Advice and Tips for baby stuff
Here are a few nuggets of information that you might find useful if you're starting a new family or having troubles with the young'uns.These pages present bits of information that we've come across, which might prove useful to a new family.
There's some information on the pros and cons of bedsharing, including links to child welfare sites.
Health Issues
You might be interested in strep and other bacterial infections. We also came across a 1995 study into the teething virus.
A growing problem very much in the public eye is that of obesity, so we've assembled a page of useful information on the topic of diet and exercise. Clearly both diet and exercise are factors in obesity levels in society, but often the two are not analysed as a pair. The information will hopefully allow you to think more holistically about giving your child (and yourself) the best chance of a healthy life.
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[19 Apr 2010]I don't mean to slag off Deboarah L. Ruf personally. I haven't even read her original research or book, and plenty of what she says is common ...
How to Repair a Mamas and Papas Stroller
[11 Jul 2010]
The Mamas and Papas Sport-03 three-wheeler stroller might look the part, and its chunky tyres are handy for negotiating rough ground. However ...
How to choose a low-environmental impact diposable diaper?
[30 Oct 2009]Background We live in the UK but are going on vacation to California for a month. Unlike previous month-long visits with toddlers, when ...
Tandems
Tandem Bicycles There is no better way for two people to get around than by tandem. At least, you need to give it a try! If you have small children you may find that they prefer a tandem to a child seat, and they may even be able to put ... (more)
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- 29 Nov Diapers were tested by the DTI(uk)nearly 20 years ago in closely controled
- 28 Nov Agreed, Anna. I think when possible, the earlier the better. The parent
- 17 Nov Interesting research... I've come to the conclusion that it's best to toilet
- 15 Nov Most diaper services use prefolds which I don't like at all. You're right
- 15 Oct Thanks for the update, glad you could replace it yourself! It's good that
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