Articles about "nappies" 24
Diapers
Now you’re a mom diapers are going to play a big part in your day-to-day life! Your first big diaper debate will be over whether to use disposables or cloth diapers.
Some parents decide to use both: . . .
Real nappies as bad for environment as disposables
After a three-year campaign urging parents to use washable towelling
nappies, the Government has dropped the Real Nappy Campaign.
A study has shown they have as much negative impact on the environme . . .
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are cared for in a unique environment where they’re constantly monitored so that if problems do occur they can be dealt with straightaway.
P . . .
Car safety
If your child’s car seat isn’t fitted correctly, it may not adequately protect him in the event of an accident – and it’s estimated that eight seats in 10 aren’t fitted properly. Studies show that chi . . .
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 . . .
Dehydration
Babies and children can easily suffer from dehydration because they’re more prone to childhood illnesses that can cause diarrhea and vomiting.
We need to absorb enough water to . . .
Taking your child’s pulse
Your pulse is the physical thump that passes along your artery every time your heart beats.
A normal adult heartbeat is regular, strong and around 80-90 beats per minute (bpm). . . .
Which diaper should you choose
While a generation of mothers eagerly embraced the disposable diaper, environmental concerns are prompting many moms today to return to cloth diapers.
So how to choose between the two? The r . . .
Packing your diaper bag
It is always good to be prepared, and such is certainly the case when traveling with your little one.
Potty training
There are probably as many theories about the best way to potty train your child as there are parents who have trained their child. What works a treat for one child may have absolutely no effect whats . . .