Category Archives: Parenting Advice

Is it a good idea to use oil to massage my baby?

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 Using oil can make the whole experience of massage easier for you and more relaxing for your baby. Everyone seems to have an opinion on which oil is best for baby massage. Some mums favour baby mineral oils, while others … Continue reading

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Prêt à Manger – Make baby food à la Française with Babycook®

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We’ve all heard how well French children eat – could this nifty little appliance, an essential piece of kit for every discerning French ‘maman’ possibly have anything to do with it? Say Bonjour to the fabulous Babycook by BÉABA– a … Continue reading

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Fun in the sun

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It’s lovely to take your baby out in the sunshine and enjoy some fresh air while walking, playing on the beach or in the garden. But you’ll need to look after your baby’s delicate skin when the weather is hot, … Continue reading

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Getting Ready for Baby

After however many months of trying to conceive, and nine months of eager anticipation, your time for delivery arrives.  It is possible however to allay a lot of fears with some very simple plans to help before, during and after … Continue reading

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How To Get In Shape After Pregnancy

Getting in shape after pregnancy does not have to be difficult. By following some of the tips below, you can have the body you had before you were pregnant by simply making a few tweaks in your diet and exercise … Continue reading

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Mummy Celebrity Watch

2012 was the year of the celebrity baby and on hearing all the pregnancy announcements at the end of that year tells us 2013 will be no different. Today, it is normal for both parents (even celebrity parents) to be … Continue reading

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Build Your Child’s Social Interaction Skills

To end off baby development month we are talking about helping your baby develop their social interaction skills. For babies and infants during their development, one of the most vital elements in the growth of their social health and wellness … Continue reading

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Develop Your Baby’s Communication Skills

Babies using sign language is not such a foreign concept.  You baby may often point to indicate a want, or wave to indicate a greeting or lift their arms to let you know they want to be picked up. This … Continue reading

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How to help your baby start crawling

Every baby will crawl when they want to, after about 6 months.  The foundation for being able to crawl comes from other physical milestones that your baby will have conquered, such as lying face down, pushing up with arms, and … Continue reading

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What To Do To Avoid Sibling Rivalry

Sibling rivalry is perhaps something that parents fear the most when planning their family. Questions around birth spacing often focus on whether the two, or three, will play well together, will have enough in common, or will indeed be jealous … Continue reading

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