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Every decision you take right now is already shaping your baby’s future. Because the next 1000 days are crucial we provided you with a series of articles about your baby's development, nutrition and more. So read on!

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View details Getting the Picky and Selective Child to Eat
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Infant Development and Growth
إرضاء الطفل الصعب والإنتقائي بالأكل

Getting the Picky and Selective Child to Eat

Difficulty and selectiveness in eating is a period experienced by the majority of children between the age of 1 and 3 years.

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View details The way young children are fed may be as important as the food offered
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6-12 months
طريقة تناول الأطفال لطعامهم تُوازي الطعام نفسه أهميّة!

The way young children are fed may be as important as the food offered

Infants and young toddlers can naturally regulate their energy intake. The way they are fed is an important experience that can influence their intake and food choices later in life.

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View details First prenatal appointment questions
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First prenatal appointment questions

Your very first prenatal appointment is here—exciting! With so much going on, it helps to have a list of pregnancy questions on hand to ask your healthcare provider.

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View details Did you know that…?
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Pregnancy calendar week 11

Did you know that…?

The taste preferences of your baby can be influenced even from the earliest stage.

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View details The best feeding options for your baby!
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أفضل الخيارات المغذّية لطفلك!

The best feeding options for your baby!

A quiz for mums of 6-7 month olds

1 min to read

View details Your 6 to 12 month old’s hunger & fullness cues
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6-12 months
علامات الجوع والشبع عند الطفل بين 6 و12 شهراً

Your 6 to 12 month old’s hunger & fullness cues

At this stage, your baby’s menu may have expanded to include more cereals and baby food varieties. His excitement over food can turn mealtime into a fun, playful experience for the both of you.

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View details Watch out - diarrhoea!
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All About 0-6 Months Baby
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Watch out - diarrhoea!

My baby has had diarrhoea for two days. Is this normal or should I be seriously worried? Is it possible to avoid diarrhoea?

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View details How can i be sure i am giving my baby the best food?
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All About 0-6 Months Baby
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How can i be sure i am giving my baby the best food?

I have started introducing my baby to solids. However, I don't know if it is better to make purées and compotes myself or give my baby jars of commercial baby food.

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View details How does baby's brain develop from birth to 3 years?
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All About 0-6 Months Baby
Babys first step

How does baby's brain develop from birth to 3 years?

It is unbelievable watching my baby learn new things! Each day brings new progress and rapid learning. An Einstein in the making, who knows?

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View details I promised to eat better!
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I promised to eat better!

I know that I have to eat a more healthy and varied diet during my pregnancy. I, therefore, promised myself not to be too complacent about nutrition.

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View details What should I eat when I am breastfeeding?
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All About 0-6 Months Baby
What should i eat when breastfeeding

What should I eat when I am breastfeeding?

I am tempted to "eat for two", avoid cabbage and drink lots of milk. Am I on the right track or have I got it completely wrong?

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View details What to do if my baby cries out in the night?
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All About 0-6 Months Baby
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What to do if my baby cries out in the night?

My baby usually falls asleep in a few minutes, but is currently waking up in the middle of the night screaming and is difficult to calm down.

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View details Solutions to your breastfeeding problems
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All About 0-6 Months Baby
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Solutions to your breastfeeding problems

Breastfeeding your baby is not always one long, easy ride. Here's how to overcome the most common hurdles.

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View details Finding the right positions
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Finding the right positions

"It'll come naturally, you'll see!" In reality, it may not prove quite so easy to get yourself and your baby into a good position.

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View details Their first teenage crisis
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Infant Development and Growth
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Their first teenage crisis

My little one is not even two but wants to do everything themselves. When I want to help they get angry! And when I make a suggestion the answer is always no. How can I manage this new phase?

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View details Finding out why babies cry
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All About 0-6 Months Baby
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Finding out why babies cry

Wondering why babies cry? If you’re struggling to understand what your baby is trying to tell you, check this list for possible clues to help.

2 mins to read

View details Colic and crying
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All About 0-6 Months Baby
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Colic and crying

Babies cry. Some babies cry more than others. If your otherwise healthy baby is under five months old and has repeated bouts of uncontrollable crying, it could be colic.

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View details Maternity leave and pay checklist
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Maternity leave and pay checklist

It might seem a while away, but once you’ve made your pregnancy announcement, it’s a good idea to begin maternity leave preparations and find out if you’re entitled to maternity pay.

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View details How to cope with first trimester anxiety
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How to cope with first trimester anxiety

Suffering from first trimester anxiety? You’re not alone, 1 in 10 pregnant women experience this pregnancy symptom in their first trimester. Here’s how to keep the feelings under control.

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