Should I give my child the MMR vaccine?
Giving your child a vaccine is a vitally important decision. While modern vaccines are both effective and safe, for some parents agreeing to a vaccination can be a difficult decision. No one can blame...
View ArticleShould I use a dummy?
It is entirely normal for a baby to use the sucking reflex to calm themselves, settle and draw comfort. It is also proven that babies suck their thumbs in the womb! Once your baby is born, you will...
View ArticleWhat's a good book for a six-months-old baby?
Six months is a lovely age to start introducing your child to books, but as she is teething she will want to chew them as much as read them for some time yet. Choose sturdy books with different...
View ArticleWhat is the risk of cot death?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), more commonly known as cot death, is of course a frightening issue that crosses every parent's mind. You can never totally stop worrying about something happening...
View ArticleHow can I wean my child?
Deciding how to wean can be overwhelming and there is much conflicting advice. Ultimately you have two options, either by food purees or baby-led weaning. The puree option involves introducing your...
View ArticleCan I fly with a baby?
Flying with a young child can be a stressful experience if you are not properly prepared. Naturally much depends on the nature of your baby's personality, but there are many things you can do to make...
View ArticleWhich pushchair should I choose?
electing a pushchair should be fun but there is a mind-boggling variety! Just to confuse things even more, you also need to choose between three and four wheels! One option open to you is a 'travel...
View ArticleShould I use formula?
Most children's appetites will go down a bit after they turn one. If you think of how much a baby grows from birth to one, then compare this with the development from one to two, you can see that...
View ArticleWhen is the right time to wean?
The official guidance is that you shouldn't give your baby food until she is six months old. However, some parents may decide to start weaning at four months, or they may be advised to do so. It isn't...
View ArticleShould I give my baby meat?
Your baby could be perfectly healthy on a vegetarian diet, but you would have to consider meals a little more carefully to make sure he or she got the right mix of foods and nutrients. If you don't...
View ArticleHow can I make sure I have a girl?
Nature has a wonderful way of splitting the two gender proportions fairly evenly. However, believe it or not, there are some scientifically acknowledged ways of increasing your chances of gender...
View ArticleWhich pelvic floor exercises are recommended?
The dreaded pelvic floor exercises are indeed very important – and very effective! Your pelvic floor is basically a range of muscles and ligaments that stretch from the pubic bone round to the bottom...
View ArticleWhat's your opinion about home births?
The answer to this lies with the individual. Some women can't contemplate giving birth anywhere but in the medical safety of a hospital, whereas others feel a home birth is a more positive and...
View ArticleHow can water birth be safe?
Giving birth is a unique experience and what works for one woman may not be so good for the next. However, many women say that a water birth is a wonderful experience - and one that you can have at...
View ArticleCan I love my second child like the first?
Once you have a baby and experience that feeling of overwhelming love, it is difficult to imagine feeling like that again. But you will! Try casting your mind back to when you were pregnant the first...
View ArticleWhen can you start potty training?
Potty training typically begins at around two years of age. By then, most children have the cognitive skills and physical maturity required. However, all children are different. Some will be ready from...
View ArticleWhen should I move my baby from a cot to a bed?
Pillows and quilts can be safely used once your baby is over a year. At this age a child can roll out of the quilt if it's too hot. Many children do start to move into beds once they're past 12 months...
View ArticleHow do you make a child sit in a pushchair?
This is a very normal, though annoying, stage that most parents will encounter. Like all stages, it will pass. Your son isn't doing this deliberately to annoy you: he's behaving like a normal two year...
View ArticleDo you feel guilty about leaving your baby?
Returning to work is a difficult decision for the vast majority of mums. Every mum wants to nurture and care for her child, but we live in an age where motherhood and working often go hand in hand -...
View ArticleHow do I get my child to listen when I say no?
When we say no to a child, essentially we're saying two things: 1. Stop what you're doing 2. Do something else instead Which is a big ask from a child who's still only just emerging from babyhood. So...
View ArticleReturning to work or starting a business?
There is no 'perfect' solution to this one, only the solution that works best for your and your family. And remember that this solution will change over time as you and your children's needs change....
View ArticleChildminder or a nursery?
Choosing childcare is a big decision and everyone has their own opinion as to which is the best. To be truthful, there is no better option - both bring their own specific range of benefits. For...
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