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View details Baby food allergies and intolerances - things to consider
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Baby food allergies and intolerances - things to consider

Baby allergies and intolerances can develop at any time. An allergy is our immune system’s reaction to a substance it thinks is harmful.

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View details 10 money-saving tips for having a baby on a budget
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10 money-saving tips for having a baby on a budget

10 money-saving tips for having a baby on a budget

Working out how much to save for a baby can be a daunting task.

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View details Baby Teething Tips
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Baby Teething Tips

Teething can be a distressing time for your baby and you too. We’ve put together an action plan of teething tips, so you can all get through it without gritting your teeth.

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View details Baby immunisations - a parent’s guide
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Baby immunisations - a parent’s guide

Immunisation time—gulp! Your baby’s first injections can be upsetting parents and babies. If you are anxious, your baby may pick up on your feelings so try to stay calm.

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View details Postnatal exercise progressions
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0-6 Months
Becoming a parent Postnatal exercise progressions

Postnatal exercise progressions

Check your basic progressive exercise programme with your caregiver.

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View details Baby bottle feeding equipment
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0-6 Months
Baby bottle feeding equipment

Baby bottle feeding equipment

you have decided to bottle feed your baby

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View details Baby meal planner 10 to 12 months
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Baby meal planner 10 to 12 months

Around 10-12 months, babies are ready for harder finger foods & self-feeding. 

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View details General tips for your 3rd trimester
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General tips for your 3rd trimester

Read below for some helpful tips to keep in mind during your 3rd trimester.

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View details Bathing hacks: How to top and tail a new born
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Bathing hacks: How to top and tail a newborn

Bathing hacks: How to top and tail a new born

Some babies love having a bath, while others need time to get used to it. For the first few weeks or so, you may want to top and tail baby instead as a bathing hack.

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View details Baby’s first solid foods kit
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Baby’s first solid foods kit

Now the adventure really starts, introducing solid foods to your baby is a lot of fun as they adjust to new tastes and textures

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View details First trimester
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First trimester

First trimester

Physical changes

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View details Rashes
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0-6 Months
Rashes

Rashes

A young baby’s skin passes through many phases, from clear to spotty (rash), to peach-like. This may be due to the transition from a protected environment in the womb to the outside world.

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View details Common nutrition-related problems
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Pregnancy
Common nutrition-related problems

Common nutrition-related problems

The influence of hormonal changes, and the effect of the changes in the size of the growing uterus, can lead to eating complications during pregnancy.

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View details A day in your 6 to 7 month old’s diet
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A day in your 6 to 7 month old’s diet

A day in your 6 to 7 month old’s diet

This sample day was created by registered dieticians to help meet the nutrition goals for your 6 to 7 month old baby.

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View details Checklist - maternity ward suitcase
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Pregnancy
Checklist maternity suitcase

Checklist - maternity ward suitcase

*Check whether the maternity ward has a list of the items you will need.

Items for hospital stay

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View details Happy tummies mean happy days for growing kids
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Happy tummies mean happy days for growing kids

Happy tummies mean happy days for growing kids

Your child’s happiness begins with good physical health and positive social interactions.

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View details Questions to ask at your 12-week scan
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Questions to ask at your 12-week scan

Finally, your 12-week scan is here! This pregnancy scan is an important one. It can also be very emotional, so it helps to have a list of questions pre-prepared.

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View details What are HMOs?
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3- 5 years
What are HMOs?

What are HMOs?

Our biggest breakthrough yet!

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View details Medication for pain relief
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Pregnancy
Medication for pain relief

Medication for pain relief

In a normal, uncomplicated labour and delivery, the use of medication is not always necessary. Your own resources are often enough.

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View details Labour
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Pregnancy
Labour

Labour

As labour starts, a mother’s mood changes and she becomes less aware of what is happening outside her body, and more aware of what is happening inside her body.

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View details Vomiting
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0-6 Months
Vomiting

Vomiting

Possetting

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View details Criteria for prenatal classes
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Pregnancy
Why exercise during pregnancy

Criteria for prenatal classes

Instructor’s credentials, for example, midwife, physiotherapist.

Instructor’s specialised training in childbirth education.

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View details Baby meal planner 8 to 10 months
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Baby meal planner 8 to 10 months

Baby meal planner 8 to 10 months

Around 8-10 months, increase the variety and texture of foods for your baby.

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View details Play time is fun time
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3-5 years
Play time is fun time

Play time is fun time

Give your child enough time to play. Playing is learning

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