection from nappy rash and is gentle enough to use every day and at each nappy change. It’s also available in a handy Spray. Double-action Metanium Everyday Easy Spray Barrier Lotion protects and moisturises the skin to help prevent nappy rash. Two sprays should be enough to form a thin protective layer that protects the skin. Pat around the area to maximise coverage. No need to rub in. If nappy rash does strike, Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment is licensed specifically to treat nappy rash. Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment is a medicine, always read the label. www.metanium.co.uk Metanium – nappy rash experts
We have 2 Beaba Babycook to give away from Metanium worth £99 To enter either competition tell us what you love most about being a mum. Email: natasha@project-baby.co.uk
Milton Mini Portable Soother Steriliser An innovative sterilisation device designed to provide you with convenience and ease of mind whenever you’re on the move.
Comotomo Natural Feel Baby Bottle Deisgned to most closely mimic breastfeeding to reduce bottle rejection and nipple confusion issues. Price: £12.32 www.comotomo.co.uk
Price: £6.99 www.mothercare.com
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Q&A to Giving Birth Q I like jogging but should I switch to fast walking now I’m pregnant? Sarah Says: if you’ve enjoyed running prior to being pregnant, it’s safe to continue. As you progress throughout your pregnancy, however, you might find the high impact nature of running takes its toll, and that brisk walking, swimming or the cross trainer are preferable. Other than that, just stick to a few basics: keep to a moderate intensity, avoid overheating, rehydrate well, I also suggest that you avoid running on uneven surfaces.
Q What is HELLP syndrome and how might it affect my birth if I was to suffer from it? Sarah says : HELLP is a serious complicati of pregnancy which occurs mainly in caucasian woman over 25 HELLP stands for Haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low plateletsall of these occur as a serious variation of preeclampsia. Haemolysis means blood cells are being used up more quickly than usual and indeed more quickly than the body can make them. Woman with HELLP may not in the initial stage look very ill, so often diagnosis is not made until the disease is more established. There are serious complications associated with HELLP: Liver failure and bleeding problems called DIC, when the blod cannot clot effectively. Timing of delivery is carfully planned to minimise bleeding risks for mum but also to ensure baby is preparedpaticulary llung maturity.
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hospital and my partner doesn’t drive. Should I call a Taxi or ambulance when im in labour?
Q Can my hubby stay at the hospital over night if I give birth early hours?
Sarah Says; You really shouldn’t call an ambulance unless it is an emergency or you feel the birth is imminent. Do you have a family or friend who could help? Taxi will happily take you just make sure you have numbers to hand. If transport is a problem you could also consider a home birth if everything is straightforward, or ask your midwife to assess your labour at home so you don’t have a wasted journey into the unit, only to be sent home.
Sarah says: If you give birth in the early hours, realistically it will be a while before you’re transferred to a postnatal ward. You and your baby will be checked over, you may want some food and drink and a shower and all this can take a couple of hours at least before your transferred. Your husband can stay with you as long as you’re still on the labour ward, but units will vary on wether or not he stay once you’re transferred to a postnatal area, so check with your midwife.
Q Is Gas & Air Safe? What is gas and air, and can it harm my baby if I use it during labour? Sarah Says: Nitrous oxide has been used for pain relief since the 1800s. It’s a strong analgesic but diffuses through the body very quickly, in a matter of 15-30 seconds, so the effect does not last long. There are no ill effects to the baby, and in pregnanct but otherwise well woman, no adverse effects for mums either. In some woman it can lead to feelings of nausea, and for others some disinhibited behaviour (but less pain!)
Q Do I need to take my own food and drinks to the hospital when I give birth? Sarah Our Midwife says: Food and drink is provided but when you’re on the labour ward the selection might be quiet restricted to things like tea and toast or cereal. Food and drink can really help maintain your energy levels, especially if you’re starting to flag, so it’s a good idea to pack some appealing snacks and isotonic drinks to keep you going. Boiled sweets can help prevent your mouth from getting too dry.
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Your body has spent months nurturing and growing your baby. All the changes that helped to bring your baby into the world are now abruptly reversed.
Written by Dr Goldstein, Therapist and lecturer in psychology.
After Giving Birth Changes after giving birth are inevitable. Family takes on new meaning when having had your first child, and the chances are that the way you thought before having your child does not apply so well anymore; a couple of things need to be re-thought and the chances are you may have to adopt a new way of thinking.
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ssues such as your Relationship to work, family, intimacy, responsibility need to be thought through again, processed for new meaning, and value allocated to them in turn. You will often hear that priorities change... that is because they do! How this happens, and the way you (partner, family and friends) handle the process of change is important. Transitions can be daunting, and you need support in making that shift in your mind from whatever was before to what is now: you and family. Below I have described a few things that may support you in this shifting thought process, give you an idea of ‘normal’ thoughts, and help you transition at a time when certain adaptation is required.
needs a little thought to go along with informed actions. It also takes a while for grandparents to realize that they have children who have become parents (just like them!) and are not solely their children any longer.
Ask your partner for help if you feel snowed under, and convey your intentions, these actions will come a long way.
Family Relationships change drastically once you have a baby, your position in the family takes on new meaning. Relatives have different expectations of you now, to be a good parent, to contribute to the education of your baby etc. They want to be involved in family life. This can be demanding, and
These attachment bonds that went on for so long between parent-child are renewing themselves, changing for all parties involved. The realization of change can bring more loving connections or more distant ones, the ties are generally maintained, supportive but can also be
a little strenuous. Explain how you feel to your parents if you can, and find help with a friend when trying to manage other’s requests of you.
Intimacy
Intimacy is an important part of your life. Your relationship to your partner is just as important as your relationship to your baby, and if you see it that way, it will allow you to at least value your relationship when there is less time to exclusively focus on it. Intimacy is sometimes hard to maintain when a baby is so dependent and needs you 24-7... How to find time with your partner and engage in loving acts whether physical or thoughtful ones? Of course taking care of your baby is taking care of your ‘couple’ and your growth together, but should not come at the expense of your relationship to your partner! The complicit care and love in your couple is what will remain once your child is all grown up, every step of their development children take more steps away from you, so you’ve got to keep it all in perspective... They will leave! Talk with your partner as much as you can and engage in compassion, passion and love.
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Feeding
Responsibility Your response-ability will now have changed, you will no longer feel responsible for yourself with a neat barrier around your actions thoughts and feelings. They will now extend to your babies actions thoughts and feelings. The physical response-ability you first feel when you have your baby is quite a change, but also so deeply felt that your body finds the ability to carry you through, after that the mind needs to start playing its part.
Their mind-body connection is at no time so sharply felt! The way you think and feel when having a baby to care for is completely different; the way you see work, outings, friends, and so on and things you previously thought such as ‘being sooo very busy’ can now be thrown out of the window. Life looks so different with another pair of lenses on! Family may become more important, going to the park or taking fresh air might also be on your priority list. Things change and your value of the world does too. Make a note of these changes, small changes of the everyday, and think about the leap of faith and courage you have to muster up to brave the stormy waters.
Eating takes a different turn now. You are feeding baby as an ‘extension-of-yourself’, and therefore will be affected; less or more hungry depending on how feeding your baby affects you. Feeding is a form of care and love, and includes the action of ‘giving’, how do you give and love yourself at this point in time, and how much are you cared for by your partner... does your partner sometimes feed you in the evenings, or make you a coffee in the mornings? Eating can be thought of as a form of ‘give and take’; you may sometimes need more care from others, and on some other days are more able to feed others and yourself.
Although there are lots of studies that show that it is the love that parents give that is of utmost importance, feeding is part of that love. Take time to eat, feed yourself the right amounts, take time to chew on food and process your day. It’s gratifying to do so.
On a positive note, it is considered a normal reaction to feel down and perhaps depressed when going through times of stress, loss, and change. If it may have been impossible to ask for help earlier in your life, now is the time to seek help and be on the receiving end! You will find empathy in places you hadn’t imagined, and as awareness grows of the difficulties starting a new family can entail, there will be different sources of help available to you. Your health visitor will be there the first few weeks, and here after if you wanted to call on the assisting team for support. Your GP is also generally quite a good source of support if feeling ill, or having concerns with regards to your baby. Other more specialised services are available such as talk therapy, or support from another mum through a mum’s online network, or foundation that specialises in supporting women and men with postnatal depression. There are also sleep specialists available to help with training baby to sleep well through the night if this is proving to be challenging, and some good books around to support you in understanding your child’s developmental stages, and tracking your baby’s growth.
Time Time flies once you have a baby. Suddenly there’s no time for doing bits of work at home, cooking or enjoying a nice diner, or calling a friend. Having a baby is time consuming and the way you organised your time before, changes drastically. It takes time to get into the flow or rhythm of time again, this time incorporating childcare. When you wake up baby has to get dressed and ready for the day – you are not alone anymore! In the early evening, baby has to get ready for bed, bath, story and so on you may have to cook something once baby is in bed, but generally speaking you will only be able to return to yourself, probably being quite tired once baby is in bed. Keep a diary with a time sheet to get an overview of your busy day, and remember; you deserve a treat too. If you opt for postnatal therapy, you will generally get emotional, practical as well as educational support in various areas to help you through this challenging time (all of the above) - and get the added personal relationship which can be healing in and of itself. Parenthood is a paradox of happiness and - pain, loss, and change, take the time to care for yourself, and you’ll find some beautiful ways to live peacefully with the challenges ahead.
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baby weight By Laura Williams
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Personal trainer and nutritionist, Laura Williams, guides you through the easiest ways to tone up and safely drop a dress size in four easy steps! It’s only natural to have put on a few extra pounds during pregnancy and no doubt you’ll want to beat the bulge now your baby has arrived. Sound like an uphill struggle? Not with these common-sense tips that won’t interrupt your routine.
Step 1:
You are what you eat • Banish all biscuits, cakes and crisps form the house - will power will only take you so far if fattening snacks lurk alluringly behind a cupboard door. • Have an abundance of fruit and high-fibre, lowfat foods available instead - they will keep hunger pangs at bay without you piling on the calories. • Good food choices to have around the house include soup; fresh fruit (especially apples, bananas and kiwis - all good sources of antioxidants and fibre, filling you up at the same time as giving you a sweet kick); and low calorie soft drinks and a variety of herbal teas that you can sweeten with honey. • When the going gets tough, keep yourself busy - even if it’s just by doing housework. While you’re busy, mentally line up a non-food reward for not giving into temptation. This will ensure losing weight doesn’t become all about denying yourself the finer things in life.
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Step 2:
These boots are made for walking Treating yourself to a pair of new walking shoes is a great way of encouraging you to get out and get walking. There’s also a health benefit, as old shoes will have lost most of their cushioning and there’s also a health benefit, as old shoes will have lost most of their cushioning and support. • Always have a walk around the shop when buying to ensure the shoes are comfortable and wear the same socks you’ll be walking in to try your shoes on. • Find a pair that are lightweight and breathable and look for a low, supportive heel that rounds at the end - a thick heel or one that sticks out will cause your foot to slap down rather than roll, making you more prone to sore shins. Make sure there’s plenty of room in your shoes. • You’ll need at least a finger-width gap after the end of your longest toe, and don’t forget to measure when you’re standing up rather than sitting down.
Step 3:
Reawaken your abdominals If you were active through your pregnancy and had an uncomplicated birth, you can get started straight away. Before you start, however, do the ‘rec-check’: a check on your stomach muscle the rectus abdominus, to see if any gaps in the muscle have healed: • Lie on your back with your knees bent and, with you palm facing you, place the fingers of your left hand just above your tummy button. • As you slowly exhale, lift your head and shoulders off the floor and slide your right hand up your thigh towards your knee.
between your knees. Your arms should be folded behind your head. • Breathe in and, as you breathe, out, slowly lift your head and shoulders off the floor and squeeze the cushion as hard as you can, remembering to keep your stomach pulled in tightly so that your back is flat on the floor. Hold for five seconds before lowering and repeating. • Try to aim for 10 curl ups, and complete this routine three times a week.
Step 4:
Boost your metabolism Toned muscles can help your body burn calories - or increase its metabolic rate. Muscle tissue requires up to nine times more calories to maintain than fat tissue: this means that with a few simple exercises, you can create a lean, mean, calorie burning machine! Try doing two sets of 20 repetitions of the following exercises twice a week: Wall slide with bicep curl: tones thighs and arms • Lean your back against a solid wall, with your feet approximately 12 inches in front of you, shoulder-width apart. • Hold cans of soup or bottles of water at either side, palms facing forward. • Slowly slide your body down the wall towards the floor until you reach 90º at the knees and hold this position.
• You should feel your stomach muscles tighten, and feel a gap between the two edges of the muscles. If this gap is three or more finger widths, you’ll need to delay abdominal exercises - if in doubt, check with your midwife or GP.
• Keeping your elbows close to your body, slowly curl the cans upward into your shoulders, before returning to the start.
If your muscles are getting back to normal, try the following two-in-one exercise that will help strengthen and tone both your abdomen and pelvic floor.
Tricep dips with leg raise: tones thighs, calves and backs of arms
• Lie on your back with your knees bent and pull in your stomach muscles in the lower part of your abdomen.
• Sit on a chair with your hands shoulder-width apart on the edge.
• At the same time, locate your pelvic floor by tensing the muscles as if you were trying to stop peeing mid-flow.
• Slowly lower your body off the seat, towards the floor, until your elbows reach 90º. As you do this, lift and extend one leg in front of you.
• Maintain these contractions for a count of 10, relax, and repeat. You can then add in another two-in-one move to tighten your tummy and inner thighs.
• Bring your leg back in as you straighten your arms and push back up to your starting position. Then relax your leg, before switching legs and repeating.
• Lie on your back, with your legs bent and a cushion sandwiched
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8 A healthy baby starts with a healthy you!
Exercises during pregnancy
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Walking Walking for a mile, or about 20 minutes, three times a week will give you a cardiovascular workout without straining your knees and ankles.
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Try the tailor sit (sit cross-legged while leaning forward with a straight back) and the tailor press (sit with your legs bent and feet together, place hands under knees and press knees together) to ease back pain.
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light weight lifting If you lifted weights before pregnancy, chances are you can safely continue during pregnancy. Avoid heavy weight lifting or lifts that require you to lie flat on your back.
swimming Swimming exercises both large muscles groups, offers cardiovascular benefits and allows you to feel weightless despite the extra pounds of your baby bump.
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prenatal yoga Taking a focused prenatal yoga class can strengthen your core, ease back pain or discomfort, help you relax and may also shorten labor.
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Dance for at least 30 minutes, three to four times a week, whether it’s in your living room or at a class. Shy away from routines that require leaps, jumps or twirls.
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Exercising 30 minutes a day most days of the week boosts energy and eases pain and discomfort during pregnancy, as well as prepares your body for labor by increasing stamina and muscle strength.
Guidelines for safe exercise during pregnancy If you WERE physically active before becoming pregnant, you should be able to safely continue your activity in moderation, but still check with your doctor. If you were NOT physically active before becoming pregnant, you should consult your doctor to create an exercise routine that’s safe for you and baby.
kegels During pregnancy, kegels strengthen your pelvic floor muscles to help ease labor and delivery. Repeat kegels 10 times, five times a day.
squats Squatting during labor helps open your pelvic outlet and allows more room for your baby to descend.
Stop exercising & call your doctor if: Contractions of your uterus last for 30 minutes after exercising. Your baby stops moving. You experience dizziness, chest pains or headaches. You have vaginal bleeding, pain or leaking of amniotic fluid.
health & fitness
20 Reasons to start your day with water and lemon
3 of the Best fitness aids
1. Water with lemon provides the body with electrolytes which hydrate your body. As lemons contain good amount of electrolytes such as potassium, calcium and magnesium. 2. Water with lemon is good for the joints, reducing pain in the joints and muscles. 3. Warm water with lemon helps digestion as lemon contains citric acid. It interacts with other enzymes and acids which easily stimulate the secretion of gastric juice and digestion. The liver produces more enzymes from water with lemon than from any other food. 4. Water with lemon cleanses the liver. Lemon juice stimulates the liver to release toxins. 5. Water with Lemon helps fight infections of the respiratory tract, sore throats and inflammation of the tonsils. This is due to the anti-inflammatory properties of lemon. 6. Warm water with lemon helps regulate natural bowel movement. 7. Water with lemon is indispensable for the normal work of metabolism. Since lemon is a powerful antioxidant, it protects the body from free radicals and strengthens the immune system.
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8. Water with lemon aids in proper functioning of the nervous system (as lemon has a high content of potassium). 9. Depression and anxiety are often the result of low levels of potassium in the blood. The nervous system needs a sufficient amount of potassium to ensure sustainable signals to the heart. 10. Water with lemon cleanses blood, blood vessels and arteries. 11. Water with lemon can help lower blood pressure. A daily intake of one lemon can reduce high blood pressure by 10%. 12. Water with lemon creates an alkalizing effect in the body. Even if you drink it immediately before a meal, it can help your body maintain a higher level of pH. The higher the pH, the more your body is able to fight diseases. 13. Water with lemon is good for the skin. Vitamin C in lemon, improves our skin by rejuvenating the body. Drinking water with lemon regularly (every morning) will improve the condition of your skin. 14. Water with lemon helps to dilute uric acid, the built up of which leads to pain in the joints and gout. 15. Water with lemon is beneficial for pregnant women. Since lemons are loaded with Vitamin C, it acts as an adaptogen helping the body cope with viruses such as colds. Furthermore, vitamin C helps the formation of bone tissue of the unborn baby. At the same time, due to the high content of potassium, a mixture of water with lemon helps forming cells of the brain and nervous system of the baby.
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16. Water with lemon relieves heartburn. For this, mix a teaspoon of lemon juice in half a glass of water. 17. Water with lemon helps dissolve gallstones, kidney stones, pancreatic stones, and calcium deposits. 18. Water with lemon helps with weight loss. Lemons contain pectin fiber, which helps suppress hunger cravings. Studies have proven people with a better alkaline diet have lost weight faster. 19. Water with lemon helps with tooth pain and gingivitis. 20. Water with lemon prevents cancer. This is due to the fact that lemons are a highly alkaline food. Multiple studies have found that cancer cannot thrive in an alkaline environment.
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Awards
Loyon Loyon is a new treatment for Cradle Cap which aids the gentle physical removal of Cradle Cap. The seeping qualities of the product mean that three applications over eight days have been shown to remove 90% of Cradle Cap150ml, carefully formulated for babies’ delicate and sensitive skin.
Bepanthen The breathable ointment creates a transparent barrier against the harmful effects of wee, poo and nappies, which helps protect the skin against these causes of nappy rash.
Price: £8.99 www.superdrug.com
BabyHealth A closer look at a few of our award entries
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Bug Brush BugBrush was designed with a clear mission - to make teeth cleaning a stress free, fun experience for both parents and infants. Tooth brushing is a twice daily, necessary task that every parent has to undertake, whether your child likes it or not, and this is all too often a battle which results in an angry, crying baby, and a stressed out, anxious parent.. www.bugbrush.co.uk
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The Wonders
4 Astonishing facts
of Breastfeeding:
about breastmilk:
We are often told about the amazing benefits of breastmilk so we thought it would be a good idea to get to the bottom of just how clever it is! We have been speaking to Sioned Hilton, Lactation Consultant at Medela to find out! She has been working with breastfeeding mums for more than 20 years and certainly knows her stuff! Breastmilk is the only natural food source, designed especially for babies she says. Health experts tell us it protects them from infections and diseases and we are also told that Breastfed babies not only have less chance of becoming obese and therefore developing type 2 diabetes, they are also less likely to develop eczema. Given it is also always the right temperature, on tap and free it is a no brainer really! Sioned is adamant that mums must know their breast size is not important! No matter what size you are, you’ll make enough milk for your baby – pretty clever really! She tells us that babies breastfeed until they’re full, not until they ‘empty’ your breast, on average babies remove 67% of the milk available. When your baby is born his stomach is the size of a marble explains Sioned. The colostrum you produce will be just the right amount to fill him so do not panic! Breastmilk works on a supply and demand system so when baby feeds your body knows to produce more ready for his next feed another one of nature’s miracles! One thing to be aware of is growth spurts – typically these will happen at about two to three weeks, six weeks and three months. It may be a busy few days, but continuing to feed on demand is key - this phase will pass and the balance between supply and demand will be restored. You newborn baby is your treasure, but remember you are important too. We know you won’t want to take your eyes off your bundle of joy for a fair few weeks, but if you have a social event or night out coming up there are options. Being a breastfeeding mum doesn’t mean you have to put the dampeners on, but be sensible and aware that what you drink does come through into the breastmilk. Alcohol levels in milk peaks about 30-90 mins; wait 2-3 hours after drinking before breastfeeding if you consume a moderate quantity. You may prefer not to breastfeed at all and you can express your milk and discard so that you remain comfortable.
You should also know… • The lactating breast is an organ. • When it is hot your baby may feed more often as they become thirstier. This is fine, but do ensure you keep your energy levels up and drink lots of water too! • Babies naturally nurse in 2 phases - Initially they suck fast and light then slower and deeper. • Breastfeeding burns an average of 500 calories a day.
1. It’s the ultimate all-in-one meal and, amazingly, your body cleverly adapts the nutrients and volume of milk as baby grows to meet your baby’s needs and developmental stage. 2. Recent research has shown that breastfeeding babies benefit from 415 individual proteins in breast milk. This is the ultimate high-protein diet. 3. It has been discovered that breast milk contains stem cells, which have the ability to become a load of different type of cells in the body. This discovery certainly tells us more about the significant role breastmilk has on infant growth and development.
• Breastfeeding doesn’t give you ‘saggy boobs’ - it’s the influence of progesterone on the smooth muscle during pregnancy to support the developing uterus in the pelvis if mums smoke before, during and after pregnancy the stretched muscles lose their tone and may retain their shape.
Now to the breastmilk itself – given how incredible this potent liquid gold is we thought we would give you the facts - 5 things about breastmilk you didn’t know!
4. Your breastmilk can educate your baby’s palate. What we eat is transferred to baby during a breastfeed and this supports the infant to learn about a great variety of tastes and flavours, great for when you start weaning! project-baby.co.uk
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Colic Coping with
8 Point action plan to help cope with Colic Many babies are diagosed with colic, but in reality there is no medical definition for the term. Colic defined as excessive reasons for bouts of inconsolable crying, such as reflux, digestive intolerances or allergies. In most cases, a combination of diet, feeding, medicine, routine and sleep can help manage the symptoms.
1 Understand Colic
3. Let him suck
“Colic is poorly understood, it’s not an actual medical condition, but just a term for excessive, frequent crying in a baby who appears to be otherwise healthy and well fed. It can occur for no reason, but it often has an underlying cause, such as non specific abdominal pain, cow’s milk introlerance or reflux- where the valve at the top of the stomach is immature, leading to acid pain and vomiting,
“Babies with colic often get a lot of comfort from sucking, which is likely to be why they want to feed so often, to try to stretch the feeding time you could try to temporarily introduce a dummy. This will soothe and give him something to suck on while you’re trying to implement the new, more structured, feeding plan.
2. Get into a regular feeding routine “The first thing to tackle with a colicky or reflux baby is their routine. If your little one is eating too much and too often: breastfeeding on deman, and typically feeds every two hours during the day and almost contantly at night. This could be contribuiting to his symptoms. During the day, try to stretch him out to a three-hour feeding schedule, which means feeding him five times during the 12 daylight hours.”
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4. Calm consistant bedtimes “Evenings are typically the hardest time for babies with colic, and and they’re especially difficult when you’re trying to get your older children into a bath and bed. A calming evening routine will help the baby to wind down and feel soothed at his most difficult time of day, so begin to implement a soothing bedtime regime that coincides with the needs of your two older children, who go to bed around 7pm”
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5. Shift Positions Parents tend to cradle a colicky baby face-up, but that may not help. Instead, hold her face down -- with your hand under her belly and her head on your forearm. The pressure on her tummy can help relieve uncomfortable gas.
6. Baby Massage The soothing power of your own touch can work wonders on a colicky baby. Many babies love skin-to-skin contact. And studies show infants who are massaged seem to cry less and sleep better. Just undress your baby and use slow, firm strokes over her legs, arms, back, chest, and face. It may calm you down as well.
For a gassy baby, rub his tummy in a clockwise motion, or bicycle his little legs to relieve some pressure.
7. Give Her a Burp A crying baby can gulp down a lot of air. That can make her gassy and bloated -- and make her crying worse. Burp her with gentle thumps on her back. The classic position -- with the baby’s head over your shoulder -- works, but can leave a trail of spit-up down your back. Switch things around: Lay your baby face down across your lap, or sit her up. Support her chest and neck with one of your arms.
8. Look after yourself One of the most important pieces of advices we can give you, is to make time for yourself. Colic can be tough on mums as well as babies and it can be exhausting and stressful. Sleep when you can and accept all offers of help. Whatever you do - don’t blame yourself or feel you are not doing an amazing job.
AND DON”T FORGET
Take a Breather Night after night with a colicky baby is hard on parents. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and not up to the job. If nothing seems to work, take a break. Hand the baby off to your partner, a family member, friend, or sitter. When that’s not an option, remember that it’s OK to let your baby cry in the crib for a little bit while you collect yourself.
Whisbear Over 65% newborn children suffer from colic. In result, parents suffer too. To soothe the baby we turn to “home-made” solutions to stop the colic. Eventually we all arrive to the same conclusion hairdryer’s shushing sound works the best! Shushing is the natural acoustic environment for newborn children - they remember it from their mother’s womb. All they can hear there is shushing. Running around your house with a hairdryer is uncomfortable and tiring and although recordings of shushing can be found on the Internet, it is not an ideal solution. And thus Whisbear - the humming bear - was born. Friendly shushing in hand’s reach is our parental mission! Whisbear is a superhero - always near your child, it comes to the rescue! Whisbear guards the baby’s sleep. Whisbear is something more than a shushing teddy bear. They are a great plan to help suffering little ones and their parents in the colic-induced pain. Project Baby Review:- Not only does he look ultra cute we also saw a huge difference in our little ones sleep pattern. He is super clever and will help many parents through those tricky first few months. At £39.90 its a little more expensive than your average Teddy Bear but Whisbear is different and you can’t put a price on a good night sleep. www.whisbear.co.uk
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Stay Cool on the Commute
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travel
Pure Indulgence LUXURY SPA BREAKS FOR MUMS TO BE
Aqua Sana Woburn Forest Bedford, Bedfordshire
Aqua Sana opened in June 2014, and represents a new way of spa-ing at Center Parcs resorts. The World of Spa has six unique spas for you to journey through; explore the fire and ice, blossom, herbal, sensory, mineral and gemstone and salt spa areas. Unwind completely in the outdoor pool while enjoying beautiful forest views. As with other Aqua Sana Spas, it is a friendly and sociable space to spend time with your loved ones.
Cowley Manor Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Cowley Manor is a contemporary country house hotel and spa which sits in the glorious Cotswold countryside surrounded by 55 acres of parkland, woods and meadows. The award-winning spa has two spectacular pools, a 17m green slate-lined indoor pool and an elegant 15m outdoor pool, both heated all year round. In the summer months, the area adjacent to the outdoor pool completely transforms with sun loungers, a bar and full waiter service. There are four treatment rooms, as well as a separate manicure and pedicure area, enabling the dedicated therapists to offer a full range of indulging and therapeutic treatments using oils safe for pregnant women. www.cowleymanor.com
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Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall Seaham, County Durham
Chewton Glen Spa New Forest, Hampshire
Chewton Glen is a real country-house hotel with all the class, comfort and quality you could wish for. A place for lavishing and pampering; don’t book in for a few days and expect to come away thinner as the food is simply too good. But breathe in the country air and you’ll already feel healthier. Day guests are also welcome, for anyone looking to check out the spa without checking in. The swimming and hydrotherapy pools are impressive.
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Ragdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal Spa The setting for Seaham Hall is the expansive and exhilarating north east coast, so you’re onto a winner already. The spa building and the facilities are impressive and expansive, and the treatments of very good quality. Your spa journey begins at the fabulous underground walkway that connects the spa and hotel; walk along past the pebbles and running water, and a huge carved elephant greets you on the other side. Inside, there’s a large, ozonetreated swimming pool, a hydrotherapy pool, and a range of thermal facilities. We loved relaxing in the outdoor hot tubs. Serenity Spa offers excellent value for a spa escape, and will appeal to everyone who can afford it. www.seaham-hall.co.uk
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
The original and still one of the best dedicated spa retreats, Ragdale Hall is a large, comfortable country house set in attractive grounds. You’ll find unfaltering customer service, an extensive range of top-quality treatments, and a fine array of facilities and classes. You can feel at liberty to be as healthy or as pampered as you like.
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Stanley House Hotel and Spa Mellor, Lancashire
Located deep in the heart of the Ribble Valley, The Spa at Stanley House reflects the elegance of natural rural beauty, with peaceful views over undulating hills from every aspect of the spa.
3 European Spa Breaks by babymoon
Paphos Babymoon at Almyra Almyra is offering parents to be a beloved Babymoon filled with delights to celebrate their precious time together before the arrival of their bundle of joy. The Almyra Babymoon leaves you fit for birth.
Inside, there are cosy, contemporary interiors, and spacious treatment rooms. Relax in the collection of thermal cabins and the soothing hydrotherapy pool, all with a beautiful viewpoint. The spa also has a rasul, and steam and hydro-bathing spa suites for those who want a more private spa experience. Stanley House is the only spa within North West of England to offer treatments from luxury brand Natura Bisse, and from British organic brand Ila.
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Austria Babymoon at Hoteldorf Gruner Baum An unforgettable babymoon journey into the secret valley, Hoteldorf GrĂźner Baum in Austria is a secret hidaway for parents to be. Relax in pure nature and take a walk through the pure and fresh air at the edge of the national park Hohe Tauern, while getting pampered in our SPA.
Calcot Spa Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Calcot Spa is situated in a quiet corner of Calcot Manor’s grounds in the Cotswolds. The beautifully designed spa is flooded with natural light and the neutral artwork and furnishings reflect the surrounding countryside. Dip into the outdoor hydrotherapy pool, swim lengths in the 16-metre indoor pool or just relax in the thermal experience area.
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France, Evian-Les-Bains Babymoon The Hilton Evian-les-Bains welcomes expecting couples for an indulgent break including: mother to be 80 minute Intuitif massage and father to be 75 minute Gautama treatments.
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babymoon What is a Babymoon? A last vacation taken by expecting couples before the birth of their baby. Pamper yourself with prenatal spa treatments especially designed for pregnant women. Enjoy especially designed babymoon packages which can include: unlimited complimentary in-room movies, late check-out, cravings bag, foodie treats, cigars and sport massages for dad-to-be, photo shoots, nursery tile classes, breathing classes, yoga sessions, pregnancy massage for mom-to-be and non-alcoholic cocktails. Or go on a shopping spree with a personal shopper to show you all the beautiful baby boutiques.
What is the safest time to travel? According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the safest time for a pregnant woman to travel is during the second trimester
Up to how many weeks before giving birth is it allowed to fly? After 28 weeks, most airlines require a letter from your doctor. There are many different restrictions per airline. We suggest that you check if the airliner you are using has specific restrictions for pregnant women or see our chart below.
are more susceptible to, and often helpless against, the various diseases they may be carrying. • avoid countries with health concerns – you won’t be able to take malaria medication or have all vaccinations, always talk to your doctor first before booking your trip.
Do you have some tips during the flight? • wear flat and comfortable shoes. • place a pillow against the lower back to ease strain. • try to walk every two hours, this will help combat swelling and discomfort. • keep hydrated and avoid coffee and tea. Drink plenty of water, at least one liter for every two hours in flight. • keep your seatbelt low around your hips, not around your abdomen.
Traveling to countries Do you have with health some tips to prepare myself concerns! for the trip? The safety of you and your baby Ready? Take off……
• take (copies) of medical records in your bag. • know your blood type. • get a list of hospitals from the tourist board and keep a list of emergency contacts. • when you take a flight, reserve an aisle seat so that you can easily access the bathroom and move about the cabin. • wear a high factor sunscreen and stick to bottled water. • avoid diving, skiing and altitudes higher than 13,000 ft. • avoid mosquitoes, expectant mothers
always comes first. Therefore avoid traveling to areas where malaria and yellow fever occurs (yellow fever – Central South America and parts of equatorial Africa). For detailed information about vaccination during pregnancy, we would like to refer to the website of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Department of Health and Human Services – USA). View related travel health information of your travel destination wwwnc.cdc.gov Detailed information about planning a healthy pregnancy and traveling while pregnant wwwnc.cdc.gov.
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MOUNTAIN BUGGY NANO A truly lightweight, compact folding travel stroller that offers an authentic Mountain Buggy experience. The nano travel stroller provides dual functionality of car seat compatibility to easily transform into a fuss free urban travel stroller - perfect for today’s busy, travelling modern families
Momymoo Zoe Ii Baby Changing Bag
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The Zoe II is the newer improved version of the popular Zoe Change Bag from momymoo and comes in a variety of gorgeous fabric designs. The momymoo Zoe II Change Bag has been designed with practicality in mind and is extremely versatile. Price: £69.00 www.momymoo.co.uk
Sun Care
Hooded Towel Banana Boat Kids Sun Protection Lotion SPF 50 This non-greasy, fragrance free, gentle sunscreen is perfect for your children’s delicate skin.
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The Hooded Towel is made from soft, ultra absorbent 100% cotton velour towelling that stays soft and fluffy after washing. Can be worn long down to the ankle to keep warm after a bath or short for running around on the beach. Price: £18.00 – £22.00 www.thehoodedtowel.com
Nuna Sena Travel Cot After a busy day away from home,
sensitive skin fully protected, moisturised and
you’ll appreciate a simple and easyto-use travel cot. The chic Nuna Sena easily pops open, thanks to its clever zig-zag leg design. And then in the morning you can refold it with just one hand.
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Childs Farm Suncream It’s water resistant to keep young and
and children from 6 months upwards. Dermatologist approved for sensitive and eczemaprone skin. Price: £10.99 www.childsfarm.com
Nivea Sun Baby 50+ Moisturising Lotion Has been especially developed for sensitive baby skin. Helps protect against sunburn and long-term UV-induced skin damage. Suitable for babies from 3 months to toddlers. Price: £10.50 wsww.hop.nivea.co.uk
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competition
Win a wealth of products from those clever people over at Brother Max! To make everyday parenting tasks simpler and less time consuming Brother Max are giving away a fantastic prize bundle worth over ÂŁ100! You could win a 3-in-1 Thermometer, Bear or Bunny Nightlight, Large Weaning Pots, Trainer Cup, 2 Catch & Fold Bibs, 2 Easy-hold Plates, Snack Pot Bowl and Travel Spoons!
Brother Max make innovative, quality products to help parents get things done more quickly and easily, so that babies, toddlers and parents can spend more time doing the fun stuff. Quite simply, it’s all about great designs for little people! For more information visit www.brothermax.com
To be in with a chance of winning simply email us at: natasha@project-baby.co.uk with your babies favourite foods.
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Health &
beauty Bare Minerals Original Foundation
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The award-winning bareMinerals Original SPF 15 Foundation gives impeccable coverage with the look of beautiful bare skin. This unique, weightless foundation provides adjustable sheer-to-full coverage for a flawless look, yet doesn’t feel like you are wearing any makeup at all Price: £26.00 www.bareminerals.co.uk
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Essie Nail Varnish
The cleansing purifying scrub with sea salt is ideal as a detox treatment as it cleanses, purifies and restores balance to sensitive or oily scalps. It can also be used as a post-color treatment to sooth tingling and itching sensations.
Because fashion always starts at the fingertips, Essie’s chip resistant formula and outstanding durability is not only easy to apply and fast drying, but will give your nails superb coverage and a professional finish.
Price: £8.95 www.essie.co.uk
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Le Metier De Beaute The Peau Vierge anti-aging tinted complexe provides sheer, natural coverage for instant smoothing and perfecting, as it works long term. www.spacenk.com
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health & beauty
Sanctuary Body Butter Crammed with luxurious butters from cocoa and shea, oil from macademia nuts and sweet almonds, as well as extra protective Vitamin E, our body butter melts into skin and cocoons it in softness. www.boots.com
Top-totoesie cleaning kit
3 little bottles of our award-winning best sellers to get clean, smell fragrant and look fabulous. Makes a great new-born or baby shower gift, and ideal for travelling.
Price: ÂŁ8.99 www.childsfarm.com
Armani Code Pour Femme ARMANI CODE POUR FEMME is a feminine interpretation of a woman with a touch of elegance, seduction, intimacy, boldness and sensuality. This intensive and deep passionate perfume is ideal for a lady who is brave, stylish, attitude conscious, fashionable and independent of her all decisions. www.spacenk.com
Post Pregnancy Care
Instantly Ageless
A new and revolutionary anti-wrinkle cream that is taking the world by storm, it works in minutes to effectively diminish the visible signs of ageing. The groundbreaking ingredient is a peptide called argireline, which works like botox without the painful needles. Price: ÂŁ3.49 (1 Sachet) www.instantlyagelesscream.co.uk
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jewellery baja rings From skinny bands to striking cocktail rings, organic shapes meet clean lines in this contemporary and eclectic ring collection Prices from: £100.00 www.monicavinader.com .
baja chain bracelet This art deco inspired bracelet in 18ct Rose Gold Plated Vermeil on Sterling Silver is set with a multifaceted Green Onyx gemstone.
Tiffany Enchant Pendants Inspired by the scrolled iron gates of lavish estates and secret gardens, the ornate swirls of this graceful collection hint at a lush paradise beyond.
Price: £220.00 www.monicavinader.com
Liberty print star silver initials bangle
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Red Pavé Apple Charm
This pretty Liberty print star sterling silver initials bangle bracelet oozes simple charm and elegance.
A whimsical apple charm by PANDORA, in sterling silver decorated with red cubic zirconia stones and green crystals.
Price: £29.95 – £35.95 www.mamajewels.co.uk
Price: £55.00 www.pandora.net
His & Hers Tiffany Enchant Cuff The fanciful scrolls of this design are based on 19th-century iron gates. Price: £2,175 www.tiffany.co.uk
Babylonia Bola When wearing the Bola on a long necklace low on your pregnant belly, the Bola produces a soft, soothing sound as you move. This gentle chiming sound will be familiar to your baby, both before and after birth and will become a lasting memory of your pregnancy. www.babylonia.be
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interiors
Creating Your Dream
Price: £1,190.00 www.gigibrooks.com
Bratt Decor Chelsea Cradle This beautifully carved cradle is a wonderful place to rock a little one gently to sleep. The soothing motion of the cradle works wonders on baby and helps create a resting environment of peace. Price: £851.00 www.gigibrooks.com
Aqua Bunny Lamp with Drum Shade This striking hand crafted lamp has a beautiful bold design which will add colourful character to a child’s bedroom or play room. Price: £218.00 www.gigibrooks.com
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NURSERY
BABY JENNY JUDDY Baby Jenny is the complete opposite of her brother, Nicky. When he is screaming, she is sitting quietly. When he is shouting, Jenny will be serene. When he is singing, there will be nothing more than a nod of the head from Jenny. She may be small and silent, but her influence is felt throughout the family. In fact, she is the only one who can persuade Rover to go to the toilet outside, or get Corey to have a shower, with nothing more than a look and a giggle.
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The ‘Free Hugs’ Arm chair Diamond Baby Bathtub Bling. Bling. And more Bling. There is no doubt about it or subtleties when it comes to this piece. It is pure baby bling at its finest, twinkling and shining and grabbing the attention of anyone who sees it. Price: £6,240.00 www.gigibrooks.com
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Nobody need ever feel lonely again - thanks to a graduate who has redesigned the common sofa into one which hugs people. The ‘Free Hugs’ Design by South Korean designer Lee eun Kyoung is made from a bendy material which wraps people up in a warm embrace. It enables people to recreate the feeling they get from having a cuddle with parent, friend or lover. Price from: Unknown www.leeeunkyoung.com
Portobello 3 Piece Set Cleverly designed to combine contemporary design with much-needed storage, the Portobello collection will create a stylish yet inviting nursery. Featuring satin chrome handles with soft close doors and drawers as standard for a premium finish, this range is designed to grow with your child for long-lasting enjoyment. Price: £899.00 www.silvercrossbaby.com
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AMELIE CRADLE The Amelie Cradle, shown in Versailles Créme with pink velvet tufting, is a delightful piece for a little one’s room. With classic lines and curves drawn from antique inspirations and made from solid hardwood, this cradle will gently lull a little one to sleep. Price: £3,678.00 www.gigibrooks.com
ANGELIQUE PADDED TWO-DOOR WARDROBE A wardrobe of such finery is an invitation for girls to fill it with their most beautiful garments. Hand-built to order, each wardrobe features intricate hand-carving on its curved legs and magnificent headpiece. Price: £6,422.00 www.gigibrooks.com
ANGELIQUE ARMCHAIR Our magnificent armchair has a regal ambience due largely to the beautiful golden crest. Its owner will certainly feel like a little princess as she sits proudly on its wonderfully supportive seat and soft fabric. Price from: £1,742.00 www.gigibrooks.com
Blabla Jungle Nursery Mobile Let baby’s imagination run wild, as bounding zebras, roaring lions and cheeky monkeys keep watch over them. Price: £150.00 www.gigibrooks.com
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Leto Baby Changing Mat This luxurious Leto baby changing mat is made from velboa, a beautifully soft fabric. With its fabric pillow and two removable towelling inserts it provides added comfort for your baby, and being machine washable it is easy for you too! Price: £95.00 www.custardandcrumble.co.uk
Anne-Claire Petit Mama Teddy
Rocking Horse
This charming series of crocheted soft-toys is designed by AnneClaire Petit whose interest in handicrafts and love of traditional craftsmanship has grown over years. Most of the detailed work is hand-crocheted by women living in countryside villages of Northern China..
This classic rocking horse is perfect for little ones with a cosy seat and security harness. These wonderful rocking horses also make sounds. Price: £135.00 www.custardandcrumble.co.uk
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Ed ito r's Pick Moveo Mini Crib MOVEO is a new crib concept, designed to easily become a part of your home. In perfect harmony, an exquisite finish by hand in natural silk is awaiting for your baby, providing a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Its innovative design allows an experience of dynamism and mobility with no limits along with more stability and safety. Price: £3,841.24 www.suommo.com project-baby.co.uk
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The Perfect Picnic
Our Top PicNic Tips When the weather gets warm, I just want to eat outside! Whether it’s a picnic dinner with friends, an afternoon snack under a shady tree, or a lunchtime play date at the park – my family is happiest when dining al fresco. 1. Invest in some reusable bamboo or plastic picnic ware. When it’s time to head out, you won’t have to scramble around looking for last summer’s disposable plates and utensils or stop at the store time and again. Skip Hop have a lovely range of that can be used for the Pic nics and packed lunch. Double win. 2. Pack only what you can carry in one load. It’s tempting to bring every last convenience from home, but this inevitably leads to multiple trips, excess waste and lots of clean-up. Stick to a blanket, napkins or wipes, picnicware, and the food in a small cooler – and if you have young kids or will be eating somewhere without built-in entertainment, a few balls and a kite along too. 3. Focus on quality of food, rather than quantity. The experience is what a picnic is all about, so even when the meal is light, people will leave feeling satisfied (and you leave with less to lug back home!). 4. Do the laundry right when you get home. Washing your picnic blanket, cloth napkins and any other picnic linens right away means they are clean and ready for another picnic whenever you are. Navigate Fleece Picnic Blanket £19.99 Skip-Hop Zoo Lunchie £13.95 Skip-Hop Zoo Insulated Food Jar £18.00 Skip Hop Zoo 12 Ounce Straw Bottle £7.50 Country Retreat 4 Person Willow Picnic Basket £24.99
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reading
Goat Goes to Playgroup By Julia Donaldson
Where’s spot By Eric Hill
Spot the dog has entertained generations of toddlers and this sturdy and interactive board book gives little ones the chance to have hours of fun searching under the flaps for him!
Goat Goes to Playgroup is a witty but reassuring read for any nervous preschoolers who don’t know what to expect. Goat’s crazy antics will raise plenty of giggles with youngsters and make this cheery picture book fun to read aloud, again, and again and again!
Come to School too, Blue Kangaroo! By Emma Chichester Clark
e m i t y r o t S
The eighth title in this hugely popular series featuring Lily and her loveable soft toy sees the inseparable duo starting at a new school with surprising results.
Elmer By David McKee David McKee’s stunning illustrations give Elmer lots of toddler appeal and this is a lovely book to read to youngsters to illustrate the message that it’s OK to be different and not just one of the crowd! Elmer offers lots of fun and laughter for readers aged 1+.
Editors Pick
The very Hungry Caterpillar By Eric Carle Yup, the caterpillar’s still hungry! And just like him, when it comes to this book toddlers can’t seem to get enough.
Guess How much i Love you BySam McBratney The story of Little and Big Nutbrown Hare’s efforts to express their love for each other has long been a favourite of ours at the Book People -and with the book selling over 18 million copies worldwide, many generations of readers also love this touching tale.
The Odd Egg By Emily Gravett
The Odd Egg, is eggs-traordinarily good! Babies and toddlers will love the gentle humour as Duck finds an egg and starts to look after it. It’s the most beautiful egg in the world, but the other birds all think it’s an odd one.
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style
Kickers Price: £45.00 www..com
Girls School Pinafore Price: £6.00 www.matalan.co.uk
Skip Hop Zoo Lunchie Price: £9.25 www.skiphop.com
SKIP HOP ZOO STRAW BOTTLE Price: £5.99 www.skiphop.com
Project Baby’s
back to school guide
Skip Hop Zoo Pack Little Kid Backpack
Mini Micro T-Bar Scooter
Price: £13.95 www.skiphop.com
Price: £59.95 www.micro-scooters.co.uk
Start rite Price: £42.00 www.alexandalexa.com
Polka Dot Bucket Sunhat Price: £25.00 www.rachelriley.co.uk
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Project Baby
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YOGA PANTS Price: £15.00 www.babymori.com
Embroidered Dress & Sequined Bolero Outfit Price: £24.00
All-in-One & Bodysuit Outfit Price: £19.00
Embroidered Summer Sleep Bag Price: £21.00
Bodysuit, Dungarees and Cap
Zazu Dress, pale pink birds
Price: £19.00
Price: £15.00
Newborn Bootees with Turn-Ups Price: £4.00
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Personalised Bear Fleece Onesie My 1st Years Price: £30.00
Bunny Rabbit Baby Sleepsuit Not on the high street Price: £18.00
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Fox Baby Sleep SuitNot on the high street Price: £18.00
style
Unisex Fox Print Babies Leggings Fred & Noah Price: £17.00
Blade & rose Price: £10.00
TREETOP FRIENDS ACTIVITY GYM Skip Hop Price: £56.00
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Caring for your
toddler's teeth How can I help my toddler to have strong teeth? You can do a lot to ensure that your toddler’s teeth are strong and will resist decay both now and in the future. Much depends on what he eats, as well as how often he eats it. Try to keep sweets and other sugary snacks between meals to a minimum. This includes dried fruits such as raisins, which are high in sugar and can stick to teeth, as well as chocolate and cakes. When your child eats or drinks sugar, the bacteria in his mouth mix with the sugars to make a mild acid. This acid attacks
the hard outer layer of the teeth and over time can cause cavities. If your toddler has lots of sugary snacks, you are continually topping up the levels of acid in his mouth. Water and milk are the best drinks for your toddler between meals. Try not to give your toddler acidic, sugary or fizzy drinks between meals, or juice or squash in a bottle. If you give your toddler fruit juice, it should be well-diluted, and given only at mealtimes in a beaker or cup. Or you could encourage him to drink the juice through a straw, which is better for his teeth. To have healthy teeth your toddler should eat plenty of fruit and vegetables and include calcium and vitamin D in his diet. Vitamin D helps his body to absorb calcium, which he needs to grow strong bones and teeth. Dairy products such as
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cheese are good sources of calcium. And there’s vitamin D in milk, oily fish, eggs, and fortified foods such as margarine and breakfast cereals. If your toddler won’t drink much milk since being weaned from the breast or bottle, make sure he has dairy products such as yoghurt and cheese instead.
Are there treatments that will protect my toddler’s teeth? A vitamin supplement for young children which contains vitamin D may be worth considering. You can buy vitamin drops from NHS child health clinics.
health
Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and helps to resist decay. Some children are particularly prone to tooth decay, and dentists sometimes recommend fluoride supplements as well as fluoride toothpaste. Always ask your dentist for advice before giving your toddler fluoride supplements.
When there is an increased risk of decay, or early signs of decay, your dentist may consider a treatment of fluoride varnish. The dentist paints this varnish on to your child’s teeth to stop the process of decay, or at least delay potential fillings. Talk to your dentist to find out if your child would benefit from this treatment.
How can I minimise the damage caused by sweets? Preventive measures are always best. Take control of sweets before your toddler discovers them. If you don’t eat sweets, and your toddler’s friends don’t, he may not meet a sweet until his second birthday. If the rest of your child’s diet is healthy, even this period without sweets will help those first teeth to get a good start. If banning sweets is impossible, you can reduce how much damage is done to the enamel on your toddler’s teeth. The more times a day your toddler eats something sugary, and the longer the sugar stays in his mouth, the more likely it is that damage will occur. Try to restrict sweet food and drink to less than four times a day, as part of three meals and one snack. A small slice of cake or a piece of chocolate to finish off a meal is less harmful to his teeth than a lollipop that your toddler sucks all afternoon. Otherwise, encourage your toddler to eat all his sweets in one short session. Give him a small piece of cheese after he has finished any sweets to neutralise the sugars, and make sure that his next teeth-cleaning session is thorough.
and stay in the gaps until the next thorough brushing, or sometimes longer.
Tooth-friendly snacks:
Cubes or slices of cheese Plain yoghurt Plain popcorn Breadsticks Plain rice cakes Fresh fruit or vegetables
How can I keep my toddler's teeth clean? Cleaning your toddler's teeth should be part of his daily routine, though you may need to be persistent. But you can gradually give him more responsibility for the brushing as time goes on. Clean your toddler's teeth twice a day, before breakfast, and after his last drink of the day. As you brush, clear all traces of food from on or between his teeth. Use a small toothbrush with soft, round-ended bristles of differing lengths, and a small, angled head. Change the brush at least every three months, or when the bristles start to spread out. Use a smear of fluoride toothpaste, or a pea-sized amount if your child is three years or older. Under-threes should use a low-fluoride toothpaste containing about 1,000ppm (parts per million) of fluoride. Brush using small circular movements. Don't saw from side-to-side, as this may damage his gums, and it won't scrub his teeth. Concentrate on one section of the teeth at a time, and don't forget the backs. If he's reluctant to have them cleaned, brush your teeth first and then let him try to copy you. Or see if he'd like to brush your teeth for you.
Cakes and other high-sugar foods, even if they’re homemade, can be just as damaging as sugary sweets.
Persuade, rather than force, your toddler to open his mouth, as he needs to learn to like the idea of brushing. Give him lots of praise and encouragement when he allows you to brush them. Letting him choose his own toothbrush may also make it more fun for him.
Raisins, dates and other dried fruits (whether loose or in bars) can cling to and harm teeth, even though they’re a healthier option than sweets. Your toddler should also eat these as part of a meal, rather than as a snack. Chewy sweets are worst of all, as they stick to the teeth
Supervise your child while he brushes his teeth until he is at least seven years old. By then he'll have the manual dexterity needed to clean his teeth thoroughly. When he feels ready to try, let him have a go. Show him how to brush in small circular movements, rather than from side-to-side.
Don’t wait until you see signs of tooth decay. When you go to the dentist for your own appointment, take your toddler with you.
My toddler eats toothpaste out of the tube. Is this a problem? If your toddler makes a habit of swallowing too much fluoride toothpaste while his teeth are forming, he may develop fluorosis. Fluorosis can give your toddler’s teeth a mottled look. So encourage your toddler to spit out toothpaste after brushing. Eating too much toothpaste in one go is more likely to cause a tummy ache than anything more serious. If you suspect your child has eaten a large amount of toothpaste, take your child to your doctor or to your nearest accident and emergency department. Make sure your toddler can’t get to the toothpaste tube without you knowing. He may be more likely to swallow toothpaste if it has a sweet or fruity flavour. So try a minty or neutral flavour instead.
When do we need to visit a dentist? Take your child to the dentist when he’s about a year old. Dentists can help to prevent, as well as cure teeth problems. So don’t wait until you see signs of tooth decay. When you go to the dentist for your own appointment, take your toddler with you. He’ll then get used to the sights, sounds and smells. Children’s health clinics make visits to the dentist fun for toddlers. If he is rewarded with stickers at the end of the appointment, it may make treatment later on more tolerable for him. These clinics also offer the opportunity for you to ask about anything you’re unsure of.
Don’t assume that you don’t need to take your toddler to the dentist because his first teeth are going to fall out anyway. A damaged baby tooth can cause pain and lead to a serious mouth infection. Most first teeth have nearly a decade of hard work in front of them. Good habits early on will lay the foundations for a lifetime of healthy teeth.
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development
Toddler Troubles How Long should it take to potty train?
How often should my toddler poo? Some little ones have a bowel movement right after dinner or right before bed, like clockwork. Others’ poop habits are less predictable. Most of the time it’s not a problem. When to worry? If there are major changes, such as much more frequent pooping, painful stools, blood in the stools, or ongoing diarrhea, check with your doctor.
Every night is a battle at bedtime what should i do? Many toddlers fight bedtime -- often they just want to be where you are. Don’t cut his nap to wear him out. Most kids this age still need an afternoon nap. Cutting it can make him cranky or too wired at bedtime because he’s overtired. Instead, stick with a consistent, relaxing bedtime routine every night. Give him a comfort object like a blanket or stuffed toy, and read him a book. Does he need extra reassurance? Try a night-light, or leave the door cracked.
Top Toddler Tips 1. Pick Your Battles “If you’re always saying, ‘No, no, no,’ your child will tune out the no and won’t understand your priorities,”
2. Be Consistent
If your child is ready to use the toilet, it usually takes about 6 weeks from first introducing the potty to the time she’s going on her own and staying dry most of the time. Even after your child is staying dry during the day, it can be months and even years before your child can make it through the night. Although potty training is a big milestone -- and one much anticipated by parents! -- you’ll want to be sure your toddler is ready. Forcing toilet training on a child who is really resisting can backfire. Instead, try to make potty time fun (read stories, sing songs). Offer nonfood rewards like stickers or trips to the park. And don’t make your child stay on the toilet if she doesn’t want to.
“If your reaction to a situation keeps changing one day you let your son throw a ball in the house and the next you don’t -- you’ll confuse him with mixed signals.”
3 Give time out Before imposing a time-out, give a warning in a stern tone of voice (“I’m counting to three, and if you don’t stop, you’re going to time-out. One, two, THREE!”). If she doesn’t listen, take her to the spot you’ve designated for time-outs, and set a timer.
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The law •
All children under 135cm must be secured in a car seat that’s deemed safe and reliable for their weight and age. If you don’t have a car seat, you simply can’t travel.
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You must never position a child car seat in front of an air bag. Even if the infant carrier is facing away from it, the force of the airbag in a car accident could be enough to crush the baby.
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All children and babies aged 15 months or under must travel in a rear-facing (or ‘i-Size’) car seat.
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You should always be certain of where the airbags are positioned and de-activate them where necessary.
• Children under 135cm tall should not use an adult seat-belt. The concern is that if they were to be wearing it during an accident it could damage their internal organs especially if travelling at high speeds during the collision. The extended rules on booster seats are expected to save thousands of deaths and injuries each year so it’s essential to have the correct group car seat or booster for your child.
Car Seat Confusion
Know the Law
Getting the right car seat for your child is a very important decision. Ensuring your child is safely restrained in a suitable car seat is the only way to guarantee optimum protection, and if you fail to adhere to the law you could be liable for a hefty fine and jeopardise your child’s safety. Make sure your upto date with the latest laws. 78 l AUG/SEPT 2016 l
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If you need to travel somewhere in a taxi, you can do so without a car seat, as long as your child is secured by the seatbelt.
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In the case of emergencies or at times when you can only fit two car seats into the back, your oldest child can travel using an adult seat-belt - but preferably for short journeys and only if it’s a necessity.
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The law Type of car seat
Weight range
Age range
Rear facing infant
Group 0 for babies up to 10kg (22lb)
0-15 months
carrier/baby car seat
Group 0+ for babies up to 13kg (29lb)
0-15 months
Combination seat
Group 0+/ Group -1 for babies 0-18 kg (20-40lbs)
Birth- 4 years
Forward-facing child seat
Group 1 for children 9-18kg (20-40lbs)
15 months - 4 years
Booster seat
Group 2 for children from 15-25kgs (33-55lbs)
4 years - 6 years
Booster seat
Group 2 & 3: 15-36 kgs (33-79lbs)
4 years - 11 years
Booster seat
Group 1,2 & 3: 9-36kgs (20-79lbs)
15 months - 11 years
Booster cushion
Group 3: 22-36kgs (48-79lbs)
6 years - 11 years
3 Of the Best Rear Facing Carseats
Britax DUAL FIX Price: £350.00 www.mothercare.com
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Maxi Cosi AxxisFIX Price: £350.00 www.mothercare.com
What does rearward facing actually mean?
Rearward facing means that the child is facing away from the direction of travel. The current legislation (ECE R44/04) dictates mandatory rearward facing transportation for children until a minimum weight of 9kg. After that, parents can either use a forward facing car seat or extend rearward facing travelling up to 25kg (approx. six years).
Cybex Sirona
Why should children travel rearward facing for longer than required by law? Physics dictates that in the event of a frontal collision it is safer for a child to travel in a rearward facing car seat as crash forces are directed to the back of the seat whilst the remaining energy is spread evenly across the head, neck and upper body. In a frontal collision with a forward facing seat, more energy is placed on the child’s body, head and neck. Below 13kg the baby’s neck is not yet strong enough to support the relatively heavy head, so keeping your baby rearward facing for as long as possible (ideally up to 15 months old) will help to protect their vulnerable neck in a frontal crash situation.
What is the current law when it comes to car seat safety? The law requires all children to travel in an appropriate child restraint until they reach 135 cm tall or their 12th birthday (UK, NL, DEN) or 150 cm tall or their 12th birthday (e.g. in the GER, AU, CH, IT, CZ) – whichever comes first. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure this is the case. Under the existing laws, parents could switch their baby from their rearward facing Group 0&0+ seat into a forward facing one when they reach 9kg (around nine months old). With the new regulation ‘i-Size’, that came into force in July 2013, parents that purchase a child car seat approved under i-Size will have to keep their baby in a rearward facing seat until they are 15 months. There will be no change to the overall law about child seats being compulsory to the age of 12 or 135 cm tall.
What is the PLUS Test? The PLUS Test is a voluntary test, which measures a seat’s ability to provide protection of the head and neck in frontal collisions. Currently, the PLUS Test is carried out on seats designed for the Swedish market which is the only country in Europe where parents transport their children solely rearward facing up to four years. Not all child restraint systems have been able to pass the test since its introduction in 2009. Only nine car seats have passed the PLUS Test successfully. Two of these are BRITAX products: MAX-WAY, MAX-FIX.
The new CYBEX SIRONA has taken the world’s leading technologies in the area of child safety and merged them into one product. Price: £375.00 www.cybex-online.com
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Baby’sFirst
Foods When to start introducing solid foods
Introducing your baby to solid foods, often called weaning on to foods, should start when your baby is around six months old. It is a really important step in your baby’s development and can be great fun to explore new flavours and textures together. To begin with, how much your baby takes is less important than getting them used to the idea of eating. They will still be getting most of their nutrition from breastmilk or infant formula. Babies don’t need three meals a day to start with, so you can start by offering foods at a time that suits you. Gradually you’ll be able to increase the amount and variety of food your baby eats until they can eventually eat the same as the rest of the family, in smaller portions.
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esearch shows that babies need nothing but breastmilk or infant formula for the first six months of life. This gives a baby’s digestive system time to develop so that they cope fully with solid foods. This includes solid foods made into purees and cereals mixed with milk.
Why it pays to wait until they are ready If you are breastfeeding, feeding only your milk up to around six months will give them extra protection against infection, and it will continue to protect them for as long as you carry on. Whether your baby has breast milk or infant formula, waiting until your baby is ready for food will save a lot of time too, as they will quickly be able to feed themselves and with less mess, as they will be able to swallow properly.
Three signs your baby is ready for their first food Every baby is an individual, but there are three clear signs which, together, show your baby is ready for solid foods alongside breastmilk or infant formula. It is very rare for these signs to appear together before your baby is six months old.
1. They can stay in a sitting position and hold their head steady. 2. They can co-ordinate their eyes, hands and mouth so that they can look at the food, pick it up and put it in their mouth, all by themselves. 3. They can swallow food. Babies who are not ready will push their food back out, so they get more round their face than they do in their mouths. Some signs that can be mistaken for a baby being ready for solid foods: • chewing fists • waking in the night when they have previously slept through • wanting extra milk feeds These are normal behaviours and not necessarily a sign of hunger, or a sign of being ready to start solid food. Starting solid foods won’t make them any more likely to sleep through the night. Extra feeds are usually enough until they’re ready for other food.
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months, you don’t need to introduce it after six months either.
Getting started • Always stay with your baby when they are eating in case they start to choke. • Let your baby enjoy touching and holding the food. • Allow your baby to feed them selves, using their fingers, as soon as they show an interest. • Don’t force your baby, wait until the next time if they are not interested this time. • If you are using a spoon, wait for your baby to open their mouth before you offer the food. • Your baby may like to hold a spoon too. • Start by offering just a few pieces or teaspoons of food, once a day. • Cool hot food and test it before giving it to your baby. • Don’t add salt, sugar or stock cubes to your baby’s food or cooking water.
Tips on what foods to give your baby as they grow Feeding your baby from 0-6 months Breast milk or infant formula. ‘Follow-on’ formula is not suitable for babies under six
Introducing solid foods before six months: if after checking with your health visitor or doctor, you decide to introduce solid foods before six months, you should avoid giving your baby certain foods as they may cause food allergies or make your baby ill. These include foods that contain wheat, gluten, nuts, peanuts, peanut products, seeds, liver, eggs, fish, shellfish, cows’ milk and soft or unpasteurised cheese.
Baby food from 6 months First foods: your baby’s first foods can include mashed or soft cooked fruit and vegetables like parsnip, potato, yam, sweet potato, carrot, apple or pear, all cooled before eating. Or soft fruit like peach, melon, soft ripe banana or avocado as finger foods or mashed. Or baby rice or baby cereal mixed with your baby’s usual milk. Keep feeding them breast milk or infant formula as well but don’t give them whole cows’ milk as a drink until they are a year old. Next foods: soft cooked meat such as chicken, mashed fish (check very carefully for any bones), pasta, noodles, toast, pieces of chapatti, lentils, rice and mashed hard boiled eggs. Also full-fat dairy products such as yoghurt, fromage frais or custard (choose products with no added sugar or less sugar). Whole cows’ milk can be used in cooking or mixed with food from six months.
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Cups: introduce a cup from around six months and offer sips of water with meals. Using an open cup or a free flow cup without a valve will help your baby learn to sip and is better for your baby’s teeth. Read more about drinks and cups for babies and children.
Feeding your baby from 8-9 months Gradually, in this time your baby will move toward eating three meals a day. It will be a mixture of soft finger foods, mashed and chopped foods. Your baby’s diet should consist of a variety of the following types of food: fruit and vegetables; bread, rice, pasta, potatoes and other starchy foods; meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non dairy sources of protein and milk and dairy products. Read more about understanding food groups.
Your infant’s food from 12 months Your baby will now be eating three meals a day, chopped if required, plus breast milk or whole cows’ milk and healthier snacks like fruit, vegetable sticks, toast and rice cakes. They can now drink whole cows’ milk. Choose full-fat dairy products because children under two need the extra fat and vitamins found in them. From two years old if they are a good eater and growing well they can have semiskimmed milk. From five years old 1% fat and skimmed milk is OK. You can give your baby: • Three to four servings a day of starchy food such as potatoes, bread and rice • Three to four servings a day of fruit and vegetables • Two servings a day of meat, fish, eggs, dhal or other pulses (beans and lentils)
What milk when? For around the first six months you should feed your baby only breast milk or infant formula. Only use soya-based infant formula if your GP has advised you to. Follow-on milks are available for babies over six months but there is no need to change over to these. Cows’ milk can be mixed with food from six months and whole cows’ milk can be given as a drink from one year. Infant formula, follow-on formula or growingup milks are not needed once your baby is 12 months old. Goats’ and sheep’s milk are not suitable as a drink for babies under one year and rice drink is not suitable as a drink for children under the age of five.
Tips to encourage your child to explore foods • Healthy eating. Babies like the food they get used to so give them as many different, healthier foods as you can – this way they are more likely to keep eating them as they grow up. It is a great habit to get into and one that will hopefully make your life a little easier as they get older. Also, do not give them foods or drinks with added sugar, or salty or fatty food, as this will make them more likely to want them as they get older. • Solid foods and milk. As your baby eats more solid food, they may want less milk at each feed, or even drop a milk feed altogether. Babies should have breast milk (or infant formula) for at least the first year, and can carry on with breast milk for as long as you both want. From 12 months cows’ milk is fine as their main drink. Infant formula, follow-on formula or growing-up milk is not needed once your baby is 12 months old. • Take time. Allow plenty of time for eating, especially at first. Rushing or forcing your baby could lead to problems. Go at your baby’s pace and stop when your baby shows you they have had enough. • It’s messy. It can get messy but this is an important part of your baby’s development. You may want to cover the floor with newspaper or a protective mat to make clearing up easier. • Show them and eat together. Babies copy their parents and other children so you can help them by showing them that you eat healthier foods. Babies enjoy watching you eat, and learn from being a part of family mealtimes. Help them join in by talking to them and giving them food when you or the rest of the family is eating. Having mealtimes around the same time every day can make it easier for your baby to know when to expect to eat. • Finger foods. Let your baby feed themselves with their fingers. This way they can show you how much they want to eat, and it gets them familiar with different types of food. It also makes eating more enjoyable. As a guide, the best finger foods are foods that can be cut up into pieces that are big enough for your baby to hold in their fist, and stick out of the top of it. Pieces about the size of your own finger work well. • How much? Most babies know when they are full up, so don’t make them finish a portion when they don’t want to. Smaller, more frequent meals and healthier snacks will suit them better when they are young. Don’t worry if your baby hasn’t eaten much in a meal or a day, what they eat over a week is more important. • Homemade is best. Homemade food is made from simple ingredients with no added sugar or salt. Any unused food can be kept in the fridge or frozen. Then all you have to do is reheat the amount you need. This also helps them get used to family foods and saves money. • Jar or packet food. Baby food in jars or packets can be handy, but portion sizes are often too big and much of it has the same texture. This may make it harder for your baby to accept more varied textures and to move to family foods as they get older. Jars are useful when you don’t have much time or you are out with your baby. • Sit up straight. Make sure your baby is sitting up straight so that they are able to explore foods better and are less likely to choke. • Offer different foods. Babies like to choose for themselves and sometimes take their time getting used to different foods, so offer a small amount lots of times to let them gradually get used to new foods.
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Chicken and Apple Balls Method: Heat the olive oil in a pan and sautĂŠ half the onion for about 3 minutes. 2. Using your hands, squeeze out a little excess liquid from the grated apple. 3. Mix the apple with the chicken, then add the cooked and remaining raw onion, herbs stock cube (from 1 year) and breadcrumbs and roughly chop in a food processor for a few seconds. Season with a little salt and pepper (from 1 year). 4. With your hands, form into about 20 little balls, roll in flour and fry in shallow oil for about 5 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through.
Ingredients: 2 tsp light olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated 2 large chicken breasts, cut into chunks ½ tbsp fresh parsley 1 tbsp fresh thyme or sage, chopped, or a pinch of dried mixed herbs 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled (from 1 year) 50g fresh white breadcrumbs Salt and freshly ground pepper (from 1 year) Plain flour for coating
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Trio of Root Vegetable Purée Method: 1. Steam the root vegetables for about 20 minutes or until tender. Steaming is the best way to preserve nutrients but if you don’t have a steamer, put the vegetables into a saucepan and just cover with boiling water. 2. Blend the vegetables to a puree adding a little of the boiled water at the bottom of the steamer (about 75ml) or some of your baby’s usual milk to make a good consistency for your baby. 3. Cover the pan with a lid and cook over a medium heat until tender (about 20 minutes). 4. Drain the vegetables and blend to a puree using a little of the cooking liquid or you could add a little of your baby’s usual milk.
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A guide on how to help your child sleep, ea t an d beha ve well Questions answered by Kathryn Mewes, Author of ‘The 3 Day Nanny’.
My 8 month old refuses to transfer from the breast to the bottle. What can I do? I return to work in 4 weeks time! If you have been feeding exclusively from the breast it might be too late for your baby to accept a bottle. At 8 months old your baby should be eating 3 solid meals a day and having 3 breast-feeds. I suggest the 15.00 milk feed is substituted with a beaker of formula milk and a yoghurt or cheese and cracker afterwards. This milk feed is not essential if your baby has a balanced solid diet. You may well find that you need to continue with the morning and evening breast feed at 07.00 and 18.30 / 19.00 for another 4 months. On the days you cannot give these feeds a beaker of formula can be given. If it is not drunk it will not be a concern.
Once your baby is 12 months old, if not before, they can have their formula milk from a beaker. I suggest you focus on your baby drinking from a beaker. Practice continually through the day with water. Think positively – your baby has skipped a stage for you. You can be a ‘bottle free’ house!
My daughter hates having her hair washed. She is 2 years old. Any ideas?! • I tend to stick an interesting picture on the ceiling of the bathroom and ask them to look up at it. • I ask them questions about the picture and pour water down their
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back at the same time. • I then wash the ‘back of their hair’ and move onto the top. • Keep asking questions about the picture. • Eventually your daughter will get the concept of tilting her head back without having a visual aid. • Change the picture from time to time until it eventually isn’t needed.
My 2.5-year-old daughter will tantrum the moment she does not get her own way. What do I do when she tantrums? We cannot suppress a child’s emotions and ask them not to get cross. • If you can see that your child needs to shout and rage you need to ensure they are in a safe place and allow them to ‘let off steam’. • Do not stand staring at them or continually asking them if they have finished. • LEAVE them to vent their emotions.
A child will continue to perform for longer if they feel they have an audience. • Once the shouting calms and quietens simply approach and bend down and make eye contact. • “All the shouts are out now. All finished. Now let’s go and find some puzzles to look at.” (Think of an activity that would distract your child) • Once calm and playing you can say to your child “We must remember that Mummy does not like you shouting. Mention the reason for the shouting and state that you don’t think it will happen again because You are my good little girl.’ • Continue playing and do not mention it anymore.
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Between the ages of 2 – 5 years old all children go through the ‘fussy eating’ stage. The key is not to ‘make an issue’ of mealtimes. Continue to place vegetables on his plate. Two types each day. It is ideal to sit and eat with him but talk about topics that do not involve focusing on food. You can start a chart where each fruit or vegetable eaten is drawn on the chart and 3 vegetables tried = a small prize. The prize can be wrapped in foil and hidden somewhere in his bedroom. Do not make the prize sweets. At the end of each meal give your son a chopping board and knife and ask him to cut up some fruit. If he nibbles it, the smallest amount, it must be drawn on the chart.
Be inventive with the chart to inspire your son and give him an incentive to try new flavours. For treats you can make smoothies and ice cream together from fresh fruits and cream!
For further guidance on challenges you are having with your children you can contact Kathryn Mewes through her website www.bespokenanny.com or contact her direct on 07787 821 525.
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