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Ebook released : 101 ways to stop babies crying
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Exciting news! The official Mum's Baby Tips ebook has been released.
06/14/10 05:47:32 am, 
Dairy Foods
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It is time to wean baby onto solids and you are staring at the supermarket aisle with hundreds of options - all labels promising no salt, sugar, preservatives etc. What they mean to say is - no flavour! Here are some reviews on the different pre packaged baby food varieties available to you.
Baby diarrhoea and constipation
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A change in bowel habits can be due to illness, food intolerance, allergy or teething. Newborns need to have their input and output monitored and toddlers sometimes need help to stop the stomach cramps and distress that comes with a change in bowel habits.
Baby and nursery furniture
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Congratulations! You are preparing your nursery and trying to choose the most stylish furniture that fits in with your home's current style. There are offers of hand me downs, glossy brochures and internet sites to boot. How do you decide, and what are the main safety considerations?
Food for fussy eaters
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Your Angel is eating solids and you are really excited, but they are not interested in what is on your plate. You have tried making the spoon fly, pretending not to give them any food, leaving it in front of them, tricking them into laughing so you can get a small amount in for them to taste - but they are spitting, keeping their lips pursed and pushing it away! They need to eat...so...no fail alternatives are...
Childproof your home! Keeping little hands safe!
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You wait for it! You try to photograph all the milestones and we encourage skills like walking and climbing - until your expensive eyeliner has just been used on the wall and your face cream has been rubbed all over the mirror! It is time to organise and lock cupboards!
Coughs and colds - winter has arrived!
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Your angel is running around with a steady yellowish green snot running down his face and doesn't know how to blow his nose. This is obviously what Mommy's legs and sleeves are meant for isn't it? So now it has progressed to a constant blocked nose and coughing - and sleep for everyone has stopped. Cough and cold medications are no longer available from drug stores, what can you do?
Water babies
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It's hot, your baby loves the bath so lets go for a swim? What do I need and when can I start swimming lessons? Is swimming a natural skill or is it a learned skill? Should I wait?
Eczema, skin irritations, rashes, blotches and redness - how to soothe!
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Most people have a sensitivity to some form of lotion or product - the key to breaking the cycle is identifying the active ingredient. In most cases the culprit is as simple as.........
Learning to Sit - the Bumbo reviewed
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We all shriek with our delight when our baby finally manages to master sitting up on their on own without any props. We help to encourage them with tummy time, strapping them into their high chair and bouncinette. There is now a new product on the market designed especially for babies learning to sit it is called...
Child's play - what toys to choose and how to play with them!
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Trying to keep your child entertained? Do you have rooms spilling over with colourful fisher price toys? The key is not the type of toy, the brand or the colour - the key is......
Teething -sore, bleeding or inflamed gums - Bonjela or Ice???
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We all know its just a matter of time before our sweet baby starts grizzling about their new teeth. Some babies are fine, apart from dribbling and rosy cheeks they seem happy. Others turn into a human piranha, viciously chewing or biting anything and anyone in front of them! If your baby is healthy, had all their needs met and is still grizzling - good chance they are teething. To help them through this time I have found the following ideas helpful.
Nappy rash -causes, prevention and treatment tips
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I have found that prevention is always better than cure - the main cause of nappy rash is usually associated with a combination of a wet or soiled nappy, mixed with friction and heat. Allowing the skin to remain dry is the number one answer. The following tips will explain main causes, preventive strategies and tested treatments.
Baby monitors - hearing your baby cry!
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Like it or not, your baby will need you through out the night for at least 4 months, and most nights after that till at least 18 months old or longer. If you are concerned about hearing your Angel then a baby monitor is in order - so what do you really need?
Baby massage - oils and techniques
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We all receive it at the baby shower or buy it in the shop with the intention of soothing our baby to sleep with our gentle circular strokes of love with the fragrant massage oil. Equipped with our trusty instruction leaflet we plan to do it - until the reality of keeping baby undressed and then dressing them when they are slippery dawns on us. Fear not...there is a inexpensive, and enjoyable way to soothe baby, that is both easy, fuss free and enjoyable.
