6 tips for staying cool while pregnant in warm weather

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Being pregnant takes a toll on the body no matter what time of the year, with morning sickness, kicks, hormones and heartburn, but all this plus heat can be ten times worse. As well as your natural body temperature rising when you’re pregnant, extra heat can be very unwelcome and leave you feeling tired and uncomfortable.…

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Tips for keeping baby cool while sleeping in warm weather

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Well, we’ve skipped Spring and Summer is here. It’s warm out there even at night. But sweltering nights and sweaty blankets are no fun for little babies trying to get to sleep. While you can get up, strip off and keep a fan on you to cool down, babies can’t manage their temperature quite so…

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10 tips to tackle potty training

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When it comes to potty training it can be hard to know when to begin and how to start the process. Once you recognise that your child is ready for this next step, there can be a variety of ways you can encourage successful potty training. Potty introduction Introduce the potty to the household before…

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Everything you need to know about VBAC

The old adage goes…once a C-section, always a C-section. Yet, is another C-section always the only option? Not necessarily! Many doctors are now suggesting that mothers who have undergone a C-section during a prior pregnancy opt for VBAC during later pregnancies. VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) is when a woman gives birth vaginally after having…

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10 reasons why dads are the best

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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in our lives! We may be parents ourselves now, but that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten how brilliant our own dads were when we were little – and it’s why we appreciate all the dads in our lives, young and old. Here are just a few reasons why dad…

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10 things you need to know about baby led weaning

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Baby led weaning means letting your child feed themselves from the moment they start on solids. Most babies will start to reach for food around six months, which is the time when the World Health Organisation recommend your babies are weaned onto solid foods. Remember that every baby is different; some parents choose to start…

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