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Gift Ideas For Mammy

Good morning everyone, I’ve just been helping Amy pack our hospital bag as we could be going into hospital any minute now. I also have a separate bag for me, with more food in! I’m also putting in my digital camera and phone charger. I’m fully stocked up on the tea and coffee too as the couple of weeks after the birth we will
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Sorry I Haven’t Been Around Much

Good morning readers, I’d just like to apologise that I haven’t been blogging much lately, this is mainly because my wife is about to give birth to baby number two! It’s been a hectic last few months to say the least. It’s completely different second time round, especially with a two and a half year old running around. Amy is doing fine, some of
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Arty apple handmade crafts

If you are ever on the hunt for any baby gifts that are a little bit unique then you guys should look at my wife’s website. Shameless plug but hey! Amy specialises in personalised baby bunting and plain flag bunting. She has her own website, which you can view by CLICKING HERE. Here’s a little bit more about Arty apple. I’m a multi tasking
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Baby Acne

Shortly after birth or usually within a few weeks of birth, many parents start to notice a rash on their baby’s face that looks a lot like acne. Baffled by the condition, these parents worry that their child is suffering from the same type of acne that plagues teenagers and start contemplating acne treatments. However, the condition is actually baby acne and the cause
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Smile Your Way To NY City!

Top Dentists are running a great competition at the moment and all you need to do to enter is smile! Well you need to smile, take a picture, then upload it and explain in a few words what makes you smile. The prize is fantastic, you and one guest get an all-expenses paid trip to NYC plus $1000 spending money and a professional photo
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Will the baby in your tummy also like spicy food?

There are other examples that you can also use to promote the idea of the unborn baby as already being an active participant in the family’s goings on. Research has shown that sound isn’t the only thing to penetrate the womb. Your unborn baby is sensitive to changing tastes too, for instance when you consume a strong flavour that alters the sweetness of the
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First Food Stages

Stage 1 – Pureed First Foods The purpose of this stage is to get the baby used to taking food from a spoon. It is really important to allow plenty of time for this stage as up until now the baby has been used to a continuous flow from a nipple or teat. Most of their nourishment will continue to be provided by breast
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Foods to Avoid

There are some foods that can cause allergic reactions in some babies. What babies and young children eat will affect their health later in life. The following information shows which foods should be avoided at certain ages. Eggs Both the yoke and the white need to be cooked until they are solid. Avoid for under 6 months but fine for babies aged 6 to
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Use the Pregnancy Calendar to Know all about your Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a source of joy and enthusiasm to most women. The idea that you will soon be a mother brings happiness to say the least. Some women can also however, suffer from anxiety at the idea. Moreover, most women have no specific information regarding the growth of the fetus, and hence lack knowledge about how to go about their daily lives. They do
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What counts towards your 5 A Day?

1) Fresh 2) Tinned 3) 100% pure natural juice 4) Frozen 5) Dried One portion is equal to one handful. Suggestions of how you can get five portions a day 1) One glass of 100% pure natural juice. 2) One piece of fresh fruit. 3) One tablespoon of dried fruit. 4) Salad in a sandwich. 5) 2-3 tablespoons of frozen vegetables.