Safety Considerations With Stair Gates
Stair gates are used to prevent your child falling down the stairs before she is fully able to walk safely, and also to deny access to certain area of the home, for example the kitchen. Various types are available with different fitting methods, and you can buy them in a range of sizes to fit all kinds of doorways and staircases.
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Choosing a Cot for your Baby
A cot is absolutely essential for any nursery. Although from birth a moses basket may be all that’s needed, as your baby grows you’ll need to move him to a cot at some point. What should you be looking for when deciding which cotbed to buy?
TENS Machines - Effective For Pain Relief In Birth?
A TENS machine is a small electronic device which aims to reduce the painful sensations involved in giving birth. It consists of a control unit, and either 2 or 4 adhesive pads which are placed on the skin either side of the spine.
Why Buy A Nursing Chair?
One of the more expensive items you can buy for the nursery is a special nursing chair, which you use during night time feeds. These chairs can cost anywhere upwards or £100, but are they worth the cost?
Benefits of a Cot Mobile
A cot mobile is one of the most traditional parts of a nursery. It hangs over the baby as he lies on his back (always placed out of reach or course), and slowly spins round while playing music. Why has such a simple thing become so universal? There are three main reasons.
A Guide to Weaning Your Baby
What Is Weaning?
Weaning is the process of moving your infant away from a diet consisting of only milk, by introducing a wider range of foods. Weaning is complete when your baby is able to cope with a full range of solid foods, and is gaining the majority of her nutrition from them.
Baby Monitors for Security and Peace of Mind
A baby monitor is an essential device that helps you protect and care for your child while it’s asleep. It basically allows you to keep an ear or an eye on your baby without being in the same room, so that you’re alerted immediately if there are any problems or if your infant simply wakes up unexpectedly.
What Is Morning Sickness, And How Can You Cope With It?
Morning sickness is traditionally one of the first signs of pregnancy, with unexplained feelings of nausea and dizziness coming as soon as two weeks after conception. The term ‘morning sickness’ isn’t actually particularly accurate, as the symptoms can appear at any time of day or night - but given that an empty stomach can make the nausea feel worse, it does tend to appear more often in the early mornings.
Pain Relief When Giving Birth
The prospect of childbirth is a daunting one for most women, especially those in their first pregnancy with no idea of what to expect. Will it be a quick and simple affair, or a long endurance? For most women of course, their labour will be somewhere in between, and while there’s no denying that there’s going to be some pain involved, there are now several effective methods of alleviating the discomfort involved.
Your Teething Baby
The appearance of your baby’s first tooth is one of those milestone events which every parent will remember. The sudden arrival of a goofy grin will send most people reaching for their cameras to record the momentous event for posterity. Unfortunately though for all concerned, that tooth will not spring miraculously forth overnight - teething is a long and difficult process that can be equally trying for both baby and parents.