Baby

The tooth of the matter

June 23, 2011
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TRACEY LATTIMORE tells you what to expect and shows you how to ease your little one’s discomfort. Every milestone your little one achieves is so exciting –whether it’s her first smile, her first giggle or the first time she sits up by herself. But seeing that first tooth finally emerge really does signal the beginning [...]

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Colour me happy

June 7, 2011
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Decorating your new arrival’s nursery can be exciting but choosing the right colours can make for a happier baby and parents, says PAMELA MCDONALD It’s no coincidence that we often use colour to describe our moods, such as ‘feeling blue’ or ‘seeing red’. Colour not only affect our moods and emotions as adults, it has [...]

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Your complete guide to bottle-feeding

May 17, 2011
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TRACEY LATTIMORE helps you wade through the different types of formula, bottles and teats so you can decide what’s best for your baby. Feeding your perfect little newborn is a wonderfully bonding experience for both mum and dad – after all, watching your baby suckle is such a warming sight, and knowing that she’s getting all [...]

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Bedtime baby bath

May 5, 2011
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Babies love splashing about in the bath but you need to know how to make it fun and relaxing as part of their bedtime routine. TRACEY LATTIMORE shows you how. Almost all babies love a good splash about in the bath – it’s the one time when tiny babies can kick around and enjoy feeling [...]

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Ask the expert

May 3, 2011

Do you have any questions regarding any aspect of your pregnancy, new baby or toddler? We have three experts on hand; Eumom, our Physio and Nutritionist who will do their very best to answer any queries that you may have. The best questions will feature in the next issue of maternity&infant magazine. Please send us [...]

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The buyer’s guide to car seats

April 27, 2011
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Car seats are not only an essential safety necessity for your little ones; they are also a legal requirement.ARLENE HARRIS highlights some of the leading seats on the market. Forget priceless gems, the most precious cargo you will ever carry around with you is your baby. And from the moment he is born (until he [...]

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Do the first three years shape our lives?

April 20, 2011
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Research suggests that the first three years of a baby’s life is critical to their development. However there is no need to panic, says ELEANOR FITZSIMONS. Love, security and helping them acquire basic skills will see them right. We’ve all heard the term ‘our formative years’ but do these really exist? How important are the [...]

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The buyer’s guide to BABY CARRIERS

April 7, 2011
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ARLENE HARRIS puts the best slings on the market through their paces with her guide to what you need to know when buying a baby carrier. The animal kingdom knows a thing or two about carrying itsbyoung – some place their babies on their backs and others have the benefit of a built-in pouch. But [...]

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