2010/06/09
Breast milk is best for babies because it can kick-start their immune systems, claims new research.
According to a team of scientists at the University of Illinois breast milk triggers a reaction in the gut, which can help infants fight infections.
2010/06/07
Parents can reduce the risk of asthma in later life for babies at high risk of the disease by changing their lifestyle and diet, it has been claimed.
Experts from the David Hide Asthma and Allergy Research Centre on the Isle of Wight have monitored 120 children deemed to be at risk since 1990.
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2010/06/07
Mums who feel guilty about leaving their babies or toddlers to go to work may be reassured by the findings of a new study.
Kathy Sylva, professor of educational psychology at Oxford University, believes that nursery does no harm to children aged under two years old.
2010/05/17
Expectant parents who are looking to buy prams, car seats, nappies and baby clothes can reduce the costs involved, according to the Guardian.
Hilary Osborne, expecting a baby herself, has claimed that raising an infant costs about £9,000 a year but with wise shopping and hand-me-downs it could cost just £300.
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Some of her tips include not rushing out to buy maternity clothes until needed and extending the size of trousers with Belly Belts. Prospective parents should accept any hand-me-downs from friends and borrow equipment.
Second-hand bargains can be found online and quite often family members offer to buy items such as prams or car seats.
