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Babyproof your garden
If you're lucky enough to have a yard, it will offer your child a chance to enjoy being outdoors and explore a new environment. However, yards can pose a number of hazards to small children, . . .
Play yards and playmats
Even very small babies need sensory stimulus, and a safe way of providing this is with a baby gym-style playmat, which is a soft mat with toys, rattles, mirrors and other sensory stimuli suspe . . .
Babyproof your home
Once your baby starts becoming mobile, it’s time to think about making sure your home is safe.
Caring for twins
Caring for twins is obviously
going to be hard work, and you’ll have many conflicting emotions about the
whole process. Once your babies have arrived though, and they’re no longer a
dream, you’ll n . . .
Interviewing nannies
So
how do you go about finding a good nanny? You may decide to go to an
agency, but be prepared to pay a substantial fee. Another way is by word of
mouth and recommendation – if you have friends an . . .
Nannies: your responsibilities as an
Good
nannies are worth their weight in gold so keep yours happy by being a great
parent to work for… SalaryHow
much you pay your nanny will depend on where you live and whether she’s
live-in. . . .
Ringworm
Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection that affects the scalp, body, feet and nails, but despite its name it has nothing to do with worms!
It’s characterized by a scaly red patch . . .
Insect bites and stings
It can be very upsetting for your child if an insect bites her, but rest assured most insects cause no harm and apart from an aversion to creepy crawlies your child should be fine with a little distra . . .
Hives
Hives are also known as urticaria, and develop when your child’s skin comes into contact with allergens such as insect venom, stinging nettles, pets and food (the main culprits are peanuts; eg . . .
Eczema
Eczema is an allergic skin condition characterized by an itchy, dry, red rash on the face, hands and neck; although it can appear on other areas of the body, especially the creases of the limb . . .