Gadgets

Tip of the Day - Do 10 pelvic floor exercises right now

By Joanne Mallon, Oct 9, 2009

Continuing our unofficial series on bits of parenthood nobody told you about that are actually a bit rubbish (see also nits ...

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How to banish fear of the dark

By Joanne Mallon, Sep 27, 2009

Have you noticed how fast the nights seem to be getting darker these days? The days of summer when it stayed bright until ...

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Personalised Photo Gifts

By Emma Cossey, Aug 31, 2009

Parents love taking photos of the new addition to their family. I have several friends on Facebook who update their baby ...

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The invite says BYOB...Build your own Bear!

By Emma Cossey, Aug 27, 2009

Cuddly toys face a lot of competition for the affection of a child, from technologically advanced games consoles and gadgets. ...

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Protect your little one's ears Gwyneth Paltrow style

By Sarah Powell, Aug 26, 2009

Summer brings with it a host of outdoor activities. Intoxicated by what should be glorious weather, it makes sense for ...

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New cot mattress invention could help your baby sleep

By Jenny Cornish, Aug 22, 2009

A new cot mattress could prevent sleepless nights for parents, it is being claimed. The invention apparently simulates the ...

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Do schoolchildren need mobile phones?

By Debbie Webber, Aug 20, 2009

When I was at school getting ready for the new term meant new shoes and restocking my pencil case. That was thirty years ago ...

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Light up the nursery: top designs to brighten your room

By Sally Fort, Aug 12, 2009

When we decorated our baby's room I found the barrage of pink or blue options a little on the overwhelming side and not ...

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Ask Joanne - My son refuses to sit in his pushchair

By Joanne Mallon, Aug 10, 2009

What's your parenting question for our life coach Joanne Mallon? Send it in to this address and say if you'd like your name ...

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Nintendo DS gadget to help children with diabetes

By Joanne Mallon, Aug 5, 2009

An estimated 25,000 children in the UK have diabetes. If your child is one of these, you'll know that it can sometimes be a ...

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The best... baby mobile

By Gia Milinovich, Jul 29, 2009

I've always thought baby mobiles were rubbish. Cheap plastic. Annoying music. Cutesy teddy bears. No child of mine was going ...

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Playgrounds of the future are here today

By Sally Fort, Jul 27, 2009

Glowing Pathfinder Bugs from squidie on Vimeo. Last year the government said it wanted 3500 more children to have outside ...

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