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Baby’s temperature
The normal temperature of a healthy infant varies between 36–37°C. A slight rise in temperature may be due to a cold or a mild digestive upset.
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Baby Toys & Games
You and the immediate environment are your baby’s best toys. Everything is new to them and it takes time to process and feel comfortable with new and natural sounds, smells and feel.
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Babies food choices
A quiz for mums of 6-7 month olds
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The adult’s role
The adult’s role is to provide children with nutritious foods. Adults are responsible for what and when their children are fed.
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Adjusting to pregnancy
Discovering that you are pregnant brings about a variety of new feelings.
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Check-up
A general physical and gynaecological examination is advised 4–6 weeks after delivery to assess your recovery and the return of your body to its non-pregnant state.
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Streamlining the parenting experience: Common beliefs that impact on parental joy and confidence
Since the 1970’s the modern world witnessed a shift towards “child-centred parenting” as a popular parenting philosophy.
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WHY DOES MY CHILD NEED HMOs?
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Teaching Compliance
How to make it easier for children to co- operate and follow instructions
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General tips for your 2nd trimester
Read below for some helpful tips to keep in mind during your 2nd trimester.
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The Third Month of Pregnancy
With your baby’s heart beating well on its own, your little one will experience rapid growth this month. Read more about weeks 9-12 of your pregnancy below.
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The Second Month of Pregnancy
The Second Month of Pregnancy
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Your baby proofing action plan
It’s a good idea to baby proof your house before the big arrival. Read our baby proofing tips, from baby safety locks to baby corner guards, to minimise the risk of accidents at home.
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A guide to family meals for toddlers
Wondering how you can enjoy family meals for toddlers? Eating together is a lovely way to bring everyone together and to teach your toddler about healthy eating.
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New mom emotions to look out for and how to deal with them
Having a baby and becoming a first-time parent is a massive emotional rollercoaster. Here are 10 emotions after giving birth that you may be experiencing.
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How to read baby sign language
From the moment they’re born, your baby has a lot to say.
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How to handle toddler sleep problems
You know they’re tired, but they refuse to listen—and try as you will, the land of nod seems but a distant dream.
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Protein in Pregnancy
Protein (and the amino acids within) is the most important building blocks for all human cells. Given the rapid cell development of your baby-to-be it should be an essential part of your diet.
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The first stage of labour
During the first stage, also known as the dilation stage, your cervix will dilate and efface from 0–10 cm.
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The third stage of labour
This stage lasts from the birth of the baby until the placenta is delivered, usually from 5–20 m
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Second stage of labour
This stage begins when the cervix reaches complete dilation and effacement, and it ends with the birth of the baby.
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LACTOKID: For Happy Tummies
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The First Month of Pregnancy
Your pregnancy: weeks 1-4 – the start of your first trimester. The first signs of pregnancy may be very visible… or not at all.
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The Sixth Month of Pregnancy
Your pregnancy: weeks 23-27. Your baby develops movements that will later help it take its first whiff of air in the world, inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid.
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