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Ten facts about feet
By Kate Donoughue on 29/03/2011 16:59:10
There’s more to your child’s feet then just ten tiny tootsies
1. Your baby only has 22 out of the full 26 bones in her feet and the remaining few develop slowly throughout childhood, with the whole process finishing at around 16 to 18 years old.2. Your baby's feet are formed from soft, pliable cartilage, which makes them more susceptible to...
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Spotting the signs of meningitis
By Fiona McKim on 19/04/2012 14:28:35
The symptoms to look out for - at every age
information visit the Meningitis Research FoundationMore health advice from Junior:How to cope with hayfeverThe A to Z of sleep
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How to cope with hayfever
By Fiona McKim on 04/04/2012 17:24:08
Save your child's summer from those dreaded allergies with our handy guide
and throat. Ideally, I would combine this with nettle, which has a natural antihistamine action, and plantain. Plantain is a really old-fashioned herb that can be used to strengthen the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract"More health from Junior
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The Truth About Juice
By Janette Marshall on 26/06/2012 16:59:36
Despite the much-bandied benefits of fruit juice, the high sugar content can sometimes cause more harm than good
While it may not be quite the ‘baddie’ that a fizzy drink is, this ‘natural’ product is deceptively harmful to dental health and to children’s diets more generally. Well-meaning parents who allow their children to down beaker after beaker of juice
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Five ways to prevent stomach bugs
By Fiona McKim on 30/07/2012 13:27:08
Help your child avoid those tummy nasties with these quick tips
such as the stomach flu are often found hiding in the bathroom so ensure this area stays clean as a whistle, using disinfectant products. Other bacteria blackspots can include door handles, the lids of nappy bins and light switches. Don't miss... more health advice
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Why barefoot is best for babes
By Junior on 23/04/2012 12:22:03
Going au naturel is the best way to nurture tiny toes
-motion videos and discovered that babies walk with a rocking heel-toe motion (just like adults), and their ankles are perfectly stable. This shows that bare feet are best for babies.More health advice from Junior:How to cope with hayfeverHow to read your child
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How to keep your child’s smile bright and healthy
By Junior on 03/04/2012 11:37:34
The do and don't guide to a brilliant beam
! If that fails, find a new dentist.More health tips from Junior:How to cope with a bedwetting childFive ways to nurture a healthy back
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Tip top toes
By Michele Goldsmith on 23/04/2012 11:59:35
How to keep your child's tiny toes healthy for years to come
four, a podiatrist can provide some stretching exercises to correct the limbs if necessary.More health advice from Junior:How to keep your child's smile bright and healthyLifeskills: Washing hands
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Rebecca Adlington's top tips for water confidence
By Junior on 12/07/2012 13:23:12
The Olympic gold medallist shares her tips for your water baby
“I was always a water baby,” says Rebecca. “Every family holiday there would be a big group of us, with the children spending practically every waking moment in the pool. I loved being in the water and was always pleading with my mum, ‘Please can we go swimming, please can we go ...
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Factfile: Headlice
By Junior on 01/10/2012 13:13:00
Discover what makes those pesky critters tick
for fathers to get head lice, so some experts believe they don’t like testosterone.More health advice from Junior:Lifeskills: Washing handsHow to cope with hayfever
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