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2 weeks ago | 
motherandbaby.com | Emily Thorpe
Fed-up making food for your toddler only to see it smeared across the walls, the floor or their face? We’ve got a pain-free plan to help encourage your tot to feed himself, while still preserving your sanity. Weaning may have been easy to start with, but now that your little one is hitting the toddler stage, mealtimes are set to become a whole lot more challenging.
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2 weeks ago | 
yours.co.uk | Emily Thorpe
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga: usually either sitting down or standing up next to a chair, using the chair for support as you would with other chair based exercises. It is a gentle exercise that is ideal for seniors or those that have limited mobility. To help you get started, we have expert tips and advice from Kristina Rihanoff, professional dancer and choreographer on Strictly Come Dancing. Kristina is also a certified yoga instructor at her own studio. What is chair yoga?
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2 weeks ago | 
motherandbaby.com | Emily Thorpe
Your 7-month-old baby is now in the second half of their first year - isn't time flying? Once your little one hits six months old, their development will ramp up a notch and you will start to notice them changing weekly (even daily!). It's crazy to watch your child work their way through different baby milestones and think that just a few months ago they were your tiny newborn.
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3 weeks ago | 
motherandbaby.com | Emily Thorpe
from ObabyCreating a serene and stylish nursery is a priority for many parents, and the Obaby Orla 3 Piece Room Set in White with Oak offers a blend of classic design and practical functionality that makes it a great nursery furniture choice. This 3-piece set includes a cot bed, nursery dresser, and wardrobe, each featuring a soft cotton white finish complemented by natural oak accents.
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3 weeks ago | 
motherandbaby.com | Emily Thorpe
Medically reviewed by Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online PharmacyPregnancy can be a pretty painful and uncomfortable experience at times.
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3 weeks ago | 
motherandbaby.com | Emily Thorpe
We're big fans of pregnancy pillows and truly believe they can make all the difference in supporting you and your bump when you're expecting. But once you've picked your pillow of choice, how exactly do you use a pregnancy pillow? As you might expect, this can depend on the type you choose to purchase, along with your own requirements.
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3 weeks ago | 
motherandbaby.com | Emily Thorpe
If your child is growing and starting to climb, play and jump around, you may want to invest in a playhouse for them. Likely to last years, these playhouses can be a great way for your child to burn energy, learn more physical skills and all in all, have fun!These small houses are usually plastic or wooden and can be indoor or outdoor, depending on your needs. You can also add lots of playhouse accessories to make them fresh and exciting.
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1 month ago | 
motherandbaby.com | Emily Thorpe
A baby gym or play mat is a timeless classic, and for good reason. Before your little one graduates to a baby playpen, a baby gym offers a safe, engaging space to set them down while you catch a break. It’s a total lifesaver when you need your hands free, and it doubles as a developmental tool that helps your baby hit those important milestones.
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1 month ago | 
motherandbaby.com | Emily Thorpe
You're probably aware that there are a lot of old wives' tales that supposedly hint at your baby's gender, but have you heard the heartbeat one? The theory goes that if your baby's heartbeat sounds like a train, you're having a boy and if it sounds like a galloping horse, you will be expecting a girl. Have a listen to the heartbeats below and see what you think... Boy train heartbeatGirl galloping horse heartbeatCan your baby’s heart rate predict the gender?
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1 month ago | 
yours.co.uk | Emily Thorpe
Discover more about Strictly's Queen of Latin. We’re used to seeing Shirley Ballas, the ballroom dancing Queen of Latin, in a world of sequins and spangles. But the Strictly Come Dancing judge is leaving the glitz of the ball- room behind as she prepares to take on the “most terrifying” challenge of her life. Shirley will put her fear of heights to one side as she does a Skyathlon during August – a 100mph zipline, a wing walk on a plane and a 15,000ft skydive, all in the name of charity.
