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Moving house: a survival guide
By Kelly Beswick on 01/10/2010 17:10:45
How to get through a house move whatever the age of your child
0-1 yearsBabies, frankly, don't care too much about anything beyond their bed, food, a clean nappy and you (not necessarily in that order). This is not the time to change her cot, run out of cuddly muslins or wash the familiar smells off of Teddy
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Ten fascinating toddler facts
By Fiona McKim on 17/08/2011 13:19:54
From bedtime fears to sensitive ears, a lot goes on in these crucial years
and fireworks; a toddler’s brand new ears are far better at picking up higher frequencies than the average adult.Despite being fussy eaters, most toddlers will try to take a chunk out of your finger at some point: The biting stage peaks at around three years old
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Lifeskills: Getting dressed
By Fiona McKim on 02/05/2012 17:43:02
How to teach your child to dress herself independently
out-of-season and party clothes out of sight will help prevent too many unsuitable choices - but remember that wearing a tutu and a pair of Wellington boots on a rainy day is part of a toddler's prerogative!You can buy `learn to dress' dolls
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5 Signs That Your Baby Loves You
By Catherine O'Dolan on 06/08/2010 16:31:11
Hopelessly devoted to you? Here's the telltale signs that your baby is your biggest fan!
on all that’s going on. Talk to your baby constantly – when you go for a walk point out the trees, when you’re at home fill them in with all the minor details of who’s coming, what day it is and what’s happening. Imitate the noises your baby makes
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Preserving precious memories with your child
By Fiona McKim on 22/09/2011 17:52:34
Record those special moments with these simple and fun ideas
it is lovely to have a tangible book full of memories to keep forever (and whip out for an embarrassing display when they reach their teenage years)So much can change from day to day in these crucial years you may feel like you want to record every little
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Gender-bender toddlers: Beads, boas and boys
By Victoria Stanley on 18/04/2010 10:37:49
What’s all the fuss about a boy who wants to wear a dress?
FELIX WAS JUST three days old when he started cross-dressing. “I carried him out of the hospital in a candy-coloured coat handed down from his sister Ella,” says his mother Louisa. “The nurses thought it was hilarious, but my husband was mortified
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How to help your toddler to talk
By Kate Donoughue on 03/02/2011 10:59:49
Ways you can encourage your late-talking child to chat
.Parentese, the high-pitched slow musical style most parents use when talking with children, and which is found in all cultures, exaggerates the differences between individual phonemes in a language, making it easier for babies to hear the distinctions between say a “b
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Practical Tips And Advice For Coping With A Crying Baby
By Fiona McKim on 27/09/2011 12:09:11
Five simple ways to soothe a teary child
soothing water.Build a calm environmentMany everyday activities can feel quite overwhelming to a very young baby, particularly if there have been guests in the house or she has had a particularly active day. Crying could simply be her way of telling you “I
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The importance of play
By Siobhan Mulholland on 17/03/2012 16:47:26
Why toys are a mother's best friend…
mother, baby and toy. “Mothers are a baby’s most important toy. We always encourage mothers to play with their babies every day – to bond with them and just sit back, watch and enjoy.” For Weber, the best part is watching the expression on the babies
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