Baby – Baby Pharmacist

Choosing a Calcium Supplement If You’re Pregnant or Breastfeeding

Babies draw on their mother’s calcium during pregnancy (especially in the third trimester) and breastfeeding. It’s recommended that women who are pregnant or breastfeeding get at least 1,000mg of calcium…

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5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Stillbirth

What is stillbirth? A stillbirth is the birth of a baby who has died during pregnancy (from 20 weeks) or during birth. On average, 6 babies are stillborn every day…

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Why Your Child’s Future Educational Success Depends on How You Support Them From Birth

It is now well-recognised by health professionals and the education sector that brain growth and development is most rapid during the first 1,000 days (from conception to age 2). What…

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How Best To Protect Your Baby From The Sun

A baby’s skin is thin, delicate, very sensitive and can burn easily. Babies are vulnerable to sun damage because they haven’t yet developed melanin, the natural skin pigment that gives…

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Why the First 1,000 Days is Crucial For Your Child’s Future Health

The first 1,000 days starts from conception (when you fall pregnant) to when your baby is 2 years old. This is the period of rapid brain growth and development. Experiences…

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Why You Need Iodine During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding To Improve Baby’s IQ

Iodine is important for our thyroid (a small gland in the throat) which regulates our metabolism, growth and development. Iodine is one of the most important minerals from pre-pregnancy through…

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5 Simple Ways to Treat and Prevent Nappy Rash

You’ve heard the horror stories… nappy rash can turn ugly! And it will make your baby irritable and uncomfortable. What is nappy rash? Nappy rash (also called ‘diaper rash’) is…

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6 Newborn First Aid Kit Items You Must Have

Mums-to-bes are bombarded with advice and recommendations on products they must buy for their baby. Here are my top 6 items every family should have to get you through those…

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