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New rotavirus vaccination included in the UK childhood immunisation schedule
Posted on January 7, 2013 | No CommentsFrom September this year, a routine rotavirus vaccination will be added to the UK childhood immunisation schedule for the next three years All babies from the ages of 6 to... -
Five of the Most Irritating Toys Lurking in Homes Across the UK
Posted on January 7, 2013 | No CommentsLEGO LEGO though one of the best toys is also the most irritating. This is because: A. It is painful when standing on. B. It is difficult to pick up,... -
This Month’s Shopping News: December 2012
Posted on December 1, 2012 | No CommentsThese Dribble Bibs are ideal for preventing those neck rashes caused by dribbling. They are made of soft cotton and fleece and have adjustable nickel free poppers. Perfect designs for... -
Three more babies died from whooping cough during October
Posted on November 30, 2012 | No CommentsThree more babies died from whooping cough in October, as the current surge in cases this year continues to rise. The number of cases of whooping cough will rise and... -
The best toys to get your toddler
Posted on November 12, 2012 | No CommentsAs mid-winter fast approaches, many of us are already hitting the stores to root out the perfect gift to light up the faces of our little ones come Christmas morning.... -
This Month’s Shopping News: November 2012
Posted on November 1, 2012 | No CommentsLittle Dish has launched a new fresh filled pasta dish for children aged 3 to 7 years of age. Made from 100 per cent natural ingredients, the two new flavours... -
Parents remember their top ten playground games from the 70s
Posted on October 26, 2012 | No CommentsA survey of 2,000 parents by Match Attax, has found skipping, hopscotch and trading card games are still as popular today as they were thirty years ago. Rod Pearson from... -
The British Red Cross urges parents to brush up on basic first aid skills
Posted on October 26, 2012 | No CommentsThe British Red Cross are urging parents to learn First Aid, in light of research finding that parents are just not confident about knowing what to do if their child... -
Fathers dream of stardom rather than academia for their children
Posted on October 26, 2012 | No CommentsIt seems chavtastic TV stardom is what father wish for their children’s future, rather than academic success. According to a poll of more than 1,000 UK dads, 51 per cent said... -
Maternity notes could go digital
Posted on October 26, 2012 | No CommentsThose familiar yellow maternity notes could be going high tech in the future. A new electronic data capture system with digital pens, could be used instead of traditional methods to... -
Are you considering taking your baby to a firework display? Be prepared!
Posted on October 26, 2012 | No CommentsBy Dr Lin Day Founder of Baby Sensory Bonfire Night can be an exceptionally sensory experience for babies and young children. The lights, sights, colours, sounds and excitement make it... -
Donate your old Micro Scooter for Tumaini Children’s Home in Kenya
Posted on October 26, 2012 | No CommentsMicro Scooters are running a charity campaign, to send refurbished Micro Scooters to the Tumaini Children’s Home in Kenya. Parents are being urged to send any Micro Scooters no longer... -
Whooping cough cases continue to surge
Posted on October 26, 2012 | No CommentsThe number of whooping cough cases continues to increase at a worrying rate, with 1,322 cases reported during September 2012 alone. So far, the number of cases reported in England... -
Monster High: Ghouls Rule Cupcakes by The Boutique Cupcake Company
Posted on October 17, 2012 | No CommentsOK. So there comes a point when your dodgy fairy cake mixes just won’t do any more. For parents facing this scenario, these Monster High: Ghouls Rule Cupcakes by The... -
Autumn activities for parents and childminders this half term – from Organix
Posted on October 17, 2012 | No CommentsFor parents and childminders looking for some autumn activities to entertain children this half term, Organix have a range of activities and support on their new Taste For Life website.... -
Crave Maternity, Tumble Tots, Bibaloo, Baby & Co and Red House voucher codes
Posted on October 17, 2012 | No CommentsRetailer: Crave Maternity Discount: 15% Off Orders at Crave Maternity Code: MYVC Expiry: 31/10/2012 Link: http://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk/crave-maternity Retailer: Tumble Tots Discount: Free Delivery when you Spend £35 or More at Tumble... -
The Top Twenty Locations to Raise a Family
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Criticising parenting costs friendships
Posted on October 17, 2012 | No CommentsIf you want to retain your friendships with other parents, it’s best not to tell off their children or criticise their parenting techniques. According to a recent study of more... -
Ironing is officially the most boring chore
Posted on October 17, 2012 | No CommentsMothers don’t really need telling which household chore is the most boring, but just for us to compare notes, Asda has polled parents to find out which household chore is... -
Blunder fires on the rise as we misuse electrical appliances
Posted on October 5, 2012 | No CommentsMany people will be guilty of committing one or even more of the blunder fires found to be most common by the Electrical Safety Council and Chief Fire Officers Association.... -
The naughty step the most popular way to discipline under fives
Posted on October 5, 2012 | No CommentsThe time out spot, AKA the naughty step, is the most popular way of disciplining children research finds. MyVoucherCodes.co.uk, polled more than 1,000 parents with at least one child younger... -
Change hospital statistics Kennel Club urges parents
Posted on October 5, 2012 | No CommentsParents must have a greater awareness about their children’s safety around dogs say the Kennel Club. Recent figures from the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) show that 16... -
ERIC still campaign for minimum school toilet standards
Posted on October 5, 2012 | No CommentsSchool pupils are still getting a bum deal despite revisions made to the School Premises Regulations this summer. If it happened in the work place, union reps and employees would... -
ASK Italian raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity
Posted on October 5, 2012 | No CommentsThis autumn, ASK Italian restaurants are raising funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity by donating a percentage of sales from their kids menus. The children’s menu includes a... -
Bristol parents allow their children to play games on electronic games for up to four hours a day
Posted on October 5, 2012 | No CommentsA shocking nine out of ten Bristol children are allowed to play games on electronic devices for up to four hours a day. This leaves the city topping a poll... -
Food guilt trips affect eating habits in later life
Posted on October 5, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s one of the most pointless guilt trips parents pull on their children. “Eat all your dinner. There are children starving in the world.” But forcing children to empty their... -
Do you live in flood zone? The RLSS UK has safety advice for you
Posted on October 5, 2012 | No CommentsThe RLSS UK has devised the Top 10 Flood Safety Tips for helping you to prepare and deal with flooding. 1. Keep an eye on weather reports for flooding in... -
Asda pharmacies offering flu jab for £7
Posted on October 5, 2012 | No CommentsIf you are not eligible for a free flu vaccination, but fancy improving your chances of being stricken down with the virus, Asda pharmacies are now offering the jab for just... -
Mothers spend more on clothes for daughters than sons
Posted on October 5, 2012 | No CommentsWhen it comes to clothes shopping, the gender divide is ever more apparent, despite the movement to shun pink and encourage equal opportunities. Children are growing up with differences marked... -
First UCAS deadline is this October? Make sure you get your application right!
Posted on October 5, 2012 | No CommentsThe first deadline for UCAS applications is this month. To help students get their applications right, Cathy Gilbert, Director of Customer Strategy at UCAS has these top dos and don’ts.... -
Four in ten mums nearly crash on school run due to distractions
Posted on October 5, 2012 | No CommentsThe stresses brought on by children squabbling in the back seat of the car, causes more than four in ten mums to have a crash or near miss on the... -
Whooping cough vaccination aims to protect newborn babies
Posted on October 5, 2012 | No CommentsA whooping cough vaccination for pregnant women has been backed by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to keep newborn babies safe in the womb. Babies do not usually receive a... -
A typical family now has two children, owns a blue Ford and spends £81.92 a week on food
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This Month’s Shopping News: October 2012
Posted on October 1, 2012 | No CommentsProtect youngsters from the winter rain with these Funbrellas from Fulton. The range consists of fun, stylish and funky designs for all the family. Black Stars £12 www.fultonumbrellas.com Now reception... -
Traditional teddy names replaced by the descriptive
Posted on September 24, 2012 | No CommentsChildren are scrapping tradition and going with the descriptive, according to a survey of teddy bear names. Galt toys surveyed more than 1,000 parents finding teddy names such as George or... -
Schools placing cameras in toilets and changing rooms Big Brother Watch finds
Posted on September 24, 2012 | No CommentsThere are more than 100,000 CCTV cameras being used in secondary schools and academies across the UK. According to data from 2,107 schools obtained under the Freedom of Information act... -
Keep children in rear facing car seats up to the age of four, parents warned
Posted on September 24, 2012 | No CommentsSome parents see using a forward facing car seat for their baby as soon as possible as some kind of badge of honour. But now a campaign has been launched... -
New deadly acute respiratory illness hits UK
Posted on September 24, 2012 | No CommentsOh happy day. A new deadly illness has been discovered in the UK. An acute respiratory illness associated with a new virus has materialised, according to the Health Protection Agency... -
Happy children more important than exam results research finds
Posted on September 24, 2012 | No CommentsForget parents pouring over Ofsted reports, exam results matter less to parents than their child being happy when choosing a school. Results of more than 420,000 surveys completed by parents,... -
Parents using baby products for their beauty regime
Posted on September 24, 2012 | No CommentsBaby care products are being used by mums as part of their beauty regime to save money. A total of 95 per cent of parents told Asda that they used... -
UK Children facing the winter without warm coats or hot dinners
Posted on September 21, 2012 | No CommentsChildren have been heading back for the new school year without warm winter coats and small shoes, as parents don’t have the money to pay for new ones. It’s not... -
Parents put themselves under pressure to buy teens top brand gadgets
Posted on September 21, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s not just children under pressure to buy big budget tech brands for the new school term. Parents already feeling the pinch are so concerned about their older kids fitting... -
The top 50 most challenging things parents have to do
Posted on September 21, 2012 | No CommentsA list of the top 50 most challenging things parents have to do has been released by Dry Nights. A study of 2,000 mums investigated the most challenging aspects of... -
Pick up the school music lesson slack at home, parents advised
Posted on September 21, 2012 | No CommentsThe opportunity to learn through music, is a vital way to encourage a child’s creative development – no matter who irritating the sound. Playing music/noise also helps children to develop... -
Avoid alcohol to avoid Foetal Alcohol Spectrum charity warns
Posted on September 21, 2012 | No CommentsA charity dedicated to supporting people affected by foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), is using September to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. NOFAS-UK, supports the... -
Mothers feel the strain with their complex role
Posted on September 21, 2012 | No CommentsMothers are really feeling the strain of their role, which these days includes being cleaner, nurse, chef, party organiser, tour guide and teacher. Of course, the job description doesn’t finish... -
UK women plan on becoming mothers at older age to their own parents
Posted on September 19, 2012 | No CommentsUK women are planning to have their first baby nearly ten years later than their own mothers did. According to findings by MyVoucherCodes.co.uk, the age of 32 is seen as... -
Average parent treats their child to £100+ of apps
Posted on September 19, 2012 | No CommentsIt seems the art of imagination has finally died, with parents downloading apps to keep kids occupied. Parents in the UK who own an iPad or iPhone, are spending up... -
Children are having accidents when mum is busy with chores
Posted on September 19, 2012 | No CommentsParents are so busy trying to cram cooking, cleaning and chores into their day, that seven out of ten mums say they have to leave their children unsupervised to do... -
The top 100 baby names for England and Wales 2011
Posted on September 19, 2012 | No CommentsIf you are in the process of arguing over baby names with your partner, you may find the list of the most popular baby names in England and Wales in...
