Parents in Europe get a raw deal for a preemie baby or premature baby.
I was totally shocked the other day we usually review baby toy or baby safety products and this week as the owner myself of a tiny baby superstore I was totally gobsmacked.
I came across some baby’s shops online selling preemie baby or premature baby clothes.I say preemie as far and wide in each country a premature baby is often called a preemie.
What shocked me was in this recession how much parents in Parts of Europe have to pay for baby clothes to fit in tiny baby sizes.
Soft safe fabrics are valuable,Cuteness is important so is quality and for baby basics here is what I found some baby shops online selling preemie baby clothes
18 Euros for a cardigan same as ours ,our price in uk sterling is 5.99, then there was 15 for a baby grow.
pack of 2 leggings same as ours for sale 15 euros ours in uk sterling are 8.50
France Prices
29 Euro for an Incubator vest our incubator vests are 5.99 and another online retailer in the UK selling premature baby clothes has an incubator vest priced at 12.00 uk sterling.
Its stressful enough finding tiny premature baby clothes but to find expensive ones works out that overall its way too much money to spend.
To make it easier to have them delivered to your own country we are having a special reduction on postage cost until the end of february. You can shop for less to fill your baby’s wardrobe overflowing in beautiful preemie baby clothes. Complete baby’s outfits from top to toe with postage by airmail and airsure even cheaper.
for none commercial buys postage will now be 4.99 instead of 9.99 uk sterling until the of 1st March 2012. so happy shopping to all mums, dads, grandparents and friends needing premature baby clothes click on any link at the top of the page to see what goodies you can spoil baby with.
Having a baby in the recession pregnant and no money Tops 9 tips how to manage better.
Disgusting news this week has been revealed how 1 in 8 Uk families water down baby milk formula to make it last longer.As the recession take an even bigger hold in this coming year and in other countries too how can you have a baby, mange money better, yet not cut back on your baby’s health and safety.
Here are our top 9 tips. Dos and Don’ts
Search online for martins money-saving weekly tips subscribe if you use the internet or ask a family member if there are any baby items offers.
Write a letter to nappy companies asking for a free sample or check online for money off coupons.
Browse around in advance to get the best prices on prams,bouncy chair etc. then pay cash for a complete set some prams may sell out of a raincover or sun canopy later on and you don’t want to be disappointed that no other fits.
Use all the coupons you get free in the sample packs or cut them out of baby magazines.
Don’t buy a second-hand cot or crib mattress, if you plan to buy second-hand.
Do not buy any electrical equipment from car boot sales such as bottle warmers or baby monitors.
don’t buy carrier bags because you can’t be bothered buy a bag for life ever little counts.
Arrange with the organiser for a swaps day at mother and toddler club ask a mum to bring in any item that their baby didn’t wear (with tags still on and swap for a bigger size etc with another mum.
Arrival of baby after baby loss for Amanda Holden.
Devastating news last year when she gave birth to a baby boy born stillborn last year 7 months into her pregnancy. The news has just come to light that after being rushed in the Intensive care on Monday Amanda has delivered a baby girl Baby Holly weighing in at 6lb 1oz.News has it that she had a c section and the family want their privacy respected for teh time being. More news as soon as Amanda is fit enough.
TEENAGER thinking of getting pregnant is it worth it
Alone parent would you have a partner that would stand by you? not always here is an A – Z of motherhood and babies that should put you off until a later time when you have a steady income of your own in a settled long term relationship ready for the trials ahead that motherhood brings as well as the Joy.
A- Always there in times of need for the newborn baby.
B- Being patient during bouts of Colic in babies around 3 months of age.
C- Crying and copying with a crying baby needing a feed after mum has had only 4 hours of sleep every night for the last 2 weeks.
E- Everynight lone parent is the only one to care for baby.
F-Fed up with no spare money it has to be spent on the bills,baby clothes,nappies,formula and self last.
G-great stuff friends going out and mum is left holding the baby yet again totally unfair, not much freedom than before baby came along.
H- house and lone parent has responcibility of maintaining its upkeep no more help with finances,as no longer at home with own parents anymore.
I-I can’t go off any more as a parent, baby has to come first its against the law to leave baby alone whilst you go on holiday with your mates baby is in danger and could be removed from your care.
J-Just one more hour in bed,forget it its no longer about you but whats best for your baby’s needs.
K- keep baby in your room mum, just one more night please.Your baby yours not your parents,you cannot expect them to raise your child.
L- leave me alone,oh how you would love to spend the evening without a baby thats sick and demanding from you,it will be crying constantly during a favourite TV programme to make him/her feel better.
M- mixing feeds up,washing bottles out,endless tasks you just wish you had your mum to do it as you cant be bothered.
N- not much money left over to pay for takeaways after paying out for nappies,baby milk,food and bills.
O-Oh to be back at home and mum looking after you in stead of being left alone with a baby.
P-Pee,Poo and Puke not just in a newborn but mess that goes along when baby starts weaning feeding himself,and as a toddler without a nappy having accidents everywhere for you to clean up.
R-red cheeks,rashes,and a rush to the doctors when baby is ill .
S- still waiting for news that babys father will turn up, yet hes got another girlfriend and doesn’t even want to spend a penny on the baby.
T-teething problems,and the worry of what to do when baby wont stop crying.
U-up until the early hours of the morning with a baby thats unsettled,fed up because you want some sleep.
V- very unhappy that you missed the concert because you couldnt get a baby sitter.
W- what is the matter with baby ,when you are inexperienced in caring for any newbaby.
X- rated leave sex alone until you are a responcible adult ready for childrearing.
Y- y not have a baby as a teen because a baby is for life not just for Christmas or a way to get a flat of your own,money and an escape route from being at home arguing all the time with your parents.
Z- zzzzzzzzz you get more sleep more freedom to go out with your freinds, by not getting pregnant in the first place.
teenager with young baby does it get easier one may wonder!
a newborn baby seems to take a lot of your time up.Changing, Feeding,Cleaning, Sleepless nights,Teething, Weaning, Crawling and poking into cupboards.
The answer is yes and no. As a parent it gets tougher as you have to set examples of a good role model learning a child right from wrong.As baby grows .and gets into toddler stages with temper tantrums,preschool age children start asking questions,push you and your boundries to see if you will give in. Before you know it you either give in at the start, that can lead into a spoilt child with no control or learn to give discipline combined with nurture and love giving stability in which a child thrives on.school age kids tend to a lot more cheeky , give back chat that children tend to pick up from other children .Then the teenage years the worry the stress as children going into puberty start to apply the pressure of more Can I have ? Why Am I grounded ? Swearing etc.
Tiny little babies are often too small/ weak or extremely poorly and just don’t make it.You can be prepared in case baby sadly does pass away and not worried about what baby wears for a final sleep.If baby is very premature you will struggle to find anything suitable both on the high street and in the uk online for a baby’s burial or cremation. Even hunting for dolls sizes is a problem.many hospitals only provide a blanket to wrap baby in.At Cheeky Chums you can find comfortable baby gowns and outfits for the most micro of premature babies.Cheeky Chums are responsive to the families needs at this distressing time and are available at the end of the phone if you need someone to speak to confidentially.order online or offline for the size you need including babies measuring only 6 inches in length.Delivered quickly so baby can be dressed as soon as possible.tel 01942 254259.
It is often not a topic any one wants to talk about but babies even so small need clothes to wear and at Cheeky Chums it is no problem finding them.Don’t despair visit www.cheekychumsonline.co.uk now just incase you need to be prepared. our new baby bereavement site is now launched too offering support for families suffering the loss of an early baby or stillborn baby.you can also visit www.prematurebab.com
yippee and we have them here Effronte Amour.A french collection of limited additions.Especially for babies weighing 3-12lbs only.Luxury fabrics for the cosiest of textures worn next to baby.limited to only 5 available in the world unque in each style, stylish,yet practical for delicate little ones.When you are looking for a gift for a premature baby, Mummy won’t say I’ve got it take it back as these are extremely limited.just ask her before you buy “do you have something for baby by Effronte Amour” and if she says no you will be pleased as punch knowing you can give her and baby a wonderful surprise.These are not baby clothes made smaller but are created for premature and tiny babies born small for dates.visit our website and watch out for Fresh items added daily.www.cheekychumsonline.co.uk
we would like to inform you of important site updates for all customer past and present and potential.
All the staff at Cheeky Chums are concerned the way our planet and climate is changing.
For Cheeky Chums own brand products ” Something precious” “Snuggies”,Nanny Nicu are made from materials sourced from the UK and manufactured in the Uk, made in accordance with Uk safety standards and all ethical practises.
We print most of the time using economy ink so you may recieve paper work with your order which reflects this.
Recycled packaging is used when possible, We Re-use raw materials including all bubble wrap,paper,boxes, Conserve energy use low energy light bulbs,and dispose of waste safely.
From Novemeber 2008 we will be promoting more fair trade products.Promoting more organic baby products by ourselves and by other companies in the uk.
We will be offering fresh ideas to keep our planet from being destroyed and welcome customer feedback to help us change our business for the better of our climate.
We will be also focusing on making our website more user friendly.If you have any problems ordering let us know we are more than happy to assist you with ordering.
Finding clothes oh so tiny for a premature baby’s funeral is so hard in the uk.Parents have to buy dolls clothes or use a hospital blanket of rely on hospital handouts if there are any available or small enough. At Cheeky Chums you can find delicate burial clothes in the most premature of baby sizes.You dont have to rely on dolls clothes any longer. These are specially created for the love parents want to show for their baby as they spend the last quality moments with a little one. Plus New for December for the very early pre term deliveries which have sadly passed away Cheeky Chums new products have also just arrived in. when dressing a baby oh so small is not possible you can now find BY Something Precious baby burial pouches.Or (fetal demise pouches as they are sometimes known as).Also newly arrived in for December by Something precious “baby burial shrouds” suitable for multi faith burials for premature babies up to 12lbs in weight.Available in both boys and girls suitable for the following faiths Christian, Jewish,Buddist,Sikh,Hinduism,Muslim,
click on this link to find them now or recommend to someone else who are having difficulty finding something suitable to bury a small baby in.http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk/catalog.php?category=60
If you spend a little or spend a lot this Christmas on the under 5 year olds.here are our honest and unbiased opinions based on a selection of 5 toys for the under 5′s choosen at random from stores around the uk.we rate each toy from 1-10 10 being the highest points awarded.
1.the quality of product and safety
2.learning and play qualities you child can get from these toys for your childs development.
3. fun, enjoyment and stimulation rating
4.durability of product
5. value for money content for your purse strings too. Toy ….PEPPA PIG CAMPER VAN
1.QUALITY GOOD (8)
2.COLOUR RECOGNITION, ROLE PLAY,LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT,SMALL MANIPULATIVE SKILLS 9.
3.GOOD FOR CHILDREN WHO CAN RECOGNISE THE CHARACTERS FROM THE TV PROGRAMME AND WILL HAPPILY ENJOY THIS ITEM (8)
4.SOME PIECES CAN GET LOST, PLAY VALUE WILL GO DOWN COULD HAVE DONE WITH SOME MAGNETS SO LITTLE PEOPLE AND CHARACTERS NOT ABLE TO FALL OUT OF VAN IF CARRIED AROUND (7).
5. GOOD PRICE AT £16.89.TOYS R US TOY Little People Racing Ramps Garage
1.QUALITY OF PRODUCT TOP MARKS FOR FISHER PRICE. A TOY COMPANY RELIABLE FOR A QUALITY PRODUCT WHICH CAN BE PASSED DOWN TO OTHER CHILDREN YEARS LATER (10)
2.LEARNING CAPACITY CAN BE AT ITS PEAK WITH COLOURFUL BRIGHT TOYS,PERFECT AND SAFE ENOUGH FOR SMALL HANDS MANIPLULATION, ROLE PLAY, SHARING, COMMUNICATION, LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (10).
3.TOP MARKS CHILDREN WILL GET HOURS OF FUN AND ENJOYMENT FROM THIS TOY (10)
4. STANDARD OF TOY WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE COMPANIES OFFERING FREE BATERIES (9).
5.£22.49 EXCELLENT PRICE AT ARGOS
TOY…BOB THE BUILDER ELECTRONIC WORK BENCH
1.QUALITY (7)
2.BRIGHT COLOURS,STIMULATING SOUNDS CHILD CAN REGOGNISE FAVOURITE BOB TUNE.ROLE PLAY CHILDREN OFTEN GET BORED WITH THIS TOY UNLESS ADULT SHOWS THEM HOW TO DO IT.WE RECOMMEND A PIECE OF SMOOTH WOOD ON DADDYS WORKBENCH REAL NAILS WITH ADULT SUPERVISION AND A CHILD SIZE REAL HAMMER SO THEY CAN LEARN THE REAL WAY,BY CREATING SOMETHING THEMSELVES WITH ADULT INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDANCE (6)
3.DURABILITY HAVE TO KEEP REPLACING BATTERIES, PIECES GET LOST (7)
4.OK (7)
5.PRICE REDICULOUS ON SALE AT TESCO BUT STILL PRICE £37.47 FROM £49.96 TOY…Meccano Motorised Box
1.EXCELLENT PRODUCT FOR 4 YEAR OLDS PLUS (9)
2.TOP MARKS FOR LEARNING QUALITITES,SMALL MANIPULATIVE SKILLS, COOPERATION, SHARING, FAMILY CAN WORK TOGETHER DADDY WILL LOVE IT, MOTORIZED TOO,ROLE PLAY, BRIGHT STIMULATING COLOURS, SAFE BOX SO CHILD CAN LEARN HOW TO TIDY AWAY AFTERWARDS (10).
3.SUPERB (10)
4.MECCANO MAKE EXCELLENT TOYS WHICH LAST FOR YEARS AND OTHER CHILDREN IN FAMILY CAN LATER ENJOY, DOWN SIDE SMALL PIECE CAN GET LOST BUT THE BOX SHOULD ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO BE TIDY(9)
5. EXCELLENT VALUE PRODUCT WOOLWORTHS £22.99 TOY…PINK ART CENTRE
1.GOOD (9)
2.EXCELLENT, GOOD RESOURCE TOY CHILDREN CAN USE DIFFERENT MEDIUMS TO LEARN HOW TO HOLD WHITEBOARD MARKERS TO WRITE, DRAW, CREATE PATTERNS,BEING CREATIVE,NO NEED FOR PAPER EVEN THOUGH IT HAS A CLIP FOR ATTACHING PAPER ON, WIPE BOARD WIPES CLEAN AFTERWARDS READY FOR REUSE, CHALKING BOARD AND BOX. EACH DAY PARENT CAN FILL IT UP SO CHILD CAN USE DIFFERENT WRITING/PAINTING IMPLEMENTS(10)
3.HOURS OF FUN (10)
4.DURABILITY (10)
5.DOWNSIDE YOU HAVE TO BUY ART MATERIALS SEPERATELY GOOD VALUE (8) AT EARLY LEARNING CENTRE £28.00 WAS £35.00
STAY TUNED FOR MORE REVIEWS ON BABY TOYS 0-3 YEARS.
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Well at long last our new range of premature baby clothes have arrived.
• Nanny Nicu clothes are not smaller version baby clothes.
• Measurements where taken from various studies in premature baby body sizes to make baby clothes in more realistic sizings to fit a baby’s tiny body.
• Babies being cared for in the Special care units have different needs to that of a normal healthy newborn baby, on a ward next to mummy’s bedside. Nanny Nicu arrived after many months of preparation. Direct input from NICU Staff and Baby Specialists, were actively involved, to manufacture clothing that is the best practice for the hospital, premature and poorly babies in the Nicu.
• Making the nursing staffs job easier, these clothes are easy accessible should a nurse need quick access to a particular part of your baby’s body,
• Created with easy fastenings- minimizing disturbance to a poorly baby.
• Nannu Nicu are coded for each of the different care units baby could be cared for in.
• Complete sets have baby’s own 2 laundry bags to help minimize cross contamination whilst baby is cared for in a hospital setting.
• Available in the most wacky, trendy colour ways with an emphasis on safety, softness, comfort, Accessibility for baby’s direct care needs and cuteness to put a smile on a mummy’s face
• Only the Best Quality, Soft fabrics in 100% stretchy Cotton, Cotton rich and the softest baby wool for babies delicate skin where used to create these Delightful Designs.
Only Nanny Nicu offer this unique service
Colour coded garments for the following care units.
Neonatal Intensive Care NICU
Dependency Care HD
Special Care SC
Home time HT
These new clothes are colour coded to allow baby to have a particular outfit for the relative specialist care unit your baby will be looked after in. Your baby could be looked after in any one of the 3 different special care units depending on how sick your baby is.
First Ask the ward sister which special care baby unit they will be looked after in.
You will know which to buy for the care your baby is receiving in hospital by the looking for following codes.
For example our Nanny Nicu ventilator hat is colour coded NICU ,HD.
Plus a baby dress for a little girl who is nearly ready to come home is colour coded SC.
Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU).
For the most critically ill of babies.
For example making sure tiny organs are working efficiently with the need of artificial means if necessary until baby is a little stronger.
High Dependency Care.(HD)
For babies who are not critically ill but still need complex care and treatment.
Special Care (SC).
For well babies who are catching up on growth and development after a premature birth, or those who are getting better and preparing their little bodies ready to go home.
Babies ready for home and clothes for home come under (HT) Home time..
As a parent you can do little things that make all the difference to the extra care you can give your poorly little baby in the hospital…..
With the increase of hospital infections such as MRSA, Strep B and other hospital accuired infections.
You can do your bit to help minimize the risk cross contamination.
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• Nanny Nicu complete sets have 2 unique laundry bags which attaches to the side of the cot.. Baby does not have to wear hospital handouts and you can feel like you are doing something useful for baby by doing his / her own washing. Simply put the laundry bag straight into the wash with baby’s washing and replace the bag at the hospital with the spare one.
• You can help with the care of your baby plus you can help to make the nurses job just that little bit easier !
• You don’t have to rely on hospital handouts used over and over again by other babies !
• You can find clothes to fit your tiny poorly baby !
• When your baby owns a Nanny Nicu set, each set comes complete with 2 cot laundry bags, the sole purpose is just for your baby’s very own use. One for the hospital and one to take babies washing home in.
• We also will name them for your baby before sending out your order you will need tell us which name to use.
• This unique wash bag means baby’s washing can be done by popping the bag and its contents straight into the washing machine.
• No mixed up items.
• No staff wondering which premature baby clothes belong to baby ? or the hospital ?.
• The bags attach to the side of the cot with special fasteners.
When the nursing staff have tended to your little one, they can simply put the soiled clothes straight inside your baby’s wash bag all ready for you or a member your family to take home
Nanny Nicu complete sets…
• Nanny Nicu clothes are made from the most comfortable of fabrics worn next to baby’s delicate skin. Soft Cotton and Cotton rich materials allow ease of washing, drying, ironing in attractive Dusty Pink, Baby Pink, Baby Blue Lucious Lilac, Zesty Lemon, Snowy White, Cheeky Cream, Tammy turqoise, Boys r us Beige colour ways.
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Visit our main website now to order
www.cheekychumsonline.co.uk
if you managed to read our last review on toys for the under 5′s you will realize we make an unbiased opinion with toys choosen at random throughout stores in the uk and let you know what we think of the qulaity,design,developmental purposes for your child and safety of products.we rate each toy from 1-10 10 being the highest points awarded.
1.the quality of product and safety
2.learning and play qualities you child can get from these toys for your childs development.
3. fun, enjoyment and stimulation rating
4.durability of product
5. value for money content for your purse strings too.
This review is for toys for babies up to 3 year old. Laugh & Learn Cookie Shape sorter
1.quality 10,safety 10.10 all round although you do have to keep an eye on lost pieces rolling under the sofa etc.
2.bright colours, stimulating sounds when correct shape is put inside.Good for hand eye coordination, colour, shape recognition, problem solving, top marks awarded for this item the learning qualities are endless.£9.99 at Argos perfect give for baby and toddlers. BRUIN BATHTIME SHIP PLAYSET
1 QUALITY 10,SAFETY 10, LEARNING QUALITIES EXCELLENT 10, TOP MARKS AGAIN FOR THE TOY. perfect for babies who dont like taking a bath, good for parents to build strong relation ships taking turns with baby to pour, learn, explore the concept of water and full, empty list of learning qualities gos on and on as this toy can also be used as child get older, bright colours, good communication can be devloped between parent and child talking about hot water cold water, role play with the little toys it comes with. perfect toy at a great price to at TOYS R US only £9.97.ages 12months plus CONTINUED SOON AS INTERNET PLAYING UP VISIT WWW.CHEEKYCHUMSONLINE.CO.UK
Here is some Important information we felt you should know if you are expecting twins, triplets or more babies and the likelihood of having a premature delivery and a few problems that can arise from carrying multiples.
What is the likelihood of having a multiple pregnancy?
• Heredity: A history of multiple births on a woman’s side of the family increases her chances of having a multiple pregnancy.
• Race: Women of African descent are the most likely to have multiple pregnancies.
• Number of prior pregnancies: Having more than one previous pregnancy, especially a multiple pregnancy, increases the chance of having a multiple pregnancy.
• Delayed childbearing: Older women who get pregnant are more likely to have multiples.
• Infertility treatment: Fertility drugs, which stimulate the ovaries to release multiple eggs, or assisted reproductive technology (ART), which transfers multiple embryos into the womb (such as in vitro fertilization, or IVF), greatly increase a woman’s chance of having a multiple pregnancy.
statistics on Multiple Births in UK for 2007 obtained from the Office of National Statistics, General Registry Office Scotland and GRO Northern Ireland.
England & Wales
(ONS London) Scotland
(GRO Scotland) N. Ireland
(NISRA) UK
Total
Total maternities 682,999 57,202 24,186 764,387
All multiples 10,471 893 362 11,726
Twins 10,334 882 357 11,573
Triplets 135 9 5 149
Quads 1 2 0 3
Quins 1 0 0 1
Sextuplets 0 0 0 0
Twinning rate /1000
mats 15.1 15.4 14.8 15.1
Triplet rate /1000 mat 0.20 0.16 0.21 0.19
Multiple birth rate /1000 mats 15.3 15.6 15.0 15.3
Will I carry my babies to full term or will they be born premature?
Average pregnancy duration
• Single baby 40 weeks
• Twins 37 weeks
• Triplets 34 weeks
• Quadruplets 32 weeks.
Types of multiples include
• Identical multiples (mono-zygotic) are the result of a single fertilized egg splitting into two, three, four, or more babies and will almost always result in the same-gender multiples who share nearly identical DNA An even smaller percentage of mono-zygotic multiples are conjoined twins.
• Fraternal multiples (not identical) are the most prevalent zygosity in higher-order multiples and make-up around 80% of triplets or more. Di-zygotic (fraternal twins), tri-zygotic (fraternal triplets), tetra-zygotic (fraternal quadruplets), or penta-zygotic (fraternal quintuplets) multiples occur when two or more embryos implant from separate fertilized eggs and can result in the same or different genders.
• higher-order multiples, zygosity types can occur in a wide variety of combinations. For example, triplets can consist of two identical (mono-zygotic) boys and a fraternal (di-zygotic) girl, or quadruplets could consist of a set of identical triplet (mono-zygotic) girls with a fraternal (di-zygotic) sister.
What Problems do parents face when carrying multiple babies.
Over 9,000 multiple births happen each year in the UK. The number is increasing with medical advances, particularly in the areas of infertility and care of pre-term births.
Most people have little idea just how demanding multiple birth babies can be. The reality is that often parents’ ability to cope is dramatically reduced by the problems that accompany having twins, triplets or more.
• Financial strain. For parents who cannot have children through the natural way and have to resort to IVF puts a lot of strain on the finances as repeat trials and failures can occur. When a family have a pregnancy which results in more than one baby being in the womb the cost can then double triple or quadruple even for buying clothes, prams,equipment for the nursery and even an extra person to help take care of the other babies.
• Mothers need extra pre-natal care and monitoring.
• Babies are often born earlier, or smaller than single babies, and are therefore more vulnerable.
• Coping with two or more newborn babies can seem an overwhelming task, and parents may need support with caring for the babies.
• Multiples may experience language delay, behavioural disorders, excessive rivalry or dependency.
• Having more than one baby puts you at a greater risk for developing problems during the pregnancy, as compared with a single-birth pregnancy (one baby). All multiple pregnancies are considered high risk (“special care”) and will be treated as any other high-risk pregnancy.
• Follow these links to find out more information from other useful sites
• High blood pressure
• Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia
• Anemia
• Gestational diabetes
• Hyperemesis gravidarum (excessive vomiting)
• Digestive problems
• Placenta previa
• Preterm labor
• Premature rupture of membranes
• Postpartum hemorrhage (bleeding more than expected after delivery)
• pregnancies are considered high risk (“special care”) and will be treated as any other high-risk pregnancy.
• Follow these links to find out more information from other useful sites
• High blood pressure
• Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia
• Anemia
• Gestational diabetes
• Hyperemesis gravidarum (excessive vomiting)
• Digestive problems
• Placenta previa
• Preterm labor
• Premature rupture of membranes
• Postpartum hemorrhage (bleeding more than expected after delivery)
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Cerebral palsy
Several studies have shown that twins are between 4 and 6 times more likely to suffer from cerebral palsy than singletons. 12.6/1000 twins had cerebral palsy, compared with 2.3/1000 singletons. A European multi-centre study reported that cerebral palsy risk was increased by low gestational age and birth weight.
Delay in language acquisition:
Twins have more problems with language development. Research in Denmark found that 6.4% of IVF twins needed speech therapy compared with 3.2% of IVF singletons.
read these important guidelines introduced visit the link below
http://www.fertility.org.uk/news/pressrelease/08_09-SingleEmbyoGuidelines.html.
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Hi everyone I thought I would share with you some problems your premature(preemie) baby could face whilst being cared for by the NICU / SCBU staff.If your baby is unfortunate to be born extremely early or poorly,you will be faced with watching or being nearby whilst the specialist work on your tiny baby to improve possible problems associated with prematurity.
Your baby will be put throught a lot whilst in the Nicu as the staff try to not only maintain your baby’s condition but also detect and may perform corrective surgery on certain organs. so here are some possible tests, opperations, and procedures to gain information about should the need arrise that your baby also needs to go through them. By giving you a better understanding beforehand if your baby does need assistance you will have some prior knowledge to help you understand what your premature baby needs in order to get better. Undergoing Tests. Blood tests why ?
When babies are unwell samples of blood will be taken to check for infection, anaemia, blood sugar, salt and jaundice levels.A blood sample obtained from a heel puncture is a useful and simple way of collecting a blood sample from a neonate.
It can be used to monitor:
Blood sugar levels
Drug levels
Blood gases
Full blood counts
Urea and electrolytes
Newborn Bloodspot Screening Tests Premature baby having a brain scan or xray
using a mobile x-ray machine. Most often we x-ray the chest to detect problems with the lungs and heart, or the abdomen to look at the intestines.scanning through the fontanelle (soft spot), to check on the heart and sometimes other organs such as the liver, kidneys and bladder. Hearing and Eye Tests
All babies should have a simple eye check by the doctors on the neonatal unit to look for cataracts. The most premature babies will also be seen by a specialist from the eye department usually when they are about 6 weeks old.
This test is a little more complicated – requiring ‘drops’ to widen the pupils and sometimes an instrument to open the eyelids. It is a very important test because in premature babies the blood vessels at the back of the eye sometimes develop abnormally, and this can interfere with vision (retinopathy). If the specialist finds any retinopathy
corrective laser surgery may be needed.
hearing tests This procedure requires placing small electrodes behind each ear whilst baby is sleeping. Occasionally a hearing test may be arranged following discharge home.
heal prick 7 day old baby test
On baby’s 7th day of life, a blood sample is taken and sent to test for four rare illnesses: Phenylketonuria, Hypothyroidism. In the near future it is planned to test for Cystic Fibrosis and Galactosaemia. This test is performed on all newborn babies, whether sick or well. If these illnesses are detected early, they can be treated. Sometimes this test may need to be repeated if baby is not on the full amount of their feed.
Due to the importance and possible operations your baby may need you may want to read in detail about these conditions.
click on the link below to find out more about more procedures and corrective surgery ROP
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After seeing my 4 year old niece suck her 3 fingers the other day I thought this would be a good topic to discuss this week with any new mums “should you use a dummy for your baby?.plus what alternatives are there. we shall give you some important facts and then you can make up your own mind starting from use of dummies with a premature baby, tiny baby preemie baby or lowbirth weight baby right up to age 4.
1.Babies born very early often have a slow sucking reflex which enables them to feed by the breast or bottle less easier than that of a healthy newborn baby born at full gestation.A baby may be fed with a tube inserted down the nose to start with until baby becomes much more stable.using a preemie dummy when baby is unsettled from all the hospital staffs intervention with tests undergone,needles inserted etc will help to ease and calm baby down. plus Using a preemie dummy will help to develop the necessary sucking relex needed when baby is nearly ready for the transition over from tube feeding to breast or bottle feeding.
2.Except for a poorly baby needing a doctor or urgent medical assistance, Newborn babies can have a dummy if mum is finding it hard to settle baby after trying all the normal routines of is baby hungry?- feed, does baby need changing-apply fresh nappy etc.It is good to hand baby over to daddy or other family member for a short while with a dummy whilst mummy prepares baby’s feed or has to put the laundry in .Becareful how you use a dummy as babies can become too dependant on it.it is so easy to put a dummy in because you want to watch a favourite tv programme and baby is unsettled so baby ends up with a dummy in most of the time.
The worst thing to experience is not being able to find another dummy when its lost,or worn with the same kind of teat.You can find your baby has become so used to one kind of dummy that no matter how much you spend baby can become ever so fussy and will only want one type. As I have experienced all to well in in the past.
3. If possible wean baby from a dummy as soon as.When your baby’s teeth start to pop through a dummy that is left in most of the day can start to damage the roof of your baby’s mouth. I have seen many toddlers in nurseries with an oval shaped mouth at the top where “the dummy has left its kind of an imprint” Speach problems can start to occur as babys starts to say first words so you need to make sure your baby has clear speach, so talking without a dummy in is better.
4. Toddlers can become obsessed with dummies ,you may not be able to leave the house with out your child’s favourite one.Some have even fought to have 3 or even up to 4 dummies on them and even trying to get them in thier mouth all at once.They fight over them in nursery, can get mixed up with other children’s causing the satff to put them in a sterlizier until sleeptime or hometime even.
5. Weaning your child off a dummy at age 2 plus can be rather difficult.So the earlier the better is my rule.
6.The alternatives… Children can resort to some form of comforting solution themselves by sucking a thumb, fingers, carrying a favourite blanket around with them, or dragging one behind them every where they go,breast fed babies often suck at mums breast not just for feeding but for comfort.So to avoid an attachment where you are not being used as a dummy giving your baby one good feed rather than short 2 minute burst every half hour or so often ensures your baby will be really hungry to take a large amount full at a feed and, baby will then be better off at settling for you especially at bedtime when you need some time with your husband/partner.A good option to choose is to buy 2 baby comforters one to use and one as a spare. Children enjoy the touch of the soft textures usually made from a toy head, fleece blanket with a satin edge finish ( this is the best by far)the sensation of touching the edge is often which apeals to children most along with the toy aspect being able to snuggle off to sleep easier at restimes.
As your child gets older and you need to wean them off it, it can be gradually cut smaller and smaller so they end up with one the size of a match box and ready to part with it better.visit our site for more free information on babies and children at www.cheekychumsonline.co.uk.
I was upstairs today and I could hear the joys of my grandaughter with her mum chatting to grandad.All of a sudden it was like worldwar one.
mum shouting, little girl in tears why all because she was not doing as she was told by her mum or her grandad she is 4 years old.
Result I ended up going down to sort it all out. a child ended up in tears, then when I came down she still had to tidy up then she had to give both mum and grandad an apology and a big hug all round.
its times like these that give me inspiration for this weeks topics to encourage mums and dads and families with the care of babies and children. Morals
As parents its important to instill good morals in your children right from the start.As a toddler if they throw things or are a “biter”.teaching them what is good behaviour and what is not good.By being consistant with important issues such as what is right and wrong.
Teaching good Manners at the table saying please and thankyou should not only stem from the children but from ourselves leading them by example and so on. If a child only ever hears negativity then wont they grow up to do the same. A child likes to be the centre of attention and often to get it from mum by being naughty even if the parent smacks them they are getting a responce. it is much better to praise a child for good behaviour give them hugs love, kisses to show you are pleased with them than to be shouted at constantly.
A parent struggling to cope with disruptive behaviour by giving in and saying “oh do what you want”, is not the right answer.Follow it through with a concequence ie “you will not go to the park if you keep kicking the door”.Sometimes its is so easy to give in just to get a peacful 5 mins.
Therefore your child will run you into the ground, its like they are in control not you but lets face it its youre that is the parent stand firm they look to you for stability.later on as your child gets older you will find it more difficult to handle them and he or she can turn into an uncontrolable juvenile delinquent. (A person who neglects or fails to do what law or duty requires).It is much better to be firm with a toddler and preschooler and to have a well behaved child which you can look after than one which is out of control because ground rules wern’t in place from the start. for more free information on children’s behaviour why not visit our main website at www.cheekychumsonline.co.uk
finding it hard to locate premature baby clothes or tiny baby clothes and so many baby shops closing down in the UK alone we thought we would tell you why our shop is so special for premature babies.
1. Cheeky Chums stock So much choice.Makes it easier for parents and grandparents to find something to fit a tiny baby.
2.Cheeky Chums offer lots of variety. make it better for mums to locate hard to find sizes for premature babies weighing 1-3lb,or 1-2lb.
3.Cheeky Chums Premature baby prices cater for all budgets including basics,average,good,excellent and luxury for premature clothes and tiny baby clothes.
4.Cheeky Chums are not only an online retailor but are qualified baby specialist.Staff know babies practically inside out so you know we will always have their best interest at heart foremost.Cheeky Chums offer free information too for baby and children5.Cheeky Chums stock everything in abundance for premature babies and replace daily essentials as soon as stocks run low.You can find an equivilents in the size you need should stocks at the wholesalers run out.
6.Cheeky Chums have designed premature baby and tiny baby clothes for the Nicu (neonatal intensive care units)with the direct input form Nicu staff.This clothing sytem is unique called Nanny Nicu.Better size to fit range from babies weighing 1-12lb.It is a welcomed addition mums come back for time and time again for the next sizes.
7.Cheeky Chums are sensitive to the needs of an early baby loss. You can find staff able to cope sensitively to you should you need to order a baby burial final resting outfit, to help say final goodbyes to baby in. cheeky Chums own brand Something Precious cater for baby burial clothes for such tiny infant losses.Suitable for babies measuring 6 inches plus Plus Cheeky chums have developed an early baby bereavement site to help parents and relatives find resources offering support for all the family at such a distressing time.
A rough guide to the art of talking for children.
Believe it or not a child starts to talk from birth.The first cry,first sounds,first ooos, coos and awws.How your child progresses depends on the environment, upbringing and involvement from other adults, peers, surroundings and other people with direct input and stimulation through various play activities.
Leave a child in a corner of a room all day left in a pram or cot with no stimulation can have a profound effect with a lack speach, communication and language development.Speech can then be delayed if a baby or child is neglected.
bonding with baby is the initial process, talking to baby at every opportunity, facing baby and communication through smiling laughing giggles and talking not only helps establish possitive relationships between family members and baby,but baby learns to recognise familiar faces,baby will develop sounds to say them back to you.the first steps to learning how to talk and communicate then can begin.Baby sign language is another way good communications can be formed betweeen baby and other members of the family.
playing games with baby from an early age, having fun together tickling feet,reading books and stories, singing to your baby are the early stages of your child being able to develop listening skills for example the shaking of a rattle, mummy saying bababa,dadadad, baby is being stimulated through both play, repetative games,copying adults sounds and developing good 2 way comunication.
baby can then be a happy and contented child and eager to learn more.
When baby is able to sit up unaided Safe baby Mirrors are a good way baby can look at him or herself copy and babble at the baby reflection,pat and play and learn valuable first sounds such as ta, baba, teddy,mama,dada, etc.
Repetative words as baby is approaching 10 months baby will soon learn how to say cup or ta as you repeat them often enough. Picture books at this age are also a possitive way to learn baby first words but try to use picture books with(true representation pictures)ie real pictures of dogs,farm animals, cups etc in them instead of cartoon pictures.
By one year old baby will soon be on the way to picking up the odd words and at age 2 stringing 2 words+ together. By age 3 sentences are being to be formed. Then age 4 your child will be a real little chatterbox thanks to all the help stimulation and from familiy memebrs nurser friends,teachers and so on. Any speach problems can be found out by your health visitor refering you to a speech therapist should there be a worry at your child’s regular assessments at the clinic.
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N.IC.U if you are unaware, stands for neonatal intensive care unit. its when a preterm early delivery of your baby may need your baby being transfered from the delivery suite into a special ward called the scbu or neonatal intensive care unit.here your baby if born very early can have a more intensive care,specialist treatment,monitoring until well enough to go home.Here is where anxious parents stand or sit waiting for news before being allowed to see baby.After an emeregency c section baby may be whisked off due to breathing problems occuring associated with a premature delivery or complications ,birth defects needing urgent medical attention.Most often the trauma associated with a baby being born early can be very distressful,seeing baby for the first time contected to wires. The worry as nurses rush back and forth looking after other babies can put you on tender hooks in case it is your baby that needs help quicly.Sometimes it may be just a wire being poked at by baby with tiny fingers and has come loose, but even so worry is a major factor many parents have to face up to when faced with the concept of a tiny infant being cared for in the intensive care unit for babies.The thing to do is keep possitive. keep busy. Ask the specialist Nicu staff if you can help with baby’s care needs as soon as baby is well enough.Kangaroo care is when your baby is able to rest close against your skin contact tucked in across your chest area even with wires attached to help you bond with your baby.baby will feel secure, safe and will feel calmer being able to feel your heart beating and hear the soothing sounds recognising your voice. Again depending when baby is stable enough,and at a safest time without it interfering with the level of nursing care baby is receiving. for more information on premature babies visit our main website and find all the free information you need on babies and children up to theage 5.http://www.cheekychumsonline.co.uk
yes it can be done easily without being a qualified teacher.
How we advice parents using this easy method to help promote good early reading and writing skills to give them a good start at school.
1. Give your child lots of opportunities to be creative at home as soon as they are able ie age 18 months provide thick chunky crayons to help be them creative, use large sheets of paper and let them become acustomed to scribbling, scribbling at an early age gives your child the skills needed in learning how to hold a crayon, pencil, chalk and so on as they get a little older and don’t tend to chew them up or crumble chalk into a hundred little pieces.
2.Give them an easel and thick chubby paint brushes and let them fill the page, you are letting them become expressive in their feelings, creativity and freedom to paint what they want. Don’t be tempted to say right finished now or you could end up with a toddler tantrum in the process.use an old shirt if you are worried about paint getting on thier clothes and have a damp cloth near by so they can learn how to clean up any paint spills themselves.
3.BY making dots on a page with different thick feltips ,making swirly patterns and letting your child copy them is another way in which your child can learn how to make pre-writing patterns. Unless they can have good control with a pencil they cannot develop onto good letter formation and so on at a later stage.
4.Make letter x draw circles, a t v and let them copy you.draw 2 horizontal lines with 3 cm a part to start off with really easy. draw a fruit bowl at one end and a banana at the other let your child copy and and practise taking the banana to the fruit bowl first with a finger then with a pencil.They are learning to keep in between the lines which may take them a few attempts as they may also say “I can’t do it”. Never scold a child if its not perfect as it can seem as a chore to them.
5. make it fun and use different wavy lines with a fish going to a fish bowl or apple to the tree making each lines more difficult as your child progresses.Zig zags are good as your child gets better at it. You can then go on to drawing dots for letters and letting them use their finger first to trace the letters the to use a pencil.Then try to encourage them to write their own name not all in capitalsby copying the letters under each one
6..Children usually progress from learning colours, to shapes then numbers then letters.learning your child colours at home is easy peasy get an orange or fruit and let them find something else the same colour repeat the colour of each item.let them build with coloured bricks repeating the colour as they build eventually your child will recognise the colours and you could even make flash cards with a scribble of felt tip pens on some paper.
7.A child knowing the concept of numbers and recogising the numbers are 2 different things altogether.put a row of numbers 1-10 in a row and a child will count, you may think they know the numbers but mix the numbers up after writing them down on paper and they can get mixed up with.Counting games at home, counting the cups as you set the table are all ways you can enphasise number work with your child.write numbers 1-5 first,on 2 sets of paper play snap when your child sees a number 3 for example and places their number 3 on top of yours say snap and put both numbers down together,and so on unitl the winners wins all the numbers,letting you child win helps build their confidence too. fun with sums, count everything when you go to the supermarket up to bed counting the stairs is a cheap way to give your child a better understanding of numbers.read your children stories and get them interested in books at an early age, eventually they will have their favourite books and if there isnt much words on the pages you can go along with your finger and you will find your child repeating the story along with you. you may think they are reading but its the repetativeness of the story which helps with pre reading skills needed to be able to read. get your child to tell you what’s is happening in the story and let them look or read the newspaper if they want to. they may only look at the pictures but words are on a page and before you know it they will pick letters out and so on.if you think your child is nearly reading to learn to read write words out and place them all over every where, tv,table,cup,fork and soon after repeating them a few times they will get the idea and with a little help from the nursery and school depending on which reading scheme they choose to do you can all work together to instill early reading and writing from an early age.for more articles to help with children find them at our main website free of charge at
To be honest I went to a night school sign language course “the open college of sign language”O.C.S.L many years ago it comes in handy when speaking direct face to face with people with hearing difficulties especially customers. we mentioned the use of baby sign language briefly in our last blog about teaching baby to talk and you can find lots of free information on our website
but this site here found by accident on twitter is really useful visit direct http://www.chelltune.co.uk/http://www.chelltune.co.uk/blog/ our main website can be found here at http://www.cheekychumsonline.co.uk
well your premature or tiny baby is finally allowed home from hospital !
Are you prepared?
Do you have the correct resources in place to take baby out and about in.
A normal car seat will be to big to take your little one out in, buy a “tiny traveller” off ebay to save you money as baby will need it to support the back,be safe, feel secure and hold head steady instead of banging head from side to side when traveling in the car.
Girls need a sun hat, mop hats are made for tiny babies and are just the trick as they are light weight with the firlls at the front to shade your baby’s eyes in the sunshine.cover arms on a hot day and use a sensitive child sun cream protection on exposed skin areas.A long sleeve bodysuit will be fine instead of the short sleeved vest if you find too many clothing layers are causing baby to be too hot along with a nappy and cotton hat.
Use a sun canopy on baby’s pram even on what seems to be a mild day as the wind can burn a baby’s face too even if the sun doesnt seem to be hot. for baby boys look for a peak hat in tiny sizes to offer protection from the sun, even these can be hard to find in tiny sizes but at cheeky chums we hope to stock these soon too. for more premature baby clothes and products all at one store visit the cheeky chums store for choices galore at http://www.cheekychumsonline.co.uk
So often if you do not recognise the need to buy shoes for you child as they grow out of them or what clothes to dress children in according to the weather can seem to health visitors, nursery carers and such like that you havent a clue about parenting issues that can be a cause for concern. At Cheeky Chums we give young or inexperienced mums 5 top tips to be aware of when dressing your children.
1. Make sure shoes are not hand me downs which are 2 sizes too big or the toes are scruched up just because they seem like a good gift.To test if a shoe is too tight take the sock off after trying them on and if too small a red mark will appear near the toes at the front of the foot therefore if it does then they are too small.
2.On a warm day add layers such as a cardigan over a t shirt which can be taken off and then added again if the weather gets to hot.
3.For nursery and school take in sun cream and a hat to leave at nursery/school for their own personal use. maximum protection is better than having to borrow nursery items or in some cases having to do without because you wern’t prepared.
4.change a thick winter coat to a showerproof rain coat or light weight cotton coat for the spring/summer time wear. Children should not have to suffer in silence because they are sweltering, they relay on you to tell them because you are the adult.
5.Children need fresh clothes every day which come into direct contact next to the skin such as knickers underpants, vests,and socks, bacteria can be rather smelly so remember to give your children a shower or good wash at the end of the day to keep them feeling clean and fresh. for more free information about babies and children visit http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Although we have our own baby clothes shop I thought it would be a good idea to put some baby clothes brands to the test and tell you what we think and give you an opnion on which is the best buy baby clothes for you to purchase for your baby.
we test Next, Cherokee from Tesco,Zip Zap designer brand available form most designer and main high streets or market stalls.Vertbaudet french collection baby clothes all sizes online catalogue also do Redoute.
We purchased a numerous amount, washed them, used them on babies asked our other customers feedback in order to come up with the results.
Vertbaudet prices 7/10 design 9/10 lovely fabrics and styles, sizings 4/10 small fittings need to buy to sizes up in order to get some wear out of them baby.Washing and wear and tear value fading on some items after a couple of washes overall 6/10.
Zip Zap 8/10 prices for the same item £12.00 in on place – £24.99.some shops cheap some expensive for the same baby clothes shop around. design so cute nice fabrics sizings bob on perfect 10/10.Washing and wear and tear velour fabrics come up nice time and time again,cotton items keep their shape after washing.9/10.overall 9/10.
Tesco Cherokee basic brand clothes for baby in all sizes, Disney products are nice 9/10.clothes can be quite cheap for playwear but fade after a few washes, do not keep their shape but you pay for what you get so all round we give Tesco 6/10.
Next prices 8/10 nice designs so cute baby clothes, good fabrics made from overseas.Wash nice although white coloured cotton fabrics stain easily overall 9/10.
Cheeky Chums also stock Zip zap occassionally compare our prices at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
first let me tell you what MRSA is
MRSA can be difficult to treat and can need along
stay in hospital to recover. In some cases, it can lead to serious
health problems such as blood poisoning and infection
in the lungs, bones or heart valve. A small number of
people die from the effects of MRSA.
Unfortunately, rates of MRSA in the UK are among the
highest in Europe and so it is important to understand how
MRSA is passed on and what can be done to prevent it.
an indepth resourse site on mrsa can be found hereTreatment…If you are infected with MRSA, further tests will be carried
out to decide the best course of treatment. There are many
different strains of MRSA, with varying degrees of resistance
to antibiotics. Serious infections will be treated with one of the
few broad-spectrum antibiotics that are still effective against
MRSA. These drugs can have severe side effects and so you
will usually need to stay in hospital while you are treated.
Patients infected with MRSA are often isolated to reduce the
risk of spreading the infection to other patients. How is it transfered from patient to patient ?
mainly via hands, cross contamination,But the vast majority of MRSA infections occur in hospital.
There are a number of reasons for this:
People who are ill or weakened as a result of surgery
or medical treatment are more vulnerable to infection.
In hospital, there are usually plenty of opportunities
for MRSA to enter the body, e.g. via wounds, surgical
scars or through the use of equipment such as catheters
or intravenous drips. MRSA may develop in open wounds
and is easily spread from one wound to another.
Hospital wards are often fairly crowded and unless staff
and patients take adequate precautions, MRSA can be
transferred from one patient to the next. Are premature babies at risk ?
yes particulary so due to a weakend immune system,tiny babies can be very weak babies needing life support just to get by,They can catch MRSA as they are very vunerable indeed..News update St marys hospital In manchester efffected by MRSA Neonatal wards closed you baby may transfered to a different hospital until the infection is under control.
Cheeky Chums help Premature Babies in the nicu…
Cheeky Chums improved upon the current premature baby clothes “Nanny Nicu” premature and tiny neonatal baby clothes with unique Laundry bags included.It is for the sole use of your baby in the neonatal intensive care units. Your baby’s own washing is nealty contained with a spare one so mum can take baby’s own washing home in and leave another at the hospital bag.The laundry bags fasten in the side of the nicu cot and your baby’s own name is printed on each bag so the hospital staff know instantly to put baby’s clothes in after changing. The laundry bags are fully washable and help eliminate cross contamination as your baby’s washing needn’t get mixed up with the hospital handouts.Your baby’s own clothes are not left haning around harbouring germs or in the way then of getting mized up with hospital laundry.Thus reducing the risk of infection.Nanny Nicu info can be found here a few of the Nanny Nicu range of clothes can be found further down this article
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Just because preemie babies are small doesnt mean they should be dressed in anything else but the best.Finding a stockist with such a wide range does get rather difficult. Well this place is just the treat for premature and tiny babies.
WHY?
because not only can you find preemie baby clothes in those hard to locate tiny preemie baby sizes.
you will find all you need at one store.
Excellent prices even compared to other preemie baby clothes shops online.
Its a Premature Baby Clothes SuperStore.With Choices Galore in every tiny baby department.
Find Unique preemie baby clothes only available here,they set your baby apart from the rest in the Nicu.A littie chappie looks cute wearing his new togs bought from here and litttle darling girls can wear appealing outfits in wonderous colours.either way make mummy smile and cry tears of joy.
Worldwide postage is cheap for small packets at only £2.50.
£1.00 fast delivery method to uk addresses.
so dont be shy give it a try for choices galore visit the Cheeky Chums premature baby superstore.
yes we can offer even more savings for you when you need to buy preemie sized baby clothes that look different to the ones sourced locally.
order up to 10 items and the postage worldwide is free.
These preemie baby clothes start for babies weighing 400gram plus.
THE MOST AMAZING CHOICES IN PREEMIE BABY TIGHTS SET OF LITTLE DRESSES PEREFECTLY.CHOOSE YOU FAVOURITE COLOURS HERE.
visit our quick access site HERE
or our main action packed website HERE
1.Buying the most biggest teddy bear in the shop because you are so excited.Is there enough room in the baby’s nursery/bedroom. You see many in second hand shops new even or charity shops because they are not practical. you even see them thrown on the tip. Opt for a small, soft, safe one which baby can snuggle up to at sleep times easily. A thick snowsuit for a newbaby born in the hot summer months.plan ahead and buy one in a larger size so baby can get the wear out of it.
2.A frilly dress.Does the mum to be want to dress her own little girl in dresses she may have other ideas such as jogging sets.Ask before hand what does she intend to dress her baby in when its born. remember her taste may not be your taste.
3.Buying a christening outfit because it was cheap or in the sale before the baby is even born.Do you know if the baby will be a boy or a girl?. Do you know when the special day will be as baby may not even fit into by the time the big day arrives.
4.A thick snowsuit for a newbaby born in the hot summer months.plan ahead and buy one in a larger size so baby can get the wear out of it.
5.Buying winter newborn clothes for a baby born in the hot summer months.Plan in advance and work out what season it will be when the baby arrives.or buy clothes that are more practical say a 3-6m or 6-12m clothing gift to wear a few months later.
Dream baby Dream! Amanda Jane awakes from her nicu cot wondering if it was in deed all a dream….
she entered the big wide world weighing only 4lb and mummy wanted to dress her.As she picked up each item of clothing from her suitcase she realized All her newborn clothes would bury her. she needed smaller sizes fast. She looked at her tender daughter restless in the cot and she knew she would be a much happier baby if she wore clothes that looked good and would make her feel like an extra special tiny baby girl.
Other mummys would then look over at her, smile in admiration and want their own babies to be dressed just as good as she did.
Well not to worry Amanda’s mummy thought.She knew where to go.She could shop quickly online just down the street at the local library then whisk back up to the hospital to sit with her daughter knowing everything was in hand and she just had to wait for the big delivery of her order. She started at the feet.Snuggies would get her of to a good start.
she needed tiny baby socks size 00000 to keep toes warm and cosy Snuggies had just the thing.She wanted tights to compliment her pretty dress that Amanda would just love to wear.All colours one for each day of the week she needn’t have to wear the same colour twice. Nice and stretchy so there is room for tiny feet to grow.Then later on mummy could reorder the next sixe up.
She wanted pretty hats, Snuggies provided Cotton,Crochet,Warm knitted,Bonnets, knotted all types of premature baby hats and tiny baby hats to fit to perfection. she wasnt worried some would fall off as some of the styles came in a range of cm so mummy could get a closer head measurement for a more comfortable fit.
Then came the tiny baby vests Snuggies recommend Nanny Nicu or any of the other vest lines in stock
Bibs for those first feed trials, no mess to those gorgeous tiny baby dresses keeping clothes free from milk spills, 100% soft cotton making them very easy to wash over and over again.plus being a premature baby sized bib it didn’t look silly the size being overpowering.
Being careful of her soft face snuggies had just the solution to stop nails from scratching her skin
Snuggies Premature Baby scratch mittens, just the job. its not easy having wires up your nose at first but these help you from pulling them out.
Yawnnnn! aww little sweetheart mummy nearly forgot about the sleepsuits. sleeping as snug as a bug in a rug feeling comfortable. such a vast array of sleepsuits . There was such a good selection with cute designs.Made from amazing soft fabrics she would indeed look as pretty as a princess wearing these….
As Amanda jane opended her tiny little eyelids it wasnt a dream after all. She had started to attract All the nurses and was indeed the centre of attention.They wanted to see which new outfit mummy was going to choose today. They too could have cuddles and share the love seeing her dressed for best in her snuggly new clothes….
Amanda looked around Ahhhh Mummy knows best she thought and because she was so cosy she settled off back to sleep contented….
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Cheeky Chums premature baby clothes store adds extra goodies to their ever increasing range which will get mums of tiny babies really excited.
The one stop shop as added a new range for trendy mums who want their premature and tiny babies wearing clothes that are just as trendy as they are.Its is so difficult to buy the tiny sizes with items that not only look good and fit, so Cheeky Chums have scoured the world to find the top designer brands parents just love to wear and which are also available in the most smallest of sizes for tiny babies too.
Delicious designs, colourful fabrics, quality products that you know are reliable year after year. see them at the premature baby superstore with top names such as Sarah louise,CoCo,Effronte Amour limited additions etc.Arriving soon but be quick these sought after brands will be gone as fast as they come in especialliy with Cheeky Chums excellent prices too. so what are you waiting for sneek a peak now in case your baby arrives early.You will be really glad you went.or visit the quick access site
1.first time mums is it wise to have a home birth?
we recommend a first baby to be delivered at the hospital.you can be monitored better and the worry about going into labour can put your mind at ease knowing all the necessary equipment for an emergency c section is in place should the need arrise.
2. If everything with your first pregnancy went smoothly with no problems or an induction then you should be able to have other deliveries at home.Check with your consultant and midwives first
3.Would you be able to cope easier with a home birth? well you may be able to relax better in your own home surroundings,after all In America in the later 19th century and deliveries of babies 90% where born at home. In the uk from the first use of ether in 1847 as a form of pain relief medical practioners have come a long way in the intervention of pain relief for use on mums both at home at in hospital.Its more of a relaxed natural setting, with the safety, care and well being showed to both the mum and baby looked after by the midwives concerned.
You cannot just give birth yourself with a boiling kettle and your husband except in a dire emergencey.Babies have to be delivered by qualified midwife.Dicuss a birth plan in advance and don’t take no for an answer if they are short staffed you do have the right to a midwife and it is the health authorities responcibility to provide one.in the case baby comes early ands you need smallest sized clothes visit our quick access premature baby shop HERE or the all action packed premature baby store HERE this website can provide all the resouces you need if you indeed plan to have a home birth.visit HERE
well babies come when they are ready and if its in this heat in the uk how can you keep your premature baby cool in the hot weather. Your premature baby may need to come home earlier than expected so you will not need a thick snowsuit to put on your tiny baby will you.Cheeky Chums range for tiny babies is just getting even better by the day. After scouring the world cheeky chums have managed to stock not just ordinary no frills products in those hard to find premature baby sizes but if you need a certain type of hat for instance in a tiny baby size then Cheeky Chums more often than not stock it. Every line you can think of you want to dress your baby in and Cheeky Chums stock it you can find every line possible in socks, tights,vests, bodysuits,all manner of cotton hats, beanie hats,bonnets, knitted, crochet,double knot hat,bunny ears style you name it its there.The line gets bigger with the most latest arrival coming the second week in July for mop hats in tiny sizes,peak hats for boys, cool cotton shorts and t shirts in the most incredible micro preemie baby sizes.So you can spoil your tiny baby just as much as a newborn baby size when you shop at Cheeky Chums its choices galore at the action packed store HEREOR A QUICK ACCESS SITE FOR PREMATURE BBAY SIZES CLOTHES HERE
Quote from a parent of a premature baby cared for in the special care baby unit.
No one can prepare if you are faced with your baby being whisked away straight after birth and put into an incubator.All the desicions you make as a new mum are taken from you. The first feeds, first cuddles,changing a nappy,everything stiped bare except for staring at your baby all day when you have time to visit( especially if you have other children at home), a slight touch through the portholes.So don’t have simpliest decision of choosing your babies clothes for the day be taken from you if you can.You will feel important,excited,pleased and until you can do babies basic care needs yourself
Mrs L Ingham,Lancashire in uk.
As from experience have you too ever gone into a shop for a gift only to be disappointed because there is only choice.
No option for choosing the size you need or the colour you desire so because of the hassle of hunting around elsewhere you buy it!
Deep down it’s made you feel fed up.
You end up devastated knowing it’s for a gift so you really should not have had the decision take from you in choosing something extra special.
snatched away from you the chance to buy a gift which will have left a good impact, long lasting impression to say to all, that this special chosen gift, which has come just from you.
Gone from you the option to pick something to your tastes.
Solutions for selecting premature baby gifts, for tiny babies too at Cheeky Chums.
It’s a matter of choice! Tiny baby clothes with a better than average range means you don’t have to opt for a second best gift.
So much choice in every tiny baby department means the chances are we have the size you most need.
Unique lines so your baby doesn’t have to wear what every one else are in tiny baby sizes. Cheeky Chums own lines are only stocked here at one shop so if you live 100 miles away the baby in the next bed need not wear the same tiny baby clothes as yours. Imagine that the tiniest trend setter in the nursery wearing clothes only available at Cheeky chums. It certainly will make mums green with envy
quick access website can be found here all action packed website can be found here
On the sad occassion a baby will be lost either in early or late pregnancy.A baby not yet able to cope in the big wide world due to little organ falure or not being strong enough, or even getting an infection at such a small size and therefore not making it.Babies so small from 20 weeks -35 weeks often dont have anything suitable to be able to dress them in for a little funeral.Often babies are just wrapped in a blanket for a baby’s final sleep.At Cheeky Chums a page on their website was set aside for tiny babies needing every so tiny clothes suitable to say final goodbyes to in.After finding it a need Cheeky Chums made a new website to work along side their main site which offered everything to dress a premature baby loss and tiny babies in.it will also offer in time support sites where families can find useful resources to help the whole family come to terms with grief.Therefore Lullaby Baby is now the place to go to find beautiful quality clothing and all the essentials needed to dress very small babies in.Sizes start at an amazing 5 inches with hats and socks to match.Something Precious baby burial gowns, baby burial pouches,premature baby burial shawls and memory bears are also available from the new site. premature baby clothes can also be foundat cheekychumsonline.co.uk or premature-baby-clothes-store.co.uk
Do you need ever so tiny baby clothes so much so that you are thinking of buying dolls clothes just to get the right fit?
Would you? Should you? Could you?
Knowing these FACTS BELOW.
Whether it’s for your own child or a relative’s, finding the sizes small enough is always a problem for babies born of low birth weight or premature babies. Premature baby’s skin is so sensitive, can sometimes be of a transparent skin texture /colour and highly sensitive to skin care products.
More so dolls clothes. Babies so small need comfortable clothes, the fabrics used for dolls vary and can be hard worn next to baby’s skin. The stitching is of a sub standard. Plus threads loose which can be a potential hazard for baby. In cases where blood supply can be cut off around a tiny finger and lost.
Popper Closing fasteners, not safety checked, plus rough seams and velcro fastening stips .In most cases dolls clothes could go up in a puff of smoke because they are not subject to the same safety standards as premature baby clothes.
Garments are not labeled with the correct garment labels as set out by the British Safety Standards. If you choose to shop or not at Cheeky Chums,the premature baby clothes sold are premature baby clothes, they are not dolls clothes which premature babies can wear. Occasionally selling premature clothes for reborn dolls so they can look like a real baby but not the other way round.
Most sellers selling dolls clothes don’t care who thier tiny customers are so long as a sale is made. A good guide is to look at the range they have, and see if they cater for dolls or babies as a whole.
If you need something so small and Cheeky Chums do not have it in stock it contact them and they will recommend a company that does. Cheeky Chums will never recommend a dolls clothes shop.EXCEPT only in the extreem case of the baby burial outfits being currently out of stock.
Cheeky Chums own brand of premature baby clothes comply with the British Safety Standards guidelines,for Quality,Quality control,Individual safety inspections,and correct label garments applied.
Well to match our range of Unique premature baby clothes Nanny Nicu Cheeky Chums have updated our website colours to keep in lnline with more new stunning colours expected in August 2009.Web site comments so far since completion yesterday 28/07/09 are in favour of the site. website comments “I love the homepage. Very simple and not too much stuff.”…”Looks great. Love the colour scheme.”…What a great online store, wish I would of know about it when my son was born back in 2005. …
The new site offers a much needed fresher look site. brightly coloured, easy to find products and new blended pictures for a better view for mums needing premature baby clothes.For those of you who know of a know a mum needing something different spicy and trendy fashion for tiny babies Nannu Nicu rainbows colours are just the solution to tradional colours which are mainly offered in shops.why cant premaure babies be trendy too?Unique, hand made (special care baby unit)complete clothing sets for premature and tiny babies .most sets some with 2 little laundry bags personalized to your requirements with baby’s name printed on free of charge.
New size added for July 2009 0-2lb.new colour to be added due in August 2009 Petal Pink.
Premature baby clothes available in bright, stimulating, attractive colorways.Setting your baby apart from all the rest of the babies,adorable and pleasing to the eye. Mummy picks a favourite colour to dress baby wearing any stunning colour as well as traditional baby pinks and baby blues.
Cheeky Chums improved upon the current premature baby clothes for tiny and sick newborn babies.
Each of the sets are Colour coded for a particular unit in the SCBU.
Manufactured in uk with an emphasis on realistic baby body sizes and measurements after consultating with Nicu staff and baby specialist and modern research techniques.
All Clothing sets are created for quick and easy access for baby’s nursing, monitoring and direct care needs.
The clothing fabrics are soft, comfortable, safe for the tinest of babies whos skin is very delicate and sensitive.
Clothes designed especially for each of the special care units your baby may be cared for in.
Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU).
High Dependency Care.(HD)
Special Care (SC).
Home time (HT)
see these delicious colours available throughout the range …..
Dusty Pink,Baby Pink,Baby Blue,Lucious Lilac,
Snowy White Cheeky Cream,Tammy Turqouise Boys r us Beige, Jazy Jade,PoPPy Peach,
Bright Blossom Pink,
NEW colours June 2009 Little Cherry Red,Sky at Night Navy
visit us at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk offering choices galore at the premature baby superstore
well what’s new at Cheeky Chums premature baby clothes store. we want to help mums of premature babies even more.When you have had a premature baby believe it or not you are so grateful afterwards to the nursing staff you find yourself often raising money for the local hospitals or nearest hosptial that looked after your litle one so they can buy more cots or a new piece of equipment.Sometimes there simply isnt enough funds in the pot.if you are a premature baby group or neonatal charity in need we shall be choosing 1 in need of funds chossen at random from any group and will offer our support for the next 4 months until 31st december 2009. if its popular by parents we will continue for the whole of next year. tell your charity or group to contact us direct if you want us to help your choosen charity and we will be donating £1.00 per every £25.00 or more order spent on premature baby clothes bought from Cheeky Chums.come back for the second size up and we will indeed donate again for you.So in turn more money will be raised for new equipment to help to care for tiny babies in need.visit our website at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
August 2009 Cheeky Chums will be donating prizes to our local nct (national childbirth trust)Bolton and the north west devision.(this charity helps support parents in whatever choices they make regarding childbirth feeding and parenting). we want to be even more involved so will be looking at ways Cheeky Chums can also help with their 30th Aniversary coming up in November 2009.The local north west branch have a website we would love you to get involved in the celebrations and supporting this wonderful charity branch webpage!
Run by local parents in and around our local area, we offer support, information and friendship to new parents and parents-to-be. We support parents in whatever choices they make regarding childbirth feeding and parenting.
We offer:
Antenatal classes and Early Days courses
Breast feeding advice and support
Social Events and opportunities to meet other parents
Coffee groups in your area
Fundraising events
We also campaign to improve maternity services and facilities for new parents.
How to contact us:
General Enquiries – 0844 243 6057
This number covers local events for new/ future parents, Nearly New Sales, Newsletters, Advertising, Membership and Volunteering, bra fitting and breast pump hire.
for premature baby clothes visit the superstore at cheeky chums
well after todays news headlines sometimes it takes a tragedy to unfold an area needing improvement.So lets all pull our socks up and keep on our toes before the need arises.Before you know it we could have a big eperdemic of infections going on in a local nicu/special care baby unit.
It was the ambulance scare of unhygenic conditions which sparked off this blog this early morning at 00.28am. I was restless, knowing the steps the staff and myself take at Cheeky Chums Premature baby store of our manufacturing department.
Each staff is instructed to use the anti bacterial handwash gel before commencing any work on the baby fabrics.Its handy, we keep it by the sewing machines and no one dares go for a break and returns without using it. in fact we have all got into the habbit of using it even before packing garments out to our customers. No need to have a bar of soap and a hunting around for a towel to dry your hands on. For 99p a bottle you simply squeaze a small amount on your hands, rub then away you go.killing 99.9 percent of all germs. We do our bit at work so what about you !
I went to see my mother in law in hospital she was 87 had a water infection, we watched in the corrider as staff came in and out and other visitors where allowed on to the ward next to hers. Do you know the signs where plastered every where with WASH YOUR HANDS and harldy anyone used the alcohol gel. We did! my husband and I were adamaent that we wasn’t going to bring anything onto the ward or even take it home with us.(2 weeks later they closed the ward due to an infection). So glad we did.
The MRSA is a deadly superbug infection which can affect both the young and old alike and can be rife once it has a hold it does spread in hospitals and is hard to irradicate once in place,a death can occur.
Well that’s the lecture the moral of the story being… don’t leave it to someone else to keep a ward clear of possible contamination.
Do your part,plus If you see a used snotty tissue on a table on a ward bin it and then wash your hands.
Do all you can,where you can when you can. lets keep on our toes all the time during visiting, at work, at home, at play.
Buy a tub of antibacterial gel and keep it at hand, there are also small bottles perfect for an handbag.
My sister in law recommends it (she has 6 children under 11 and a 3 week old) especially when changing nappies out shopping with baby.
For the best choices galore visit the Cheeky Chums store the premature baby clothes online specialist.
how kind is this lady follow her blog and make a suggestion she won our competition… here is what she had to say…”My creativity and innovation has struck gold again… It must be my lucky day! My suggestion of ‘tiggy’ has been been chosen as the new name for cheeky chums (the premature on-line baby superstore) autumn range”.
I have won a voucher to spend at cheeky chums. Now whilst cheeky chums has every type of clothes you could foresee needing for a premature baby, my family is now complete at 2. (and these baby clothes are absolutely gorgeous!) So, I am looking for a charity or person which you think deserves my prize – maybe a friend of yours has just had a premature baby, or you know of a charity that could benefit from my voucher.
Please leave me a comment and explain why I should donate my voucher or drop me a line heather@efficiencycoach.co.uk
new range can be found here next week onwards
Creation of a new style coat not for babies but tiny premature babies.
So what you may ask your self does it matter ?. Well at Cheeky Chums after the succesful creation of Nanny Nicu you wont just find smaller versions of baby clothes but from now onwards product brands associated with Cheeky Chums will be designed and created taking into account the specific needs of tiny babies. Being a tiny baby can often mean its more fiddly to dress?
The skin of premature babies is very sensitive so you dont want to dress them in itchy fabrics or dolls clothes do you.
Parents for the first time can be a little worried about how they handle a newborn anyway so how much so a tiny one.You need to make dressing baby more easier for nervous parents, to build upon their confidence when handling such a tiny baby.
So this new coat does just that.It has incoperated mittens in yippee so they wont get lost, the fastening has been created in such a way to dress baby it has the new slip and slide feature for dressing baby quick and easy.
To dress a newborn usually at the sleeves you take hold of the hand and guide it through each arm hole, struggle to find the fingers so they dont slip back into the coat again. having the incopperted mittens in place means no worry, you slide baby’s arms in easily.You slip the feet in and then fasten at the side with 2 easy buttons.
We found some premature coats were restricted when putting babys coat on this new coat offers less restriction.
We found some coats had zips up to the neck which can cause irritaion under the chin. The side feature fastening with simple buttons elimiantes this problem too.
The weather constantly changing do you dress a premature baby in an all in one or not on a warm day well this coat is made from soft micro fleece fibre that offer warmth but yet are light weight at the same time.Sizes start at 3-5lb, neutral colour ways with the Tiggy in the Woods theme including a hat that matches. All are individually hand made here in the uk R.R.P £19.99.
Cheeky Chums will be offering the first 5 at a special indroductory price contact us on our home page if you would like to be offered one at a special price and we will send you code to use at the checkout.We ask that you give us your feedback in return thats all when it arrives.
Due end of this week at Cheeky Chums
The latest beautifully crafted premature baby clothes for Autumn are here. Last season we had some cute baby gros in velours they where a real hot seller so at Cheeky Chums premature baby clothes store they have just had the latest adorable designs delivered for Autumn premature babies. Use in hospital or for home, really stunning thick velours, gorgous motifs incoperated into the fabric and at a reasonable price too. The best thing is they wash really nice too over and over again so you really do get your moneys worth from them.often supermarket clothes go bobbly after a few washes, why waste money when your baby can look just as good wearing them after a few washes down the line than spoilt and binned after only one wash.
Plus the designs are even cuter this time with chicks, lambs and rabbit syles.our review on these gros 9/10. not every one likes a collar on them that is the only cristism we have and we stock them here at Cheeky Chums premature baby clothes superstore. take look your self at the amazingly soft materials used to create such wondeful clothes, in those hard to find premature baby clothes sizes.see them here
Yummy Mummy something Chummy going on here….hi there I am arranging the first networking meeting called chummy mummys (business mums becoming best chums) in the wigan area north west uk. If we can get enough support for the first meeting I can get free advertizing material from another mums group to help promote our businesses.any one interested in meeting please send me a message HERE on our website so we can arrange with a few other mums at a suitable neutral meeting place.So if you a wahm or business owned mum contact us and lets arrange to meet from sheila and every one at cheeky chums the premature baby clothes superstore
designed Just for premature and tiny babies in special care baby units. More outfits in the Nanny Nicu range just added these are gorgeous, dungarees,t shirt and hat sets with laundry bags for special care units and going home .These clothes fit they are made Just for Cheeky Chums customers .We sat down had meetings with neonatal staff, parents, and baby specialists. after looking at a way we could improve upon the current clothes available at our local high street shop we found in the uk not a lot available in the tinest of sizes. so we stepped in and bridged the gap.Mums wanted cute clothes, staff wanted clothes without velcro, babies need comfy clothes which fitted better than normal baby clothes, So last year a range was designed to fill the much needed gap.Each season new styles, colours are added,bright colours to traditional pinks and blues, how boring can these be especially if you would love to see a little girl dressed in a dusky pink and so the dress sets at Nanny Nicu come in Peaches, lilacs dusky pinks, Bright pinks and some even have little headbands just for the girls How sweet to see the tinest of babies in a head band, your darling baby deserves the best start so choices offered give you a better choice to decide from, dress her in girly pinks too all shades perfect pickings.
The latest colours added in october 2009 and in stock now are “My sweet rainbow” and “little boy blue” its offered in sky at night navy and white striped mix or baby blue and white striped mix. they can be found IN SIZES 3-5LB upwardsHERE
For families needing tiny baby clothes visit our quick access site at http://www.premature-baby-clothes-store.co.uk or all action packed site at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
originally arrested on June 6th and a police examination of his computer led to the subsequent arrests of Allen and George.images of child abuse.
A trio alleged to have abused children, photographed the abuse and distributed images.Vanessa George and Angela Allen, both from Nottingham, as well as Colin Blanchard, from Rochdale, all 39, appeared at Bristol crown court today to admit the charges
Police are reported to have described the case as the “most severe kind of child abuse”.
George formerly worked at the Little Ted’s nursery in Plymouth. Today she pleaded guilty to 13 charges including sexual abuse of children and making and distributing indecent images of children. Banning the use of mobile phones in Nurseries
Purnima Tanuku, the chief executive of the National Day Nurseries Association, said: “Nursery workers should not be using a mobile phone or receiving calls while caring for children. NDNA recommends that nurseries make this clear in staff policies.”
Education officials in Plymouth, where Little Ted’s is based, are drawing up guidance regarding the use of mobiles at nurseries. The case has highlighted how children cannot be totally protected from predators. In its Ofsted inspection last year, the nursery was given “good” ratings in all areas including “protecting children from harm or neglect” and staff were found to have been “appropriately vetted”.
Under the current system, nursery staff must undergo an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check, including checks on government lists of adults barred from working with children.
The checks will soon be replaced by a barring and vetting regime run by the Independent Safeguarding Authority. But even under the new system, Vanessa George would have been given the green light because she had no convictions or history of being involved in child abuse.
She was also able to take advantage of Ofsted guidelines that allow staff who are CRB checked to be on their own with children, including while changing nappies.
The rules say a minimum of two adults have to be on duty in a nursery setting as a whole but if a worker has been cleared they can, at times, be alone with children
As a qualified Nursery Nurse and a previous manager and deputy nursery manager working in the private sector of nurseries (plus the owner of Cheeky Chums) banning mobiles would not give parents the total satisfaction that children are protected from harm..mobiles with cameras have been banned from swimming pools.They still offer balconies looked upon by sexual perverts and there is still a chance that children can be spied upon in changing rooms.
I would recommend the use of c.c.t.v cameras in nurseries. Not for staff performance/ chatting to each other freely but solely for the safety of children including bumps falls,trips, biting incidents, accidents health safety at work in accident prevention.Plus This is the only way in my opinion to put parents mind at ease in the case of any kind of abuse to children by staff and volunteers.
more articles found on our main website related to all child care aspects 0-8 years. visit the premature baby superstore at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Well My kids have grown up, yes they did get loads of homework but what can you teach your child that will really be important for use in later life.I have seen time and time again 20-25 year olds struggling more and more with responsibilities that you and I would take for granted. what can you teach your children when they are young that will be so instilled in them it becomes easy peasy for them to apply later on.
If home work is bogging you child down too much at junior school make sure they can at least grasp these basics before leaving high school. If they dont know how to and understand these basic concepts by the time they leave high school they will have big big problems later on. It will be so hard to train them at a later age and to motivate them to want to do it.
By starting at arround age 8 you learn a child life skills.So important for Building confidence, self esteem,motivation,creating personal freedom and learning how to become independant.These learnt skills will lead to your child becoming more confident in doing things for him or herself.Negotiation Assertiveness helps the art of handling responcibility. Being able to make decisions for themselves making choices and learning from them if they make a wrong choice.
You leave it to late and I’m telling you you will get the blame later on believe me.Its not good for your child to paly on games in a bedroom all evening, they become lazy, defiant and problems between family members start when they are teenagers. At loggerheads with each other truanting, drugs,booze etc and thats just the start.
so what easy things can you start with to teach your child.
1.Sort out laundry into piles and explain about colours mixing with whites.Teach your child the do’s and don’ts of doing the laundry. later get them to collect everybodys washing and sort it for you. Praise them when they get it right and watch their face light up with glee. WARNING! If you make them because you cant be bothered to do it then you are creating problems with rebelion later on they too wont want to do it.
2.Teach you child How to Put the washing on
lead by example let them help you to start with even boys.( boys sometimes go to college or Army later on remember and will send it back for you to do if you dont teach them now)
2. Teach your child how to keep a room tidy, emptying bins why? talk about germs etc and maintaining personal hygiene.
3. Teach your child how to pay for shopping at the supermarket.
Give them a purse let them pay for their own sweets etc but explain right and wrong and how you can get into trouble for stealing etc you are teaching your child good morales for your child right from an early age this way.When they are getting quite good at it put in an extra item to show what happens if you dont have enough money to pay at the checkout.Its all about making your child think for themselves and to be able to make a decision on their very own (with guidance from you).
4.How to cook for example my sister has a 9 year old and after helping mum bake cakes several times one morning she went down the stairs and made a dozen cakes herself and took them up, mum couldnt be cross with her as she even turned off the cooker herself, so she praised her and has since taught here other simple cooking ideas
5. later on as your child progresses you can direct your child into understanding how bills work.How to set up bank accounts and important bills.
What happens if i leave it up to school to teach my child everything?.
Did your teacher tell you? You may have had some cookery lessons.or How to mix with other children but dont leave it up to the school. your children will always ask of your advice so its when they are young you can instill some important foundation skills in them to help them cope. Eventually there com es a time to move out and live on their own,or start to have a family of their own.
I had sewing at school but the teacher always threaded my needle for me. so until 3 year ago i didnt know how to do it. So thats it I hope you get the idea don’t leave it to someone else.
your children may never know how to do anything for themselves if you are always there to do it for them. from sheila at the premature baby clothes superstore or http://www.tiny-baby-clothes.co.uk
The postal strike chaos for premature babies born here in the UK what a dilema!. If your baby weighs only 2lb and you need clothes to fit you may only have the hospital handouts to fall back on if your baby is born next thursday friday saturday sunday or monday. Why ? because supermarkets dont stock these type of sizes for the most micro of premature babies.The Royal Mail are going on a national walkout strike.
So how can Cheeky Chums make it easier for mums who have just given birth to a premature baby during this first period of national strikes. Well Cheeky Chums the premature baby clothes superstore are planning to offer a special service which avoids the royal mail delivery service between these dates. delivery will be to uk addresses only with a special garanteed delivery.Its so that you know your item will not be be delivered late.By using this service In only a couple of days you can prepare your baby to wear clothes from as soon as possible after delivery. If you try using Royal mail to get clothes to dress your premature baby in then prepare for a big big wait an inside source has said these strikes are expected right up until christmas throughout the country.Our appologies go out to overseas buyers as this quick service cannot be offered overseas at this time.
see instore at our online premature baby clothes store for more news updates and current mailing prices for these dates. http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk or Nanny Nicu range only at http://www.tiny-baby-clothes.co.uk see this link for more details in the http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/6333211/Postal-strike-dates-of-crippling-action-to-be-set-by-union-leaders.html about the strike
Neonatal,premature baby, nicu eh? here in the uk we often get asked 2 questions. What is the neonatal care ? and what is the nicu ?.
often babies arrive unexpected under 37 weeks gestation is classed as premature. A very tiny premature baby may need assistance in breathing and other assisted urgent procedures to keep baby in a stable condition.Depending how sick a baby is detemines which neonatal care unit it will be looked after in at the hospital.
Often your local hospital may not have the necessary equipment or spare cots even to take over the care of your baby so it may be necessary to taken of to the nearest hospital that can.The immediate transfer from one hospital to another with the sickest of babies is known in some areas of the uk by acute neonatal transport service or neonatal transfer servce.
Some hospitals only offer HD high dependancy care but the babies in need of one to one care by a nurse may also need (nicu) a neonatal intensive care unit.
Nanny Nicu is a specially created line of baby clothing for babies cared for in the nicu, hd and sc units of hospitals.This unique brand created by neonatal and baby specialists,offers comfortable, cosy soft clothes ,with a stylish, high quality feel.Made in more relaistc body sizes than other clothes which are available in premature sizes.Nanny Nicu have personalized laundry bags so the nurses can give mummy baby’s washing at the end of the day. these clothes also come in unusual funky bright colours compared to traditional pinks and blues.a Change from the norm in the tinest of premature baby sizes, very appealing they can be found here at Cheeky Chums http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk http://www.tiny-baby-clothes.co.uk
we give google checkout the thumbs up at Cheeky Chums. No worry for customers giving their credit card or debit card details over the phone.In any business processing credit card details is risky if the wrong person got hold of information left hanging around. After integrating it into our website as an extra and alternative payment method to using paypal.We found google checkout also offered the new phone your order and invoice method gives customers another way to pay for their goods with added peace of mind.As a customer repeating numbers giving start dates, 3 digit security codes, postcodes can be quite time comsuming too if there is a bad telephone line and you have to start all over again,especially if the customer service team member types in the wrong details.
The new method also allows customers to place an order by email receive an email invoice and as a customer you are then in control to add your card details quickly and smoothly and safely. The down side for a business is as a new merchant you have to wait a while for google to set up your account as a new user to google checkout.Therefore we give Google 8/10 overall. for premature baby clothes in teeny tiny sizes visit our websites at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk or http://www.tiny-baby-clothes.co.uk
baby carrier for a preemie baby we give parents our honest reviews.Even though this company has a baby carrier for normal sized babies we feel its the preemie and twin carriers in particular that need our reviews. WEEGO PreemieWeego preemie a first baby carrier that offers correct support for premature babies.idea function 9/10 Cheeky Chums would have given a 10 but would have liked the preemie one to be available in lots and lots of colours.
benficial to parent carrying a preemie 10/10 good for posture for parent too
gives parents free hands to do normal chores yet still hold baby in a comfortable stable position 10/10.
When babies are in special care the best thing for bonding with your baby is called kangaroo care.Your baby is placed next to your bare skin on to your chest all sunggled close to you. baby feels secure, you feel even closer to your baby with a gentle touch baby soon settles up close and personal right next to you. you will be ever so pleased, relaxed and at ease creating real intimacy and love between you both. The next step up from kanagroo care is the preemie weego baby carrier.
the weego preemie baby carrier is used in many leading neonatal intensive care units. The Weego Preemie ensures the correct posture for your baby. The Weego Preemie comes with the special two pouch system which ensures the orthopedically correct posture of baby. It also adjusts very easily. See the little film show to see how its used. click here for PREEMIE FAQ PAGE click here to buy one for your premature baby
more premature baby products can be bought from our main site at Cheeky Chums
Nanny Nicu range of premature baby clothes can be purchased from here
baby carrier for twin babies baby product review by Cheeky chums.
Even though this company has a baby carrier for normal sized babies we feel its the preemie and twin baby carriers in particular that need particular product reviews.
Weego twin baby carrier
.. The first baby carrier for twins. Weego twin idea,function 10/10
benficial to parent carrying twins 9/10 good for posture for parent too
carrier provides correct body support not just for one baby but both twin babies 10/10
gives parents free hands to do normal chores yet still hold 2 babies at the same time if unsettled and upset.10/10
“I’ve not got two pairs of hands”a familiar saying when you cannot do more than one job at a time especially with twins. Having one baby is demanding enough but added pressure for a parent with twins doesn’t always mean you can hold them both whilst doing housework making tea etc. Until that is you own a Twin Weego carrier.
A remarkable idea so long forth in coming to assist a mum or dad in caring for twins that makes it so much easier.The Weego TWIN is the first baby carrier for twins. It is intended for use particularly in the first few months and gives you the possibility to carry both babies together on your front.
The Weego twin enables you to give both babies a lot of closeness and physical contact but also facilitates many situations (shopping, going for walks) without having to take a big twin-stroller along. weego twin baby carrier faq page click here to purchase the Weego Twin baby carrier.
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(model used for photo illustration purposes).Cheeky Chums gives help to one Pregnant 16 year old girl, she ponders the question “what advice can you give me now Ive decided to keep my baby? this is what we said READ THIS SHORT ARTICLE When the times comes if you need premature baby clothes visit our main websites anytime at the cheekychums premature baby clothes superstore http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk or Nanny Nicu range at http://www.tiny-baby-clothes.co.uk
Your baby is asleep at last you are exausted and so glad it seemed to take for ever to get your little one off to sleep.The thing is where and who is your baby sleeping with. On his or her own. In a moses basket or cot or in bed with you,your partner or a relative.
Did you know that you are putting your baby at risk from death if you or another adult sleep with baby in bed.plus You may think oh I will wake up if her or she rolls over or crys and needs a feed but after todays news headline in the UK will you want to ever again. A 4 month old suffocated and died whilst sleeping with a babysitter (a relative).Plus after the devastation it caused the family even a year later visiting the baby’s grave. The baby sitter may be charged by police. After the charge of neglect in some circumstances.
So the next time you thinks its a good idea even for only half and hour think again. Could you live with the death of a child or and a possible police conviction and or a possible jail sentence.
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For parents with lots of children it can be so tempting to look in a petshop with your children especially at Christmas time and end up with a puppy then a cat then a rabbit then some budgies and before you know it you have a house full of children and a housefull of pets too. In some, circumstances it can do more harm than good.
After seeing todays news and prompting my own background with 3 children and a house full of pets I just had to share with this with you all.Here is some advice for parents on the verge of giving in to your children when they say can we have just one more pet to add to the family.
Who will be the one that looks after them after the initital period has worn off.kids get bored, having a new pet can seem fun if its small cute and cuddly but its the cleaning up, paying for the vet bills all the food and responcibility at the end of the day that could fall on you the parent.Will the children have sole care because if you have a lot of pets they will get bored and want to play out with their frineds, or pc games or other wii and nintendo games after while.one or 2 small animials with a short life span approx 2 years is enough it is much better than to take care of than a puppy lifespan 15 + years or older which later approx 18 month old can turn into a tearaway rip the furniture to pieces and especially breeds such as labradors or border collies which get bored very easily, need mental stimulation and lots and lots of excersise.if you go for a couple of mice,gerbils,rabbits get the same sex preferably 2 female (they dont smell as much as males in some pets 2 males together can fight )or before you know it b reeding occurs and you could end up with too many that you just cant cope with.Whe you run a family home with too many pets its the pets can suffer especially if both adults work and you forget to get the children to feed the pets,the poor animals can end up with no water, forgotten to be cleaned out if you take on too many pets to look after.
For the best interest of you your children and the pets think small.A small pet, small life span,small amount of responcibility, small amount of money spent on the care.More love towards the pets, kids develop a better understanding of responciblity, less pressure on the family time and resouces result happy family, contented thriving pets..
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Christmas is supposed to be the season of good will if you want to do something different this Christmas, that will make you feel overjoyed not overful of food,kind hearted, doing something good for a change to sitting at home drinking your self silly. Here is a family Christmas you can be proud of without gorging on food and wasting money. This Christmas you can do something for others which will be a selfless act. one which the whole family will never forget.the children can learn good role models from you and make you feel ever so proud as parents.
1.make some hot soup put it in a flask,take a pack of barm cakes and a pack of plastic cups with other adults and during the day give them out to the homeless on the shopping centre or high streets, never give them money as it could be a temptation to buy drink or drugs but give out practical things to keep them warm.keep your self safe on the streets and never go alone.
2.wrap up some small gifts for elderly people in a pass the parcel, socks, soap trinkets etc. Take an old music cd from a charity shop and take the kids along too to help get permission from a residential home to play pass the parcel over the Chrismas period with the elderly and keep them, happy, you will be keeping them good company and good conversation and they will be very pleased to hear the old time usic too.
3. get permission and visit a dogs home with a few friends offer to help take dogs for a walk clean out the kennels and take along some dog buscuits too a real heart warmer but dont cry and be tempted to bring any home a dog is for life not just for the christmas period a large donation is much better.
4.Contact your local social services or sure start building and ask do they need donations for families less fortunate, scour your childrens cupboards for clean unbroken and safe toys to give to the sure start to dispence for you or use them in their own playgroups if they are allowed
5.Arrange a visit to a pantomine then come back for a fish and chip supper eating out of paper direct or if they are closed make your own. different to a traditional christmas dinner which costs a fortune.
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Well November finally coming to an end where has this year gone. Guess what we celebrate Nanny Nicu (neonatal baby clothes range) 1st birthday a year after it was launched.To celebrate we have started to introduce harmonzing colours to the ever increasing Nanny Nicu series.What do the new colourways mean for your baby. Well for neonates otherwise known as premature or tiny babies they can be dressed in Warm , Exciting colours,Wholesome Casual shades.Smart and Conservative colours,Earth friendly down to earth tones,Sugar and spice and all things nice mix and match pastels,Plus calming,retro and sophisticated blends. Clothing fabrics will not deter from the top quality soft cottons and cotton mixture textures that they are already made from. Offering clothes for your children with the very best in comfort and style too. Nanny Nicu offers One of the Top premature baby clothing Brands for tiny baby bodies needing extra care.Designed by Neonatal and baby specialists created with care.Made in relation to more realistic body sizes than some other premature brands available You can find Nanny Nicu to buy at Cheeky Chums.Please note due to popluar requests the plans for putting Nanny Nicu into high st shops will be put on hold this year whilst the new colour range is put into place.find them here http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk or http://www.tiny-baby-clothes.co.uk
Cheeky Chums Premature baby clothes superstore goes even greener.Throughout this week december we shall be promotoing a greener planet. Better for babies too especially vunerable tiny babies and premature babies.
You can find a whole week planned with useful tips, information baby products to help the environment be kinder to babies and educate yourself too with a feel good factor. so heres the first news…
in stock now pleased to announce 100% Organic premature baby gro NATURAL OR WHITE 5-8LB for premature babies.
Organic Babywear are approved by Bliss the UK’s leading premature baby charity.1% of all proceeds raised are going to the charity to develop its ongoing research.
All components are organically grown and certified, including the sewing threads, and all processes used to manufacture the garments.Organic baby clothing is both pure and natural and as such will safeguard your baby’s skin. As most baby clothes are produced with chemicals think about how good it is to have some clothes that are made the without the use of harmful chemicals, such as pesticides and toxins, it is far better for the environment (helping reduce global warming) and most importantly is far healthier for your baby.
organic baby clothes are softer to the touch than standard cotton and therefore is the most natural baby clothes its better for your premature babys delicate skin and better for the environment in the long term.
The natural organic materials in the organic baby clothing will not cause irritations or aggravate any skin conditions such as eczema, and any other skin condition your baby may have. It is suitable for babies with breathing conditions such as asthma. tomorrow look out for top 10 winter greener planet tips for mum dad and all the kids.
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well here is todays greener planet week, news article you’ll love this for inspirational tips for the whole family to go greener, do your bit in protecting the planet never mind the neighbours. Be different be the one family in your neighbourhood every on admires have pen and paper ready to make notes here it is READ THIS
Need gift ideas for a new baby different to what the other family members may buy. This week is our go even greener week.I wont be in the office tomorrow Monday here is Monday’s news early.top 3 greener baby product gift ideasOur new range of Green Baby standard glass bottles are great for babies and good for the environment:
o safe – bisphenol-A Free glass does not leech toxins. Cap is a BA free polypropolane.
o hygienic – glass does not retain smells or tastes from previous feeds
o practical – made of heat resistant, toughened glass so can be washed in a dishwasher, boiled or steam sterilized.
A fabulous little teddy bear that’s just the right size for little babies. Made from 100% organic cotton outer and recycled polyester filling so he is perfect for little ones toplay with. His natural colour cotton fabric overalls are utterly adorable. Comes in a recycled cardboard gift box making this a great eco baby gift.
These rag dolls by Imajo are hand made in Sri Lanka. They are made in a factory which operates a fair trade policy, workers recieve a fair wage and many other additional benefits. Holidays are paid as well as religious and bank holidays and female workers recieve maternity pay and their jobs a open for when they return. The materials are bought in the local area supporting the community. Generally good all round really! see them here at http://www.babipur.co.uk
Mum and Baby Gift Box – Organic BabiesThis gorgeous gift box would make a lovely present for a new or expectant mum. The recycled gift box is wrapped with a green ribbon and contains:
Soothe & Calm Baby Balm 40ml
Mum & Baby Moisturiser 150ml
Chamomile Baby Wash 150ml
Baby Salve 30ml
These products are made with the very finest, purest ingredients. They are the gentlest products you can buy for your baby. They are not made with Lanolin, Petrochemicals, Parabens, SLS, SLES or artificial fragrances that are found in many of today’s baby and children toiletries. buy them here at http://www.greenmums.co.uk
for premature baby products including organic baby grows for premature babies visit our main website at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
As Cheeky Chums Go even greener this week part 3 is entitled “Organic” 10 ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR CHILDREN TO PROMOTE ORGANIC PRODUCTS AND HELP SAVE THE PLANET TOO.
1.Make a compost heap in the garden using a dustbin add leaves grasscuttings soil and worms turn it over occassionaly then add onto vegetable plots instead of artificial fertilizers.
2.Get your children to grow tomato plants with your help.
3.let the children make organic buscuits and to shop for the ingredients themselves using a shopping list when you as a family go out shopping.
5.Get your children to point out organic foods in a supermarket the one that spots the most wins they have to write down what they find.
6. Get the children to plan a simple lunch menu them selves they have to make them ie sandwhiches, and serve it in a real cafe pretend play using a table cloth napkins etc really fun and educational the best thing is the parents get to eat the cooking results.
7.Cress seeds are a good way to introduce fresh organic foods for your kids to eat. use empty egg shells let them decorate a face on each egg,add cotton wool inside sprinkle on cress seeds, water every day, watch them grow, when deep green they are ready to eat yum and fun too.
8.Teach your child to Knit or sew get a book from the kids lirbrary is you don’t know how to.Instead of throwing a jumper away because it has a small hole fix it. A valuble lesson that can be used many years later on when your kids get older.
9.Get the kids to make their own dolls clothes and for boys action men or action figure clothes using a large darning needle scissors with help wool or cotton thread and some of their own worn out clothes, they learn good sewing skills and feel really proud of their creations afterwards.
10. If your children are old enough to search the internet make a healthy, early start this Christmas by letting them search for organic healthy sweet menus for the Christmas dinner instead of stoggy, fatty sweet ones, make them as a family and see if friends and family notice a difference you will be the family that sets a good example and get one over on the neighbours by starting in 2009 not January 2010. 10 ORGANIC FACTS
Organic farmers build healthy soil
Organic products meet stringent standards
Organic food tastes great!
Organic farmers work in harmony with nature
Organic producers are leaders in innovative research
Organic producers strive to preserve diversity
Organic farming helps keep rural communities healthy
Organic abundance – Foods and non-foods alike!
Organic production reduces health risks
Organic farms respect our water resources.
For Organic premature baby clothes see them at our main website and all the other essentials premature babys need for the tiny wardrobes at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Aww another girl for Michelle Dugger if you watch the family on tv 18 kids and counting. Mrs Michelle Dugger gave birth to another baby girl on Thursday her premature baby girl named Josie brooklyn makes it baby number 19 . Can You imagine a larger family coping with 19 children, well in the tv series 18 kids and counting it will now change over to 19 kids and counting.The Dugger family are well organized children well behaved, caring, loving, structured and not in any debt.The american Dugger family are Christian, educate all their children at home and enjoy music such as playing violins. Their eldest son Joshua has not long since had a new little girl of their own Mackynzie. You can follow their progress on the internet the Dugger family have their own website with lots of photos of their children displayed for all to see. After Preemie Baby Josie Dugger entered the world weighing only 1lb 6 oz will it be the last baby stopping at baby number 19 for the Duggers.micheelle is resting in the hospital and premature baby Josie is being cared for in the NICU a neonatal care units especially for the tinest and sickest infants.Dugger baby number 19 was not due until March 2010 but michelle Dugger was rushed to hospital with gailstone problems and later she went into premature labour result one tiny little 1lb 6 oz baby girl after an emergency c section.This is not the first c section michelle has had will it put even more pressure on her womb now that baby number 19 has arrived we will have to wait and see for more news.
Well Michelle and Jim congratulations and baby number 19 we wish all the family the very best under the distressing circumstances, if she needs tiny preemie baby clothes we have all she needs and very pretty headbands to match dresses at Cheeky Chums premature baby superstore http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Kourtney Kardashian has given birth to a baby boy.He weighed in at a healthy 7lb 6 oz.(Today) He will be named Mason Dash Disick.We congratulate the family on this wonderful news from Cheeky Chums premature baby store.At least this family wont be needing tiny baby sizes. If you to are expecting a baby did you know that the average weight is 7 and a half pounds.That’s an average after the first baby the babies can get bigger each time you get pregnant.
If you need premature baby clothes when you give birth Cheeky Chums have choices galore all at one store. You need we stock it even in the tinest of sizes. Find all your baby’s neonatal wardrobe requirements at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Top celebrity baby news is Designer baby clothes by katie price to hit the baby clothes market. Named KP Baby will feature cute pink little hoddies for baby girls, and combats and top Selfridges store is rumered to be stocking these unique brands by Katie Price.other top celebrities with babies have also launched baby clothes in the past including Myleene klass with a similar name of designer baby clothing brand called Baby K her new range came out in the Autumn 2009. for premature baby clothes and all neonatal baby clothing shop at the Cheeky Chums store at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Baby delivery in snow CAUTION Christmas week. Are you heavily pregnant? Are you due any time now and throughout the Christmas week?.The first fall of snow as appeared in our local area, but extreme snow falls are expected this friday onwards.The Met Office has issued an early warning and said travel networks may be affected by snow on Friday The worst UK areas to be expected are
Up to 20cm of snow could fall in some parts of Kent, Sussex, Surrey, London and East Anglia, with gale-force winds causing drifts.What does this mean if you are heavily pregnant and due anytime?
If you are traveling on the roads with your husband or family be prepared here are 7 very important things you can do just in case you are stuck on the roads away from a local hospital.
you may think “I’ll never use any of these items just below” but isn’t it better in case of emergency knowing baby can come anytime day or night. We advice you to print and keep this valuable info.
1.Pack your bags and have them in the car on long car journeys.take them with you everywhere.
2.Take a hot flask with a warm drink in and keep it in the car on car journeys where heavy traffic builds are expected and issolated roads.Have snacks in the car too you can nibble on. Keep a warm rug blanket in the car.
Make sure your car is road worthy and has a good spare tyre, jump leads, de-icer, scraper, torch etc.
3. Charge phones up regular and have a plug in cigarette lighter charger to hand in the car too.
4.A bag of cheap cat litter can help use as an alternative to grit around the tyres if you get stuck keep it in the boot.A shovel is useful.
5.Rocking the car back and forth can help a stuck car become loose unless piled in with snow.
6.Don’t just grab a coat and go out in the car have gloves scarf, hat etc in the car even tell your prtner if they travel long journeys to and from work to take lots of warm jumpers to add as layers.as temperature drops adding layers can prevent hypothermia.The last thing you expect is to be stuck on a motorway for hours pregnant and freezing.
7.If stuck dont try to walk everywhere for help stay with the car where it is warmer and safer. Emergency vehicles can see cars stuck by using helicopters,tractors etc making it easy to find you.
for premature baby clothes with choices galore visit the Cheeky Chums store at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
yes we are professional baby specialists but sometimes news about a preemie or premature baby in the nicu comes best from parents in the same position as you. read this insipiring news about one parents description of a day in the nicu . Find out what it really means having a baby being care for in the neonatal intensive care unit.Discover an new insight about what its like having your mothering instincts being taken from you if only for a short while.READ THIS Plus …FIND EVERYTHING TO DRESS YOUR BABY IN THE NEONATAL UNIT AT CHEEKYCHUMS PREMATURE BABY CLOTHES SUPERSTORE AT HTTP://CHEEKYCHUMSONLINE.CO.UK OR A UNIQUE NANNY NICU RANGE AT HTTP://WWW.TINY-BABY-CLOTHES.CO.UK
Mums who have just given birth to a premature baby boy need hope that no matter how small it weighs it can pull through. Some may have long term difficulties and struggles when it comes to picking up infections easily, but the there is often strength and determination with such little fighters of these smallest micro sized premature babies.The smallest premature baby boy in the world is baby Shiryu.Born at 23 weeks gestation.here is a video clip of how he pulled through.
For the very tinest of micro preemie baby clothes with choices galore visit the Cheeky Chums store at <a href="“>http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Here is the Latest Dugger news concerning baby number 19, Preemie baby Josie.Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s 19th child, Josie, is still hospitalized in Little Rock, TV family who star in 18 kids and counting now 19 kids and counting is moving from their hometown of Tontitown to the city 200 miles away to be closer to their preemie baby Josie Dugger baby number 19 of the large family.
“Josie is 2 weeks old today,” Jim Bob tells PEOPLE. “We continue to take things day by day — she remains in the NICU where doctors are tracking her progress.”
we’re grateful that a close friend in Little Rock has opened up their home to us for the holidays..
Did you know that this often happens with preemie babies needing to be cared for in the in the nicu (known as the neonatal intensive care units). Depending how small and venerable your baby is if arrived early of very poorly, determines which of the neonatal intensive care units they will be cared for in. If all the cots are full at your nearest hospital then your baby can be wisked away hundreds of miles away to the nearest hospital with the best facilitites for what your baby needs.There may not be the type of intensive care unit close to your own town or home too.It can often mean daily long trips to and fro to the hospital or overnight stays close by.
For tiny preemie baby clothes for the neonatal units Nanny Nicu range comes in the most vibrant of colours to dress your baby in from top to in.These Unique neonatal baby clothes are quite different to other premature sized baby clothes. Available only at Cheeky Chums and can be sent anywhere worldwide.They can even be sent direct to the local Nicu unit direct if you need them quite quickly see them at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
This week Cheeky Chums blog shall be focusing on the neonatal intensive care unit. Each day we shall feature one specialist treatment that a nicu provides in the care of a premature tiny or poorly newborn baby. We shall focus on procedures or equipment used to help vunerable babies in the NICU. It will be a valuable resource page to gain a new insight in hospital practices in the special care unit, plus learn what a valuable part the nicu staff plays in the care of your baby.
CPAP use in the nicu CPAP stands for “continuous positive airway pressure.” CPAP is a treatment that delivers slightly pressurized air during the breathing cycle. This keeps the windpipe open during sleep and prevents the episodes of blocked breathing in persons with obstructive sleep apnea and other respiratory problems.
(also used for adults with breathing problems too)
CPAP works in the following way:
The device itself is a machine weighing about 5 pounds that fits on a bedside table.
A mask fits over the nose. A tube connects the mask to the CPAP device.
The machine delivers a steady stream of air under slight pressure through this tube into the mask. Often used when your baby does not need the breathing to be fully controlled using a ventilator instead. See this short video for an indepth look at cpap in use in the nicu. Tomorrow we look at the ventilator use in the nicu.
For baby clothes for nicu use see Nanny Nicu range at Cheeky Chums available in the tinest of premature baby sizes.at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk the direct link page is here
Part 2 of this weeks neonatal intensive care week looks at the role of a mechanical ventilator.Most often used to help your baby’s breathing when being cared for in the Nicu. Respirator or mechanical ventilator
This machine helps babies who can not breathe on their own or who need help taking bigger breaths. High frequency ventilators give hundreds of tiny puffs of air to help keep a baby’s airways open. Ventilators can also deliver extra oxygen to the baby.
usually baby is gradually weaned from the ventilator as his breathing improves. The NICU staff will slowly reduces the number of breaths. the next step is cpap assistance. Many hiccups can happen at any timeIf baby gets a infection he or she may have go back on the ventilator to give the body chance to recover.It also helps by reducing the strain being put back on the lungs. But a slow steady progress is much better,to full recovery than to get baby home too early and having to go back in hospital again. Taking a first peek at baby on a ventilator.When the nursing staff have settled your baby on the ventilator they will let you see baby, its very emotional seeing it for the first time lots of wires, buzzers going off, tubes coming and going from every direction attached to your baby’s face.see the top picture of a typical ventilator to take glance at.Mummy and daddy can use this time to sit by baby in the incubator and after baby is rested talk to baby as much as possible so he or she can hear your voice.Such a calming affect for a new baby that has just been born into the big wide world.
Next blog news… The roles of the different nicu staff.
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Poorly newborn sick premature baby or very tiny baby? New parents eagerly look forward to bringing their baby home, so it can be frightening if your newborn needs to be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). At first it may seem like a foreign place, but understanding the NICU and what goes on there can help reduce your fears and let you better help your baby.
About the NICU
If your baby is sent to the NICU, your first question probably will be: What is this place? With equipment designed for infants and a hospital staff who have special training in newborn care, the NICU is an intensive care unit created for sick newborns who need specialized treatment.
Sometimes the NICU is also called:
a special care nursery
an intensive care nursery
newborn intensive care
Babies who need to go to the unit are often admitted within the first 24 hours after birth. Babies may be sent to the NICU if:
they’re born prematurely
difficulties occur during their delivery
they show signs of a problem in the first few days of life
Only very young babies (or babies with a condition linked to being born prematurely) are treated in the NICU — they’re usually infants who haven’t gone home from the hospital yet after being born. How long these infants remain in the unit depends on the severity of their illness.
Who Will Be Taking Care of My Baby?
Although many people help care for babies in the NICU, those most responsible for day-to-day care are nurses, whom you may come to know very well and rely on to give you information and reassurances about your baby.
The nurses you might interact with include a:
charge nurse (the nurse in charge of the shift)
primary nurse (the one assigned to your baby)
neonatal nurse practitioner (someone with additional training in neonatology care)
Other people who may help care for your baby include:
a neonatologist (a doctor specializing in newborn intensive care who heads up the medical team)
neonatology fellows, medical residents, and medical students (all pursuing their training at different levels)
pediatric hospitalist (a pediatrician who works solely in the hospital setting)
various specialists (such as a neurologist, a cardiologist, or a surgeon) to treat specific issues with the brain, heart, etc.
a respiratory therapist (who helps administer treatments
that help with breathing)
a nutritionist (who can determine what babies on IV nutrition need)
a physical therapist and/or occupational therapist (who work with feeding and movement issues with the infants and their parents)
a pharmacist (who helps manage a baby’s medications)
lab technicians (who process the laboratory tests — i.e., urine, blood — taken)
a chaplain (who can counsel you and try to provide comfort; chaplains may be interfaith or of a particular religious affiliation but they’re there to support anyone looking for a spiritual/religious connection)
a social worker (who helps you get the services you need and also lends emotional support by connecting you to other families and therapists, if needed)
What to Expect in the NICU
Walking into the NICU can feel like stepping onto another planet — the environment is probably unlike anything you’ve experienced. The unit is often busy, with lots of activity, people moving around, and beeping monitors.
Once settled in the unit, your baby will receive care tailored to your little one’s specific needs. Most NICU babies are on special feeding schedules, depending on their level of development or any problems they have. For instance, some infants are too premature or too sick to eat on their own, so they have a feeding tube that runs through the mouth and into the stomach. Others need high-calorie diets to help them grow.
Medications are another crucial part of NICU care — your child may take antibiotics, medicine to stimulate breathing, or something to help his or her blood pressure or heart rate, for example.
To ensure that your baby’s care stays on track, the doctors also will order various tests, possibly including periodic blood and urine tests, X-rays, and ultrasounds. For infants whose care is complicated and involved, the doctors or nurses will place a line into an artery or vein so they can draw blood without having to repeatedly stick the baby. NICU staff try to make the infants’ stay in the nursery as comforting as possible for the infant as well as the families.
Meet some of the staff you may come across if your baby needs to be looked after in special care or on the nicu wards.charge nurse (the nurse in charge of the shift) Here are some criteria the staff look at to determine which care package your baby needs first.
Each baby must be assessed individually. Some small, but mature babies can be safely nursed on the wards, but other larger babies may not be so stable and need to remain in NICU. Therefore, a cut-off based on the baby’s weight is not entirely appropriate and staff in both ward and intensive care units will need to be flexible with regard to such criteria. However, as a general guide, babies weighing less than 1.8kg should be cared for in NICU when possible. A combined decision must be reached by both medical and nursing staff in all circumstances. A stable neonate weighing 1.6 kg and above may be admitted to a ward with support from the neonatal nurse advisor.
Nanny Nicu range of neonatal intensive care clothing available in the most trendy of colourways and in the tinest of sizes at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Nanny Nicu range of neonatal baby clothes come in such a vast array of vibrant colours, that mums just love to pieces dressing baby in the exciting and vast amount of favourite colours they come in.After scouring the world for pleasing premature baby clothes More new lines will be added to the Nanny Nicu range this February onwards.
Here is a sneak peek at some of the fabrics choosen to reflect cute designs to brighten up your baby’s wardrobe in the very tiny preemie sizes.
please bear with us this newline will prove to be as popular as all the others and stocks will sell out as fast as the other Nanny Nicu sets do.Replacements will be on back order.
see more Nanny Nicu sets HERE and a short video how these sets differ from other premature baby clothes HERE Main website for premature baby clothes is HERE Cheeky Chums Premature baby clothes superstore its choices galore all under one store.
children and the 3 c’s in snow.
Being Creative,Braving a Colder Climate,Beware of a Catastrophe.
Mild winter forget it in the uk in 2010. we have never seen so much thick snow around in such a long time. Well keeping the 3 c’s at the top of todays blog we look at how children can be creative, keep warm,keep safe in the cold and how to avoid calamities in the freaky colder climate.You may print and keep this informative blog for future reference. see this short clip first
1.Tell your children how to keep safe, and warm are paramount in avoiding, hypothermia,frostbite in the extreme weather conditions we are having both now and in the long term winter weather.
2.Hypothermia
In cold temperatures you begin to lose heat faster than you can produce it. Prolonged exposure to cold may result in hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature. Body temperatures that drop too low affect the brain an make it difficult to think clearly or move quickly. Hypothermia is dangerous because you may not know it’s occuring until it’s too late.
Hypothermia is more likely at very cold temperatures, but can occur even at cool temperatures (above 40°F) if a person becomes chilled from rain, sweat, or submersion in cold water.
Victims of hypothermia are most often elderly or babies and those outside for long periods of time.
3.Frostbite
Frostbite causes a loss of feeling and color in affected areas (nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes). Frostbite can permanently damage the body, and severe cases can lead to amputation.
Signs of Frostbite
The first signs are redness or pain in any skin area. Other signs include:
a white or grayish-yellow skin area
skin that feels unusually firm or waxy
numbness
People are often unaware of frostbite until someone else points it out because the frozen tissues are numb.Get into a warm room as soon as possible.
Avoid walking on frostbitten feet or toes (this increases the damage).
Immerse the affected area in warm (not hot) water.
Warm the affected area using body heat.
Do not rub the frostbitten area with snow or massage it; this can cause more damage.
Don’t use a heating pad, heat lamp, or the heat of a stove, fireplace, or radiator for warming. Affected areas are numb and can be easily burned. Keeping children warm out and about
Cold exposure prevention:
Wear several layers of loose clothing. Layering provides better insulation. Layers can also be removed if you become too hot.
Tight clothing reduces blood circulation. Warm blood needs to be circulated to the extremities.
When choosing clothing, be aware that some clothing may restrict movement resulting in a hazardous situation.
Boots should be waterproof and insulated.
By wearing a hat, you will keep your whole body warmer. It reduces the amount of body heat that escapes from your head.
Make sure to protect the ears, face, hands and feet in extremely cold weather.
Move into warm locations periodically. Limit the amount of time outside on extremely cold days.
Carry cold weather gear, such as extra socks, gloves, hats, jacket, blankets, a change of clothes and a thermos of hot liquid.
Include a thermometer and chemical hot packs in your first aid kit.
When playing at the park, avoid touching cold metal surfaces with bare skin ie slides,climbing frames.
4. A Catastrophe waiting to happen… police received reports that children were playing on Pitville Lake, which has frozen over. Due to the potential harm that could have been caused a Police Community Support Officer attended and the children were safely brought to safe land to play in the snow.So keep children of all frozen, canals ,ponds etc.
5.Keeping creative get you children to print of a favourite tv character picture and create snow people in the snow around your door and character to keep boredom at bay whilst the schools are closed.
6. Buy some small spades and all the family get to muck in to clear the snow around your drive it will help keep them warm ,fit, motivated and you could always make hot chocolate for everyone afterwards drink outside in mugs yummy. for warm premature baby coats visit cheeky chums store with choices galore at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
After a recent report looked at if top celebrity Danni Minogue was pregnant or not pregnant gave us a new topic to discuss, which celebrities are pregnant and due to give birth in 2010 ?. Jennifer Ellison is set to be a mother for the first time. The ex-Brookside actress has confirmed that she and her fiance Robbie Tickle are going to be parents but they don’t want to know the baby’s sex until it is born.We Will they opt for a traditional baby’s name of more upto date baby name shall just have to wait and see. Pregnant Celine Dion.
According to her spokesperson, the 41-year-old and her husband Rene Angelil are very happy. According to the French-language daily Le Journal de Montreal, which was first to report the story, the singer resorted to medical help to conceive. Celine Dion is expected to give birth in May 2010.
More Pregnant celebrities include TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher has revealed that she is expecting her second child with her partner Paul Sampson. The couple who are set to wed next year already have two-year-old son called Oscar.
British actress Ashley Jensen and husband Terence Beesley will welcome their first child sometime this autumn. According to reports, Ashley is �excited� to be pregnant. The 38-year-old knows a thing or two about being pregnant, at least on the small screen, as her character on the comedy series was pregnant last season.
Actor Simon Pegg revealed at the BRITs that he and his wife Maureen are going to be joining the baby club summer 2010. Pegg has said that he is “hoping for a baby girl, but I really don’t mind what we have.”
If you are pregnant and have your baby early for tiny sizes you can find all you need at Cheeky Chums premature baby clothes superstore at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
We advice one troubled teen on the thoughts of getting pregnant in order to keep her boyfriend. “My name is melissa I am 19 my parents are always fighting and my boyfriend has started to text my best friend when he is at work, I’m thinking of getting pregnant I know I would be going behind is back if i didn’t tell him up front my plans but shall i get pregnant so we can move in a house together.He may stop texting my best friend then wouldn’t he.
This is the advice we gave…
First thing is first parents do argue but they often forget its the kids that also suffer if its done when you around you sence an atmosphere that is heart breaking but if talking to your parents doesn’t help try getting out and about more so you are not involoved with their arguments, it may also cause you to think that you are the blame which is often not the case.
If your boyfriend is texting your best friend although they may be friends doesn’t look good in the long term. After all it is you he is going out with. trapping him into a relationship is not good for any of you.Getting Pregnant is not the right way to go about it. Talk to your friend and boyfirned about how you are feeling of a close friend.by getting pregnant may have the result you want him moving on a house together but he could also cheat on you any case! there would be nothing worse a year down the line you both end up splitting up and you left on your own to rear a child by yourself.Not good. Also being a parent with a baby is a huge commitment it may seem a really good idea buying cute clothes, pushing a pram and everyone smiling at you but it takes someone responsible enough to be able to manage a budget, clean a house, provide meals,give a child stabilty,plus love to a child which in fact is for at least another 18 years could you handle that sort of responsibilty. For mums with premature babies find all you need at the cheeky chums store to dress your baby from top to toe at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
After the successful launch of Nanny Nicu clothing range for premature babies in November 2008 the range increased to offer more vibrant colours in 2009.In february 2010 a new range will be added to the Nanny nicu series to cater for more teeny tiny premature babies.New styles have been researched ,designed to offer more flexiblity for parents ordering preemie baby clothes, giving even more choices to worried families with micro sized preemie babies.One new arrival for baby boys due in this week earlier than expected is BRUMM BRUMM NICU SHIRT Nanny Nicu Micro premature boys Nicu vest set ANY TINY SIZE FROM 6 INCHES
PICTURE AND STOCK AMOUNT TO FOLLOW SOON
Nanny Nicu Micro premature boys Nicu vest set BRUMM BRUMM
ANY TINY SIZE FROM 6 INCHES.WOW our research team have brought in a new line of clothing for micro sized tiny babies for February 2010..Clothing designed for the “all arms and legs” micro premature baby with slimmer fittings.creation designed by Cheeky Chums.
Nicu vest/ shirt sets you get to choose the size you need most, in cm or inches from shoulder to rump.(little bum)superb for babies under a certain weight and you are trying to define should I get 0-3lb or 0-2lb,0.5lb the mind boggles for tiny sizes this way by choosing the length makes it much easier on you. Deciding which premature size will fit best without it looking too baggy on your baby.
Designed with minimum seams for maximum comfort.
100% stretch, cotton print fabric, brumm brumm just like daddy’s car.
Plus new feature you can also choose velcro or popper fasteners.
see them this week at http://cheekychumsonline.co.ukthe whole Nanny Nicu range can also be found here
After the snow chaos in the uk the last few weeks and mums giving birth in the backs of a cars and a taxis we look a what other unusual spots some mums where in giving birth to their baby. In todays news here in the uk
Staff at an Asda supermarket had to turn their hand to midwifery when a customer went into labour in the store’s toilets.
Three members of staff at Asda’s Wakefield branch discovered the lady customer was actually giving birth after hearing her cries.
She was helped into the supermarket’s café while two members of staff gathered an urgent supply of towels and pillows from the aisles to make her comfortable as she gave birth right there in Asda.
An ambulance was called but the baby’s head and shoulders were already showing so staff member and first aider, Les Hepworth, stepped in as midwife to deliver the baby with over-the-phone instructions from a paramedic. A healthy baby boy was born as the ambulance arrived.
“We are thrilled to have a new addition to the Asda family and we want to congratulate the mum on her new baby boy,” said a statement from Asda, who will be congratulating the new mum with a bumper pack of nappy essentials.
After sending my own daughter home in the evening for the 2nd false alram of the day, I helped deliver a healthy 6lb 6 oz baby girl on my brothers living room carpet within 20 mins after nipping the loo. showing no signs of an imminent birth prior to going to the loo it was too late even to be wisked to hospital 10 mins away in one woosh out she popped baby elizabeth with an ambulance crew arriving in the nick of time.I asked for towels but we didint even know what to do with the the birth was so quick by the way this was here first baby too which deliveries in these cases usually take hours.She is now a healthy 5 year old. Several premature babies have been born on airplanes little Pawan Deep Kaur, born six weeks early on a flight from Hong Kong to Adelaide, last week. Luckily for mom, who was traveling by herself to meet her husband in Australia, there was not just one, but three doctors on board to assist with the birth. Pawan Deep means “ocean air”.
Mrs C….I was born downstairs on top of the air raid shelter. My twin brother & sister were underneath & the doors & windows all blew in at my moment of birth!
There’s a really interesting website about people who give birth in the Baltic Sea over in Europe. It’s like a waterbirth, with a midwife, but in the ocean instead of a birthing tub in a hospital, birth center, or home.
From charli…A woman I know had her child at the hairdressers.
The ambulance came in time to deliver the child, then took them both to hospital. The hairdresser had some real gossip to share that month.
and finally I know its not funny but my brother was premature 40 years ago, mum gave birth to him at home delivered in a plastic bucket the ones u got free with washing powder green it was ill never forget they sent me next door to a neighbour because it all happened so fast but I still remember even all those years ago.
In case your baby arrives earlier than expected find all you need and more at the Cheeky Chums premature baby clothes store at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
we found this so the good news is spreading like mad when you need neonatal and special care baby units clothes ever so fast. READ THIS
so for all your premature baby clothes needs no matter what sizes visit the premature baby clothes superstore direct at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
A recent premature baby article about how premature babies can have delayed development prompted us to include it on our own blog for mums to read. Cant remember where we put it as I wrote it ages ago but here it is for all of you to read
Pregnant Danni Minogue and Cheeky Chums Premature baby clothes superstore follows her pregnancy.After recent rumours we didnt want to comment until it became offical. So for those of you are interested in her pregnancy progress, and if she gives birth to a boy or a girl our new category Pregnant celebrities offers you the chance to come back now and again to see the latest pregnancy and baby news with all the tops stars in focus. see under the right hand side of our blog page under Pregnant Celebrities…here is the latest pregnancy news following Danni Minogue.
She is only 3 moths pregnant and already she is blooming and beaming from ear to ear.The Aussie star beamed with happiness as her X Factor pal Cheryl Cole gave her a hug and laid her hand on Dannii’s midriff.
And it was the same story when Simon Cowell joined the brunette beauties on stage to collect the X Factor’s gong for most popular talent show.
The red carpet event was Dannii’s first social outing since announcing her pregnancy. She attended with her 31-year-old sportsman-turned-model Kris Smith, who looked as happy as the mum-to-be as the pair arrived for the London ceremony.”I would just like to wish Dannii huge congratulations with her baby,” said mum-of-two Tess.
“Thank you, I’m joining the club,” replied Dannii, to which Tess then joked: “If you have twins you could have your very own Jedward.”
Will Danni Minogue will be involved in The X Factor next year. She said she would “love to be a part of the show” but won’t know until producers make a decision in April.
News update on Dannii Minogue’s pregnancy (followed by Cheeky Chums The premature baby clothes superstore).
Dannii is craving sweets, which she has never done before,Danni who has been saying how surprised, relieved, and excited, she is to be pregnant, and so excited by her first baby gift for her wonderful little baby bump.
Danni Minogue an X Factor judge on tv posted a picture on Twitter of a babygro with the slogan ‘Sleep Is For The Weak’.
A First baby present from friends in Greater Manchester uk. The message is for Mummy & Daddy to be!” she tweeted.
Dannii and her partner, former rugby league player Kris Smith, can look forward sleepless nights in the future, as they are expecting their first child due in July 2010. Why not bookmark our blog page and come back regulary for Danni Minogue’s pregnancy progress HERE AT CHEEKY CHUMS.
Sugar and Spice and all things nice mix and match pastels due this week and what a new line this will be especially for little girls. The fabric has arrived and the colours coordinate so well.They are truly amazing.wow what a month since Christmas the New Nanny Nicu range has been so popular it has been very hard to keep up with demand. As these sets are all hand made the quality can slip with rushed orders so we made the decision to slow down by adding lots of new lines just a little until, we can find more staff to keep up with the orders.If you can sew have an overlocker, live in the Wigan area in the uk we would love to hear from you. See if you too would like to contribute to the manufacture of these teeny tiny special care baby clothes range, exclusive to Cheeky Chums.
The next arrival due in a couple of days is ” Fairy Princess ” incubator dress with scalloped edge trim sets ” bright,attractive, refreshing pinks 100% stretch cotton fabric,with fairy and kitten print, finished off with a little tweenie hat with ribbons. Beautiful a truly stunning set for your very own tiny yet very precious princess.
a sneak peak here at the comforting and tasty colourways…
We are been following the progress and waiting patiently for the first pictures of premature baby Josie in the nicu.Wow is now 7 weeks old and gaining weight she has doubled her birth weight in only a shot time.She is off a ventilator now so mum michelle has had a chance to give her first cuddles known as kangaroo care, skin to skin contact to help bond with baby after being apart from her in such a long time.
“Years ago, a baby this small wouldn’t have lived an hour,” says Jim Bob, 44. “We are so grateful for the ability to help her. It’s a miracle she’s doing so well.”
Michelle agrees: “It is incredible what the doctors and nurses can do to save the life of this little person.”
She has a preemie baby dummy which helps to settle her all all the other kids say she is as tiny as a doll they all love her very much.
The new season now changed to 19 kids and counting airs in february.
for very tiny preemie baby clothes visit the cheekychums premature baby clothes superstore for all you need in and with plenty of choices
at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Cheeky Chums premature baby clothes superstore welcomes on board our newest team member Ashleigh.As Cheeky Chums orders larger stock quantities for tiny premature baby customers.We felt more hands were needed to cope with the rush orders,demand for Nanny Nicu has shocked us beyond belief and we would hate for our customers to be dissapointed because they are sold out. Ashleigh will take care of some of the admin side of things.we still need extra hands to manufactuer our Nanny Nicu range so if you feel you can take on some part time overlocker work in the local wigan area uk we welcome your phonecall for a chat see our main website contact page. find premature baby clothes with choices galore at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
In todays news “DAD DELIVERS OWN BABY” sparked an inquiry by the hospital. A father has delivered his own newborn baby after the midwife left the room and did not return until the baby had been successfully delivered by dad.
Thomas Howard was concerned that his partner, 26-year-old Emily Baron, was losing blood, and asked the midwife if that was normal. However, Mr Howard says the midwife then left the room, and did not return until the baby was born.
The hospital has apologised for the incident, saying there may be times when a midwife has to leave the room briefly to seek a second opinion, and that a birth can be unexpectedly quick, especially if the baby is not the mother’s first. At Cheeky Chums We question “leaving the room for a second opinion” ever heard of using a buzzer or internal phone line!
“As a result of the concerns expressed we will be looking very closely into what happened and we will be contacting the family directly to discuss their concerns with them,” said Ruth Gildert, divisional general manager in family care for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
“I would like to apologise to Ms Baron and her partner for the distress they experienced when their baby was born. We understand both mother and baby are doing well.
A trust statement said: “The Trust follows the government’s Safer Childbirth guidelines, giving one-to-one care to women in labour. However these guidelines do not preclude a second opinion, for which the midwife might need to briefly leave the room and speak to a more senior colleague. This is what happened in this case.
“As a result of the concerns expressed we will be looking very closely into what happened, then contacting the family directly to discuss their concerns with them.”
A state of the midwife crisis. even 5 years ago the ratio of midwives to patients was reduced when I personally asked a midwife will there be enough staff on duty to cover the shift when my own grandchild was due a few weeks later on her reply was “it should be more but there is a staff shortage”.The rising birth rate across Britain is leading to a shortfall in the number of midwives, a report has warned.
An analysis of midwifery care in the UK undertaken by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the organisation responsible for regulating the profession, highlighted midwife shortages in many areas of the country faced with a spiralling number of births.
The NMC called on health authorities to act on concerns raised in its report entitled Supervision, Support and Safety: An Analysis Of The 2008 To 2009 Local Supervising Authorities’ Annual Reports To The NMC.
A rising number of complex births, plus potential challenges including substance abuse and obesity, were also placing a strain on existing midwifery services, the report found. Our suggestion is more colleges to offer midwife cources.At least it gives midwives the choices after qualified to go private or self employed.
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You have heard the contoversy over the worlds oldest mum and what problems it brings but what about youngest mum in the world at only 9 years old. When is a child not a child, when does a child become a woman.The child mum comes from the nearby town of Songyuan. Her family refused to discuss the pregnancy, but confirmed they had reported it to the local police.
Last night police were reportedly trying to establish who the dad could be.
In the province, sex with a child under the age of 14 brings an automatic rape conviction and a lengthy jail sentence.
a girl / women under the age of 14 do not have sexual rights – ‘so any argument of being consensual as a defence is completely untenable,’
‘Anyone who has sexual relations with a girl under 14 means they have committed rape and will be punished severely.’
A hospital in China’s largest city, Shanghai, recently said that about 30 per cent of abortions were on school-aged girls.
The youngest reported incident of a mother in the world – and the most bizarre of all young pregnancy cases – is five-year-old Lina Medina of Peru, who gave birth to a 6lb son named Gerardo in a Caesarean operation in 1939.
Lina Medina, accompanied by her 11-month-old-son Gerardo, and Dr Lozada helped with the birth of her baby. Her father was arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse but was later released because of lack of evidence.
In 1957 another Peruvian girl, aged nine, gave birth to a girl weighing just over 6lb and, curiously, it was in 2006 that yet another Peruvian girl, aged eight, gave birth to a 4lb 4oz girl.
Several other girls aged nine, from Thailand, Singapore, Rwanda and Brazil, have also given birth.
Mothers aged as young as 10 and 11 have also become an increasing occurrence.
The youngest mum in Britain is believed to have been 11 when she got pregnant and 12 years old when she gave birth to her baby.
The youngest dad is said to have been proven on record was 12-year old Sean Stewart of England, who fathered a child by his 16 year old neighbor!
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Good parenting comes by trial and error thinking from day one you are going to be the best parent in the world takes hard work determination, kindness, love, fun , stability and good nurturing even after your children have left home as adults. Why even adults ? Because they pass the grandchildren onto your to baby sit! READ THIS FULL ACCOUNT Here is parenting for more parenting tips visit our main website, plus you find its choices galore at the premature baby clothes superstore cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Pregnant me having a baby you must be joking ! Imagine being told you are pregnant after 10 years of trying for a baby.
My friend I work with just found out she is pregnant but she is already 6 monthsShe said her periods were always irregular but wouldn’t you know by 6 months that you have a baby inside of you. Do you think its possible to not know for almost 6 months?
hi, yes this can happen. my friend works in the hospital in maternity ward and she told me, one night she was at work and a woman come in and she was in pain but not too much and she was hugh and she thought she had the flu. turned out she was in actual labor.Plus in todays news 8//02/10
A woman who was told she would never have children has spoken of her shock to find out she was not ill but seven months pregnant.Initially mistaking her swollen stomach for a complication connected to an ovarian cyst.Discovering an ovarian cyst, an underdeveloped womb and blocked fallopian tubes in her early twenties.
She never took the contraceptive pill and began to accept that she would possible never have any children of her own.
she went to her GP as her stomach swelled shell shocked and pleased at the same time she was delivered the news by her GP she was not ill but approx seven months pregnant.
Three weeks later after an emergency Caesarean at St Michael’s Hospital. Weighing in at 6lb 6oz, she delivered her baby two months early and needed steroids to make her lungs grow.
Cham,pagen all round then never give up hope.
“The baby must have been kicking but I thought it was in my head.”
Well if baby needs premature baby clothes mummy can always shop at Cheeky Chums the premature baby clothes superstore at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Cheeky Chums blog news lets everyone know worlwide the progress of Danni minogues pregnancy.The latest news we have for yopu is Forget katie price reality show Dannii minogues pregnancy is to hit the tv screens during her pregnancy.
Pregnant Dannii Minogue is set to take the potentially risky step of allowing cameras into her life for a six-part reality series.
reports state she is in discussion with ITV to make a fly-on-the-wall series detailing how she and partner Kris Smith cope with her pregnancy, which would air from June.
The last such show to air in the UK was What Katie Did Next, featuring Katie Price and Peter Andre who were filmed fighting as their marriage unravelled on air before collapsing in one of the most public splits in years.
Dannii Minogue will reportedly paid about $400,000 for the short tv documentary series she has revealed they don’t know the sex of their impending baby but do know there’s only one.
“We know it’s not twins,” “The doctor said this morning that there’s only one in there and Kris and I both sighed with relief.”
She is utterly delighted as seen in her recent picture above.
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We have been following the progress of Michelle Dugger and 18 kids and counting tv series.Then out popped baby Josie, number 19, born premature at 1lb 6 oz.
If you love to read news about the Dugger family take a look at this recent picture we found of her and on how the Dugger children get to see their baby sister. Every night Jim Bob daddy dugger records photos on his phone and sends pictures back home to the rest of the family. Eager to see and know more about baby josie’s progress the world congratulated the family on having such an extra large family brood,a well structed home with the patter of so many tiny feet around the place How does mum Michelle keep it so clean? As you can see in the picture she is gaining weight nicely look at the size of her little rounded tummy.Older son Josh’s own baby daugher will be 4 months old now she too looks like the dugger children too well she is their Aunty after all.Josh has his own family website you can see it here for premature baby clothes for use in the neonatal care units visit our main website here at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
No real babies are ever used in the photo shoots at Cheeky Chums.
what happens when a baby doesn’t make it.
I was speaking to a friend’s husband the other day and heard some news that adults don’t want to hear, dont like to hear, and is often controversial.
He used to be an undertaker I was shocked with what he told me! This is what he said many years ago if a pregnancy ended early and the baby didn’t make it or was born alseep often known as a stillborn baby.The smallest micro sized babies wern’t given a thought of and most were incinerated in the first instance.Mums wernt allowed to spend any quality time with the baby and imediate family having final moments, cuddles etc.The undertaker was in fact amazed when I told him Cheeky Chums actually sold baby bereavement clothes as small as only 5 inches in length and 16 cm for hats to match.Cheeky Chums wanted to make the final moments spent with a baby no matter how small soothing,peaceful and of fond farewells.
Baby is able to be dressed with dignity, baby is made to feel comfortable, baby can look more at peace and that he or she is fully dressed in clothes that fit. Ready for family cuddles and a then settled for the final sleep. The majority of these baby clothes are made in any sizes you need to fit baby that has just passed away. Created with simple openings and fastenings for ease of dressing.
As Cheeky Chums are the premature baby clothes superstore catering for the smallest of tiny baby clothes The department most parents may find hard to visit is the baby bereavement section.Devastated at not being able to provide a family with a 2lb baby, clothes or even dolls clothes the range Something Precious came about approx 2-3 years ago. The range has increased offering clothes to fit and final resting garments in all soft cosy fabrics in the teeny tinest of cute sizes.
Now after much waiting the newest line for the babies which are too fragile for dressing have arrived.These are” celebration of life baby bereavement cribs “.For babies under 1lb in weight 0-8 inches. Its a little moses basket and blanket that baby can get to use. Snuggled up cuddles with mummy and at rest to fit snug in a casket for the funeral.For unisex colours You can see them hereand for pinks and blue shades you can see them here
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Please note this blog contains some sensitive news which you may find shocked to talk or to read about , by shocking you it may give you an oportunity to discuss with somone who has poor parenting skills. You can feel really thrilled to know by passing on this information could help them prevent an accident to their baby. Newborn baby, 3 month baby, 6 month baby UNSAFE! A pre- warning for parents. Here are 10 mistakes parents make with babies during the first year which means they are in an unsafe position Is yours at risk too !
1.A Newborn placing in a moses basket on kitchen worktop so baby can be near mummy whilst making tea.Danger! falls even from a low height can kill.
2.Newborn Baby Bottle too hot forgetting to cool the baby’s milk by testing it before giving it to baby.Danger! scalding milk causes burns inside babys delicate mouth, doesnt bear thinking about but needs checking.
3.3 month baby,babys’ bath water too hot, putting hot water in first answering phone forgeting about the hot water then bathing baby without testing water Danger! scalds.
4. 3 month baby kicking little legs in bouncy chair.parent leaving dog unattended with baby no matter how friendly dog is parents come back into room dog has used baby as rag doll one dead mauled/ scarred baby.
5.6 month baby leaving your baby with a stranger just so parents can get out for an evening with friends.Danger ! return to find Baby has been sexually asaulted and is bleeding from nappy area with signs of tearing,plus with cigarette burns to legs.
6.9 month baby crawling around in kitchen no safety gate in door way,mum pours hot water from kettle onto baby resulting in bad scalds, permanent scars.
7.9 month baby crawling near plug sockets phone charger plugged in but not attached to phone, yet still hanging loose. baby puts toys to mouth at this age danger! I dread to think what will happen as the electric touches babies mouth from the phone charger,still plugged in electric shock! and death!
8.10 month old sleeping soundly at 10 pm at night mum nips out to shop for cigarettes thinks baby is ok, fire breaks out, no batteries in smoke alarm.Danger Never leave baby alone in house.Shows parents child neglect and can face prosecution, Plus check smoke alarm batteries weekly.
9.10 month old baby and parent takes baby in baby walker upstairs so he can have a bath thinks baby will be fine moving around the bedrooms upstairs ands baby is contained forgets to put stair gate on landing near stairs Danger ! Dont use baby walkers they are unsafe, Dont ever take one upstairs, close gates as you use them, when baby is mobile baby in danger of falling downstairs and is left unattended to whilst parent in bath.
10.12 month bay sittin up in bath playing phone door bell rings parents leave baby in bath to answer door Danger! baby can drown even in 2 inches of water, never leave baby unattended in bath whilst you go into another room, wrap baby in a towel and take with you if you have top leave, even for only a moment.
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This week we shall feature a look back in time at childbirth, each day we shall feature a specific time frame in which we look at birth of a baby, child birth, child rearing and how advancement in science has helped saved lives over the years.Todays year is 1750 with lots of interesting and mindboggling information we may take for granted childbirth in the past.READ MORE HERE article featured by Sheila Sudlow of Cheeky Chums Premature baby clothes superstore
this weeks blog features a look back in history at childbirth. todays year is way way back in history the earliest recordings ad98 read what facts we found amazing about pregnancy , getting pregnant, giving birth in ad 98. HERE more tomorrow or read artcles at our main website for premature babies at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Latest news on Danni minogue and her baby bump. She will feature in new M + S ads.Cheeky Chums are following her pregnancy progress. feel free to add comments if you feel she should quit some of her jobs and relax during her pregnancy or if you think she should work as much as she can whilst she can. its choices galore at the Cheeky Chums premature baby superstore. we hope you neve need our services but you are most welcome to view and bookmark our site just in case you do at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
This weeks blog a look at giving birth through the ages comes to an end today with one final look at the year 1800. Our look back in history has revealed some very important facts and the despairing times mums had to go through of losing a newborn at birth.Here is the last year we looked at 1800′s and this is what we found READ MORE HEREits choices galore at the Cheeky Chums premature baby superstore. we hope you never need our services but you are most welcome to view and bookmark our site just in case you do at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
A scary look at child abuse. It does happen worldwide.it can happen to the best loving,caring families. It does go on without you sometimes never knowing as parents. Reality its home! its done by family and friends or someone the child knows in a majority of 90% of all cases.
This article features our professional contact in the limelight Jill
otherwise know as Jill Starishevsky prosecutor of child abuse and sex crimes in New York City USA.
Walk by any news stand these past few months and the headlines are enough to stop the parents of any young child dead in their tracks “Kidnap Survivor Jaycee Dugard Emerges,” “Jaycee Dugard’s Recovery From Kidnapping,” and “Kidnap Victim Elizabeth Smart Gives Jaycee Dugard Advice.” And while this might lead one to believe that the majority of child sexual abuse happens at the hands
of strangers… the reality should be far more chilling to parents: 90% of all child sexual abuse occurs at the hands of someone the child knows.
Jill Starishevsky prosecutor and mother of two wrote a children’s book called My Body Belongs to Me to help parents and educators prevent child sexual abuse by teaching children their bodies are private and to tell someone right away if they are touched inappropriately. Speaking to children on their own terms, this critically acclaimed book sensitively establishes boundaries for youngsters. In a non-threatening, engaging manner, this guide teaches kids that when it comes to their body, there are some parts that are for “no one else to see” and empowers them to tell a parent or teacher if someone touches them inappropriately.
Most importantly, this narrative assures young ones that sexual molestation is not their fault, and by speaking out, the child will continue to grow big and strong. A “Suggestions for the Storyteller” section is also included to assist in facilitating a comfortable discussion afterwards, thereby helping to prevent the unthinkable from happening to any child. With inspirational rhyming and beautiful illustrations, this is a compelling and uplifting message of what is right and wrong.
October’s School Library Journal gave My Body Belongs to Me a terrific review.
… In only 19 sentences, this simple book will empower children while promoting open communication.
It is time to start talking about how to keep our children safe from something that is happening right under our noses. Order the book now at http://www.MyBodyBelongstoMe.com <
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The pregnancy news hits the headlines again and this time top singer celebrity star is Sinitta.(So Matcho single)The “So Macho’ singer is expecting a baby with businessman Stefano Zagni, who she has been courting with since last November.
She has allegedly already told Simon Cowell about the news but also said: “It’s early days yet.”
Sinitta currently has two adopted children after four failed attempts at IVF with her former husband Andy Wilner.”She’s delighted by her pregnancy news,” a source said. “She had given up hope of ever having a baby of her own after suffering from 3 miscarriages and after failed ivf too. and it was a great surprise to find she was pregnant. Simon Cowell is very pleased for her. Obviously, because of her history of miscarriages, she is worried” as would any mum to be.
Sinitta, also released her Greatest Hits last month.
Maybe there will be a lot more news about Sinitta’s pregnancy along side music star Dannii Minogue. Cheeky Chums are also following her pregnancy progress.Tune back soon to read more blog posts of pregnant stars in the limelight.
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Well at Cheeky Chums we have been following the progress of pregnant celebrity star Dannii Minogue.As soon as we get news its published I suppose whats funny with headline news is you get what’s true and what’s not. The media have a field day with whats hot news and sometimes they get it wrong.Danni Minogue was reported to have signed up to make a relaity show following her pregnancy well the latest news is that is not the case after all she has said that she is not making a reality television show about her pregnancy.
A post on her Twitter page, the Australian singer wrote: “I am not making a reality show with [my partner] Kris about having a baby.”
“I have created a capsule clothing collection with my best mate Tabitha called Project D.”
“We have been filming the process of creating the label from idea right through to delivery in store.”
Her first leap into the UK fashion scene and she is putting everything on the line to make something beautiful that women love.
Speaking of branding ideas and mums with babies octomum Nadya Suleman mum to 8 octuplets and 6 other children says she is tradmarking her name ocotmum to create a range of nappies (diapers)
and clothing items.
Stay tuned for more news stories following Danni minogue’s pregnancy at Cheeky Chums.
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Baby Shop customers complain even at Cheeky Chums. Well even Cheeky Chums makes mistakes. Cheeky Chums have got it wrong.The premature baby clothes superstore admits publicly because its good to be honest .Why Because Cheeky Chums care about visitors and customers.Cheeky Chums listen, understand and are prepared to do something about problems as they arise to make sure you everyone is happy.What is the problem? business growth and the hiccups it brings.Too many orders all at once a mad influx of customers wanting a certain product mainly Nanny Nicu causing delayed despatch.You may think why not take on extra staff to cope. The thing is is finding the right person for the particular job to hand and in this case someone who knows dressmaking. It also caused another problem someone willing to do the job but needing the training and its catch 22 when orders need to go out but you still need to train staff. So now for the business growth. Cheeky Chums will be outsourcing a few lines to larger factories overseas.Cheeky Chums are now in a position to loosen the apron strings and hand it over to the larger manufacturing professionals to meet with demand.
No rushed products with a poor quality content, enough stock to go around for everyone without long waiting times.result happy smiling customers. So bear with us as these things are sent to try us. What you get is a better service if you ever need them!
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As a Teenager Ill never forget the look I gave friend as My mum casually talked about having babies. “Oh I thought you did it twice to get twins,I always wanted twin babies but then I got you.”
It sparked todays blog topic a look at a twin pregnancy and giving birth to twins. If you are pregnant and worried twins run in the family I’m sure there are questions you will want answering when you get the scan result from the hospital. So here is a brief look at having twin babies and if it really does mean double the trouble!
Fraternal Twins
Fraternal twins are dizygotic from two different eggs, each fertilized by different sperm. That mean they share only 50% of their DNA, much like all other singleton siblings. They can be the same or opposite sexes. Monozygotic Twins
Identical twins from the same egg that will later splits into two. If your twins look like copies of each other, you probably have identical twins. These twins will share 100% of their DNA, have the same hand and footprints and yet have different teeth marks and fingerprints. Conjoined (“Siamese”) twins are those that are attached at birth.
One popular question you may have is will I have to have a c section just because there are 2 babies in the womb. The answer is no.
More than half of twins will be born vaginally. Whether this option is the right one for you and your babies is a discussion that should be discussed with your doctor or midwife. The good news is that even though you have two babies – you only have to labor once!
This means you will have to push twice, but the majority of the time the second twin is born much more easily than the first.
If Twin B is breech, your practitioner may decide to allow the baby to deliver breech, to turn the baby externally or internally or even do something called a breech extraction (pulling baby out by the feet).
Cesarean Birth
One baby being born vaginally with the second twin being born via cesarean occurs in only about 3-4% of all twin births. Usually this is done for an emergency with Twin B, like a cord prolapse (This is where the cord comes out with or before the baby, thereby cutting off the baby’s oxygen supply.), severe malpresentation (like a transverse baby that cannot be moved by internal or external forces), placental abruption .
Will my twins be born premarture and need to stay in the nicu?
More than half of twins will be born prior to 37 weeks.They may need a short stay in the nicu just in case they need assistance with breathing.The consultant looking after you will keep you informed every step of the way whilst carrying twin babies and tell you common procedures that are in place if the twin babies need help at birth. Will I be able to breast feed both babies or will it be hard work?
Getting into a routine with one baby can be hard at first so you have to make sure you do with 2 babies.Accept all the family support you can to do chores help with cooking cleaning etc and try to get both babies to feed at the same time.Two cushions one baby under each arm supported with the cushions or criss cross. Rest when you can eat regular, healthy and always have a drink at the side of you before you start, breastfeeding can make you thirsty.
As for double the trouble it can be if after a few weeks you do not get organised, an extra hand is good for doing the extra washing, ironing and chores around the home so never refuse helpfrom a fmaily memeber or friend in the first few weeks.
Remember to enjoy every moment you have with them as babies. They soon grow up. Take photos and record important baby milestones. In no time at all you will find they are all grown up asking you to show them all the family pics you took when they were babies.
All the best from Sheila at the Cheeky Chums superstore for premature babies including twins at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Have you ever delivered a friend’s baby in an emergency? Although in reality only doctors and midwives are the only ones allowed to by law, sometimes babies come with practically no warning at all, leaving you with no choice.
We would love to know your unusual midwive stories.
If you ended up with the milkman delivering your baby on the doorstep, or the postman comment on this blog post below. This unusual birthing story tells of a farmworker’s only experience was delivering newborn lambs.
.John Bricknell a farm worker delivered his partner’s baby.Born Premature at 30 weeks gestation – thanks to his experience of delivering baby lambs.
John Bricknell, 24, sprang into action after Amy Ashton’s waters broke at their home in Morton, near Bourne, Lincs.
John’s partner Amy, 21, gave birth to beautiful yet tiny baby boy weighing 3lb 10oz Logun Bricknell in just 90 seconds before John wrapped him in a towel.
Amy was very grateful that her partner was ther to aid just in time when she needed him most. After spending time in hospital premature baby logun is now growing fast and at home wiith his parents.
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Well after much concideration Cheeky Chums have decided to keep Nanny Nicu range of premature baby clothes personal.If you give birth to a premature or tiny baby you will need to buy smaller newborn baby clothes.Nanny Nicu range provide gorgeous neonatal baby clothes. Cheeky Chums was going to pass the manufacturing workload onto the far overseas factories to keep up with popular demand, but it will take away the personalization that Nanny Nicu offers already. so No! A Change of plan. After a successful meeting today with a local embroidery manufactuer in the Uk.New arrivals will start to arrive at Cheeky Chums in April onwards, yippee so excited.A new Premier range will accompany the Nanny Nicu range of special care baby clothes.For any one that doesnt know about Nanny Nicu already, its a beautiful range of micro sized baby clothes made from vibrant coloured cotton materials.
Lucious Organic fabrics will be introduced with more choices. Stunning coloured fabrics, plus organic cottons are even kinder worn next to your babies’ delicate skin.Plus The cutest clothes yet with embroidered styles being added pleasing and very appealing designs.Lovable clothes for lovable babies.A sneak preview here
its choices galore at the Cheeky Chums premature baby clothes store and after the made few months of Nanny Nicu selling out. More lines have just started to arrive visit the direct link HERE or choose something different to dress your premature baby in from all the other premature baby departments at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
( pic reflects reborn doll,a look at a 23 week gestation baby the artist modelled from a photo). This weeks news story featuring the worlds smallest weight premature baby boy, at 225grams sparked today’s CONTROVERSIAL blog.Twice this week I have been told that the baby growing in the womb at 16 weeks is just a blob of jelly. So I searched the internet to see pictures to show you and this is what was found,it to backs up the facts err NO! click on the link next. choose the 6 week video clip of the following page.
A facinating inside video look of a baby kicking at 6 and half weeks gestation (pregnant)wow you must see this little baby see (nothing scary by the way)then see these pictures 8 weeks, 9 weeks, 12 weeks, 14 weeks and 16 weeks. You can then make up your mind plus watch the film clip below. and take a look at this
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Some of you may have noticed a few changes taking place at Cheeky Chums. As more products are added the departments will be getting bigger too.
Makes shopping more easier to find what you need especially with the overflowing stock rooms full of delicious,and very comfy premature baby clothes.
You will now find a smarter, cleaner system in place.It means a quicker process to purchase all you need at one online store.Boys items girls items and unisex, then you pick the size you need simplicity just got even better at Cheeky chums premature baby clothes superstore.
Nanny Nicu wont change except for even more new lines expected in the coming weeks ahead.For any one who doesn’t know about the Nanny Nicu range of clothes they have been specially created from scratch for babies in the neonatal intensive care units.Prior reseach and consultations with nicu staff and baby specialists ensured they were designed and hand made Made with realistic body sizes in mind. They dont fall off the shoulders or look too baggy,come in array of stunning vibrant colourways as well as traditional pinks and blues.
they fit, fasten quick as a flash,allow for direct care needs such as wires monitor leads and cannular tubes to be threaded through the clothes.It means Minimum distruptions to baby especially as baby needs to get plenty of rest whist poorly in the nicu.
Babies do not like to be prodded and moved around too much they unsettle very easily.
Some of the sets have unique laundry bags to keep baby’s own clothes neatly contained.They have babys name printed on so nurses know whos wearing their own special clothes. Mummy takes them home, washes, prepares them crisp clean, ready for another day.
Stay tuned for more website updates as they occur why not visit the site direct at bookmark just in case you need tiny baby clothes http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk or why not take a peak at our latest video clip ie Nanny Nicu range
what is better for mums with premature babies you may ask your self?
Choice?
The Neonatal baby clothes specialist shop (The superstore for premature babies has another wow factor now).Its online and just got even bigger in March 2010.
More Neonatal baby clothes and premature baby departments so you can stay a while and see what we stock.
Better organised pages for you to find what you need quickly.
Extended range to incorperate multiple births. Added value pack clothes in tiny sizes.
More exciting new lines in premature baby clothing coming soon. Fresh products for preemie babies added daily.
Stocks arriving from Friday 12th March 2010-May 2010. Even if you are just a visitor You will the love website so much you’ll buy a doll just so it can wear the cute clothes on offer! visit now at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Danni Minogue shares her pregnancy baby news with Ok magazine. How she loves to eat fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding, Can anyone pregnant who eats junk food remain slim, umm food for thought more news as we hear it too.Cheeky Chums has been following her pregnancy progress and we shall bring you more news as its becomes available.
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Wow Dont you just love delicious coloured baby clothes. Well, to top it off for the tinest tots this season, Cheeky Chums Premature baby clothes superstore, have added the first range of neonatal baby clothes of the Spring collection.
lush colours in stock now you can find 3-5lb neonatal clothes for baby boys in “Toffee Sundae” colourways. Scrumptious Toffee,Cream and Chocolate fabrics compliment the full set.It includes tweenie hat, jersey top, and adorable little leggings. Real down to earth colours totally different and original,compared to all the traditional clothes offered elsewhere for premature babies.Created for Cheeky Chums Brand “Nanny Nicu”.
Next additions due to arrive for girls include Tweenie “mint” baby pink fabric with a hint of mint, very lush indeed.
see the boys collection HERE OR CHOOSE SOMETHING ELSE FROM THE BRIGHT AND CHERRY RANGE NANNY NICU .SEE FULL RANGE OF NEONATAL PREMATURE BABY CLOTHES AT HTTP://CHEEKYCHUMSONLINE.CO.UK
What will you let your child do?
Do you think a child of 14 is too young to make toast?
Do you think a child of 10 is too young to cross the road alone?
After spotting in todays news how 2 children as young as 9 and 11 helped to deliver a baby, whilst talking to the 911 lady one the other end of a phone,sparked the reason for today’s blog.
What I am finding with this generation of children is they don’t like to take on responsibilty if they can get their parents to do it for them.
Teens ask mums do their washing,go to loacl shop for them,get us a drink, and if asked later on in life to try something new, they moan and they groan.
Some Parents need to realize you cannot mother your children for far too long. They need to learn by example.
From an early age as possible do baking with them, teach them where they live, in case of emergencys tell them how to make an urgent 999 or 911 call and you will be surpised that what they can do for them selves.Buttering toast, putting the washing on from an early age is not making them into slaves, its about working together as a family. Children gain an insight about life skills valuable for use later on as adults.My 5 year old grandaughter can press and operate herself a microwave to help her Nanna with the cooking.She now needs little assistance and with adult supervision and guidance on safety of course she is turning into a lovely little helper… from sheila at the premature baby clothes superstore
picture used for example purposes only be wise before you buy a new baby sling .More than a million baby slings were taken off the market because of the suffocation deaths of three children,The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned consumers to stop using SlingRider and Wendy Bellissimo slings made by Infantino. The company is offering free replacement products. The suffocation risk is highest in infants younger than 4 months because children that young lack good head control. Soft fabric inside the slings can press against an infant’s nose and mouth, causing the baby to suffocate, the CPSC said in a statement. The agency quoted earlier this month that it was investigating 14 deaths linked to baby slings in the past 20 years.
PLEASE NOTE Cheeky Chums occassionaly recommend other baby products which we don’t stock,but will always alert parents in the first instance of baby product recalls and safety issues, as the news becomes available to us.
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what do premature baby clothing sizes go off?Cheeky Chums looked on the net to find the best premature baby clothes.looking at every uk wholesaler, manufactuer and then overseas. The results shocked every one at Cheeky Chums.
Cheeky Chums research and development team wanted to find premature baby clothes for a baby weighing 2lb 3oz. The ones found in the UK were massive. Arms too long in some cases, body widths way to wide.Dull, traditional standard clothes nothing unique.
The baby clothing for preemie babies are found in body weights across the uk.Sizes come in 1 and half to 3 and half pound at some prem baby shops online. plus when Cheeky chums purchased some on a trial purchased found the hat was an average size which did not meet with the baby’s head size for that of a 1lb baby it was more 3-5lb plus der! What a waste of money. Mums having to put them on baby later as baby gained more weight and with a different outfit altogether.
Cheeky Chums decided to alter them each one individually before sending them out to customers but it shouldn’t be the retailer’s responsibility should it ?
Without giving away too much liable information away a reputable established premature baby clothes manufactuer in the uk has started to make their 2 sizes sizes bigger, hats sizes not fitting the sets,threads not cut inside the clothes.Cheeky Chums again altered them to fit so thats the second one this month. and again its waste of money for mums and dads.
Worldwide larger still with a recent baby grow purchased in a preemie size, (for baby weighing 5-8lb) it was so big it was more 12lb plus. What is going on with baby clothing manufacturers? Mums need clothes to fit tiny babies so how do Cheeky Chums stock the ones that fit. Nanny Nicu neonatal baby clothing range was introduced 2 years ago. Vibrant coloured, pretty stylings, cute clothes made just for premature, tiny and poorly newborns. Aimed for use in the neonatal intensive care units, post op surgery clothes and clothes ready for wear at home.Nanny Nicu offer more Realistic body measurements to make the exclusive creations and with direct input from the special care baby unit nursing staff.
Nanny Nicu offer slimmer fittings, offering more sizes for the smallest of micro sized preemie babies.
Cheeky Chums also carry a whole range of scrumptious tiny baby clothing.
For babies with a fuller tummy measurement each of the clothing descriptions at Cheeky Chums online baby shop tell you which are generous fittings and which come on the smaller side fittings.
sghiving parents a better idea which to buy. Some premature babies are longer in the length. Premature babies do not have enough body fat to fill outfits that the 0-3 month sizes have.
If you look around on market stalls the chances are you won’t find slimmer fitting premature baby clothes. Some of the clothes for premature babies look like they have been stuck together any old fashion and with a prem size sticker sewed on. How is a parent or grandparent wanting to buy a premature baby gift supposed to know what size it is without carrying a tape measure around in a pocket?
The online Premature baby clothes superstore has it all for premature and teeeny tiny early babies.Snuggies socks for the tiniest of preemie babies from 1lb in weight how cute is that plus all the nice accessories such as frilly socks, little knickers, colouirful tights that fit and micro nappies too.
On sad occasions when a tiny baby doesn’t make it Cheeky chums also carry tiny baby burial gowns and burial clothes from 5 inches in length.
It makes baby feel comfortable dressed in snug fitting clothes. They look cute to say final goodbyes in and mummy has good memories to kiss baby a final goodbye. See them at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Well your wife is due to give birth today.you have just booked 2 weeks off work and nothing happens what a waste of time off work. Its when She comes home from hospital that you will be most needed.
What prepartion can you do to give her as much support as possible and where she thinks that you are the best dad in the world.
Dads sometimes feel left out wheh the new baby arrives,as mum gets all the fuss, baby gets lots of oohs and awws and dad stands back watching it from a short distance. You may get a pat on the back but its when you are all home that you can really shine forth as a dad.
here are our top 5 tips to make your role as a new daddy be one that makes you feel really satisfied, happy,pleased and thrilled to pieces when you get a warm kiss of thanks on the cheek from your loving wife.It says it all she really appreciates everything that you do.
1. When baby has been born and you have just come home from the hospital get some rest.
2.Next Be prepared so you dont have to keep nipping out when she gets home. make sure the housework has been done so that she can concentrate on getting back on here feet and not having do do big jobs until after a few weeks.
3.Do a big shop get every thing in that you think you need in shopping and the essentials. If its your wife that does the shopping ask her mum if you are unsure what essentials to buy such as milk bread butter etc. your mother in law will be really pleased that you are thinking outside the box and asking her for advice too.Your wife will be really surprised and grateful that you went out of your way to do this too.
4.Ask your wife at the next hospital visit about her plans for visitors when she gets home. She will be tired on her first day back,so the first day would be better for immediate family such as grandparents the next day be left alone just the 2 of you togther and then let other visitors come the day aftert that.
Remember if you start to say “no visitors” it could put up a barrier between you and your wife and thats the last thing you need so ask her first.
5.Dont expect too much from her for the first few weeks, get involved with baby as much as possible dont’ be scared of changing, holding, bathing baby in the first instance, you need to bond with baby too and you will love it. You can be a good dad and every one will know it.
For the very smallest newborn sized clothes visit http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk offering choices galore all under one store.
Today a dad reached his 75th birthday 2 weeks after his premature baby son was born. Weighing in at 5lb 7 oz baby spent time in special care baby unit until well enough to go home.
Gerry Burks is britains oldest dad at the age of 74.
He eats well and loves his wife aged 41, he believes a good woman does him good and eats lots of bananas, low salt intake and good home cooked food to keep him healthy and in good stead.He already has 3 children from another relationship in the past.
He keeps himself active by helping his wife and looking after his new baby son Daniel.
We would love your views if you think there should be a cut of age for dads to stop having children. With so many marriages breaking up could more mums raise children singly just as well.
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Cheeky Chums having been following the pregnancy progress of Danni
Minogue.
Spotted arriving at her home town airport ready to board a plain for the perth auditions of Australia’s Got Talent.Her growing baby bump is becoming more apparent as she progresses well into her pregnancy.
Will she attend all the auditions ? or will a replacement judge be found ?we will have to wait and see, as we get more news.
Lovely baby bump, the world is also following your baby bump Dannii. We wish you well from the Cheeky Chums premature baby clothes superstore.http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Well as Some of you may know Cheeky Chums love to give baby product,baby toys, baby clothing reviews from time to time. During this last year having a business means I personally dont get chance for much shopping so I shopped around various top supermarkets and shops for a whole year to see which offered the best value, cheapest products,good quality for families with children, Surprising results I would just love to share with you.We reviewed the following top supermarkets and stores in the uk.
TESCO,ASDA,SAINSBURYS,MORRISONS,LIDL ,NETTO.
WE MARKED EACH STORE ON THE FOLLOWING QUALITITES out of 10
FOOD VARIETY,FOOD QUALITY ON BUDGET RANGE, FOOD QUALITY OF MIDDLE-TOP RANGE,PRICE,HELPFUL STAFF, OFFERS,VALUE FOR MONEY,WORTH A REVISIT,PRODUCT ACCESSIBILITY,ALL YOU NEED
here is how each scored
NETTO:7/10 A COMPACT STORE TRY TO STOCK BEST BRANDS,8/10 FOOD VARIETY,FOOD QUALITY ON BUDGET RANGE 9/10, FOOD QUALITY OF MIDDLE-TOP RANGE 9/10,PRICE FAIR TO GOOD prices used to be really good but now they compare the same as tesco usually , 8/10 staff limited to just a few per store you have to hunt a member of staff down.HELPFUL STAFF, good when they do but only last for a short time to entice you in 6/10 few and far between now for OFFERS, 9/10 VALUE FOR MONEY,WORTH A REVISIT may be once month when offers are on shop too small really to get all you need,PRODUCT ACCESSIBILITY,ALL YOU NEED overall 8/10
TESCO:food variety 9/10,quality budget 8/10,food quality on middle -top range 9/10.prices 4/10 too many changes,3/10 kept waiitng at customer sefvice, if you have an accident the regional staff dont care,unhelpful staff,stingey with carrier bags,offers not on long enough ad on telly not in store when you get there,value for money 3/10,revisit not if we can help it,product accessiblity rubbish waited weeks for tuna, ham,skimmed milk, went elsewhere,all you need not any more 3/10. overall 4/10.FORGET IT CHANGE YOUR SUPERMARKET.
ASDA:FOOD VARIETY-good 9/10,FOOD QUALITY ON BUDGET RANGE 9/10, FOOD QUALITY OF MIDDLE-TOP RANGE 9/10,PRICE10/10 price seemed to keep at one price for ages,7/10 HELPFUL STAFF store can be too big that you have to hunt for help they are cutting down on carrier bags too so you have to ask for them, OFFERS ok try reduced section at weekend thats good,VALUE FOR MONEY 10/10 very good,WORTH A REVISIT we had to travel so occassionaly we would shop there,PRODUCT ACCESSIBILITY most lines carried that we needed 8/10,ALL YOU NEED yes i think so visit occassionally overall 8/10.
SAINSBURYS:FOOD VARIETY FAIR-GOOD 7/10 asked for large sized clothes didnt stock, also asked for britvic 55 didnt stock it, dont think they had plans too get any either but did tell a staff to tell the bosss so who knows,FOOD QUALITY ON BUDGET RANGE 9/10, FOOD QUALITY OF MIDDLE-TOP RANGE10/10 do great rump steak cut to any size you need,PRICE excellent 10/10 new store opened we where surprised how good it was and spend 10.00 a week less each week than elsewhere,10/10 HELPFUL STAFF, great OFFERScheack out whtas on offee each week they are really good value on thier offers,VALUE FOR MONEY 10/10,WORTH A REVISIT yes very much so 10/10,PRODUCT ACCESSIBILITY ummm 9/10,ALL YOU NEED yes nearly 9/10 overall 10/10 keep up the good work.
MORRISONS:
FOOD VARIETY 10/10 MORE THAN AVERAGE HERE,FOOD QUALITY ON BUDGET RANGE 9/10, FOOD QUALITY OF MIDDLE-TOP RANGE,PRICE 9/10 YOU GET SPOILED FOR CHOICE AND SPEMND TOO M UCH, NEVER GO WHEN YOU ARE HUNGRY THE WARM BAKED BREAD SMELL MAKES YOU BUY MORE,9/10 HELPFUL STAFF, GOOD 10/10 OFFERS,VALUE FOR MONEY YES 9/10,WORTH A REVISIT YES BUT YOU CAN GET CARRIED AWAY AS THEY HAVE TOO MANY NICE THINGS ,PRODUCT ACCESSIBILITY, YES ALL YOU NEED 10/10 OVERALL 9/10.PARKING ALWAYS SEEMS FULL TO THE BRIM. LIDL:FOOD VARIETY good lots of new products that the other stores dont stock 9/10,FOOD QUALITY ON BUDGET RANGE excellent if the budget is this good the top end will be superb! 10/10 ecellent for veg and fruit prices better than most supermarkets, FOOD QUALITY OF MIDDLE-TOP RANGE 10/10 ,PRICE good to excellent,6/10 not many staff so you have to shout shop at checkout as no one mans tills unless you ask HELPFUL STAFF, started doing good offers but you have to be quick, gone week after OFFERS,10/10 VALUE FOR MONEY, yes every week really good WORTH A REVISIT,PRODUCT ACCESSIBILITY dont stock everything you need, but they have some top brands too so you just go to 2 supermarkets and save pounds. 9/10,ALL YOU NEED 9/10 worth a visit 9/10 overall brilliant keep up the good work.
best supermarket overall Lidl and Sainsburys for now at 1st April 2010. shop until you drop. For the best range of premature baby clothes online visit cheekychumsonline.co.uk
This bog post today looks at elective sections. A c section operation in pregnant mums and why the need for one may be the only way possible to give birth in some cases. read the full article here
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<a There is so much bad these last few weeks about babies and kiddies. Deaths, murders, suicides taking the lives of little ones we need good news so here is some. Have you ever wondered when you hear the police sirens oh where is that going ?what emergency is happening? or who is being robbed ? well for a change its good news for a mum to be who was in labour in todays news.She had an escort to the maternity hospital by a police car sirens going and when she arrived on the car park there was no time the pc was there in the “nick of time” to be hands on and deliver baby with help from dad.Her baby was delivered in a hospital car park.
John Milne asked for police assistance for the hour-long drive to Lincoln when his wife Stacey went into labour.
Pc Rob McCracken had to help her husband with the birth.
He then used his police fleece to keep 7lb Isabelle before she was admitted on the maternity ward.
Pc McCracken said: “The initial intention to escort the Milne family safely to hospital turned out to be much more eventful than we anticipated.
“We are pleased that mum and baby are both doing well congratulations to the family.”
Baby Isabelle’s temperature was too low and once inside the maternity ward, she was placed under a heater for half-an-hour to warm up.
There were no complications from the unusual delivery and both mother and baby soon allowed to go home.
In recognition of the Pc McCracken’s assistance, the Milne family have asked him to be Isabelle’s godfather.
Baby wont be needing premature baby clothes but if you do you can find all you need and lots of choices too in every line of baby clothing at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
The news it out at last, long awaited there is hope mums and dads preemie baby Josie Dugger born in december weighing 1lb 6oz has been released from hospital. Baby Josie Dugger now weighing 4lb 9 oz is to spend some time in Little Rock before going back to the family home in Springdale.She had a rough first few months but is taking feeds every 3 hours now. Mum Michelle will have to watch the other children with coughs and colds as premature babies are prone to infections easily.plus with 18 other children the new baby will gets lots of hugs a from eager brothers and sisters awaiting those first cuddles with her. Welcome home Baby Josie Dugger from Cheeky Chums premature baby clothes superstore at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
You may need baby clothing but worried abut ordering online.
Instead you telehone the shop and pay over the phone but we would like to warn you about credit card theft that you may not have thought of before.Who are you giving your personal details to? such as the whole of your credit card, security pin number etc ?
Did you know on some occassions a shops own staff steal from an employer thats why many businesses are taking out insurance against employer theft.Its mainly for stock but I’m not sure if your credit and debit card details are included or not in sich cases.Just think! If they are temporary staff handle phone orders and use your details to with draw small amounts of money it doesn’t worth thinking about does it?
Saftey for customers details are one of the top priorities. we took the decision at Cheeky Chums Premature Baby clothes superstore to no longer accept your personal credit and debit card details over the phone.
You may think oh I cant order over the phone then now can I ? so a new implemented system is in place.It allows you to be in full control of your details.It gives you the peace of mind that no matter what Cheeky Chums will never need to know what numbers are on your card.
the new system is simple. You can order and pay in only 3 steps.
1. You place your tiny baby clothes order requirements over the phone.
2. We send you an email.
3 You pay using the secure gateway method of your choice. paying with your credit or debit card with Paypal or Google checkout.
It allows you to add your details privately and is never sent to any one not even Cheeky Chums.
We check our account and once funds show up at this end we send out your goods.It usually take 10-15 mins for funds to go into Cheeky Chums account so you dont have to wait days upon days until baby goods are sent out.
We send you an email or telephone you to let you know the full tracking number. You can see where in the country hour by hour where your parcel is.
Enjoy browsing and buying in full assurance both on and offline at Cheeky Chums store with a safer,more secure method of paying.
Cheeky chums… the premature baby clothes superstore that has it all with choices galore.
At Cheeky Chums you will find such an abundance of nice clothes to dress your baby in but are they suitable for the job in hand you may ask yourself.Especially as it comes to dressing the tinest of premature babies in the special care baby units and ready for home.
The answer is yes why because you wouldn’t put yourself in itchy clothes would you. I personally wear some seethough tights that make my legs itch so what about a tiny baby weighing 4 lb.Her legs are delicate, she needs comfort,she cries yet she cant tell you to scratch her legs for you can she! and what do manufacturers do to cash in on the premature baby clothes market they produce lacey tights in premature baby sizes. http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
DANNII MINOGUE BABY JOY WILL IT BE A GIRL OR A BABY BOY? The latest rumour is out Dannii minogue pregnancy may be hiding a baby boy inside her tummy.A pic was posted on twitter.Here is a sneak peak at the outfit http://tweetphoto.com/18038261 It seemed very weird to put a baby girl in this colour of outfit. Fans have started to ask if it is, but Dannii Minogue is keeping MUM! about it. Other news about her pregnancy is, she has told well wishers she has developed a sweet tooth craving for yummy chooclate Ferrero Rocher. Her tummy is blossoming well as baby grows and is due in July this year but her figure is still slim and very trim.
If Dannii Needs tiny baby clothes she can find all she needs in delicious choices at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
a new worry involving baby josie dugger emerged today. 19 kids and counting parents Michelle and Jim Bob Dugger had to deal with. A new problem affecting baby Josie. Preemie baby joise Dugger at home had to be taken back to hospital.The problem with the baby arose due to additives in the breast milk she was receiving leading to constipation. The constipation distressed baby Josie, and her vital signs dropped, forcing the Duggars to rush her back to the hospital.
Josie Duggar weighed just 1 lb 6 ozs at birth, making her what doctors call a micro-preemie. Born after only 25-weeks in utero, the chances of her survival were slim, but the Duggar family never gave up hope.
Proud daddy, Jim Bob, said that her vital signs were regulating, and she was improving, but doctors will keep her in the hospital for a few more days to make sure she was okay.
There may well be more set backs as she adjusts to life at home instead of the nicu but the strong loving couple pray every day for Gods strength to help them overcome such hurdles.Their faith in God and Christ Jesus plus also leading a debt free lifestyle is an inspiration to a lot of families in raising a larger family.
take care baby Josie and the Dugger family from everyone at Cheeky Chums premature baby clothes superstore http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
New arrivals for little baby boys in premature baby sizes have just this hour arrived. Beautiful clothing sets in size 1-3lb and 3-5lb for the most tinest of babies.Nanny Nicu offer vibrant premature baby clothes. Designed by neonatal specialist and created especially for each of the special case baby units throughout the world. Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU).High Dependency Care.(HD)Special Care(SC).Home time (HT).
(CODED SUITABLE FOR USE IN HD/SC/HT BY NANNY NICU.
If you think of traffic lights red mens danger (NICU pooliest of babies) Amber means get ready (HD poorly baby getting slightly better)Green means ready to go (SC sick baby ready to go into special care) Blue (HT Baby all clear ready for home Yippee!) Tasteful clean colours of sky baby blue with a hint of lemon
By Dressing your baby in the baby clothing you have picked out, ensures you are more involved in the basic care of your baby no matter how small a job, and it does make a mummy feel much more needed at this first stage or recovery until baby is nursed back to health.
with some of these clothing sets you have 2 fully personalized laundry bags.fasten the bag with the attached straps to the side of your baby’s incubator or nicu cot.laundry bags are also sold seperately.
Your baby’s name is clearly seen by all the satff and then after changing baby put the washing directly into the unique laundry bag until ready for washing at home.
Its good No lost laundry at the hospital ? keeping baby’s own clothes contained ready for washing at home.
no mixed up washing with hospital handouts satff know hat your baby is wearing their own clothes with these vibrant Nanny Nicu sets.
The nursing staff know instantly who is wearing hospital clothes and who is wearing own clothes with the bright distinctive colours the clothes come in.
2 useful baby laundry bags to leave at the hospital swap and swap the other to take home. fully washable for peace of mind of infection.
Cheeky Chums also print your baby’s very own name on free of the charge before sending them out to you.remember to leave a message on your order form at checkout. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE WHOLE COLOUR CHART
PRIOR TO ORDERING
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I’m so sorry for some readers who may not like to hear this controversial blog news but I only found out this morning and I feel uterly sick.Primark have removed its sale of padded bikinis for little girls.
Who decided to sell them in the first place? children do grow up fast in todays world and with some many perverts looking at photos of children in swimwear makes my blood curl so, how much so is it sending out an even bigger message to perverts who fantasize over such indecentcy than to make our children and grandchildren into little women idols for men to oggle over.
the innocence of children is taken away from them thye need to experience a childhood for as long as possible not be be robbed of it.There has also been problems with the size 0 models that young girls are trying to aim for with thier bodies but trying to create a false breast look in a bikini doesn’t bear thinking about.vanity wanting breast implants at an early age?
Even in todays newspaper Model Jordan was rumoured to have had her breast implants explode inside her as she was on holiday sbuba diving.
So Come on manufactuers of children clothing no more sexuality for kids wear.
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what does my name mean ? decisions decisions decisions? when you are pregnant you may want to pick your baby’s name before the birth. You or your partner may have contradicting name choices but here are our top tips for choosing your baby name when you finally decide the time is right.
1. Remember what may sound nice to you will be with your child forever. Will it cause your child be be name called and issolated at school. Think of all the nick names they will get associated with their name ie wesley name calling could be wes or weszie Would you want such an unusual name that all your child’s school friends may find hard to pronounce?
2.Why are you choosing the name? some families may choose something with a religious or symbolic reference attached to it.
3. Picking a name out of a hat may seem to your child later on that you couldnt be bothered and opted for anything, making your child realize your chose their name for an extra special reason can have a good impact on them.
4. can you spell the name your have picked? is it easy to write. Have you chosen Such a long name that they would find it hard to write it themselves when they go to school. Just something to think about!
5.Picking a second name give your child the option.You may find later on if they have a first and a second name and they want to be called by their middle name, create 2 to let them have that choice.
you can read more baby and child related articles at the bottom of our premature baby website at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
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Well there is a delay with the other hand made orders that where due to arrive in April But not too worry a new shipment of delicious fabric is being sent over as we speak for the lines due in May.
If you have a premature baby and want to dress him or her in something different instead of the usual plain items in in tiny baby sizes in baby shops then you have come to the right place here. Cheeky Chums have decided to give you a sneaky peak at the fabrics on order, So as you baby gains weight you can look forward to ordering something nice when baby is ready for wearing layers.
They will all be in complete sets so you dont have to worry about finding something to match there is nothing worse is there putting odd coloured socks on an outfit that clashes.Easily dress your preemie baby in what you want most the whole package. <<Nanny nicu range of neonatal baby clothing can be found here or choose something else from the entire premature baby clothes range at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Pregnant Danni Minogue beaming blooming blossoming baby bump.What a mouthful. If you have been following our blog post on pregnant celebrity Dannii Minogue you will know as soon as we get news we let you know, yesterday after launching her fashion range she looked a picture of health with her baby bump getting rather huge. I wonder if the betting shops will be cashing in on what the baby’s birth weight will be.Dannii Minogue’s baby is due in July. She has said she and her boyrfiend have talked about marriage but an engagement is not on the cards at the moment. Dannii isn’t worried about gaining weight, she said she wants to concentrate on being a good mum. More news to follow If Dannii has an early delivery she can find every line of premature baby clothing here at Cheeky Chums its choices galore all under one store visit it here at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
SECRETS OUT dannii Minogue baby 2 be is a ? Oh dear the cat is out of the bag or is it ? speaking last night at a charity event Dannii Minogue’s boyfriend kris said baby to be will be a GIRL! ‘There’s been a lot of sleepless nights, but it will all be worth it to see her beautiful little face.’
The couple have already admitted that they know the sex of their child, but were planning on keeping it a secret. whoops Kris or is it just a ploy to keep everyone in suspence! only the birth will reveal the true sex of Dannii Minogues little baby due in July Cheeky Chums have been following her pregnancy progress for all to find out the latest news as it happens. we wish here well with the rest of her pregnancy. If any one you know is pregnant and ends up giving birth earlier than a due date, then Cheeky Chums stock every item for premature babies in the tinest of sizes upwards see them at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Mum threat to boil 5 day old newborn baby.What a shocking statement!
very worrying and maybe you are wondering why anyone would kill their own child unless they have postnatal depression.
Imagine going into hospital to have your new baby and finding out whlist you have been away your husband has been having an affair with the next door neighbour.An act of love jelousy perhaps,recent news headlines are reporting that sometimes when parents break up it becomes too much for them and they want to commit suicide.The thing is they get into such a paranoid state,stressed, depressed even that they take or attempt to take the children with them. Fact 1 dad shoots own 2 children had no criminal record but wife filed for divorse twice he then killed himself USA . fact 2 dad stabs own 2 children then himself, divorsed wife finds them USA.
Fact 3 dad gasses his 2 girls divorsed wife doesn’t get to save them UK.
Fact 4.Mum throws child from balcony and lives then jumps herself because she could not get a place at a school she wanted to send her China.
fact 5 Mother feeds disabled child tablets to end misery then fails to end her own life by suicide she wanted her child to go to a better place USA.
Fact 6 Mum throttles her 2 kids one survives then kills herself,an affair by the mother cannot not be ruled out as a reason for her doing such a dreadful act India.
Although the title of this blog is fictional we have brought such a topic to light so you can be aware of problems that can arrise during a marriage or relationshop break up Occassions like these are rare but it does make you think doesnt it?. You need to think outside the box,if you are involved in a break up,think about the kids, the family at such a bad time. You may need advice from a doctor or specialist if you get into a depressed state please don’t suffer in silence. Tell someone a burden shared is a burden halved.Here are a few links that can help http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/relationships/260362/How-to-survive-a-break-up http://www.samaritans.org/ http://www.depression-guide.com/marriage/breakup-advice.htm
keep your chin up relationship break ups do get better in time,meet friends, get involved with activities away from work to help you relax and if children are involved try to put them first and foremost not yourself. from http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
mum of 30 teaches her children without school. here in the Uk more children are being bullied when the teachers don’t have the answers to stop it and they feel powerless to help you or are out of their depth as things get worse, what is a family to do? TEACH YOUR CHILD AT HOME.
here are a few facts that parents in the Uk may not be aware of (please note In each country around the globe,government policies vary so please check the laws of the land on educating children at home in your own home town first).
1. You do not have to send your child to school to receive an education.
2. you do have the responcibility to ensure your child gets an education at school or otherwise.
3. You can teach your child at Home.
4. You do not need to be a qualified teacher in order to teach your own child.
5.You can take a child out of school and start to educate them at home but you do have to let the education department know and the school they attend by letter.
6. Many teachers, health visitors can be bullies and say you have no legal right to take a child out of school to teach them at home. This is not the case do not be bullied by anyone if they try to talk you out of it or as if to say you are not good enough.
7. You do not have to follow the national curriculum to give them the correct education that your child needs.A child does however have the right to recieve a balanced curriculum centered arround your childs individual learning needs.
Over the next week we recommend you check back each day as we give you more of an indepth insight into the choices you have, here in the uk to teach your child at home. We will discuss help, finance, trips, ideas,links which can help you and if we run over time to blog about this topic we will offer a questions and answer blog day to answer your queries on teaching your own children at home or otherwise. keep checking back to see whats new enjoy this debateable topic.
for useful kids articles visit our main website at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk articles can be found at the bottom of the home page.
As part 2 of our new series of blog posts this week we shall be discussing home education or otherwise ( teaching children at home or otherwise here in the uk )
Mum walks into school and removes her kids!
One of her children is being bullied continually and she plans to teach her children at home. Do you think she went about it the right and correct way ? we say NO!
Here is how she should have approached the situation.
1. Discuss with the whole family the option to edcuate your children at home and also discuss it with the children.
2.pop in to school and find out at what stage of learning your child or children are capable of.
3. Write a letter to the local education authority explaing you plan to remove your child from school to educate at home. Do not be worried they will say no you do have the right to teach your child at home or otherwise in accordance with the childrens act 1996.We can give you help in the form of a typical letter that you can use.
Just add your own childs details, school thye are attending and the date you plan to take them out of school.CONTACT US HERE if you need one, or more help. send a copy to the school and keep a copy yourself. Date everything and keep evidence from now on of everything your child does, planning ideas, work examples, text books,photographic evidence etc.
You do not have to be intimidated by health visitors etc as some do not realize you do have this option and will use bully tactics to make you change your mind. but stand your ground. Did you know
If your children have not yet enrolled for a school say they are age 3, you do not have to tell anyone you are plannning to teach your children at home. you will not have regular visitors from the education department.
It is only when you have removed a child from school that they take
more of an interest to make sure your child is getting a balanced education appropriate to their individual learning needs.
NEXT blog post coming soon… looks at planning, getting it right from the start, funding and resources. check back soon to follow this particular blog interest. for premature baby clothes visit our main superstore website at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Todays blog post theme Home education looks at planning, getting it right from the start, funding and resources.
So you plan to get it right from the start to teach your kids at home. The school has been informed, now you may be thinking what have I let myself in for ?
Getting it right from the start…
Resources.
1. Here in the UK you don’t get help from the local authority to teach you own children at home.
2. You pay for everything yourself.
3.You need to build up resources from any where you can think of. Put an ad in the paper asking for text books from other home educating parents.
4. You may find you get contacts from meeting other parents who teach their kids at home.
5.Type in home education on the net and see what groups meet and resources that you can use in your local area.
6. Visit car boot sales for good reading books for kids and text books sometimes you may get cheap paper too.
7. Join the library if you and the children arn’t already members.
8.Get library books to help with your childs learning. Use the free pcs there or invest in a pc to help with your kids homework invaluable to also have the internet if you can afford it, especially as your kids get older and need to research topics.
9.You will also find charity shops are good for reference books sometimes not even read or used at all.
10.Start to save craft items,for kids to do art, scraps, fabric,yogurt pots aything usable for creating with.Find cheap paints glues get them in the Janaury sales when they are really cheap. If you see something useful for project at a good price dont leave it on a shelf it may come in handy.Especially dictionaries etc. Planning Lessons…
1. Now remember just because they have been to school in the past doesn’t mean your child has to sit at a desk all day at home in order to learn.
You class size will be much smaller so you can give them individual learning which they wont have had at school. You can cram a lot into just a few hours of quality teaching in a day.Your lessons can be more hands on. You need to keep evidence over the next few years as some local authorities may want to come and inspect what lessons you have been planning in order to meet your childs learning capabilities. You do not have to follow the national curriculum.
Your child however does need to have balanced lessons especially reading writing and maths.
Having a theme gives you something to work towards for instance Kings and Queens of england and lessons can revolve around each topic.
For example Maths how many Kings and queens have been on the throne since the Anglo saxons, doing chart work plotting simple graphs etc English reading, writing about popular Kings, history, visit to the London Musem, writing in a diary what you would do if you were king for a day,drawing the crown jewels.and so on… How do I know if my child is learning and what method of assessment do I use?
There are many online sites that can help with this see the resource section at the end of this blog post. Enduring through the rough times.
At first Your kids will love being at home. They will eagerly want to work with you and spend quality time with you. Some days the penny will drop and they will try your patience “aww I dont want to get up today let me have a lie in bed”. or “I can’t be bothered to work I want to play outside”. This is where you need to be strong and persistant.They will do anything to make you change your mind and say oh go on then>
You may feel like giving up but don’t in the long time the benefits far outweigh school teaching compared to home education.
How Do I know its worth while?. Tune back soon for our next blog post on home education, where we shall discuss “what’s in it for me and my kids – home education?”. Finding Reources
find all you need by browsing through some of these websites http://www.education-otherwise.org/
my kids school is at home!
yes it is possible to teach your children at home and you do not have to be qualifed teacher to do so.
This weeks blog posts have been looking at home education.
Today we look at what’s in it for me and what are the benefits for my children.
1. Kids who are bullied at school feel issolated,can experience feelings of dread, betwetting can occur, depression and occassionally suicide such a deep emotional effect to concider this desperate act.Children who are removed from school as a last resort do far better in the long term taught at home in a stable loving and happier environment.
2. Children who are taught at home show on most occassions are more organised, happier, less anxious,cope very well learning life skills – such as communication, interpersonal skills, as well as self-esteem and responsibility.
3.For parents teaching at home. You in turn learn new skills. You are in charge of what your child learns the lessons. the planning and you do not have to be bullied or blackmailed into signing scool contracts you dont agree with such as not allowed to take kids on holiday during school term time.
4.I developed a new interest in History when I home educated one of my own children, so you too will learn something new every day. Myths family and friends may be worried about, you teaching at home.
Kids dont mix well with other children.
yes there arn’t a lot of home educated kids in your area, but there are regular meetings and groups parents join which is great for kids mixing with children of all ages not just their own peers. you dont get this at school.Plus it helps them settle later on in colleges and universities as they will be used to socializing with people of all ages.
The topic will come to a close tomorrow with a question and answer board. You ask questions and we post the answers of give you help and advice related to home schooling. more articles can be found at the bottom of our home page at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Today is the last look at the series of blog posts on home education.
Here are the top 5 questions many parents ask when thinking about teaching their own children at home, instead of a school setting (based in the UK).
We use the UK as a guide as other countries policies vary from one place to another.
Q1. Im not going to send my 3 year old to school, ill teach her at home should I still put her name down for a school, ive made up my mind. Answer No need to and no need to let the local authorities know, you will only get visits from the education once you take a child out of school.
Q2.Is there a reduced price for visiting museums if you home educate your kids and take them out on trips. Answer yes many places offer a reduced price telephone each place you visit before you go.
Q3 So I intend to teach Maths, french,English, science, is this ok or should i include others in my kids lesson plans. Answer Include Age and learning appropriate lessons so you child has a good variety of subjects, computer access should be on the list in todays society if you do not own one use one at a library, sometimes schools throw old ones away you may get lucky or you could put an ad in the paper if only so your child gets used to keyboard practise.
Q4.I’m confused Im not sending my son to high school after the summer holidays (taking dilan out of school i’ll teach him at home instead ) and now my other son mikey should start reception class after the summer holidays too. Will the education department want to see the work he is doing as well. He has never been enrolled to start at any school at all. Answer. No his work will not be looked at at all because he hasn’t been taken out of a school setting.That is changed unless the government change the children’s act policies on educating at home since the merger of 2 parties in May 2010.
Q5. Can I pay privately and send my child to a private christian school instead of teaching her at home. Answer
yes The children’s act 1996 states every child has the right to receive a full time education at school or otherwise.
Well that’s the last of the FAQ on home schooling. we hope you have found this weeks blog post interesting and that you have learned something new. Even if you do decide to send your children to school to receive their education.For more baby and child related articles read them on our main website at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Nanny Nicu what’s next for June,preemie babies in NICU +SCBU!
What a hectic year at Cheeky Chums and its only the end of may.
We have learn’t lessons on how a chain in the baby clothes sector can cause delays all round just like a chain in the housing market.
After an eager await on the new lines for April which should have been in stock by then the latest news is sewing these beautiful premium range for Nanny Nicu has commenced.A loving touch has started by focusing on embroided motifs to finish and decorate the brightest of fabrics.these should be the first sets to arrive.
This hand made clothing range for prem babies are a predicted hot seller they offer a new Trendy girls clothing section just for tiny babies and include the ladybugs and sugar and spice.
Vest sets for incubators will be added each week onwards the first lucious colour to come in is sunshine lemon.
READ THIS Squeals of delight When you buy from this tiny newborn baby clothes shop !
“Tiny Lives” The Neonatal Service at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne looks after newborn babies
from all over the north of England. look after approx 600 newborn babies every year, and up to 30 can be with them at any one time. Tiny Lives supports this work.
Tiny lives help premature babies in special care in numerous ways some important help included…
1. Tiny Lives funded some time from a specialist physiotherapist to enhance the quality of developmental care for babies to receive.
2.Some babies are far from home and may have financial difficulty. Tiny Lives helps us to go some way to helping parents with these costs.
3.In the past funds such as Tiny Lives provided much of the equipment that is now regarded as standard. Whilst this is now mostly provided by the NHS there are occasions when “extra” funds help the hospital to stay at the cutting edge of technology.
4. A grant allowed the unit to buy valuable clothes for the babies in special care purchased from Cheeky Chums premature baby superstore.
All donations of whatever size, work to improve the quality of care given to ill or premature babies in the Special Care Baby Unit of the Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital today and in the future.
Cheeky Chums have now set up a pound for prem page offering two valuable ways of giving your love back to the hospital to care for more premature and sick tiny babies see the new section here or choose neonatal, premature or scbu baby clothes here from the main website http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Your baby is in the NICU and you are worried sick. You feel helpless as you watch the nurses take you aside whilst baby has vital treatment and medicines pumped into tiny arms or blood tests taken.
You watch and stare holding back the tears as your tiny little one would love to get much needed rest, but has to put up with nurses, doctors monitoring nearly every move.
Then as a mum you manage a smile as your baby in the NICU is settled for now!
What you eagerily await for is the time for cuddles, feeding baby your self with the bottle or breast and once this is established fully the nurses say baby can come home if everything else is ok.
Inside the womb your baby will have developed slowly until full time gestation.
Once out of the womb early, some skills still need to be learned. One important one is the sucking relfex.The one that makes your baby take feeds well.
How can you as a mum help baby develop this skill whilst in the nicu?
Easily, when baby has a NICU soother, Dummy or pacifier as some countries call it.
Why is such a product valuable? well every picture tells a tale. You would much rather see baby settled well, sleeping easier and taking slow and steady feed trials wouldn’t you.
The transition from dummy to feeding can be made easier with a dummy.
When baby has to undergo routine tests and is disturbed you will feel very emotional during this time and this is also when the Nicu dummy can come into play.It helps to settle baby until these tests are finished.look at the pictures below of these babies in the nicu and the ones with dummies to see the difference.
So where can you send your partner or husband to buy these hard to locate dummies in tiny sizes well in all the tiny baby varieties in plentiful supply at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk dont delay order yours today to help your baby feel just that little more settled under the circumstances.
Toy story 3 out in July 2010 is it one to avoid or one to rush out and watch with the whole family at the cinemas for enjoyment. From time to time Cheeky Chums review top toys, clothing items etc for children so here is our top 5 kids films recommended for you whoops I mean you and your children. At number 5
Even today If your kids havent seen it Toy story 1 plot good,graphics, superb, scary for kids yes in part Even for adults with a nasty kid next door who destroys his sisters dollies payback for him in the end though. Number 4 Lion king plot really good, sad at times a tear jerker, scary for kids a little he has a scary uncle, music cool songs are addictive. Number 3 Stuart little
About a little mouse who lives with humans,plot cool, graphics and special effects excellent. scary for kids not really although a big pussy cat eyes up the mouse for dinner. Number 2 Jumanji kids find a game in the loft and start to play oh ohh trouble ahead all types of jungle animals attack the town as the board game comes to life. scary yes on the edge of your seat but really good for cuddling up to each other and plenty of laughs with the monkeys. Number 1 shrek graphics great, plot excellent funny songs all the way through, great characters you will want to watch the sequels after this one to watch 10/10.
More reviews can be found on our blog and to shop for premature baby clothes with choices galore visit our main website at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
A New product by Nanny Nicu offers a new premium range of premature and neonatal baby clothes sets. Nanny Nicu introduced 1 and half years ago is The most popular range at Cheeky Chums premature baby clothes superstore.More hands were needed to keep up with the demand of such a highly sought after product.
Well when you ring suppliers up every day speak to the sewers who hand make these delicious sets for premature babies As the proprietor of Cheeky Chums the excitement is uncontainable and we are not the ones wearing them.The New lines that were due to arrive in April had a delay but we didnt expect nearly a 15 week delay but news is the buttons have been added and now all we are awaitng is the cute and colourful embrodied work to be carefully added.
These will be the first to arrive and as only 30 sets have been created due to the painstaking time it takes to individually cut them out we do not expect them to be on the shelves for very long before they sell out. If you think your baby can benefit from owning one of these beautiful Nanny Nicu sets we are offering you the chance to own one for baby at a special price of only £19.99. Each set consists of all in one easy grow baby sleepsuit, tweenie hat, dribble bib and 2 personalized laundry bags with your baby’s very own name added free of charge.R.R.P £24.99
laundry bags are fully washable and can also be used to keep your baby’s toys tidy in on the back seat of the car as they get bigger.This offer is only offered to the first 10 customers. send an email here for a voucher code sent to your email address with this very special offer voucher are only offered for 1 week only as these arrive.Arrival date is 6th june 2010.So dont delay order you voucher today sizes are 1-3lb, 3-5lb,5-8lb. Nanny Nicu range can also be found here for premature babies or choose something else from the main website here http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk/
Todays blog will help focus on how Cheeky Chums end of year will look for Mums to be giving birth to premature babies.
As soon as one product for premature babies is established Cheeky Chums are onto the next.
In 2008 After the extensive research and product launch was put into place for neonatal baby clothes (Nanny Nicu).
The bespoke aspect sort of faded into the background as a major feature for mums wanting custom ordering.
Heavily Pregnant Danni Minogue is taking her pregnancy all in her stride a recent pic shows her walking in high heals with her boyfirend kris in Melbourne.
Heavily pregnant mums to be sometimes get the baby waddle as her body has a slight sway carrying such a heavy bundle in the front part of her tummy.
looking at the photo of Danni Minogue she doesnt seem to have one at all. She is due to give birth In July not long now to go Cheeky Chums have been following her pregnancy throughout.So as we approach her due date we shall have a free competition.We shall give away one of our most comfortable and popular baby sleepsuits in a size 8-12lb for the first blog comment with the correct baby weight of Danni Minogue’s new baby. closing date will be next saturday 12 June 2010.all you have to do to enter is leave a brief comment below with your first name and a guess of her baby’s birth weight. first one with the correct answer (or near to) wins one of these to dress your own newborn baby in or give it to a friends baby.we shall contact you later after the birth of Danni’s baby if you win.
one lucky winner!
one free prize a lovely cosy sleepsuit for a girl or boy your choose in the La La Lamb design. pink or blue. see them below then get guessing one entry per blog reader allowed.
more sleepsuits to dress tiny newborn babies can be found here at our premature baby clothes superstore http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Nanny Nicu’s new premium range of premature clothes flys of the shelves before the offical launch date. Of the 30 sets made there are now only 25 left and the launch date is only tomorrrow 6th June 2010.As expected Nanny Nicu vibrant neonatal baby clothes for tiny babies are a huge hit with mums wanting beautiful brightly coloured clothes to fit the most micro of premature babies.only 5 voucher codes are left for you to be able to get your hands on one of these sets at a special introductory price of only 19.99 instead of the usual price of £24.99.contact us here for a voucher code
The Nanny Nicu premium range of tiny baby clothing sets are now in
stock at Cheeky Chums only and the first batch come in plain print free fabrics of lucious lilac,dusky pink or baby blue.In sizes 1-3lb,3-5lb and 5-8lb. Be sure to get yours now before stocks sell out. HERE
Well what a hectic week, new product launches take a lot of organising staying in the office until late, sorting out new stock on hangers.So An extra pair of hands were needed. Then along came Jodie just at the right time. A Nursery Nurse College student offered to help tidy up My untidy mess, new machinery and Jodie had it figured out in no time at all.She will now assist in the smooth operations at Cheeky Chums Premature Baby Clothes Superstore.look out soon as we update our blog for all to see the staff behind the premature baby clothes superstore.
visit the main site at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Here is a look at the premature baby clothes superstore.
You never know if you baby will be born premature or not so in case you need a specific product where do you turn to in an emergency. At the Premature baby clothes superstore in the uk you will be surprised by what tiny baby clothes and products you can find.
Socks sizes start from 0-2lb, 1-3lb, 3-5lb, 3-6lb,5-8lb+ look for the tiniest size 000000.
Tights such colourful array not just in baby pink or white Cheeky Chums carry many other lucious colours too in sizes 3-5lb,4-6lb,5-8lb.
Hats from 16 cm in a head circumference.Many many delightful choices styles and colours for NICU use,home out and about in all weather types all year round.
Coats lots here even premature baby Snowsuits.The best thing is snowsuits are carried all year round perfect for overseas mums with tiny preemie babies in colder climates.Cheeky Chums ship worldwide for only £3.50.
Dresses in every style from traditional to modern jazzy colours in tiny sizes.
Neonatal baby clothes the Nanny Nicu range have been made with direct input from nicu staff and baby specialists, staff at the NICU know which make clothes their job easier to care for your baby so these were made to fit preemie babies in special care units. You will find Nanny Nicu in amazing bright colours too pick your favourite from in over 12 vibrant colours.
Dummies and pacifiers for premature babies lots here take your pick for babies under 30 weeks gestation so tiny and it helps to settle baby better undergoing essential hospital tests.
Cardigans with over 8 knitters and crochet specialist contributing to the valuable need of premature babies a lot of these staff at Cheeky Chums have cut down the costs involved in making these for such a worthy cause.You can pay over £30.00 a set if you go off todays current market value of the minimum wage.Such a vast amount of time goes into making a lot of the hand made cardigans sets here at this superstore. Mums really do get value for money with the hand made cardigan section.Plus factory made cardigans and home maker machine knits are stocked too Cheeky Chums are Proud to be British and helping to keep the UK economy afloat.
Now for something sad yet a very needy area for tiny babies.
Discussing the tiny baby bereavement section at Cheeky Chums. Babies do die yes they do die in the womb and not a lot of people like to talk about such a delicate subject. At Cheeky Chums the staff are sensitive to the needs of families in these very distressing circumstances.Should a baby be born asleep you can find all you need to dress your tiny newborn baby in at Cheeky Chums bereavement section.Sizes start from 5 inches in length with appropriate dresses,hats,bonnets gowns and socks tiny nappies are also in stock for 1lb babies+.
For babies too delicate for dressing bereavement cribs are offered for babies under 10 inches to take a final sleeping before lying in a casket. Its more comfortable, its a tiny moses basket made from crochet baby wool with an accompanying soft blanket.Parents can say final goodbyes to baby in a loving environment knowing baby is finally settled and feeling comfy.
Pay a special visit to Cheeky Chums the premature baby clothes superstore I’m sure we will have missed something out that other stores do not stock.at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
At the farm these latest additions for preemie babies are so sweet.I am So excited to discover more new lines, over next few weeks our topic based clothing sets are set to be a huge hit for cute preemie babies needing the top of the range clothing sets.Made just for tiny babies needs, for the youngest trend setter of the family. Hard to locate we hunted around the globe for these stunning new arrivals that are only for sale at Cheeky Chums preemie baby clothes superstore. We recommend you take a look at the what’s new next as there is way too much happening for it to be posted on a blog so take a look here now
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The Loss of a baby born stillborn,or a tiny baby bereavement, when saying sorry in person seems not enough.
How can you express your sympathy that will have such a touching gesture to the family,and that will be a comfort many years down the line.
After searching the internet worldwide it was so difficult to find what I was looking for. A way to say sorry that could be captured in the families heart for a lifetime.
So now here it is appropriate baby bereavement cards.
Something Precious® offers you the chance to give out a piece of your kindness, and the parents will be really touched by this loving gesture.These baby bereavement cards have been carefully developed for a premature baby loss,a stillborn baby born asleep or an unfortunate miscarriage.Each card says it all without you having to sit pondering with ” I just dont know what to say or put down to say sorry”.Ocassionally baby is so small its difficult to tell if baby was a girl or a boy.What do you do when you still wan’t to send a card only the ones in the shops have a girl or boy on them.
Something Precious also offer a range of unisex baby bereavement cards for this particular need.
There is also a seperate page HERE where you can pick a loving sentence for inspiration if you do want to add a softening word or too. A loving verse is in each card, a keepsake in loving memory card, mums can treasure even 10 years later down the line when they visit the grave to put flowers on. It really will mean the world to them,to receive one of these heart felt cards. These baby sympathy cards are descreet,soothing with adorable pictures, they come complete with a matching envelope size usually A5 all individually hand made with the utmost care and attention to detail.Unique to Cheeky Chums the premature baby clothes superstore
Not long to go now and pregnant celebrity star Dannii Minogue is due to give birth in July.How soon has this past, I thinks its gone past very quickly indeed.How soon will it be before she returns to work well she is due to return as an X Factor judge in September, is likely to have her own single out at the end of the year and could face a chart battle with show boss Simon Cowell for the Christmas No 1 spot.
A friend said: “Dannii is thrilled about this deal.” Could you leave your baby so early with family friends or a nanny so young ? I doubt if the baby will be back stage in a crib whilst she is on stage so baby would have to be left behind.So sad, but Danny must feel ok about it.
All the best for the birth Dannii I and everyone at Cheeky Chums hope the birth goes easy for you.
Offering choices galore at the Cheeky Chums premature baby clothes superstore.
Sensitive topic Tiny Baby bereavement ! This week I will be discussing a very sensitve area of real life issues for mums to be.
Baby bereavement. You may not want to read these blog posts so if its too painful press your back button now.
Cheeky Chums have been involved in baby bereavement for the last 2 years our focus has been to create a section of our premature baby website for tiny babies who do not make it.
We carry a line of clothing by Something Precious which start from 5 inches in length giving mums the chance to dress baby in something special at least once and to make a preparation for baby’s final sleep one with dignity,love, and respect.
It has been a very focused week at Cheeky Chums dedicating our work and love for babies in a new area of baby bereavement.After helping a voluntary group creating a gift for mums free at a Scottish hospital.It has all you need for lasting memeories of a little one that didnt make it. The team later asked me to come along side as a trustee member in which I felt very honoured to do as the Proprietor of Cheeky Chums.
Our next blog will feature an interview with 2 mums who have recently lost a baby early on and how you too can help support mums who have lost a tiny baby.
direct website for burial gowns can be found HEREBaby bereavement section of the premature baby clothes superstore can be found HERE
This week is a look at the sad area of life… Baby bereavement. If this is too painful to read please press your back button now.Cheeky Chums interviewed 2 mums who in the last few months lost a baby before they reached full term. Mandy gave this advice to parents having to cope with the loss of your own baby.
1.Don’t bottle up your feelings.
2. Talk about your baby at every opportunity instead of keeping it to yourself.
3.Keep as many memories as possible.
4.If you want to cry, cry don’t be embarrased this is your body’s way of coping with grief even scream if you feel like screaming.
laura had this to say
1. Don’t keep your grief and emotions bottled up, cry when you feel like crying,don’t hide away, talk about your baby.
2. A lady said she still hasn’t got through her grief 30 years later and cries every day she wish she had held her baby and feels bad because she didn’t. So if you have the opportunity then spend as much time as possible with your little one.
3. Take lots of photos and keep keepsakes.
4.Talk about baby all the time as you get over the months after baby is passing don’t keep quiet.
5. It helps me by helping other parents faced with this situation, but that is up to the individual.We are rasing money to create memory boxes for mums who’s tiny babies didnt make it. Forever our angels is dedicated to the memory of Mandy’s baby lily who passed away in March 2010.We thank Cheeky Chums for their continued support and donations you are an inspirationonal woman Sheila.
6.Read, write peoms about baby my husband has sent you this one so you can post it on your blog to inspire other parents…
For Your Angel
Although your little one is not here
and your suffer this heartbreak,
time itself does not heal such a heartache,
time only allows for you to learn to cope,
and to try to hold onto a small spark of hope,
that your small one is playing up on their cloud,
looking down and thinking how proud,
to have been in your arms and receive a small kiss
but they know its them you’ll always miss.
In years to come when you think of them
and how they might have been,
your angel will know and will have seen,
how much you love them and miss them,
no matter how long it’s been.
When it’s time for you to meet again
they’ll receive you with a hug and a kiss,
and they will tell you that it was you that they missed,
then you’ll be together forever and never be apart,
and somehow that hole will be filled,
the one in your heart. By Kevin Lawrie
May your little one rest in peace.
We would love your help to raise funds for forever angels you can help by clicking on this link here
Cheeky chums have a baby bereavement section for tiny babies clothing from 5 inches in length here
Cheeky Chums have been looking at the sensitive area of pregnancy “baby bereavement” in this weeks daily blog posts.Today we shall be looking at Preparation of giving birth to your stillborn baby. To help prepare yourself mentally, and emotionally and help create the best memories possible.If this blog post is too painful please press your back button now.
You have loved, nurished,treasured, become excited all the way through your pregnancy and the doctors have just told you that unfortunately right at the last trimester your baby has died in the womb.
You are heavily pregnant now. You cannot take a pill and it will all go away you need to be strong and pluck up the courage to deliver your stillborn baby.
Here are some important facts and practical preparation tips that you can put into practise to make it as painless as possible and help you cope with your loss.
1.Tell your closest family and whoever you need to be there for you at the time of delivery.
2.Spend time with your baby after delivery if at all possible.
3. Take as many family pics together of you all as you can. or ask a family member to do it for you so you can all get to hold baby.
4. Even young children can deal with grief don’t ignore them because you may not know what to say its a part of growing up and if you are not scared your children won’t be. Create a loving atmosphere in memory of the last moments and it will be good ones later down the line. Some mums wished they had held baby even 30 years later and deeply regret it causing many hurts. Its because they can not turn the clock back “you don’t get another chance”.
5. If baby is small you can order tiny baby burial clothes and precious clothes to put on baby before the funeral at the bereavement section of Cheeky Chums sizes start from 5 inches.It gives you the opportunity to dress baby at least once or twice before a final sleep and burial/cremation.Baby is then dressed with dignity and respect instead of being wrapped in just a blanket for final goodbyes.
6.Create a memory box,add photos, teddy, baby outfit you would have brought baby home in to help you deal with grief. Write poems and your daily thoughts on a card and add these to the box over the next few months or so you will be creating valuable memories for baby keeping them treasured forever in baby’s own little box.
7. After the funeral you may want to not talk to any one for approx 2 weeks, it does help to talk about baby as much as possible instead of keeping hidden feelings building up.But You may need this short period where you and your partner can greeve privately. Share your thoughts and emotions with loved ones, family and friends closest to you so you don’t build barriers.If you say nothing to anyone It can leave to awkardness with freinds/neighbours as they may not know how to spark up a conversation under the tragic circumstances.
8. My last food for thought is join as many support groups as you can deal with and if help is offered take it.
A something Precious video on stillborn baby in womb
This weeks blog posts about baby bereavement comes to an end today. I hope it hasn’t caused too many painful memories.If its too distressing to read please press your back button now.Today a list of support links,baby bereavement groups to help comfort in time of need and when you are ready should you need it.
Baby bereavement Poems can be found HERE. http://www.healingheart.net/infantloss.html
As one lady gives birth another one anounces she is pregnant this weeks coming blog posts looks at pregnancy from unusual cravings, mums advice to problems only associated by being pregnant. we welcome your views so if this is your 1st baby or 15th add a comment to inspire and encourage other mums.
Tomorrow we take a look at the first trimester and how your body takes on changes. for premature baby clothes with choices galore visit the Cheeky Chums superstore
This weeks blog posts looks at pregnancy . Today I shall be discussing the changes that takes place during the first trimester.The pregnancy test at home states you are pregnant. You have been trying for a baby so what happens next in the first trimester. The first signs of being pregnant you will probably miss your period, or you may have a period that is shorter and lighter. Usually morning sickness will start within two to 8 weeks after conception.morning sicknes can ;last all day or at any time of the day eating a digestive buscuit can help before getting out of bed in a morning.Tender, Swollen Breasts
One to 2 weeks into pregnancy, some women may start to notice changes in the appearance and sensitivity of their breasts. They may become sore, swollen, tender to the touch and there may be colour or size changes to the areola or nipple. Your hormones start to change.
Sensitivity to Tastes or Odours you may also heave as morning sickness kicks in.
No one is completely certain as to why this happens, one theory is that increased levels of estrogen are to blame. What is known is that in the early stages of pregnancy certain smells that never bothered you before may cause you to gag. Sometimes you may go off your favourite foods.
Frequent Urination
Can begin six weeks after conception. During pregnancy, the amount of blood and other fluids in your body will increase. Once the extra fluid is processed, it ends up in your bladder and the next thing you know, you’re running for the bathroom every 10 minutes. The bad news is, as the baby continues to grow, it will start to push on your bladder and that will mean more frequent trips to the bathroom for the duration of your pregnancy.Occasionally a misscarriage or threatended may occur before 12 weeks which suggests all was not well with the embryo and is natures way of releasing it from the womb( it occurs in approx 80% of all pregnancies).Some Mums to be usually follow the rule of thumb waiting until 12 weeks before telling the rest of the family that she is pregnant.1st contact appointment with a Midwife or Doctor at about 6-8 weeks and a ‘Booking appointment’ will be arranged to take place between 8-12 weeks. As soon as you know you are pregnant, it is a good idea to get in touch with the Doctor as soon as possible. premature baby clothes with choces galore at the cheeky chums superstore
Latest News update As reported on our twitter account yesterday evening baby Preemie Josie Dugger is back home at last with her family Michelle, jim and 18 other siblings. The tv series 19 kids and counting follows this Christian family’s ever increasing brood of kids.Watch them as they cope easily with lots of mouths to feed, bring up well mannered children in a loving nurtured environment.Josie had a set back as she waited until the outbreak of chicken pox finished its cource among 12 of her other siblings.6 months in the Nicu and finally at home yippee. lots of supporters wish you well from Cheeky Chums follows and fans of !¬9 kids and counting add your comment too here. from Sheila and all the staff at Cheeky Chums the premature baby clothes superstore.
This weeks blog posts looks at pregnancy. Today looks at why pregnant mums to be crave certain foods and why smells trigger an addiction during pregnancy.Plus a look at 10 pregnancy cravings most common.Do you have an unusual craving or had one with your other pregnancies we would love to know!
Pregnancy cravings affect 90% of mums-to-be. Some are normal and some are a bit more unusual!
Women usually crave these odd tastes and smells because they’re lacking, or trying to build up, vitamins in their blood in order to keep the baby safe in the womb.
Pickles
Coal
Lilt (can of pop)ice cold though
Chocolate
Icecream
Ice: 22%
Coal: 17%
smells included Toothpaste: 9%
Sponges: 8%
Mud 7%
Chalk: 6%
Laundry soap: 5%
Matches: 3%
Rubber: 1%
If baby arrives earlier than expected you can find all you need to dress baby from top to toe at Cheeky Chums the Premature baby clothes superstore.
This weeks bog posts topic discusses Pregnancy.
Here is a look at 5 questions that may seem dumb in asking but can have a worrying effect for a first time mum to be.
1.Pregnant with twins is there one or 2 umbilical cords.
Answer; 2 cords but depending if the twins are identical there may be one pacenta. or two placentas for none identical twins.
2.Do I really need to see the doctor, have scans and a midwife i’m scared this is my first pregnancy.
Answer; yes once a test has confirmed you are pregnant you need to book in with your doctor, you may have underlying health problems during pregnancy and a midwife checks these on a regular basis. Regular scans etc means the babys growth can be recorded to make sure everything with your pregnancy,and if everything is going well or if you could be carrying twins etc.Your midwife will also discuss things such as if a home birth can be concidered. What pain relief you require at the birth? who do you want to be present at the birth ? and so on.
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3.My mum wants a grandchild she said eating carrots every day increase my chances of getting pregnant is this true?.
Answer : Eating a healthy diet prior to pregnacy increases the chances of getting pregnant and regular excersise.Carrots alone as a food source have not been used to increase the chances of pregnancy.
4.Im Pregnant we do not know the sex of our baby where can I get baby name ideas from
Answer:The usual Girl and Boy Baby Name sections have been featured together with unusual, cool, celebrity can be found here
Search Baby Names, meanings and origins. Top Most Popular Baby Names can be found Here
Find a name for your baby with Top baby boy names and popular baby girl names HERE
the smart baby name guide that responds to your personal taste HERE
Picking a middle name for your baby can be tricky, Here are some ideas to help you…
5.How long does a pregnancy last ?
Answer: 40 weeks gestation. carrying multiple pregnancies such as twins or triplets can end a little earlier.Any baby born before 37 weeks is classed as a premature birth.
For premature baby clothes visit the Cheeky Chums store with choices galore. at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
This weeks blog posts topic is on pregnancy. Today we look at the dads role to support the wife throughout the pregnancy and birth.Plus top 5 fun jobs for dads to be.
Well dad you have done your bit your wife is pregnant she will go through the labour pains hard work and you have to put up with the screams and shouts as you hold her hand at the birth.
What else is in store for you know that you are going to be a daddy in the near future. Lets take a look. 1. Hormone changes in your partner she ill moan,groan,cry and you may have to pick up the pieces to be there, to comfort her, support her ,not nag her and caress her when she is troubled by weired dreams etc in the night.
2. As her baby grows so will her trips to the loo and in the night time so don’t be surprised if she disturbs your much needed sleep.
3. The midwife will want you to join in antenatal classes too you can’t get out of it you need to know how to care for your baby.
4.As baby gets ready to be born at full term, mum will hardly get any sleep tossing and turning and then she will wake you as she tries so hard to get comfy. Its natures way of getting used to midnight feeds and nappy changes when you are half a sleep too.
5.The birth the most important to be there as she delivers your baby.
Top 5 jobs for the dad to be!
1.Buying the baby products and clothes, spending your well earned cash.
2.Running aound like a headless chicken trying to find pickled gurkeins or another pregancy craving at 2am in the morning.
3. Painting and decorating the baby’s room or nursery.
4.Rubbing your partners back during delivery or nodding off in the chair during the many long hours of labour and delivery.
5. immediately After the birth,wetting the babys head at your local pubs with your mates. http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
We have followed Dannii minogues pregnancy from start to finish and the news is out she gave birth onMmonday to a bouncing baby buba boy.
As Yet Cheeky Chums are scouring the net for the latest news on the baby’s weight if you know of a news report with the weight please let us know where to find it. Our competition has now ended and we need to anounce the winner. One lucky person could be bob on with the correct babys birth weight. More news to follow.
Cheeky Chums pregnancy week blog comes to and end today next week we take a look at a new topic multiple births,from twins, to breast feding issues with double the workload, support and groups mums can join when expecting 2 or more babies at the same time.
Cheeky Chums have an online superstore for premature babies.
It has been a hard year finding clothes for preemie babies that offer practicality fit correcty yet are cute and cosy too. Over the next few months new lines are due from around the world and the uk. Plus As Nanny Nicu a popular range for neonatal units gets bigger 2 more lines are in the development process,of a revolutionary new clothing for NICU and SCBU ready after trials in August 2010.
You may find a premature baby shop online copying these designs but these are being developed by baby specialist and a mother of 3 premature babies This is to ensure they are fit for the purpose they are made for so will only be available from Cheeky Chums.
Another new range :In-Safe-Hands is a Christian brand of baby gowns made for babies that have passed away, before full term gestation.Cheeky Chums are grateful for this range to be added to the Bereavement section of our website.We hope to get these in stock by AUGUST 2010
This weeks blog posts looks at Multiple babies.Today we look at being pregnant with triplets from a dads perspective.
Well your wife is pregnant, you go for a scan together and you find out there are 3 heartbeats, yep its triplets.You can’t tell anyone how they will feel hearing the news triplets, yes triplet babies it means 3 babies all born at the same time or within a few minutes apart.
The news may hit you like a ton of bricks when you start to realize the costs involved that triple as you have to buy for 3 babies.
The day we found out my wife cried ” how am I going to cope she sobbed ” as we walked out of the hospital holding hands.I was already working as many hours as I could it didn’t really sink in until we looked at prams.How was she going to push 3 babies at the same time when I was at work.
Her mum was over the moon as she offered her support.She would be there during the day to help and I would be there in the evenings.I knew we had to stick together on this .3 babies a chance in a lifetime so special a gift from God, it happended without IVF so we gradually started to look forward to the big day.
Then it hits you again a multiple pregnancy carrys uncertainty its a high risk pregnancy lots of do’s and don’ts.Eat as much as you can so the babies gain weight and so that they can stay in the womb as long as possible.
Its a good job my boss was understanding he let me have time off to go for what seemed like hundreds of antenatal appointments.
Then came ordering nappies,formula powder,bottles,clothes, we opted for the sales rails and used coupons a lot.
The big day she managed to keep them for 34 weeks a natutral birth was out of the question a c section was booked for Last May.All babies gave a wimper and needed to stay in the NICU but wow how many items of clothes nappies etc they needed whilst they were in there.They were all able to come home wihtin a few days of each other and then it was all hands on deck .My mum also came over to help with the babies.We each took a baby and recorded what time they needed bottles, changed nappies etc so if one adult needed a rest some one else knew where we were up to. Then the tiredness kicked in and after 2 weeks off work to help I then had to leave my wife at home to cope without me. Boy did I miss my 3 triplets so you got stuck in with her mum to help her.A year later they celebrated a first birthday party with a few other mums with multiples. She needed to get out more so she got in touch with a local twin and triplets group. Its great they all swap ideas,swap kids clothes so I am a happy family man with a wonderful wife and 3 super kids.
Stay strong dads its worth it at the end of the pregnancy as you see your 3 individual characters shine through .
This weeks blog posts feature multiple pregancies. Today we look at planning the baby products you need for quad babies.
So you are pregnant with quads and half way through your pregnancy you are confined to bedrest. You havent started shopping so what can you do? You want to be involved with picking things out for the babies but if you left your partner or husband out alone he may come back with the wrong baby products.
Shop online together.
I am putting this blog post togtether for you and after scouring the net for the best buy products for your growing families needs I have taken the hardest tiring work from you so you can find what you need easily with no fuss.
What product can you get away with without buying 4 of straight away.4 Large cots
Use just one!
put all babies togther side by side for sleeping.They will feel cosier together in one cot laid side by side.Why not ? they have been together all snuggled up close in the womb for7 or so months. Plus as each baby will likely to be smaller than newborn babies, so will have the chance to stay longer together in one cot before you seperate them.
buy 2 Baby carriers the Weego twin baby carrier for twins allows both you and your partner or another adult to carry babies around with you without using apram handy for unsettled babies as they can be carried close to you yet leaving you with your arms free to do house work or feeding preparation chores.
here is a guide for buying prams for multiples read this too.
Today we draw a close to this weeks blog topic a mutiple pregnancy.
A pregnancy with octuplets, very rare and the only 2 live births todate with all 8 babies were born alive.
In 1998 Nkem Chukwu and her husband, Iyke Louis Udobi, became parents to Octuplets beginning with Ebuka who was born on December 8, 1998. The seven remaining children were delivered by Caesarean section on December 20 later that month.One baby later died.
Nadya Suleman, 33, from Whittier, California gave birth on January 26, 2009 to six boys and two girls at a hospital in California. It is only the second birth of octuplets in the U.S. and the Suleman Octuplets are the longest living octuplets in the U.S.
The Suleman Octuplets, who weighed from 1 pound 8 ounces (680 grams) to 3 pounds 4 ounces, were delivered by cesarean section at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Bellflower, California.
All babies were born alive and well even after being delivered 9 weeks premature.In a photograph running in Star magazine, Nadya Suleman is pictured with all eight chubby cute babies — Maliyah, Makai, Isaiah, Noah, Josiah, Jeremiah, Jonah and Nariyah — propped up in infant seats and wearing onesies and socks. All of the babies — six boys and two girls — look quite different.
Nadya relied on in vitro fertilizations to conceive all of her children. Between 2001 and 2006, she had six babies — four individual children and one set of twins. Then, in 2008, she became pregnant with eight babies. She went on to make history by giving birth to the world’s longest-living set of octuplets.
She takes alot of lack for cayying all babies to nearly full term some adviced termination of 2 or more babies to give the others a chnce to live but when you love every child individually who decides which child should be murdered to give the others a best chance.
Guidelines issued to fertility doctors today recommend that would-be mothers are implanted with only one embryo at a time wherever possible, to cut the odds of risky twin and triplet births.
However, there are fears that the restriction will also lower the odds of pregnancy - and so rob thousands of women of the joy of motherhood.
Its all go at the Premature baby superstore. It’s going to be a hectic few weeks ahead at Cheeky Chums first the bad news some Nanny Nicu products will be delayed due to a large order for a Nicu unit overseas. If anyone in the Wigan area of the UK can spare some hours and has an overlocker sewing machine we need your help!
Nanny Nicu is the top brand at Cheeky Chums and they are individually hand made which ocassionally cause back logs.
The only Nanny Nicu orders readyfor despatch are these last few lines below.
These are ready to be sent out the same or early next day so we recommend you only buy these if you need them quick. The back log in general will last 10 days.
The rest of the good news is there are a lot of new lines apearing within the next week so be quick stocks are low as we managed to purchase the last few lines in popular baby clothes in tiny sizes.
new lines will be arriving new fabrics for Nanny Nicu for Autumn.
New scrumy,soft, smooth and very addictive even for adults to touch.You wo’nt want to put them down,best cosy fabrics in the world DINKY DOO and we have them in sets. for premature baby wear outdoor use keeping head hands,and feet cosy and warm by brand TITCH watch out for these.
Finding a Neonatal Baby Clothes + Specialist Shop for sick newborn and premature babies.
Did you know Cheeky Chums premature baby superstore is online to make shopping for premature baby clothes easier for hectic parents.Parents who need to spend quality time at the hospital with baby than driving around literally hunting for specialist clothes and equipment for their baby being cared for in the neonatal intensive care units.
Cheeky Chums will now be expanding as a fully neonatal specialist superstore to cater for more specialist products for the sickest newborns and premature babies.
A lot of these products are not for baby shop sellers or premature baby shops or ebay retailors.But for healthcare professionals such as us.Most of these new products are for sole use for your baby only in the NICU SCBU WARDS and Hospital use.We do not recommend that you sell them on afterwards,donate them,hand them down to family members or use for your own children as toys due to the sole health and safety aspect for your baby only.
There are some wonderful new baby clothes and products in the pipeline for tiny preemie babies. Pay us a visit we welcome your comments too bad or good!
Enjoy browsing the safe site for babies in need from Mrs S Sudlow Proprietor (N.N.E.B,D32+D33 Assessor baby and under 8 professional at Cheeky Chums )
Quick blog post today loads of new arrivals for premature babies due next week they may arrive sooner but need to be catagorized,logged in stock rooms then listed on website.Not to be missed we have had a proposal to merge with another premature baby manufacturer,but need to know legal implications before commencing so if you know anyone in business legal departments with implications for merging a sole trader with a ltd company would be great.
Samples of the next Nanny Nicu lines have been despatched around the world for the quickest turnaround so look out for more news on these.
May concider sole distributors for each country should anyone be interested.Only in Nanny Nicu range of neonatal baby clothes at the moment.
some samples due next week are pictured below
all premature baby clothes and neonatal baby clothes can be found at our main website here http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
quick note the latest consignment of Nanny Nicu range hand made sets are practically sold out.Recent orders have shot throught through the roof of this popular brand so much it has caused a delay for up to 10 days, only order if you are not in any rush.Nee Naw, A taste of Africa and Ladybird have a few stock left ready for shipping so grab them while you can. so not to dissapoint with the handmade clothes why not pre-order the french collection of Mini Moo just added to the website new arrivals section. you will be over the moon too with this hot seller.
Nursery Nurse Sarah and mum of 2 takes a sneak peak At Cheeky Chums the premature baby clothes superstore for premature babies she meets the full team.
She will now be joining the busy team from September 2010. She will be my new executive assistant.She spent the day with us to see what is was we actually did to make this online superstore for premature babies so rewarding and fruitful.
So I thought it would be good for the whole world to know too so here it is just for you.
The day starts at 10am we like to get a good rest as it is one of the busiest workplaces around once we start.
Jodie checks emails to see what orders have come through and after logging them which she will attend to Informs me of any items needed handmaking.
I order any items that has sold out from the wholesalers for premature baby clothes and contact all our other hand knitters, crochet kntters and sewers of any new items we need to stock for your babies.
I write up the latest news headlnes of the day that can affect you and your baby /toddler children and post the urgent ones on our twitter post.Any newstock listed too, plus any urgent delivery notices to keep you up to date.
Hand creations usually Nanny Nicu are started upon.
Due to the nature of premature babies and poorly newborns all the staff have been fully inducted in the health and safety practises surrounding the manufacturer of premature and neonatal baby clothes. Masks are worn when sewing to prevent cross contamination of any coughs and colds staff may plus protection for staff against Byssinosis. Antibacterial hand washes are provided and gels for hygienic safe hand washing prior to handling these delicate baby clothes.
12-4pm Orders processed and logged by Becky and Jodie.
Ernie orders admin and customer orders sheets to be printed off .
12-4pm Throughout the day we are on hand to answer emails or Any sensitive phone calls we get from worried parents.You may need baby or parenting advice or ordering something precious baby bereavement sets.As a few of the staff are trained Nursery Nurses from Septemeber 99% will be qualified specialists to help with the smooth running operation at Cheeky Chums.What does this mean for you? We dont just employ anyone at Cheeky Chums, staff have a dedication and a love for babies and children of all ages.It comes through with every phone call, query.The new team will also be researching more,designing premature baby products so its not just another item of clothing but a specialist product for preterm babies needing extra care in the Nicu,SCBU or home wear.
4-6pm posting orders,email notifications to customers with order updates and tracking numbers.
8pm-11pm, workrooms tidied,articles posted on relevant topics to help with childrearing.premature clothing and Product sourcing worldwide,ordering of fabrics for handmade neonatal clothing sets,twitter and wordpress baby news updates.photos and new product listings entered onto website.
Whew! what a day but well worth it! visit the online premature baby clothes superstore today at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
This weeks topic is parenting today we look at Parenting a newborn and getting it right from the start. I shall be fucusing on popular probelms and how you can make life easier on yourselves,struggles with a newborn in the house for first time parents.
first things first even someone with experience in rearing children can get it wrong, its what you do to stay focused as a family that makes you a better parent by learning from your mistakes, adapating to any problem with determination. Possitve parenting aqquiring new skills to help raise a happy child.
QUESTION 1 my mum is so overpowering she is staying with us for 2 weeks. I’ve been home with my newborn 2 days and she is taking over,she tells me how to hold my baby, feed him this time dont let him go down for a sleep yet and has now brought a nanny in too what shall I do I dont want to offend her but its my baby.
ANSWER 1 If you feel you do not want a nanny tell her. Ask mum to help with chores as it would be a great help so you can learn youself to understand the different crys your baby has to determine your babys needs and wants.Take advantage of restimes whilst your mum is staying so she still can help care for baby this could be her time she can hold and cuddle baby but when awake its your turn as a mum.Be firm,but give your mum a big hug and a kiss to show she is very much appreciated.
QUESTION 2 Ive been home 2 weeks I’m so tired can I put baby in bed with me so I can get a good rest at night in between feeds.
ANSWER 2 Remember the last few weeks of your pregnancy when it was hard turning over, sleepless nights,tossing and turning? it was your bodys way of getting you used to waking in the night to feed your baby.Putting baby in bed may seem the least exhausting way of getting sleep but babies can die! we DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS, not only can you or your partner roll over and suffocate baby but you will develop bad habits and find you’ll do this until a toddler or longer and then its too late to break a bad habit without causing stress and upset after baby has slept wih you for so long.(one mum slept on couch and child slept on chair at up until 5 year old and child would not go to his own bed.)
QUESTION 3 My baby keeps screaming and won’t settle he keeps jumping in his sleep and won’t have longer than 10 mins a time he waves his arms all over the place he is 5 days old.
ANSWER 3 He needs to whats called swaddled.Newborn babies have a startled reflex action.Back in the past up to the 17th century babies didnt have clothes like today they were swaddled with sheets wrapped around them securely although this was their clothing method back then as a baby has spent so much time in the womb, being outside can feel daunting for them swaddling in a cotton sheet will settle him off to sleep in no time. ask if your midwife if you are unsure how to do this she will show you.
Cheeky Chums are spreading the good news about TiNy LiVes charity for premature babies.A while ago we set up pound for prems
No item in the pound for prems section costs more than £2.00 so you may buy as many or as few items as you wish at a great price for babies in need.
For every item bought £1.00 per item is donated to Tiny lives.
Each month or the total collected as when funds reach a miniumum of £3.00 will be sent to Tiny lives and a breakdown of how much was raised published here.Come back any time and look on our website for all to see your wonderous fundraising efforts.
Plus Cheeky Chums do not profit from any sale as each item for sale will be made at cost or from Cheeky Chums own funds.
It may not be much to start with but every little helps vunerable sick babies. Cheeky Chums customers have helped raise £4.00 so far for premature babies.
our receipt to date.
JustGiving
on behalf of
Tiny Lives
Reg. charity 700510
In 2011 VAT increases.How does this effect new mums with a baby on the way.High interest rates and higher unemployment.Buy items in the sales.The good news is that so far there is no VAT on baby clothes as it is 0 rated .It was up for review which would have put even more strain on the economy and families raising young children Thankfully it remains unchanged as yet.Struggling putting a baby budget together If family members offer to buy a bulky item ie cot, bedding bale etc let them.
Avoid paying weekly for prams etc if you buy from a high street shop with many closing down these poor parents suffered heartbreak read…
The good news is that Cheeky Chums are continuing to expand in 2011.Distributers,manufactuers of baby wear in Europe can contact us we need more premature baby lines. contact us on the main contact page of the premature baby clothes superstore at HTTP://CHEEKYCHUMSONLINE.CO.UK
Premature baby clothes and assessories can be hard to come by especially in the micro preemie baby sizes.The premature baby shop online that became a superstore is dedicated just for premature babies.Qualified Baby experts run the online store.The superstore selling premature and neonatal baby clothes enusures maximum choice is provided to ensure no parent goes away empty handed.
Parents can shop for baby clothes plus gain an insight and retrieve solid information on premature baby needs and the specific care they need.
NICU or SCBU care is totaly different from that of a newborn baby which does not need to spend time in the neonatal intensive care units.
as from the 10th september for approx 10 days the online premature baby clothes superstore will be closed for valuable staff induction training and development. As the store grows so does the need to get the right right staff to come on board.The proffesional site with all the staff now onboard being qualified to N.N.E.B standard or equivalent.
shopping will be available online up until the 10th sept midnight.
new lines available in plentiful supply after the short break.
when you take a short break in the sun away from work you find your brain starts a fresh. To give our customers a better service we feel its important staff aquire new knowledge and skills as part of the continued staff development programme,ideas come flooding in and a new look is forthcoming soon at the premature baby superstore.We shall be offering An improved customer services.Improve upon our current eco friendly business,Better ordering facilities,new complaints procedure policies,more payment options and lots more visit us soon for your premature baby clothing needs at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk/ reopens 24th sept 2010
Back in the uk from the canary islands last night. What a nightmare during the french air strikes.Plus Easy Jet have a lot to answer for amid the chaos. returning home on the 4 hour flight back from Fuerteventura.Poor babies and kids close to tears I’ll let the world know how the babies and children were treated during the hot stuffy climate whilst stuck on the runway and returning back to Liverpool airport.
In long queses from 4.30pm at the airport to fly using Easy jet all Passengers babies and children boarded the Easy jet airplane in Fuerteventura at 6.45pm on 22nd sept 2010.
Captain notified everyone of the air stikes in france and to expect delay of 1 hr 15 mins as everyone sat with bored children in the hot humid air of up to 94c.Cool air pumped around plaine seemed to cool the hot air down a little.200 hot passenger bodies onboard in cramped sitting possitions then allowed to use the toilets as we waited on the runway.
8.30 no drinks or food given.
2hrs later still no news if the airliner was to leave.
Everyone was given half a glass of water on board the easy jet aircraft.
message still no news not looking good then a problem arrises in the tower more news at 10pm as captain gets it from air traffic control.Finally get the go ahead to leave at 12pm airpliner leaves 12.30 midinght time.no drinks served during these last few hours up to leaving.
3 hrs later it takes 2 hrs to serve only 7 rows of passengers with hot toasted snacks and sandwhiches most children sitting in middles rows not eaten anything by this time only chrisps and chocolates handouts from other passengers.Children start to drop off to sleep most have gone before stewardesses get to serve them only at this time horror strikes on the passengers faces especially those with the babies and younger children under 9, no water left! no sandwhiches!, only chocolate snacks for the middle rows.only 20 sandwhiches were available for a total of 200 passengers yes staff may not use 200 sandwhiches but during the long wait emergency supplies should have been topped up at the airport,even if for the children’s use only!
The third trimester and boy are you sick of everyone asking you when are you due as the last few weeks approaches many high risk mums can end up giving birth prematurely so lets take a look at a 30 week pregnancy.
What does your baby weigh inside around this 30 weeks pregnancy?
approx 3lb
what does baby do inside at this stage?
weight gain progresses, toe nails are growing. The bone marrow is now responsible for red blood cell production.Fat deposits are not fully laid down yet and baby would have “little old man facial features”.Your baby can hear your voice, can grip, attempts to suck a thumb. lungs that are capable of breathing air, although medical aid may be needed. Aprrox 9 out of 10 babies born at a 30 weeks pregnancy will survive.
Take a glimpse on the net at some ultra sound pictures of mums at a 30 weeks pregnancy stage HERE
Concider a Pregnancy from start to finish. Many mums wonder what’s going to happen as a body starts to change from signs of the first missed period until giving birth. Changes in a pregnancy can be noticed week by week but where do you go to get relevant information on the internet with so many sites covering this topic for a pregnant mum to be.
The hard work of hunting for all you need to know including a pregnancy calendar is all done for you as Cheeky Chums takes a look at the best pregnancy sites .See a 3d view of babys growth, to cravings and expectations and problems to look out for during your 40 week gestation period it takes for baby to grow in your tum.
http://www.babycentre.co.uk this site has lots of colourful pictures of baby growing,Pregnancy Videos,Due date- Pregnancy Calendar,Fetal Development, Pregnancy Health,and more.
Your pregnancy week by week, from morning sickness to labour and birth. Pregnancy calculators, plus essential pregnancy advice
and information for the whole nine months.
A Pregnancy doesnt always last a full 4o weeks, baby may born early or of a low/ premature birth weight.Visit The uks only superstore in the uk dedicated just for premature babies. Its focus is to provide you with all you need to dress baby in adorable clothes.Tons of choices in delicious colours baby clothing from top to toe.
Without you hunting around everywhere and coming back emprty handed,You will be dissapointed and surprised to find a lot of shops don’t have all you need in tiny sizes. But its choices galore at the Cheeky Chums store have a sneak peak just in case you ever need them at http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
Did you know Celebrity star Celine Dion has had her twin babies.We followed the progress of Danny Minogues pregnancy from start to finish.She gave birth a few months ago to a healthy baby boy Ethan.
Celine Dion was admitted a month early because with a multiple pregnancy it can be classed as high risk. Reports were in that she had to have a C section.She gave birth a little prematurely with her twins weighing just over 5lbs each with Twin baby boys.
Celine Dion is expected to return to a star production again next March.
All the best to you and your family Celine. This weeks blog posts will look at C sections .
This weeks blog posts look at C Sections today we answer your most worrying questions before you make the decision to have an elective C Section.
Question 1 What is an Elective C Section.
An elective C Section is a birth plan where you tell the midwifes in advance your plan not to give birth through the birth canal. Its to have surgery in the stomach area so there is no pushing of the baby out yourself during delivery.
In effect you want all the hard work to be done for you in avoiding the pain that comes with the territory of giving birth through the vagina.
Question 2
My friend wants a C section because she is too stuck up! what advice can I give her she says she doesn’t want to be in a room next to an inexperienced mum yelling and screaming in delivery.
She can pay private for a quieter room.C sections involves major surgery it is not a quick fix to bring baby home day after the operation. it involves healing both outside and inside of the body. mums feel on top of the world then the next thing can bleed heavily and end up being rushed back in by doing too much, too soon. Some mums even experienced ones handle pain differently. Some mums opt for a pain-relief free delivery but the down side is not all cope and wish they had done when its too late.
Question 3 I’ve heard an Elective C Section is better for the baby no strain on the baby when you are pushing baby out yourself.
Babys do better by going through the birth canal as the fluid is expressed from the lungs better than a C section as baby is pushed through the birth canal it squeezes baby to expull amniotic fluid from the lungs upon delivery.A Baby born by C section can have wet lungs as these little ones don’t go through the squeezing process ( If a baby does have wet luings it usually gets better after a few days). Baby is lifted straight out of the womb by the surgeon. vigorous rubbing with a towel after the C Section stimulates baby to breathe and fills the air with lungs it may take a little longer this way to clear the airway passages and for baby to pink up.
Question 4 Is it true Elective C sections means I can choose any day to have my baby as my husband is in the army and I want baby to be born on his return coz its his birthday. I know baby will be 35 weeks to term then but its Ok isn’t it.
There are a number of factors to concider when opting for a C section planned in advance. usually 2 weeks before is acceptable if babys lungs are mature enough but if the hospital has emergencies come in. These operations take priority if your baby is fit and healthy inside.You may not get the day as planned any how and you should put the baby’s and your health and wellbeing first and foremost. Babies under 37 weeks are classed aspre ature and may need a stay in the NICU for sick babies which is what you want to avoid ,by keeping baby inside your tummy for as long as possible.
Planned C section in the next few weeks don’t be worried its ok! If your consultant thinks its is in the best interest of your baby or you then its why a planned C section is the best foot forward.If you are pregnant and not sure if you are at risk that warrants a planned C section its the midwifery team and your consultant that makes the desicion for this type of planned birth.Yesterday we looked at Elective C Sections which gives the patient the choice to give birth this way. so today we are featuring Planned cases.Lets take an look at just a few factors they take into concideration before making a decision.
Multiple pregnancy usually with triplets or more babies.
Small pelvis, large baby
baby is lying in a transverce position ie across your tummy not head down.
Baby Has a birth defect needing surgery immediately after birth such as Gastroschisis where the intestines are outside the body and need putting back into position inside baby’s tummy.
Siamese twins.
In these cases baby is born usually 38 weeks gestation plus.
Did you know in the USA alone one 3rd of babies are delivery by a C section.
If you know from an early start you will have a section ie multiple birth find the nearest hospital which has the best facilites for NICU care. Your baby/s may not need it but the last thing you want is baby in a hospital miles and miles away from you area because there isnt the right facilities available.Some hospitals only have HDU and Special care units.
next blog posts we look at Emergency C sections.( ceasarean sections)
Today brings a close to our C section blog posts(cesaerean sections).
Lets look finally why a mum would need an Emergency C Section.
Placenta previa,plecenta is now bleeding and covering the cervix its life threatening to baby so this calls for an Emergency C Section.
A long labour with the cervix not opening, baby may get tired at this stage as well as mum and the heart rate may decrease as baby gets into distress.
prolapsed cord,where the cord starts to come out first before baby during delivery.
Baby in distress,you will have a monitor in place to record babys heart rate if this continues to decrease its a sign that baby is in distress so mum will need an emergency c section in this case. Dads are not pemitted in the operating theature during Emergency C section surgeries.
Next blog post topic features fetal abnormalities and birth defects warranting post birth surgery.
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This blog post looks at some congenital abnormalities and birth defects in newborn babies. First a list of common and not so common ones you may have heard of, or come across someone been affected by them.
Noonan syndrome,hair lip or cleft lip,spina bifida,gastroschisis.
Noonan syndrome
One in every 1000 babies worldwide are born with this condition.The main features of Noonan syndrome are unusual facies(hipertelorism, downslanting eyes, webbed neck), congenital heart disease(in 50%), short stature and chest deformity.It is a genetic disease and once a child has it there is a 50/50 chance that more children in the family will be born with it.It is a fault with 4 genes. A blood test is performed to evaluate the platelet count. No one treatment is required but growth hormones can be used with small stature, heart monitoring if there is the heart condition.The baby will grow up to lead a normal life.
Cleft lip
A Cleft lip and a cleft palate is a condition where by the upper lip and roof of a baby’s mouth do not properly develop in the womb it leaves a gap in the lip and or also the roof of the mouth.
If the roof of the mouth is affected when baby is born it will have feeding problems as the milk will come down baby’s nose.It affects approx one in 700 baby births each year.The chances of another baby born in the family after one raises the odds to 1 in 14.It is genetic and can be triggered off with certain drugs too that can effect the gene structure.
Feeding sitting baby upright does help to reduce the milk coming from the nose.Feeding may take longer than a normal up to 1.30 mins a time and babies often get more wind and need extra burping.Each hospital is different in terms of recommended feeding bottles to use some ideas are obturator,Beniflex nurser or brecht feeder. A cleft lip and cleft palate is correctable with surgery. Baby will require several check ups usually until the teenage years.Speach therapists can also help if speach problems develop as a pre-schooler.
Today we discuss part two by looking at birth defects that occassionally occur in the body of newborn babies.
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida which means “cleft spine” is a result of incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord and/or meninges Which is the protective covering of the brain and spinal cord.The human nervous system develops from a small, specialized plate of cells along the back of an embryo. Early in development the edges of this plate begin to curl up toward each other,creating the neural tube known as a narrow sheath that closes to form the brain and spinal cord of the embryo. As the development progresses the top of the tube becomes the brain and the remainder becomes the spinal cord.This process is usually complete by the 28th day of pregnancy if problems arise during this process, the result can be brain disorders called neural tube defect, including spina bifida which is the most common neural tube defect in the USA, it affects 1,500 – 2,000 of more than 4 million babies born each year in the country.
There are four types of spina bifida: Occulta, closed neural tube defects, Meningocele, and Myelomeningocele.
Occulta which means “hidden” is the mildest but most common form in which one or more vertebrae are malformed this indicates the malformation or the opening of the spine that is covered by a layer of skin,this can rarely cause a person that had spina bifida to have disability symptoms.
Closed neural defects consists of a diverse group of spinal defects in which it shows the spinal cord marked by a malformation of fat, bone or membranes, make up the second type of spina bifida,in some cases their symptoms are few or none in others the malformations causes them incomplete paralysis with the function of urinary and bowl movements. C.N.T.D is normally recognised early in life as an abnormal tuft or clump of hair, small dimple or birthmark on the skin at the side of the spinal malfunction.
Meningocele (the third type of spina bifida) which means the meninges protrude from the spinal opening which may or may not be covered by a layer of skin. some patients with this type of spina bifida could have few or no symptoms, while some others could experience symptoms similar to the second type of spina bifida Closed Neural Defect.
Myelomeningocele, is the most severe and occurs when the spinal cord is exposed through the opening in the spine, the result of this is partial or complete paralysis of the parts of the body below the spinal opening. The paralysis may be so severe that the affected individual is unable to walk and may have urinary and bowel dysfunction.
Meningocele and Myelomeningocele both involve a fluid sac that is visible on the patients back protruding from the spinal cord, Meningocele symptom is a fluid sac may be covered by a thin layer of skin, whereas in most cases of Myelomeningocele there is no layer of skin covering the sac and a section of the spinal cord tissue is usually visible.
Nobody knows the exact cause of spina bifida and what disrupts the complete closure of the neural tube which causes the malformation to occur. It is thought by scientists that genetics, nutritional and environmental factors play a role. Research has shown that the none taking of folic acid and vitamin B in a pregnant women’s diet could be a key factor in this. Prenatal vitamins are described to pregnant women which contain folic acid as well as other vitamins.
Take folic acid as soon as you are trying for a baby.Or as soon as you suspect you may be pregnant.This helps to combact spina bifida.
Gastroschisis in a newborn
Gastroschisis is a condition where a baby develops a defect (hole) in the abdominal wall, (usually on the right side of the umbilical cord) during the development in their mothers womb. The bowl escapes through the hole and then continues to develop on the outside of the baby’s abdomen. Approximately this happens once in seven thousand births. There is also an increase chance that a baby with this a baby that has the defect will be born prematurely and small.The treatment for this defect is carefully planned by specialist consultants who are able to answer questions and concerns related to the condition, a baby will undergo an operation soon after birth to repair this defect followed by admittance to a special baby care unit for the close monitoring of the baby.
Through current research the defect predominantly occurs on the right hand side of the umbilical cord, without the protection of a sac the intestines are exposed to an increased amount of amniotic fluid, this in turn prevents the development of a baby causing the Gastroschisis. Through current study it is known that the Gastroschisis condition has very few other complications and is considered a sporadic condition which rarely repeats in other pregnancies which seems to eliminate a genetic condition.
This week we shall be focusing our blogs on teenage pregnancies.
Here are the top 5 things you must do if you suspect you may be pregnant.
Do a pregnancy test.
Tell your mum dad or another adult you can trust in confidence.
Once you have taken a test and it shows its possitive book in to see your doctor who will get the ball rolling for your first antenatal visits with a midwife scans etc.
Its important you don’t miss midwife appointments, they can let you know that all is progressing well with a pregnancy and if twins etc are a possibility.
Don’t drink alcohol.
Stop smoking! Smoking causes babies to be born of a low birth weight and health problems due to the smoking .
Stop taking illicit drugs.Babies can be taken off a mum if you are found to be taking illicit drugs.It effects the baby developing withdrawal symptoms immediately after birth if you havn’t stopped taking them.
Do not take Drugs and any over the counter medicines whilst pregnant.It effects baby’s growth and development whilst in the womb.
Eat healthy.
Keep fit by taking regular light exercise ie walking,aqua-natal,but not overdoing it. If any problems arrise consult your midwife instantly.
Teenage pregnancies ,I want a baby too just like you!
Candice looked into the pram of her cousin.She was 15 and she had just had a baby.She thought it was cool because the baby ment she got extra money all to herself, she could give the baby cuddles.She could show her off to all her mates.She would be the center of attention. Or would she?
Is being pregnant at 15 or younger all its cracked up to be!
If this sounds like you take a look at what its like being a pregnant teenager and whats in store for you, if you did happen to fall pregnant.
Having sex leave it out until you get married or least until you are older.
Unprotected sex means you may get diseases.
Without contraception You will get pregnant even if you only ever do it (have sex)the once.
Traping your boyfriend by getting pregnant deliberately isn’t the answer, just so he will stay with you. If he is also a teenager he will want to go out parties and do all the things teenage lads do. He won’t want to be kept stuck at home with a kid.
Having a baby is cool during the first week when your mates say how cute baby is,fussing over you asking you all the gory details about the birth. but they won’t be the one getting hardly any sleep whilst you feed the baby in the middle of the night.
Its you that will be stuck at home with out a baby sitter . whilst they go out having real good fun together leaving you feeling totally left out.
your mum or parent may give you some help but at the end of the day its your baby you will be in sole charge of a screaming baby not knowing why its crying in the early weeks.
You will be the one that’s rushing off to the baby clinic for baby’s regular health checks whilst your mates have time chilling out.
You will have to make sure baby is clean, baby has clean washing, baby has regular feeds,baby is dressed warmly appropriate for the season.
Then its gets worse colic problems can occur do you know how to handle a baby with colic,what about sick and poop when poorly. more nappies to change more washing to do yourself to keep up.A crying baby that is hard to console.
Teething screams again, redcheeks sore bottom the list is endless and its all all down to you to look after a baby until its at least 18 years of age.
Then you have got the toddler stage walking around poking into cupboards having to keep your eyes open and aware that baby can have accidents more at this stage as baby becomes more mobile.Your fiends will take look and say oh ill come back another day when you are not so busy. Guess what you will be busy for the rest of the time that your baby is growing up.
So think again before you feel that getting pregnant as a teenager is a good thing to do its totally not cool!
As this weeks teenage pregnancies posts come to an end we look at planning ahead and what the future brings with the decisions you make.
After a possitive pregnancy tests what are the options for you.
As Cheeky Chums are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of premature babies we cannot advice on aborting a fetus no matter what stage you are in your pregnancy so we shall let you know of the other options available instead.
Adoption…
You give birth to your baby and sign it over soon afterwards.You will need a social worker assigned to you to talk things over and make sure you know what it means by putting baby up for adoption. A family member can take over the responcibility or a family outside your local area.The latest laws and options, different adoption types can be discussed with your allocated social worker once one has been appointed to you.
Fostering…
A residency order.
Your own parents or a close family member who has direct contact with your baby can apply for a residency care order at the court The court then decides who baby shall live with until baby reaches the age of 16.
A care order can be granted by the local authority they have parental responcibility shared with you.They decide where your child can stay that will be the best interest of the child.It is better to work with social service than having your baby removed and an emergency care order given because you are classed as not fit enough to meet your baby’s individual needs in a safe manner.
You keep the baby..
Where will you live.Don’t be in a dream world you cant just get an house move in with ready made furniture and live ahppily ever after.You could live with your parents if they will support you .Some areas have mother and baby units where you stay with other mums in a similar situation as yourself.You learn valuable skills in what being a mum is all about with your baby until a such time you can fend for your self with your own place.These are few and far between so don’t bank on getting a place.
Your local connections office can help with your continued education with miniumum disruptions and housing.
The 19 kids and counting tv star family, the Duggars will soon be grandparents again.Just before Michelle Duggar gave birth to her premature baby Josie,her daughter in law gave birth to a beautiful baby girl at home.Everything went well for her in her first pregnancy. This year Anna very sadly suffered a misscarriage.The news is now out that she is now pregnant again everything is running smoothly so far with this pregnancy. Michelle and Jim Bob will be grandparents again in June Next year.
Michelle had a rough time wiht her last pregnancy but she hasnt ruled out any more childtren. Will the tv show change to 20 kids and counting only time will tell for the ever increasing brood.Cheeky Chums will be following Anna and Josh’s new baby arrival plus any more Duggar news as it becomes available.
The top 5 tips a new grandmother can give out to be the best new grandparent ever.
Give the new mum advice without being overpowering.
Don’t offer to show her how to old her own baby, let her learn for herself.
Don’t take over, if dad wants a try bathing baby etc it will knock his confidence.
Offer to do chores whilst she tends to the baby, but offer to take over if she wants to take a nap. remember don’t get carried away by being to fussy wanting to take over as the mother figure its her baby.
Be there at the end of the phone when she needs to ask you what to do but don’t rush over and take over. Being a new mum is also about learning to do things your self but with good support from family.
Offer your baby sitting services once in a while ie send her a greeting card with voucher for 2 baby sitting nights in.
Baby birth due any time now! Winter Weather Worry take the stress out of getting to the hospital on time by planning ahead.
Babies come day or night,the worst time is winter when the big freeze happens or winter blizzards to tie up road blocks on motorways or major roads.
Sometimes the consultant wants you in now and then so you may have to call your partner to hurry along with your bags as you didnt expect this.
What happens if he gets stuck in the snow! or you have to travel miles away to the nearest maternity unit. Here are some emergency measures you can take to be extra prepared during the freezing weeks thats due ahead.
1.A bag of cat litter in the car boot useful as grit to put under tyres if stuck.
2.A cigaretter lighter mobile phone charge that works with your mobile phone.keep a phone handy in the glove compartment.
3.2 wind up torces that dont use batteries.
4. Fll A large tuperware tub filled with warm blankets, gloves hats, scraves, wollies in case or emergency.keep in the car.
5.Fill a flask with hot soups on car journeys in bad weather get into the habbit even if baby isnt due quite yet.
6.put in a small shovel in case snowed in.
7. never leave your car to go for help if you get stuck in snow,stay there even if its overnight.
8. wear as many layers as you can when leaving the house to go on long car journeys in bad weather.
9.Always tell a friend or neighbour if travelling far and pregnant (nearly Due) especially in blizards just in case.
10.Packets of dried food,dried,fruits,chocloate bars, creal bars, are good to keep in the car a falsk of boilding water can then be added for a quick meal.ie pot noodle.
11. get the cans of d- icer in the car,anti freeze in radiators now and check the spare tyres.Jump leads always carry a spare.get a scraper to remove ice of the windscreen,dont use your credit card.
12.pack yours and baby’s bag put it in the car ready.
Now then your tiny premature baby is expected home from hospital in just a few days.keeping premature babies warm without dying due to SIDS ( which is Sudden Infant Death syndrome) is something you may not have come across before.
Reasearch suggests that babies can die due to over heating.one new mum panicked as her 5 week old baby wouldn’t stop screaming. She rang her sister immediately as she only lived just over the road. She asked mum if baby had had her nappy changed, been fed, when did she have a last sleep etc. When she got there she was very alarmed to find her sisters’s baby had 3 warm blankets snuggly tucked in around her in her pram.The pram was in the kitchen after mum had just had a walk out with her to the shops.
She was way too hot! after removing most of them she explained that babies cannot regluate their own body temperatures themselves so this is how she needed to check that baby was in a room temperature that was adeqate for her needs.
You may think 3 blankets on a cold day seems ok but with a hat,snowsuit,baby gro cardgan vest and socks all these layers mount up in the amount of tog thickness.Especially in a warm room with central heating on too.
refer to the TOG rating chart your health visitor gave you or ask for one if you dont have one.A room thermometer is essential and can also be purchased quite cheaply too.
Use light clothing if the room temperature is between 16-20 degree c.
For more information on SIDS visit his website for more facts and the latest research news on cot deaths.
when to take care of your baby’s new teeth and mouth care.
here are todays tips for care of your babys first teeth.
use a soft baby toothbrush from 6 months as baby is starting to get the first teeth protruding.
Use a baby toothpaste not just any adult sized brush.
Do not use your own tooth brush on your babys mouth.
Babies drop dummies on the floor dont let your toddler use baby’s and visa versa for hygiene reasons.
do not put fruit juice in a baby bottle it rots teeth even new ones.
When your baby is one year old get it used to the dentists by going with you and sitting on your knee to develop good dentist habits.plus you need someone to hold baby as you have urgent dental treatment.Its also help combact any fears of a dentist as your child gets older by introducing them at an early stage.
Today’s blog post is sparked off by todays news about baby trafficking.
Occassionally you hear in the news that a family of mixed cultures split and one parent does a runner with the child fleeing to an overseas country.6 adults today were arrested trying to sell their own toddlers and babies.
The news in the past about one tiny tot in particular killed by 2 youngsters got me thinking about packed supermarkets and toddler safety especially for mums shopping for Christmas gifts. here is food for thought.
You are out shopping,If your toddler is screaming,cold, bored in the pram what do you do ?
Are you tempted to take baby out of the pram as the stress of shopping in packed place becomes imposssible to concentrate. Do you usually let your toddler wander at the side of the pram.Do you leave your pram outside the shop if only for a minute occassionally glancing at the over from the corner of your eye? Do you put toddler reigns on. At Cheeky Chums hand straps become too tight as we have experienced from the past so we recommend full chest reigns.that way toddler can stand up but you still know he/she is safe as you hold the reigns.What about taking so treats with you a warm bottle, dried fruit your toddler can nibble on such as sultanas,apricots mango,keep toddlers warm with hand mittens,gloves hats and blanket in the pram they will be cosier and not scream as much due to the bitter cold.Keep them interested by having small toys to swap with one book and a child may throw it after a while swapping them will keep them interested longer,giving you a little extra longer to shop in crmped conditions.Don’t leave them outside the shop stranger danger beware! plus your chrsitmas gifts canbe stolen if you put them under the pram.Try to shop with a friend to take turns watching each others pram outside.
Will my baby go into the special care baby unit is one question many pregnant mums to be concider.
Today we look at some of the abbreviations used to describe the different special care baby units and if your baby will ever need to be looked after in one.
The special care baby units are aimed at premature, tiny and poorly newborns.
These are some of the terms you may or may not have heard of….
NICU stands for neonatal intensive care unit.
HDU stands for High Dependancy Unit.
SCBU stands for Special care baby unit sometimes pronounced “sc-boo”
Levels associated with each of these baby units are levels 1-4.
Level 1 the poorliest and sometimes tinest of premature babies are monitored 24 hr.Baby struggles with breathing and will need a ventilator to assist lung function.
Level 2 HDU babies on c-pap breathing air is gently given to baby through the nose,yet still in need of complicated care needs.
level 3 heat in a hot cot is provided to baby whilst preparing for home,monitoring getting better after being so sick.
Level 4 babies born without any problems and kept near mums bedside until hometime.
Some children have complex surgery and may need to spend time in the ICU known as the intensive care unit where 24 hr monitoring occurs,medicines given round the clock and meeting the indvidual patients care needs until a child is more stable enough to go on a ward.
First your baby may be born premature and need a Premature baby dummy,why ? because not all babies especially the very tiny ones weighing 1 pound and upwards are born with the sucking reflex that full term babies have.
A mum will be eager to have her tiny baby come home,and this is one area the NICU staff look towards getting baby feeding normally before being allowed home . A premature baby dummy helps settle a baby undergoing tests even with tubes or c-pap up the nose . A premature baby dummy helps a baby develop the valuable sucking reflex used in feeding from a bottle or the breast.
Once baby has moved onto a size 0+ dummy mums may concider leaving baby with a dummy until age 3, 4 and up to 5 years of age.This isn’t good for a few reasons.One a child becomes so attached to the dummy it is often to hard on mum to wean the child off at such a late age as this. The child will have had one from birth and will not want to part with it without being so distraught.
The second reason is once a full set of teeth appear from around 12 months plus the dummy can start to pull to teeth into an abnormal possition if used too frequently.
Toddlers use a dummy as a comforter and even age 2 is difficult to get a toddler to break free from using one at this age.By the age of 3 years speach problems can occur with prolonged use of a dummy.
By this time of age 3 a parent will find it very hard to break the habit. What a mess imagine getting your child to believe santa took it, or the tooth fairy ,or the dog ate it so many lies to convince a child to part with it.Then there’s the sleepless nights without it a child screaming,or dad nipping off to a certain shop to buy the exact teat shape because only a certain type will satisfy their child.
How to you get from baby dummy to none?
Concider your motif as a parent for giving them one in the first place forget being premature but a newborn at home.
Settling into a routine perhaps? a Screaming newborn baby that doesnt settle?
once you baby is established into a routine reduce the number of times your baby has a dummy during the day. A cry is a sign of telling you your baby needs something a bottle a cuddle a nappy changed, listen to your child’s cry instead of being tempted into putting a dummy in their mouth just to keep them quiet. At the first sign of a tooth start the weaning off process.
For premature baby dummies click on the baby picture just on the right to shop for any type .
Alarming news are you sick of your kids! Do you scream at your baby because it won’t stop crying!
Believe it or not many mums are in a position that can become so unbearable they find it hard to cope as a parent. If you are a new mum or a mum with older children parenting does not always come easy sometimes.
As a parent you learn as you go on, but if you don’t nip problems in the bud as soon as possible then it can get worse as the children get older.
Here are a few instances you can relate to or know someone in a similar possition. How would you help someone in this difficult situation? What advice could you give to a parent pulling their hair? Out read on and see how these instances can be a cause for alarm.
One mum screaming at baby in a cot shut up be quiet stop it!
Child won’t do as he is told runs outside with a knife up a tree and won’t come down as the parent is yelling get here now!
One mum smacks her child over and over again in temper!
This is my advice for any parent in a similar position.
A baby cries because it needs something. It’s the only way until it can talk to let you know its needs. If you have tried feeding, Bathing, Changing a nappy Depending on the age of a baby other underlying issues could be happing .At approx 3 months babies can get colic it happens at night, baby gets unsettled and no matter what you do nothing seems to work. Its like trapped wind and in some instances Gaviscon may be used by a doctor. So if you have tried everything and nothing seems to work consult your health visitor or doctor.
An older child will do naughty things to get a parent to notice them. Spending time with your child is not about buying them toys to keep them quiet or sitting them in front of a TV just to get some peace. Its quality time, listening to them and being interested in their conversation. Finding a hobby that the whole family can do together during the limited spare time you have. Its about having fun. Its isn’t good if you start to hate your kids! It means you are missing out so much of the love that a family can have together. It’s never too late, have a family meeting if its tearing the family apart and start from scratch. Build bridges, sit down and really listen to your child. They may be unhappy at school and need you to under stand they are hurting inside. Be there for them because children grow up ever so quickly.
Not everyone will agree with me here but a smack on the bottom is ok. If you start to lash out in temper over and over again its you as a parent that has lost control. You need to set the example about what a loving family is all about. You take your anger out when smacking a child over and over again. You end up coming off worse, as your hand is sore. You still end up screaming at each other and it has resolved nothing. The child runs off upstairs and screams back at you I hate you! Has the smacking in this instance done the trick NO because you may find your child is so upset they want to run away or stay locked in their bedroom and wont come down.
Why can I give this advice because children are a joy? I have had the experiences of being a mother to 3 grown up children a grandchild and a qualified working history for over 26 years with families and children from 0-8 years. I want you as a parent to go back to the drawing board so to speak and raise your children in such a way they are over the moon to have you as a parent. Plus the love you as a family will be so apparent other mums will want to take on board your advice for childrearing.
All the best keep safe in the snow from Sheila at Cheeky Chums.
Ok grandma your grandchild has arrived earlier than expected during the feezing cold.Baby weighs 3 1oz so what do you buy? You did intend to buy a newborn size but your daughter is now panicking as they will be overwhelming in size.Here are some ideas that will benefit your grandchild and will make mum as pleased as punch.
A premature baby dummy of pacifier Why ? because little mouths need smaller dummies size 0+ will be for newborn babies and upwards and it will help develop the sucking relfex needed before baby will be allowed to come home. The nursing staff let babies home when they are fit and gaining weight and feeding from a bottle or breast without any assistance.
A premature baby coat, snowsuits types are excellent as babies body is full covered but remember do not let baby get too hot as babies can become overheated too easily. Lovely warm premature baby tassle hats which tie under the chin. They help to keep baby’s sides of the face warm too in a chilly wind.
For girls you need premature baby tights in winter.keeping the whole of the legs cosy and snug.boys can choose from thick socks in novelty prints or plain in deep warmer colours.
shopping easily go now click on babies on the right hand side for all you need in tiny sizes.
Home cooking yum nothing tastier. Make a healthier stew and dumplings that goes a long way.
If you have got visitors coming there is nothing nicer than to surprise them in winter weather with a hot meal they were not expecting.
1. You chop up carrots, turnip,potatoes,parsnips,onion in a large pan.Cook until soft.Dry fry some mince beef or quorn (for a vegatarian alternative) with no oil in a pan.Add 2 oxo cubes, a shake of paprika,shake of garlic seasning and a ginger then add to veg.Stir in gravy granules until thick enough. Use Atora suet light and make dumplings add to stew for last 20 mins then serve.Put spare stew into tupperware dishes when cool or give out to friends as it goes a long way.freeze or use the day after.warm through until piping hot and ready to serve less hassle cooking from scratch again.
2.Make fresh bread with 1kg of strong white flour, mix 1/4 wholemeal in too.2 teaspoons of dried yeast.3 teaspoons salt.600ml of warm water.mix in bowl until coming together,tip onto a floured board,need and stretch add a sprinkle of flour as needed for approx 10mins until it gets harder to stretch.roll onto a football shape, smoother over with your hands using a little sunflower oil.It wont stick then in the bowl.Cover with cling film for 1 and half hours in a warm airing cupboard or similar.
Need again make into 2 round loaves put on a floured baking sheet.Leave with a damp T towel over this time in a warm place again for 45 mins.Cut 2 slits in each loaf and bake for 40 mins in a hot oven.voila fresh bread keeps for approx 2 days in an air tight container.Serve with hot soup tinned or freshly made.
3.Healthier pizza for the kids without them noticing.One pack of wholemeal barmcakes cut in half,spread with a thin layer of tomato sauce add low fat grated cheese and grill until soft, serve with a salad if the kids will eat it or let the kids add their own topping ie put them in little dishes and let them grab cooked mushrooms,chopped ham, chopped chicken pieces etc. With help the kids can also assist to ie spreading sauce on grating cheese.
On the sad occassion that a pregnancy doesn’t go to full term of a little one passes away at birth, some tiny babies only have a blanket to be wrapped in as a parent say good byes.I wanted to make everyone aware that just because stillbirth and premature baby loss is usually a taboo subject no body wants to talk about it. It’s something that parents suffering a premature baby loss or a stillborn birth do want to talk about. My experience with the baby bereavement section of our website has made us aware that more mums are devasted when a friend,or neighbour crosses the road after a baby loss. It is hard to know what to say but shunning a family makes it even harder from them to cope.If you ever have to go through the pain associated with stillbirth or a premature baby loss its important to make the most of the last moments spent with your baby as you can.Create a memory box to help you come to terms with your grief Don’t bottle up mixed emotions and don’t blame yourself. A baby is precious even if you only get to have one opportunity to dress him or her.
Cheeky Chums have a baby berevement section with clothing sets from 5 inches take a peak by clicking on the twin babies picture just at the top of this page.
Newborn babies,newborn baby what they need most. featured all next week at Cheeky Chums WORDPRESS BLOG .newborn care needs from top to toe,going outside and staying at home, all the practicality of newborn baby care that you need to know as a parent. join us on this blog site all next week.
In the meantime watch our newborn care needs video.HERE
Take this Newborn baby quiz now,just for fun and inspiration enter this Quiz. How much do you know about a new baby? Check back for the Answers tomorrow.No cheating see just how much you do know?
True or false a newborn baby has dark coloured stools just after birth?(poo in the nappy)
What is a PKU test in newborns for?
What is the apgar score for?
True or false At 2 weeks the average newborn starts to smile.
What is thrush?
True or false a new baby that is over 4 weeks old can have mashed banana mixed with breast or bottle milk to eat.
Is this a true statement when making a bottle you put milk powder in the bottle first then add the water.
Come back tomorrow and see how many you got right.
True or false a newborn baby has dark coloured stools just after birth?(poo in the nappy) TRUE thick dark green mucoid material that is the first feaces of a newborn.
What is a PKU test in newborns for?A phenylketonuria (PKU) test is done to check whether a newborn baby has the enzyme needed to use phenylalanine found as in a milk intolerance.
What is the apgar score for? Apgar test is to determine quickly whether a newborn needs immediate medical care,A system of assessing the general physical condition of a newborn infant.The baby’s colour, heart rate, reflex, muscle tone and respiratory effort are given a score.Tested 1 min after birth and again after 5 mins.The scores given are between 0 and 2 for each condition with a final total of up to ten.
True or false At 2 weeks the average newborn starts to smile. FALSE it is usually 5 or 6 weeks later.
What is thrush? If a baby has thrush it may have a white coating on the inside of it’s mouth which will be painful to touch. Baby thrush can be treated and can also go straight to the bum area causing a red spotty rash.Its is caused by a yeast infection.
True or false a new baby that is over 4 weeks old can have mashed banana mixed with breast or bottle milk to eat. FALSE weaning should only start from 4-6 months of age.
Is this a true statement when making a bottle you put milk powder in the bottle first then add the water. A False statement putting powder in first can make a baby constipated.Always put the water in first.
How did you do ? more newborn baby care needs to follow tomorrow.
newborn,new baby I’m scared I won’t cope as a first time mum!
If you are a new mum with a newborn of you have had a long break before the next baby you may think Everything will run smoothly and you wull know what to do.Not all mums know how to meet the needs of a new born baby so this week our blog posts looks at newborn baby care.
Today we give you the overview.
A new baby needs you to take responcibilty of its basic care needs in order for a newborn baby to thrive and survive.
Here are the basics Keeping a baby Safe,Secure,Having stability,Food and drink,Providing warmth,Keeping clean,Stimulation through play,rest and sleep and finally love and cuddles.
top 3 worrying questions aswered.
my baby is 5 days My babys umbilical cord area is delicate and bleeding slightly should I not touch it or clean it?
you should clean it with cooled boiled water on a cotton wool ball and dry.Don’t be affraid to give it a good wipe then make sure its dry.
Its it ok to use my 2 and half year old sons baby wipes on my newborn babys face as a top and tail in a morning.
No a newborn has very delicate skin use a cotton ball and cooled boiled water to wipe from the inside of the face to the outside.Never use baby wipes not even sensitive ones only uses sensitve wipes at the nappy area.Wiping from the inside out stops infection occuring especially around the eyes.
Is it ok to put all the washing intogether , even a couple of baby grows from our newborn baby daughter.I want to be more useful so my wife can take a nap between feeds and I want to get it right.
Do not wash your daughter’s clothes with an adult washing load. A newborn needs non biological washing powder and a sensitive conditioner (or none at all) as a rash can occur due to the very sensitive skin a newborn baby has.
Your Newborn depends on you,New baby you can be the best mum read on…
PROVIDING THESE CARE NEEDS FIRST SAFE,SECURE,STABILITY.
your newborn baby needs to feel safe and secure.After being tucked up inside your womb for 9 months a newborn likes to feel safe when dozing off to sleep..Swaddling your baby in a cotton sheet before settling off to sleep with make your baby feel a lot happier feeling safer and snug.You wrap the baby’s arms inside close to the body one side over the other, if unsure ask you midwife to show you how its done.
You need to make sure if you have to nip out you take your baby with you.Its you that needs to make sure it is left in a safe environment with a family member of friend you can trust if you cannot take baby with you.Leaving a newborn baby with anyone just to get a break is not being a responcible parent.You must also never leave dogs alone with a newborn baby.
A newborn baby needs to be raised in a stable environment. If both parents are Arguing all the time,fighting, domestic violence is involved it is not a good safe environment to raise a newborn baby.Someone living at a different friends house from week to week or mum rasing a baby living on the streets is also not a good environment to raise a newborn.If you are struggling you will need to get support from a health visitor or social worker to see how best the situation can be resolved.
You need to look after the home where you live too if you private rent a place you cannot keep moving on due to not paying bills as eviction is not good standard to set to give baby stability.You also need to be aware changing partners month after month isnt being a responcible parent your newborn baby should be your number one priority, the last thing you need is a social worker on your back due to a neighbour reporting you as an unfit parent.
Tomorrow we look at providing your newborn baby with warmth,food,drink,being made comfortable.
At home at last with your Newborn baby, New mum Rebecca comments on being a new mum ” new baby Im sick of feeding and changing her is this all there is to looking after a baby”
NO not at all read on to learn more about a newborn baby and the role of a mum or dad with a new baby.
part 2 providing your newborn baby with warmth,food,drink,and being made comfortable.
A newborn baby needs you to help it keep warm.Putting a baby grow on in cold weather isn’t good a baby will cry if it feels cold or too warm and needs you to put on enough clothes to give adequte warmth without baby overheating .Overheating by adding to many clothes and too many bedding layers to a moses basket or pram can in turn lead to a cot death known as SIDS.A room thermometer and a tog value sheet will help you judge what layers you baby needs to keep warm.
A newborn baby will cry if he or she feels uncomfortable.A wet or soild nappy needs to be changed regulary.You need to put clean clothes on a newborn,be responcible for doing baby’s washing so there are enough clothes for baby to wear.A Baby brings up milk or baby sick at feeding time so spare clothes need to be kept handy for a change do not leave solied clothes on all day if milk has spilled on them its unhygienic.
Your newborn baby will need to be kept clean by top and tailing in a morning a quick wash using warm cotton balls over the face feet etc and given a bath at night before bedtime.
A newborn will cry when hungry and if you leave it too late will scream making it hard for baby to actually take a feed if it becomes too upset.You will beign to notice the slight difference in cries to tell you what your baby needs make a note of feeding times etc to help settle baby into a routine then you can think oh yes baby is due for a feed or nappy change as you become more accustomized to the different crys.
The newborn baby’s first food is Milk not Cows milk but rich breast milk or baby formula.Cooled boiled water can be given as a drink,weaning onto solids starts later.
mum with new baby, My newborn won’t stop screaming!
As well as feeding a newborn baby ,winding,bathing etc a new baby needs lots of rest and sleep part 3 today looks at how you can be the best mum possible in meeting your babys basic needs.
Newborn babies sleep a lot during the day and at night as they grow the sleep hours decrease during the day. A newborn baby will not need loads of toys during the firstcouple of weeks as their eyes become more focused.As a newborn baby becomes more alert during the day then you can gradually increase play time sessions. A cot mobile,Black and white photographs on a wall next to baby’s cot,rattles to encourage baby to listen and develop communications skills such as coos aww sounds and making smiles.
The brain of a baby is like a sponge and soaks up valuable information. A baby that is left for weeks and weeks on end without any stimulation from an adult will not have much brain stimulation so baby’s developmental milestones can progress further. Believe it or not this is one area you may not have thought of in being a goood parent such as talking to baby, smiling, looking at baby to make eye to eye contact with encouraging words of comfort.
A newborn baby can become over tired and not settled if there is too much activity going on around them. Moving them into a quieter part of the house with a baby monitor on ensures a more restful sleep for baby.
Christmas holiday fun ideas for school kids ! will it be easy keeping the kids entertained in this freezing winter weather? Stuck at home with snow half way up the door step? If it gets worse do you know how to keep the kids entertained for 2 weeks. TV, Pc games perhaps why not make it a family time spending quaility time with your kids without using batteries or electric.
This week we shall give you some ideas that don’t cost the earth to keep your kids entertained.starts tomorrow check back soon here only on this blog post.Why not give other mums in a similar position your ideas add a comment just below remember nothing with electric or batteries allowed.
This week is keep your kids entertained week. Tell you what change of plan we shall give you 2 weeks activities to keep your kids amused one for each day off school. I know some celebrate Christmas and will get loads of toys, so you think, so what? these will keep them going for weeks. But kids are off before the Christmas day and get ever so excited in the run up to christmas day so they do need entertaining.The best thing about these activities is it involves family members to get more enjoyment out of each other have fun,build strong lasting relationships.Thats has got to be good plus give mum some peace too.
Naughty kids play up for parents just to get you to notice them so why not turn it into something possitive. Make it an adventure for you all in the process.Why adventerous because it doesn’t involve batteries or electricity.No Pc games No Tv either.
Day one on a day of snow making snow people in the garden or a park go the whole hog and use a real scarf carrot hat etc.make sledges using a large cardboard box flaten it make two holes add a piece of string quiet thick for steering or use a real one if you have one to hand.Dad has to take turns too and watch the kids laugh with so much fun.This tip is good to get the snow cleared from your path or where the garage doors are, so you can get the car out. Give each child a spade or borrow a neighbours The first one that clears a path first wins give them a pound or a chocloate surprise but you all have to join in. add your own ideas for snow fun filled days by adding your own comment just below.
Look mummy what your kiddies can do with a few odds and ends hanging around the house. During the 2 weeks christmas holiday they will be having soon… This weeks blog posts gives you the parents handy ways of keeping kids amused over the holidays so join in too have fun theres lots to do!
For the girls you will need extra large cardboard box, celloptape,glue sticks,kids paint and brushes paint, old fabric or a few old outfits that torn or outgrown. lolly sticks,tiny and small boxes various sizes.
over the few days they are going to build a dolls house.They have to draw a picture what they want it too look like and you have to help then write it down if they cant write yet.what colour walls it will have curtains etc. make it into 2 floors using cellotape to hold it into positon let the children paint the outside.when dry cut out curtains use lolly sticks or cut cardboard to make a curtain rail.make pillows out of the fabric or clothing they can use their own dolls as people for the family.Use small boxes glue to make chairs and a bed etc,use spare fabric to make cosy rugs.
For the boys you will need extra large box,paper plates,kids paints,brushes,glue,scissors,cushions to borrow,tin foil.
for boys make a large car with a paper plates painted and a tin foil circle stuck in the middle as wheel trims,paint the car on outside only when fully dry stick on the wheels add a plate to steer and cushions to sit on inside the car for hours of fun.
This weeks blog features activities you can do with the children to keep them entertained over the winter holidays. Today is a surprise play that the kids get to perform in front of the adults.
Get a large box and put in mum and dads clothes shoes etc the kids have to make up a play and act it out infront of the family every one sits on chairs as in going to apantomime with one of the children or their friends handing out a dray of paper cups with popcorn in. the adults can pretend to buy do it in an evening turn off the tv for lots of fun and laughter.for more fun the adults have to do the same
This weeks blog posts offer activities to do as a family during the 2 weeks winter hoildays. Today is a great gift idea the kids can make for nanna,grandad, daddy or mummy.
You will need an 24 A4 sheets of paper per child 1 A4 piece of card, a piece of string or wool an holepunch, some paper glue, colour crayons felt tips or paints. The children will be creating a different picture for each month for instance snowman in January, A bare tree in February etc one picture for every month of the year.
Pencil squares on another piece of A4 paper cut in half you need up to 31 squares per sheet.The children will be making a flip board calandar.two holes go at the top of each page so that the wool or string can be threaded through at the top.An adult may need to help write the numbers on each sheet.
ADD the month on the picture Its a good talking point to discuss seasons ,when summer holidays are etc.Remember this rhyme so you put each month with the correct number of days underneath stick with glue just under each picture. 30 days has September April June and Novemebr all the rest have 31 except february alone which has 28 days clear 29 each leap year.Tie all 12 month pictures in order using the wool through the back and through the card. Voila a calandar for 2011 hand made with love by the children.
Over the holiday period kids get bored here are todays tips to keep them amused over the winter holidays.
If the snow is heavy around you remember the wildlife a good day with the kids wrapped up warm visit a local woods or park take some dried bread for the birds and wild bird seed.
Take a camera let the children take some pics,look on the net for photo competitions and you never know the kids may win prizes for a winter wonderland photograph.
Todays blog features more ideas to keep boredom at bay for the children over the winter festive holidays.
Weather pemitting Take the kids on a bus journey let them pay for their own ticket as they get on the bus and choose where they want to sit even if it is sitting upstairs. Visit a town quite near but where you don’t normally go to explore somewhere new.
Play football on a squelchy muddy field, have a hot shower afterwards finished with hot chocolate and cookies yumm.
more activities to do with the children to help keep boredom at bay over the winter holidays.
Make real bread with the kids.
let the kids decide what they are having for tea and they cook it with help.Adults have to eat it too.
let the children make a puppet show for the whole extended family including grandparents, the adults are not allowed to take part just watch.if they dont have puppets they can use teddies soft toys, or make some from old socks clean of cource.
Today is the last featured post in keeping kids from being bored over Christmas.
we have had to keep it short and sweet so we can add the very latest premature baby news from Cheeky Chums.As the proprietor I thought I would get a good few days break but nope the show must go on so Ive arranged staff to come in to manage all orders to be posted tomorrow (earlier than nomal to prevent a back log) so here are the last ideas for the kids all rolled into one page.
Organise a family event for charity.
Take the kids to a fun factory.
Invite friends and their kids to a ten pin bowling match wear a colour for each team ie a team wearing the colour red and another wearing blue.
Teach your kids to sew.
swap the kids for a few hours during the day with a close family member,it makes you appreciate your own more when you look after someone elses.Plus its fun for the kids too.
teach your children something new that you new tried as a child.
Pay the kids a pound each to do the washing up whilst you put your feet up for a change.
Walk everywhere over the festive period with the children to keep yourselves not only fitter and healthier but cutting down on short car journeys too.
This week we look at a need for a premature delivery. we look at pregnancy complications for an early delivery and the implications they can cause.
Today we look at high blood pressure in pregnancy that can result in a premature birth
Approximately 1 in 20 women experience high blood pressure during pregnancy.Eating healthier and regular excerise reduce a risk in pregnancy of developing high blood pressure.
Pre-eclampsia is a form of high blood pressure in pregnancy that is caused by a problem with the placenta. If pre-eclampsia is not detected, the results can be dangerous for both mother and baby.
If your blood pressure rises and a urine tests confirms no protein, then this is called gestational hypertension.Pre-eclampsia is identified by having high blood pressure and having protein in the urine. Symptoms of Pre-Eclampsia causes problem with thje placenta,Baby may be slow in growth, mum may have swollen hands and feet.
If you do develop pre-eclampsia, you and your baby will be closely monitored by your midwife at antnatal visits. plus more frequent visits may be needed as its classed as a high risk pregnancy. The only way to stop pre-eclampsia is for the baby to be delivered, which can sometimes mean a premature birth.
more on delivery of a premature baby and premature births tomorrow
Mum of 2 premature babies Amanda M. Shares her own comforting advice on how you can cope being a mum to a preemie baby in the NICU.
If your babies are in the nicu, Be sure to be ACTIVE in their care.If you aren’t active in the care,the nurses wont Involve you!
If you are getting overwhelmed with all the cords/wires,take a break .go get a drink/bite to eat. your child CAN sense what you are feeling and if your upset,they’ll be upset!
When your child comes home from the nicu,if you THINK they might be sick,take them in.I can’t stress this enough.MY daughter was vomiting non stop and didnt take her in because it was a monthly occurance,and she had a bowel blockage and needed emergency surgery.
When they are home,be sure to keep their heads UP after eating ( in a bouncy/swing is good) Most preemies have reflux,and if they reflux and they aspirate,they can stop breathing ( trust me,it happened to my son! )
Most importantly:If they are crying alot and you Can’t handle it, Call someone.Get a break,let someone sit there and rock them/feed them while you take a nap/get other things done.I can’t stress this enough,either.If it was not for my mom,I would have gone stir crazy by now
premature labor, premature birth my cervix was to blame!
Cervical incompetence can be determined by the pregnant womans history and by and internal vaginal examination.
An incompetent cervix (situated at the end of a womans womb) is when the cervix begins to widen and thin before the pregnancy has gone to full term.Usually in the 2nd trimester does this problem show a high risk to the baby as premature labour can present itself leading to a premature birth. Baby Is born premature and if a pregnancy is under 22 weeks baby doesn’t make it.A baby that has gone 24 weeks gestation has a slightly better chance of survival but will need to spend many weeks in the NICU hospital and undergo lots of tests,monitoring,growth, developing of lung function ready for the big wide world.The Risk of infections for such tiny babies is high and a little one can sometimes have long term health problems due to being so premature and poorly at birth.
Is there anything that can be done for a woman with repreated misscarriages due to an incompetent cervix?
Yes Cervical incompetence may be corrected by cervical encerclage.A suture (stich) is performed under a general anesthetic when a pregnancy is between 14-16 weeks gestation.The stitch is removed around 38 weeks or sooner if a pregnant mum to be goes into labor early.
A premature birth is more liekly due to a multiple pregnancy of triplets.Twins may come slightly earlier than 39 weeks but the more babies that are carried inside a womb at once the more higher a risk pregnancy it is for the mum to be.
As soon as a multiple pregnancy is diagnoised as in the case if triplets more frequent antenatal visits may be necessary.Finshing work early is advised, bed rest, or even a short stay in hospital towards the end of the pregnany to give the babies a much better chance of gaining weight and maturing inside the womb.
A premature birth is mainly caused by the fact that multiple babies will stretch the womb quicker than a baby. The cervix may begin to open earlier than would be expected by one baby.
Gestational diabetes usually comes to light during the second trimester of a pregnancy. The risk to the baby is lower than for women with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
(Type 1 diabetes develops when the insulin-producing cells in the body have been destroyed and the body is unable to produce any insulin)
(Type 2 diabetes is when the body can still make some insulin, but not enough, or when the insulin that is produced does not work properly known as insulin resistance).
How can gestational diabetes effect a baby growing inside the womb.
Its important to attend regular antenatl visits as uncontrolled gestational diabetes can mean problems for your baby, such as
being born very large and with extra fat making delivery difficult and more dangerous for baby.low blood glucose levels right after delivery.
If you have gestational diabetes, your midwife andmedical team may recommend extra tests to check on baby, such as extra scans, to see how your baby is growing and baby kick counts to check your baby’s activity. Babies with mums -to-be of gestational diabetes can be born rather large at birth.
Ketoacidosis can cause fetal death at any stage. All women should test urine for ketones if blood glucose is high and if they are quite unwell.
Pregnant women with good diabetes control and with further no complications, the pregnancy may be continued to 39-40 weeks.
It is not uncommon for a pregnany woman with gestational diabetes to be hospitalized during the last trimester,especiailly if high blood pressure is also shown and baby could then born at 37 weeks premature.The weight of baby may still be quite large even at this gestation.
C section rates are often higher than a non-diabetic pregnant women.
diabetes care after a delivery of baby
If breast-feeding reduce insulin dose further once lactation is well established.
The gestational diabetes recovers after birth, if problems arise discuss this at the 6 weeks post natal checkup with the G.P.
Mum and baby are a more at risk after delivery of contracting type 2 diabetes later on in life.
today concludes reasons for premature births. Next week we look at pregnant celebrities in the limelight.Follow each of your favourite pregnant stars and if you to are due the same time as they are get the latest updates at on Cheeky Chums wordpress blog comparing mum to be notes.
keeping it hush Amanda holden from Talent show Britains got talent had a misscarriage last year so kept this pregnancy quiet.39 year old Amanda from Britians Got Talent told press yesterday she is indeed pregnant and as approached her 6 month into her pregnancy.A Baby boy is expected in March 2011. Cheeky Chums will follow her pregnancy throughout.Another pregnant celebrity in the limelight is 40 year old Mariah Carey she too lost a baby by miscarriage but is now expecting twins in spring.
Pregnant celebrities 2011 whos next! yesterday we featured celebrities in the limelight who have anounced their pregnancies to the big wide world. today its a rumour so hush don’t tell anyone. Rumour has it on twitter that president Obama wife Michelle Obama is pregnant.
Also I wonder if Michelle Dugger will release news that she too will have a baby this year Cheeky Chums follows the Dugger progress of the 19 kids and counting series. With josh’s wife Anna pregnant will there be another baby for Michelle and jim Bob Dugger in 2011. Only time will tell more news from Cheeky Chums as soon as we hear it.
Yes you can get swine flu in pregnancy Mum and baby are vunerable as Actress and star of Coronation street star is suffering from it.She has just took early leave as she lost a premature baby last year and needs to keep a careful watch if this flu takes hold.Our advice keep away from public place if you are pregnant and feeling ill.Especially Doctors surgeries where lots of bugs can be transmitted. Consult your midwife to see if its necessary to get a flu Jab and for signs and symptoms that it could suggest swine flu.
Be the dad not Jack the Lad. Tips for being the best dad in the world.
Learn, listen and Play a constant learning curve being a dad. The Dads role takes determination, kindness, love, stability.
As your child grows up do not fight with your children, if you stop and listen instead of a slanging match that often happens between families.
Be there for your child when a bike tire needs repairing or they want you to play football with them or your little girl wants you to have a pretend cup of tea.Don’t dissapear thinking I can’t be bothered or this is my time these are your kids, your responcibility not just your partners.
Having fun with your children is the answer to a lot of stressful situations that could have been avoided if only the parent listened to what the child was saying.
Get the above points into your head from day one and you won’t go wrong. It’s the stress arguments and fear that creeps in and destroys something wonderful in family relationships.
When this happens the whole family suffers, parents split up, kids don’t listen or respect parents, kids move out, kids get into trouble with police because parents are not there for them bang! one disappointed dad and mum.
Premature baby in Special care baby unit daddy’s role to support mum.
Mum gives birth to baby mum get presents, baby gets gifts grandparents mayvisit the NICU but what about dads role .
With a maternity unit baby comes home afew days after mum has given birth and dad would get stuck in helping out so what can dad do when baby is in the special care baby unit for weeks.Dads maternity leave may end early as usually dads take 2 weeks off after the birth, but baby in the NIC U baby care unit may stay in for weeks.The best tips we can give for dads is to give mum as much support as possible. Here’s how you can help mum more as its going to get tough and become a stressful time ahead for both parents.
Swap shifts with mum,take turns being by babys side in the NICU let mum get rest too,don’t let her sit there without a break. Once mum has been discharged If its not possible do visit often due to work commitments try to get another family memeber to help out.
Arrange the childcare pick ups if there are other children at home with grandparents or a close friend.
Do the washing at home and light housework .
Do any shopping online so you can spend more time at the hospital and less time driving around buying all you need.
Take pictures of baby if its not to stressful for little one sometimes a camera flash can upset them.Make a scrap book as a surprise so mum can take a peak as baby overcomes each hurdle in the NICU.
Take time out to relax so the strain of doing everything doesnt become too much. You are much more of a help if you too take arest when you can.
Its a rough time watching baby undergo test after test so take each moment hour by hour,make the most of your precious time you have with baby.They grow up ever so fast and before you know it they will be at school.
Q.1 My wife had twins at the weekend one weighs 3lb the other 4 and a half pound will they both come home at the same time when they gain enough weight Im anxious to show them to the rest of the family.
Depends on a few things really are they tube feed or bottle fed.Do they need assistance when breathing if babies are on a ventilator then they need to be stable enough to breath without assistance before being allowed home.
A 1 One twin may come home earlier than the other and your wife may also have to be prepared to be discharged leaving babies behind for a while in the capable hands of the NICU or special care baby unit which ever they are looked after in.
Q2 Hi I’m due to be booked in for an induction next week i shall be 38 weeks will my baby be premature I’m scared in case he has to stay in special care.
A.2 No babies under 37 weeks are clased as premature babies 38 weeks are classed as full term and providing everytthing goes ok with the birth there shouldn’t be any problems to warrant a stay in the NICU.
Q3 My baby is 4 pound and all that’s stopping her from coming home is feeding regular I want to breast feed how can I help her come home quicker.
A.3 If the hospital have an ensuite mums can stay for a short while to get used to being with baby and feeding try not to let them give a top up bottle once you have started if baby isn’t in distress she will become hungry by depending on you and then you can then establish a better pattern to feed her.
Q 4.I want to pout my premature baby in real nappies when I come home is there anyone that sells them small enough.
A.4 yes look on the internet some companies specialize in preemie baby nappies that are reusable.
Q.5 Where can I get a premature sized baby dummy from, the newborn ones are way to big and my son is gagging on them.
Cheeky Chums stock a wide variety just for preemie premature babies click on the baby assessories link on the main website to see the whole range.
Today we shall also look at some of the abbreviations used to describe the different NICU or special care baby units and if your baby/babies will ever need to be looked after in one.
The special care baby units are aimed at premature, tiny and poorly newborns why because not every birth runs smoothly.
Routine scans have such a wow factor these days they are able to detect abnormalities can be detected in the babys body. Scans can detect blocked kidney tubes, heart problems,bowel obstructions. It is remarkable how scans can pick up on these things before babys birth which is why its is so important to see a midwife during a pregnancy at antenatal visits.
Should a major concern arise baby can be immediatley cared for in a specialist unit known as the special care baby unit or NICU.
depending how poorly baby is atbirth determines which le vel of specila care baby will recieve.Various tests are done by checking the baby’s heart rate, blood pressure, peripheral perfusion, and urine output,etc to determine the next course of action and if any surgery is required.
During the birth baby can develop fetus distress and have a meconium aspiration.It is where the baby has a bowel movement and at some point during the delivery and birth process it is inhaled into babys lungs It can cause breathing difficulties due to swelling in the baby’s lungs after birth. If baby is born with severe aspiration who needs a breathing machine may have a more guarded outcome.
These are some of the terms you may or may not have heard of….
NICU stands for neonatal intensive care unit.
HDU stands for High Dependancy Unit.
SCBU stands for Special care baby unit sometimes pronounced “sc-boo”
Levels associated with each of these baby units are levels 1-4.
Level 1 the poorliest and sometimes tinest of premature babies are monitored 24 hr.Baby struggles with breathing and will need a ventilator to assist lung function.
Level 2 HDU babies on c-pap breathing air is gently given to baby through the nose,yet still in need of complicated care needs.
level 3 heat in a hot cot is provided to baby whilst preparing for home,monitoring getting better after being so sick.
Level 4 babies born without any problems and kept near mums bedside until hometime.
Some children have complex surgery and may need to spend time in the ICU known as the intensive care unit where 24 hr monitoring occurs,medicines given round the clock and meeting the indvidual patients care needs until a child is more stable enough to go on a ward.
Wow We got the Land Westwood cemetary are working with us to Create a wonderful garden for families who’s little one passed away.The management team Of Wigan SANDS have been busy getting started with it, have a plot of land and would gladly accept donations of funds or plants or benches or a statue,or manpower to help dig and and remove any rubble.It will be beautiful so more hands on board the better.If you would like to help visit the SANDS Wigan website to see how you may be of best use. A Volunteer meeting will be held in the near future along with some good fundraising ideas.
Are you pregnant ? buying for baby ? what baby items do you want ? what do you need to buy for baby that will be of use ? which baby items should you avoid? lets take a look….
1.A baby walker baby sits in and moves around the floor with his/her feet. with more homes having laminate flooring these are unsafe .slip baby falls out. dangerous head injuries ocur to babies, not recommended, babies skid across especially near a door way and out they tip at the back door into the garen landing on hard surcase not good at all avoid.
2. Baby walkers with bricks in to play with to steady and promote walking, they tip up you have to be behind your baby when they are trying to walk, hold baby’s hands and use this instead as a way to let your baby explore suroundings.This item is not necessary.can be a hazard.
3.Strong plastic bib which catches crumbs, would you like to wear a plastic collar around your neck? very uncomortable to baby leaves red marks around neck after use and can be sore would you want to caus eunecssessary soreness to your little one. use the long sleeve type bibs instead for a baby weaning.
Babies like to explore finger foods and make lots of mess exploring the new textures.use an old table cloth under the floor of the high chair to catch an bits and mess that baby throws over the sides then its easier to clean away afterwards, simply shake crumbs onto garden for birds and bung table cloth in the washing machine.For newborn babies towelling cotton ones are good absorbant and wash nice every time.
4.Hand wrist straps for keeping your child close to you when out and about.avoid. they sometimes tighten hard around wrist very uncomortable,could restrict blood supply to childs wrist.you can be looking in a shop window and next thing they have sneakly pulled it off and unless its pulled taught it defeats the object as they can still wander off.
Instead opt for the full chest reins they fasten at the back so your toddler wont be able to undo them and supported in all directions so no tight fitting restrictions occur.as they walk off they can only go so far and you know where they are.
5.Putting hard shoes on babies not walking.Babies use their big toes to balance only use hard shoes when toddlers are able to walk around home easily unaided or outside walking around on rough servaces when no shoes is not a option.use soft leather pram shoes instead.
So your daughter’s baby came premature .Mums still on the maternity unit dad is busy driving back and forth to the hospital so that leaves you grandad, to hunt around to get baby smaller sized tiny baby clothes.The ones in mums bag for the hospital are newborn + and are way too huge.
Where do you go when the high street only have one line “like it or not” with some not much smaller than the ones mums already got, that’s a waste of time looking there.You need a specialist shop don’t you?
This will be so easy to spoil your new grandchild that mum will give you hug after hug, kisses and even more kisses when you present her with a box of goodies .She will be over the moon with tears of joy saying wow these are nice, so cute dad , fit better and make baby stand out in a crowd.Plus grandad your grandchild will be the best dressed baby in the maternity unit all thanks to you!
You want your grand child to look adorable in something you or mum have picked out for your self.creating many good memories of baby’s early days.
This is where the superstore for tiny babies comes in handy.click on the twin babies to see what delights you can fill a gift box with.
FEEDING newborn babies which is best ? Mum may want to breast feed but when shopping not all shops have facilities for privacy. Some shops expect mum to sit on a toilet seat to breast feed but would you give baby abottle on a toliet seat how unhealthy is that! So come on shops thta don’t support breast feeding make aquite corner like a dressing room area free with atable to put babys items on at least.
Bottle feeding will you use powder milk or ready made formula in cartons the price may be more expensive but making bottles up for the day means they would go off with out a cooling box along on trips out and about.
What about throw away bottle liners Do you think it is an option you could use, you still have to wash the plastic outer layer.
Which make of bottles is best fat bottles or small slender ones. which teats as some tiny babies take smaller regular feeds as they have tiny tummies but too small of a teat may cause them to get tired easily and may end up sucking for an hour with only an ounce gone.Having a few different teats with various flow speeds will let you monitor which baby is best at using.
No matter how you look after yourself during pregnancy your baby can arrive earlier than expected. In the case that you are preparing your hospital bag put in a couple or at least one set in premature baby sizes. At least towards your 3rd trimester choose an outfit in size 5-8lbs.The average weight of a baby is 7.5lbs so these will fit in the case you have a smaller baby of approx 6lb plus. Many newborn sizes are catered for babies weighing up to 10lbs so it is always handy to have this size in your bag just in case. You will need a vest, baby grows, cardigan, hat, in this size and socks then at least you have them to hand just in case baby is small. Your husband or partner can always shop online a few hours after the birth to buy more if needed.
What if baby does come even earlier than expected? Doctors don’t usually revive babies under 23 week’s gestation. It’s a very tough situation to accept, some babies are just too poorly to live outside the womb at such an early arrival.
That’s why the baby in your body needs a good 9 months before it is ready to venture out into the big wide world like mummy and daddy It is only by the dedicated doctors, new medicines, Warm incubators, that allow such tiny infants to make it from as early as 24 weeks. Some babies need operations, breathing intervention, medicines and monitoring to be able to pull through. Some tiny babies are such fighters. It is remarkable how doctors say there is only a 10 % survival rate then they just seem to pull through quicker and easier than others.
Not all babies are the same so look after your self by visiting your doctor, midwife and and other consultants whilst you are pregnant.
If baby does arrive early you can expect the very best support and care and be a little less worried because you both will be in the right place to receive the best possible care.
a lighthearted look at motherhood by Sarah Hart of Cheeky Chums.
Hi I have 2 children Joel age 4 going on 14 cheeky children and baby Jessica age 11 months.I decided to go back to work once Jessica was age 7 months.Running a household and working partime I thought would be easy peacy but no way with 2 young children at home too.On my days off Jessica will not let me move out of her sight to get on top of my housework.At first getting back into a routine was hard but after a while we managed it well.
I wondered if I had made the wrong decision at one stage as within a week of starting work the phone range nearly every day kids sick please collect from nursery I had to juggle around childcare and still had to work but My boss Sheila proprietor of Cheeky Chums let me work from home which we pre planned but never thought we would need to use before I got the Job.
what I have found is forget about putting washing away that spiled up in my bedroom but to spend time having fun with my children when I’m around.She is a little winge bag but I love her to pieces she is just to cheeky and wants be to be near me but she does play nice when her brother is near her.She goes to nursery partime. At first she settled easily as she didnt realise what was happening but then went through a stage where she cried when I left her. She has a keyworker at nursery whom she just loves now and holds her arms out to greet her when I drop her off in a morning.She is now settled again and is coming on in leaps and bounds at nursery.
Tips for mums you may find they pick up germs, bugs and Illnesses from other children when they first start mixing with adults and other children but their immune system eventually is able to fight them off easily so they don’t seem to be sick all the time. Its not the nursery’s fault just the joys of having kids.Plus being a qualified Nursery Practitioner know how strict the Nursery health and hygiene guidelines are put into practise.
Just a quick reminder to let you know midwife marion will be here at the end of the month to answer your most worrying questions on pregnancy birth etc.wether it be birth worries, pain relief during labour, newborn motherhood problems or something else related to birth.
so leave a comment just below and we shall pass them over to her .Being so busy she said she will have time to answer the first 10 questions once amonth so fire away they will be featured on our blog at the end of the month.PS no personal contact details needed as she will just be here to offer general advice. please see your own doctor /consultant or midwife if you have any urgent concerns in the meantime.
“Mum my baby is sick can I borrow your medicine calpol ?
My daughter repeatedly forgets to buy a spare bottle when she goes out shopping so it sparked off todays blog post. what have you got at home incase your baby or child is sick? In extreeme snowy weather conditions even ambulance crews cannot get there fast enough in emergencies so what first aid equipment and baby medicines do you have in your own medicine cabinet just in case.
here is a shortlist you should thing about even if your local shop is hard or easy to get to.
For babys and children: relevant age medicine calpol and ibuprofen.calpol isn’t always effective on its own but it can be used at the same time as ibuprofen.It helps to bring a childs temperature down and eases pain.Children can go into a convulsion if a temperature gets way to high.
Ice its always good to have a bag of ice or an ice pack. frozen peas is just as good wrapped in a towel it can bring down swellings on a sprained ankle etc.
Plasters, kids fall even toddlers at somepoint will get brased knees a plaster kisses a sore better. thermometer forehead ones are good as kids and babys can’t keep still .Calamine lotion good for rashes such as chicken pox they itch then kids scratch, removed scabs with fingers means scars forever use scratch mittens on young babies, if they too get chicken pox.My son was 5 weeks old when he got them.So even tiny babies can get them at this young age. Nit lotion and a nit comb for head lice.chidren of school age will bring them home at somepoint use on the whole familyat the weekend then bingo they are ready for school on monday, tea tree oil shampoo is good as headlice dont like it.
Hot water bottle good for earache which kids find very painful wrap a towel around the hot water bottle filled with hot water and let them put it to the side of their head.
Teething gel for babies, gripe water to ease tummy ache in babies.First aid kit.
This weeks blog looks at child hood infections, germs and infectious diseases in babies and children.
Chicken pox is contagious before you know you have got it.2-5 days before rash appears.
Chicken pox usually occurs in young children babies can cathc it My own son was 5 weeks old when he caught them. It is highly contagious and can pass through a whole Day nursery or school class before you know it.
Children can vary from one degree of sickness level to another from high temperature,aches and pains,headaches,sore throat due to spots in the mouth. Itching is worse for very young children as occasionally the spots can get infected and a course of antibiotics may be needed. Avoid too many layers of clothing on you child the hotter the child is the more spots seem to appear. keep your child at home until the last spot as scabbed over. Keep away from a pregnant friend or relative until infection is fully cleared.
What is Chicken pox?
Chicken pox is caused by a virus and consists on spots spreaded on the trunk of the body usually first then spreads to head forehead mouth,legs arms etc. they resemble pimples with a blister a scab forms usually a week later and if the spots are scratch off the scab leaves a small scar which lasts for life. click on the picture above the spot on baby’s top of the nose is where the scab as come off but on on the left cheek (facing you)hasnt had a scab form yet.
Treatment of chicken pox
KEEP chils nails short, Keep loose 100% cotton clothes on such as pyjamas.Let child stay in bed if unwell.Use calamine lotion and dab on spots with a cotton wool ball 3 times a day especially at night before bedtime.Give calpol and or ibufen for pain and fever control.sucking icepops eases spots on the roof of the mouth.Your child may not want to eat make sure they keep up with drinks.
The virus lays dormant in the body and in older people can be more painful as the virus strain effects the nerve tissue and becomes shingles.
I remember years ago my work collegue was changing a baby’s nappy at nursery when she called me over to “look at this” the baby had thread worms.
We where shocked we didn’t know what they were, having never seen any before so the parent had to treat the whole family at home.
Can anyone including babies and children catch thread worms ?
Yes,the whole family needs to be treated even if member does not have them as the eggs are invisible to the naked eye. The thread worms are passed on by poor hygiene in families.children dont always know or forget to wash their hands after using the toilet.
How do you know if your baby has threadworms?
You will notice a child that has the cotton like thread worms when you change a nappy .You will see them wriggles around for a few seconds.Strict hygiene procedures needs to be enforced for at least 6 weeks, one face cloth each, own towel, wash sheets, hoover rooms, clean every where thoroughly.They are not passed on via pets but if you shake the bedsheet and the (invisible) eggs fall onto our pets coat they can reinfest your child when they stroke the pet later on.
Older children and adults that have threadworms will have an itcy bum part at night time. wear cotton pyjamas and wash daily.Be as strict with hygiene as much as possible.
Babies under 3 months cannot have medication from the doctor but the whole family will need treatment.
Threadworm eggs can survive on toys, work surfaces for up to three weeks. If you touch the eggs, they will be transferred onto your hands and your childrens. If you then touch your mouth unknowing you swallow the eggs.You can also breathe in the eggs and then swallow them. The eggs are so small that they can become airborne.Its a vicious circle thats why hygiene is so important. The whole family could be reinfested with them all over again and again.many months later a child that hasn’t been treated will start to loose weight.
Small children may be exposed to infective conjunctivitis and in some cases can develop severe forms of the condition due to poor immune defences young children have, conjuntivitis in a baby younger than 1 month old is a noticeable disease in the uk.
Babies can get conjunctivitis when traveling down the mother’s birth canal when she is in labour which may include the mother carrying an STI such as Chlamydia or gonorrhoea infection.
small babies often have poorly developed tier drainage passages which makes these babies susceptible to watering eyes, and that may cause their eyes to intermittently become sticky, this sometimes is not serious and at the majority of the time with this it is able to settle down with no treatment being needed.
swabs are taken of the childs conjunctivitis to determine the type of infection this is to assure that the correct treatment is given to the child.
Premature baby in the NICU may too get set like babies and children. Due the the fact they are so tiny and sometimes not strong enough to fight off infections easily they do tend to pick up germs, infections because of their vunerablility.Thats why it is so important to wash the germs away to keep infections at bay in all the Special Care Baby Units in the hospital.Hand wash gels are a necessatiy for all nursing staff,parents and relatives visiting the NICU. Here are just a few infections that occur in the Nicu.
Blood stream infections intravascular access devices attached to baby can cause these.Babies can get sore where lines,monitor leads etc are attached to baby.pneumonia,conjunctivitis eye infection.
Apnea. Premature infants commonly have episodes of apnea, or pauses in breathing, that improve as they mature. Babies will not be discharged if the apnea causes a slow heart rate or a change in color. However, some nurseries send infants home on apnea monitors if the infants have mild apnea that does not cause a change in color or heart rate or require stimulation to make the baby breathe again. Other nurseries may monitor preemies until the breathing pattern reaches maturity
Other breathing problems. Preemies commonly have respiratory difficulties and need supplemental oxygen or a mechanical ventilator. Most recover and do not require supplemental oxygen by the time they graduate from the NICU. However, some develop a more chronic lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), which involves scarring and inflammation in the lungs. Infants with BPD may need supplemental oxygen and medications for prolonged periods even after discharge. They can be sent home on oxygen or medications to help their lungs function better.
When your premature baby comes home you may relax after all the tests they may have had to have blood sugar test,oxygen levels maintained,cpap etc.
You have to maintain vigilance in terms of avoiding coming into contact with people with infections such as coughs and colds.A premature baby doesn’t yet have a strong enough immune system to ward infections as in older children.
Taking a look at the above question can my premature baby get thrush ? the answer is yes it in fact its more common amoung premature babies. Its caused by a fungal infection.An excess amount of fungus that causes the mouth membranes to become infected. White patches appear inside the mouth coating the tongue also white. Some mums drop a dummy on the floor then put it in their own mouth before passing it onto their baby but this is unacceptable if you want to keep your baby free from any type of infection let alone thrush.
Keep baby bottles etc clean and use a sterlizer/solution or boiling for 5 mins to at least 6 months.Thrush can be passed on by breastfeeding to.
Thrush can go through the mouth and straight to baby’s bum causing a rash nystatin cream is often prescribed for the bum and drops for the mouth.
The highly infectious and used to be the commonest childhood disease, known as rubeola Measles is a common disease caused by a virus of the genus Morbillivirus, the virus causing the disease was isolated, and licensed vaccines to prevent the disease became available in 1963. Most children are immunised against measles soon after birth as part of a three-part MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, and rubella). Vaccination rates have been high enough to make measles relatively uncommon now.
Highly contagious Measles is spread through respiration such as contact with fluids from an infected person’s nose and mouth, either directly or through aerosol transmission, Airborne precautions should be taken for all suspected cases of measles. 90% of people without immunity sharing a house with an infected person will catch it.
The incubation period usually lasts for 10-12 days (during which there are no symptoms). Infections occurs by droplets from the mouth or nose. It may start like a bad cold with lots of catarrh and a temperature. Infected people remain contagious from the appearance of the first symptoms until 3-5 days after the rash appears.
The classical symptoms of measles include a fever for at least 3 days duration, and the three C’s, cough, coryza (runny nose) and conjunctivitis (red eyes). a fever with sombody suffering from measles may reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. Tiny greyish white spots (Koplik’s spots) seen inside the mouth are pathognomic (diagnostic) for measles but are not often seen, even in real cases of measles because they are transient and may disappear within a day of arising.
The rash begins several days after the fever starts It starts on the head before spreading to cover most of the body. The measles rash also classically stains by changing colour to dark brown from red before disappearing later. The rash can be itchy. There is no specific treatment for uncomplicated measles. Patients with uncomplicated measles will recover with rest and supportive treatment.
Complications with measles are relatively common, ranging from relatively common and less serious diaorrhea, to bronchitis, ear infections, and croup; to pneumonia and encephalitis which affects the nervous system. Complications are usually more severe amongst infants and adults who catch the virus.
Hi today we start a new topic of life in the womb.
I was asked a question today as to why does the baby have an unbilical cord in the womb.You may think its obvious so we explained to Rebecca fully its role until birth.
In the umbilical cord is usually contained one vein and 2 arteries. The vein carries oxygenated blood to the baby,as its lungs are not needed to this job until born and breathing and exhailing air for the first time.
The vein also carries valuable nutrient rich blood as food until baby takes the first feed outside the womb after delivery.
The arteries function in the umbilical cord carry away deoxygenated blood back through the cord and out through the placenta.
Can anything go wrong with an umbilical cord when baby is in the womb?
where there is only one artery babies can suffer from a vessle or heart abnormality.
On very, very rare occassions baby can turn round so many times that a knot can appear in the cord. If its really tight,or a double knot appears then oxygen and nutrients can get cut off from baby and baby can then die.
Cord Prolapse
Not a very common occurance,yet A trapped part of the cord in the uterous can be dangerous known as a cord prolapse.A cord Prolapse may happen during delivery before baby is delivered. A C- section to get baby out quick may be required as babys head may cause the cord to be compressed during delivery that can compromising oxygen.
Identical Twin babies using same placenta have their own umbilical cord.
Non identical twins have their own umbilical corn and thier own placenta.
TTTS Only in identical twins twin to twin transfusion occurs occassionally. due to both babies sharing the same placenta laser surgery may be needed as both twins can suffer one gets too much blood and the other not enough. One twin can be very large putting too much pressure on the heart and the other twin doesnt get enough and is smaller know as the donor twin.
Hi we interupt this life in the womb blog for an import message related to premature births.We have just been made aware of a charity assisting premature birth research needing help, which doesn’t need any cash donation.
your rubbish helps, thats all thats needed!
www.action.org.uk will recycle old empty ink cartridges,and old mobile phones, raising cash to help research premature births the reserach coming up consists of
We shall give any customer ordering from cheeky chums an empty envelope to dump your old ink cartridges in and old mobile phones.Follow the instructions on the back to post them direct to the recycle centre.
you can still visit the website to order envelopes directly from them spread the word we shall !
Action Medical Research is a registered charity England and Wales no 208701; Scotland no SC039284. action.org.uk T +44 (0) 1403 210406
Pregnancy,a baby growing in the womb.This weeks blog posts looks at life in the womb.
Today we cover the first trimester of pregnancy.What happens to your body in pregnancy? Is the first timester any different to the end of your pregnancy and more.
In a womans normal menstrual cycle the uterus walls thicken as an egg is released.If pregnancy doesn’t occur the lining sheds giving a woman a monthly period. The lining thickens each month so that should an egg becomes fertilized by a mans sperm and a pregnancy occurs the egg can easily attach itself to the wall for the pregnancy to progress.Its before the egg plants itsself into the weall that on a rare occassion the egg starts to grow in the fallopian tube. Its is dangerous and cannot got to full term and is known as an ectopic pregnancy.The fetilized egg then moves down and approx a week later cells have already devided ready to embed its self into the lining wall.As the cells devided into two groups one is for the development of baby and the other group is for the umbilical cord and the placenta.
An hormone is released at implantation signaling the womans body to produce more of the hormone and to continue in sustaining the pregnancy . The Hormone is known as HCG. It’s this hormone that is detected by pregnancy test kits. during the first trimester the womans body start to change morning sickness can occur,breast become enlarged, frequent trips to loo as the uterus presses down onto the bladder.
A pregnant woman can also become more sensitive to tastes and smells.
During the first timester the baby’s development occurs brain, head eyes,ears,limbs form,sex determined,by 12 week a baby is fully formed, but is very small at this stage.paternity angel website shows some detailed scan an 3d pictures inside the womb showing the week by week growth of the baby.
A quick update the envelope sample has come through to our office.As soon as the factory has shipped out the envelopes to us we shall enclose one with every order at cheekychums the premature baby clothes superstore. Hunt around for your old junk ink cartridges or old mobile phones.Your junk can help raise valuable funds towards premature birth research at ACTION MEDICAL RESEARCH CHARITY.
PLUS news has reached us about more ways in which you too can do your part to help stop premature birth!. Visit the website to see how you can join in the tiny lives walk or create your own at www.walkfortinylives.org.uk
Todays blog continues with life in the womb. we look at pregnancy and the 2nd trimester.life in the womb for a growing fetus, a growing tummy and more things to come.
A backtrack on the first trimester implantation from fertilized egg in the womb, development stage of cells to fully formed fetus by 12 weeks.
Now its time for baby to grow in size, organs inside the body start to function such as the bile duct,in boys prostrate gland developing in girls ovaries move from abdomen to the pelvic region.Mum to be starts to get a bump and everyone starts to comment that she has a glow about her.Mum sneaks out to buy the first maternity clothes as other clothes around the waist may no longer fit properly. mum can feel Baby start to move approx at 20 weeks with first baby or slightly earlier with 2nd or 3rd baby.It usually feels like a butterfly flutter at first.if baby came early it is classed as viable outside the womb at 24 weeks gestation.
Mum can develop cravings for certain foods.Its is important to get good dental care in pregnancy.Tiredness can start to get better during the 2nd trimester of pregnancy.Scans can reveal the sex of baby from 16 weeks gestation unless you want a surprise and wait until baby is born before finding out if its a girl or a boy.Stretch marks can appear on the stomach as the uterus gets larger.
life in the womb blog todays covers the last trimester.
Pregnancy the third trimester as the buld up to the birth approaches some mums may appear apprehensive.
weeks 29-40 your baby in the womb now starts to gain more weight.You can start to get baby’s room ready bags packed for maternity unit.You may get back strain with the extra weight you carry in pregnancy. Put your feet up and rest when you can.Midwife may watch out for swollen hands and ankles.You can get less sleep at night, as your body prepares you for getting up in the night to feed your newborn baby.
Your baby can hear your voice through the womb and you will see what looks like a little foot or head as you look at your stomach, as baby moves around inside.Baby gets hiccups inside the womb and its really funny watching your tummy jumping about at each of baby’s hiccups.The last few weeks babys head starts to engage it may feel like baby has moved down, which is a good sign as your body prepares itself for giving birth.A breach presentation is when baby is bottom first instead of a head or sometimes lies across your stomach.Your midwife will let you know if any extra care is needed during delivery.
Farbenfrohe, handgefertigt winzige Baby-Kleidung Entworfen von Baby-Spezialisten mit der direkten Eingabe der Neugeborenen Pflegepersonal. Größen von Frühgeborenen untersucht, um die Größe dieser Babykleidung bekommen nur right.Made zu erleichtern Dressing und Drähten, Rohren und jeder führt durch Gewinde einfach in der SCBU. Mit Dressing Ihr Baby im Baby-Kleidung, die Sie ausgesucht haben, gewährleistet, dass Sie mehr in der Grundversorgung des Babys beteiligt, egal wie klein ein Job, und es macht Ihnen als Mumie viel mehr in diesem ersten Stadium der Erholung gebraucht fühlen bis das Kind bereit ist, aus dem Krankenhaus zu gehen. realistisch Körpergrößen an, dass von Frühgeborenen. Größen sind nicht zu sperrig und übermächtig wie in einigen Frühchen Kleidung auf dem Markt. Die vorzeitige Baby Kleidung von Nanny Nicu in Ihrem Lieblings-Farben des Regenbogens kommen Einzelne handgearbeitet, verfrüht und noch so winzigen Baby-Kleidung geben Ihrem Baby das kostbare Individualität, die Sie gerne Baby has.Everything Spiele von Kopf bis Fuß werden. viele dieser Sets haben 2 nützlich Baby Wäschesäcke im Krankenhaus dann verlassen Swap die anderen mit nach Hause nehmen. voll waschbar für Seelenfrieden Verwechslungen mit Krankenhaus Handouts.
Todays news headline looks at studies to say folic acid does not have an influence in controling premature birth.
Mums should not avoid taking the drug just because it does not help stop a premature birth. In fact folic acid is recommended for the first trmiester to prevent spina bifida.
A spokesman for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists said the study should not deter pregnant women from taking folic acid.
“We would strongly recommend folic acid for the first trimester, for the prevention of birth defects.”
Andy Cole, Chief Executive of Bliss, added: “While this is interesting research, there is very good evidence that folate aids foetal development and has health benefits to the mother.
( last paragraph extract of news taken from the DAILY TELEGRAPH).
No sería bueno dejar la espera en las colas de pago y envío de largo, ocupando su valioso tiempo.
¿Qué tan grave es cuando se está esperando a ser atendidos en una tienda de pedirle a un asistente tienes este tamaño y que se les diga que no! lo que frustración! en qué otro lugar puede ir?
por lo que pedimos en otro shop.Whats la respuesta esta vez? tenemos estos pero no son del color que quieras. ¿Cómo típico!, ¿cómo te hace sentir?
Así que imagínate lo bien que se puede conocer a alguien en alguna parte tiene todo lo necesario para los bebés pequeños. Que se le informe de los Grandes noticias! un supermercado que vende cada pequeño tamaño posible. Todos los tamaños en los pequeños Teeny justo lo que necesita para adaptarse a bebé ahora! Una tienda que tiene opciones Amazing mamás simplemente amor.
Ansioso abuelos no pueden esperar a estropear el bebé, el supermercado que las poblaciones de todo lo que necesita de la cabeza a los pies. Cualquier prenda de ropa que se pueda imaginar y en abundancia. Visita la tienda ahora en la parte superior de esta página usted no será decepcionado por la elección.
Food for thought for young teen mums coping with a newborn baby.
We shall call this lady Miss M to protect her identity, here is how she coped as a new mum.
Baby was small for dates at birth with a good antenatal care though as mum was a heavy smoker. Smoking does have an effect on baby’s development in the womb.Baby K was a crying baby she seemed to get all the baby illness Croup,Asthma,3 month Colic,Broncolitis.Baby’s mum Miss M found she waited up very late until she could ring her own mum to get help to settle her.
Bottles full of milk getting green mouldy laiden in the kitchen, dirty sick on baby’s cot sheets reused not washed.Soiled nappys left in the living room mounting up. Bins overflowing with rubbish and plates not washed in the kitchen.All these signs where sent alarm bells ringing that Mum wasn’t coping very well at all.A Single parent she had family to help get the house tidy, a lady came in once a week to make sure here bills were paid. Miss M found it tough for the first 4 years even as her toddler reached age 3 and started nursery. If you too have found it hard to cope speak to your health visitor, who can put you in touch with the correct services before its too late and your baby gets taken into care. Parenting doesn’t always come easy for young mums or first time mums. Asking for help means you are taking the first step in realizing you want the best care for your baby.
Home with your baby from the maternity unit. Struggling to get baby in a routine then read this…
If you are a mum without a family for support make use of your health visitor once you have been discharged from the midwife, they can put you into contact with other mums and support groups etc which can be very beneficial for both advice and socially..
A routine means nothing more than being consistent with when you feed and put your baby to bed. Some parents prefer a fairly strict routine throughout the day with all naps taken in the cot at the same time. Other parents prefer to be out and about during the day, but stick to a regular pattern of bath, feed and bed at the same time in the evening. What sort of routine you go for is up to you, but the key is to be consistent, particularly in the hour or so before they go to bed for the night.
Take a nap when you can after your baby is born you’ll probably find it will be some time before you get a decent night’s sleep. Lack of sleep can make you feel bad-tempered and anxious, so you should make every effort to sleep when your baby does during the day., but it may help to restrict visitors in the first few weeks and to try not to worry too much about the housework.
If you have older children then enlist the help of a family member or trusted friend to take care of them.Leaving you then to free up your time for the newbaby.
Some babies cry more than others, and coping with continual crying, or ‘colic’ can be exhausting. If you’ve gone through all the usual checks – hunger, tiredness, too cold, not well, needs changing – and can’t find a reason for it, the only thing to do is to comfort your baby.Plus talk to your health visitor or doctor if baby seems unwell.Good luck with your new baby – Sheila at Cheeky Chums
Today I was so excited I thought we too shall celebrate the wedding with a free competition for mums to be. Free to enter you send a pic of your baby born on the wedding day of Prince William and Kate and the first 5 babies in the UK born on this day win a free velour babygrow in pink or blue size 8-12lb. There will be plenty of time for baby to grow into it if born premature so make a note of our website by clicking on the twins baby picture above.
To enter send a jpg photo of baby with the birth date details, plus address to send the gift later if you win. No cheating we will be checking the hospital birth records to confirm the birth.Home births must have a witness midwife present to validate the birth. we shall post the winners on this blog site 2 weeks later.
At Cheeky Chums we like to give you the latest baby product warnings .These should be far few and very rare occurances but recently some products just seem to be in the news.A while ago we reported on certain baby sling dangers.Yesterday we reported on our twitter accounts on baby monitor safety recalls and today in the USA its a parents recall on dropside baby cots. Do you the public think there shopuld be stricter laws on baby product safety.What do you think could be done or put into place to avoid such death traps from ever occurring. or do you thing the safety rules in place are adequate enough and that its just something that happens every now and then. If we get enough responce we shall file your views and concerns to the uk BPA Baby Products Association.PLEASE LEAVE YOUR VALUABLE COMMENT JUST BELOW THIS PAGE YOUR COMMENTS MEAN A LOT TO US FOR IMPROVING BABY SAFETY.
Couleurs vives, les vêtements de bébé à la main
Conçu par des spécialistes bébé avec l’entrée directe des infirmières et infirmiers néonatals. Tailles de bébés prématurés ont examiné les mesures de ces vêtements de bébé pour obtenir exactement right.Made plus facile pour le pansement et fils, de tuyaux et tout conduit facilement fil à travers le SCBU.
En habillant votre bébé dans les vêtements de bébé que vous avez choisi, assurez-vous sont plus impliqués dans les soins de base de votre bébé, peu importe leur taille un emploi, et il vous fait ressembler à une momie se sent beaucoup plus approprié dans cette première phase de récupération jusqu’à ce que le bébé est prêt à rentrer à la maison de l’hôpital.
hauteur réaliste à celui des bébés prématurés. tailles ne sont pas trop gros et écrasante que dans certains vêtements pour bébé prématuré sur le marché.
Les vêtements pour bébés prématurés par Nanny Nicu viennent dans vos couleurs préférées de l’arc en ciel
Uniques faites à la main, vêtements pour bébés jamais si petit et trop tôt pour donner à votre bébé l’individualité précieux que vous bébé heureux has.Everything matches de la tête aux teen.Klik ensuite bouton de magasinage pour choisir votre couleur préférée
It’s a big thing weaning babies on to foods and the majority of parents wish to give their child the best foods full of nutritional goodness to help a child grow and be healthy.
A baby may reject many of the first foods due to strange taste and textures this can make a parent frustrated and quiet worried as to why their child won’t eat, but that is not the case you need to keep calm and carry on, go back and try that food on a later date, variety is the key as a baby who trys lots of food are more than likely going to grow up and be food lovers. Not a fussy eater, you can try food up to 9 times before you may like it, this will certainly help a child to get the right nutrients for healthy development and growth and for the parent their peace of mind.
Is your baby ready for weaning? First signs may be, baby still hungry even after more milk, shows interest in other peoples food such as mums/Dads.
Equipment needed to start weaning, small and shallow plastic spoons, bowl, bibs, clothes, food blender
Good foods to start baby on, try baby rice and gently cooked organic fruits like parsnip, carrot, apples pear, banana. (remember to use gluten free foods before 6 months)
Organic food is the food that nature intended which includes all natural essential minerals including higher levels of vitamin c and antioxidants.
Tips on starting weaning,
Choose a quiet time when a baby is more contented Start with the baby’s usual milk feed
Sit your baby in a safety highchair suitable for the age
Expect for the first few tastes to come back out of the baby’s mouth
Be patient, the baby may find it to different so don’t expect much from the first few days of attempting, it is not essential that a child eats straight away as the milk still supplies the baby with all the nourishment they need.
Make all solid foods smooth, mild and runny to start with, gradually increasing the thickness of the puree as your baby gets used to feeding from a spoon.
When preparing foods for baby at home remember to use the best quality organic ingredients when ever you can and there is no need to add salt or sugar. In fact salt can kills babies.
As a baby starts to get used to eating solid foods, you can start thinking of the next fruit and vegetable to introduce to your child, keep note of your babies likes and dislikes and which a baby enjoyed and wasn’t so keen on.
By 7 months your baby will be getting the hang of their smooth, mild tastes. It is the time to start the process next stage of weaning and introduce larger portions, new textures and slightly stronger flavours.
Don’t worry about giving a baby too much food as they will close there mouth or turn there head when they’re full.
As a baby co-ordination improves, you will notice your child using their hands more and starting to grab food, this is the time to introduce finger foods, try steamed carrot sticks or a finger of toast.
By 10 months your baby will be starting to really enjoy food, you will see them find chewing easier and will enjoy taking part in meal times as a family.
Try making a batch of organic fruit or vegetables puree and freeze it in ice cube trays or suitable freezer pots, many advantages for this such as its ready made, doesn’t waste what is left, easy enough when you get back from a busy day out etc. Article by Sarah Hart executive assistant at Cheeky Chums.
In todays news Tesco reported news that sales had gone up in pregnancy test kits most recently.News suggested the reasons was the recession hitting hard and people finding comforts with loved ones.
At Cheeky Chums we wonder if the reasons could be…
woman are panicking that they may be pregnant that wasn’t planned for
More teens worrying in case a pregnancy has occured.
Unprotected sex could be on the increase as sales in Condoms have gone down.
The recent cold spell may mean couples snuggling up close and personal in the freezing weather. Whoops so more babies may well be on the way in 2011 than expected.
Well we found another line for premature babies that have already proved to be a hot seller within 1 hr of going online.The cutest designer baby wear in preemie baby sizes DALMATION PUPPIES. Gorgeous Spotted hat with matching baby grow and guess what whoopee! no lost mittens they have them all tucked away on the sleeve .You simply fold them over baby’s hand.If baby is still in an incubator wearing these they will find it hard to prod and poke, to remove necessary tubes and wires that can be attached to the face.
More have been ordered in sizes 3-5lb and 5-8lb and will be in stock by Tuesday 22nd February if you you want to pre order one now send us an email on the contact page above and receive a £1.00 off voucher to use at the checkout.
I watched an advert at my daughters the other day which I found very sad. It was a good ad but I felt so sorry for mum’s and families who cannot afford what the advert was offering.My 6 year old grandaughter was mesmerized thinking she was going to Disneyland just like the children in the advert.Adverts do play an important part in customer buying trends but there was no way my daughter could afford to go.What a disapointment for both mum under pressure to give her child everything she wants to make her child happy and contented.
When it comes to the latest chocolate bar or cereal purchase there isn’t much cost involved, but where do you draw the line when you are talking of spending over hundreds of pounds for a trip.
I would love your views feel free to add a comment just below!
As Cheeky Chums diversifies so does the need for extra staff. Cheeky Chums the superstore dedicated for premature babies welcomes onboard our latest staff member. Designer Andrea Clare will be a welcome support for the manufacturing side.As more shops want to stock these tiny and bright attractive premature baby clothes more lines will be offered to meet the wholesale side of Cheeky Chums .Feel free top browse the shopping site for tiny baby clothing from 0-1lb.Click on the twin babies above to visit the site now.
Do you think mobile phones are dangerous to unborn babies in the womb in pregnancy? well after todays news you may want to think again when radiation is emitted. see this news extract “Mobile phones are basically radio sets and emit electromagnetic signals that can penetrate human body. It has been claimed that some parts of the human head are very sensitive to damage due to increases in temperature caused by radio waves.
Grimly warning about electromagnetic pollution, Professor Henry Lai of Washington University School of Medicine prophesized that human DNA may ominously be mutated as an effect of its long-term exposure to microwave radiation, proving radio waves to be more dangerous than tobaccos.
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) set electromagnetic field (EMF) safety limits to ensure that humans are not exposed to excessive radiations that may cause brain tumors, leukemia, birth defects, miscarriages, chronic fatigue, headaches, cataracts, heart problems, stress, nausea, chest pain, forgetfulness, cancer and other health problems. News extract taken from the Financial Express.
Children in junior schools are opting to using mobiles more now and parents feel they have the added assurance they can call them come in after playing out with friends, feel safer they know the whereabouts of their kids at all times etc but do you think it harms young brains we certainly do do!
whats new soon, when you stock such a vast array of preemie baby clothes you may think wow what ever next,well the imaginative team at Cheeky Chums came up with a new range of preemie baby clothes with an extra wow factor for spring babies.
Luscious velour fabric in lilacs ,aqua blue with jade and mocha,Taste of Affrica for boys in mint cream and mouthwatering chocolate,primary colours footy puppies chasing a ball, as usual NANNY NICU lines sell out as fast as they arrive so watch out for them hitting the shelves end of nextweek.
in sizes 1-3lb,3-5lb,5-8lb.
see them and much more by clicking on the twin baby picture top right on this page now
Here are some ideas to help develop a good bonding relationship between parents children and even first time grandparents.
bonding in the family Is a lifetime commitment.
bonding that takes place with a Newborn Babywith….
1.baby on skin 2 skin contact lying on your chest.
2.feeding, looking at baby talking to baby in a soothing reasuring voice.
3 talking to baby whist bathing baby, baby massage becoming closer by direct skin to skin contact with hand and baby’s body make sure you use baby oil.
4 Changing baby,or dressing with direct eye to eye contact with smiles,getting baby to look at you directly with a soft voice approach not bawling or screaming. Talking to and singing gentle songs.
5 playing with baby dads usually enjoy rough and tumble but comes later as baby becomes more mobile.Dont swing baby by arms or throw up in the air.Never pick a child up by the arms.
6 parent learning to recognize and responding to different cries from baby.
Problems
prem baby not able to breast feed, hormones, postnatal depression, help/support
6mths
Older children becoming involved, reading stories, more singing, sign language, introduce black and white colored books, mirrors, mixing with other babies and mums,
If the kids are off school and you need to get them out on time for apointments/ day trips out etc often causes stress for parents in a rush.
Here are our top 5 tips to get the children out quickly without the stress of making them hurry up.
Get the kids clothes, shoes ready the night before so you dont have to waste time looking for a lost shoe in a morning.
If its along trip out put the kids treats food drinks etc up the night before keep them in the fridge and then they don’t have to be made in the morning before you go.
Have your childs own bag ready to hand with colouring books etc and games toys to keep the kids entertained. Put then on a worktop to grab as you leave.
Make sure any favourite toy is there too so your child doesn’t scream because they didnt find it to take with them.It will only hold you up causing delays looking for them.
If you have to leave really early and your child can eat toast alone.Toast can be ready made and wrapped in tin foil to keep warm. a nice change from cereal at breakfast. Its good to stop the kids fighting in back of the car, toast can be eaten on the go when you have to leave quickly .
Toddlers are more harder to get into a bedtime routine than a young baby so developing good habits early will prevent problems as more children are born in the family. I heard a of a family in the local area with 7 kids the 1 year slept on mums arms in bed the 3 year old in small bed near mum and in the night dad creeps down stairs as the rest of the children climb in to bed one by one. Imagine the relationship between the parents bed time should be relaxing for the whole family each in their own bed feeling settled,secure and having a full deep sleep pattern.
So what tips can we offer you if your children won’t settle in their own bed at night.
Parents need to feel needed by their children and often they feel sorry for the child that cries and wants to stay up,until mum goes to bed or dad carries then up once they have falling alseep on the couch.
The longer you leave it to get children in a routine the harder it will be for you to break the bad habit.
You are the parent you should be the one in charge not the child.If you feel they will not go to bed by you saying so then it shows there is a problem that will only get worse over time.
Develop a strict bedtime routine. Do not falter from it or you are risking going back to square one.
A lovely warm bath relaxing playing with bath toys sticky letters etc will prepare them for quiet time.
If you offer a supper time treat such as toast and warm milk etc let them eat it quietly on the couch no more toys now,its winding down and quiet time.
If you put active toys out videos etc it will get their mind working overtime this is the total opposite of what you are aiming to achieve with a new bedtime routine. Forget using PLAYSTATION/NINTENDO games etc they are a no no near bedtime! No videos,No dvds.
Read a story in bed giving them a kiss goodnight a big hug lights off and say sleeptime love you. Don’t fall into the trick of your child saying “im hungry I need a drink mum” as they will have had a supper and therefore dont need more drinks.Or The next trick children use to stay up is or it will be “I need the toilet” up and back and forth trips to the toilet next.
leave the door slightly ajar so you can hear footsteps trying to sneakdown stairs. If they get out of bed take them back straight away.Tuck them in say goodnight then leave.
This will need to be repeated as many times as your child gets out of bed to come down stairs.The more times they get up means the more times you put them back after taking them back once do not talk to your child as they will have got a responce from you and play up on it more and more and more until you give in.
Remember you are the adult you are in charge.Stay strong you can do it, its not going to hurt your child they need the stability that comes by you the adult being consistant. Do not be bullied/blackmailed coached into giving in. Be strong and the next night will be better.
It may take a few days but once you have managed it they will give up and sleep. The next night if they try it again sneaking downstairs you take them back.Persistance will pay off, you may be tired, fed up but it will all be worth it in the end! You can do it and they will sleep better for with the new bedtime routine! And for the first time in along time so will you too!
When a baby is born extreemely premature it is cared for in either a NICU or HDU neonatal intensive care unit. A necessary aid to keep baby maintained with enough oxygen in the incubator is provided for with either a CPAP or a ventilator. The Cheeky thing with these little babies is they will wriggle, tug pull at the wires which are attached to the nose area or face.
Cheeky Chums stock premature baby scratch mittens in various colourways.Providing the ideal solution to keeping fingers contained so they dont pull these wires and tubes out of place.
Usually provided in one standard size but later this evening new luxury velour ones will be added to the collection at the superstore for premature babies.
The luxury scratch mittens give mums more choices in cosy fabrics,sizes,and more colours. too.As theses fabrics are ultra soft and a premature baby’s skin is even more sensitive to that of an average weight newborn, the touch and feel of these are absolutley amazing.You will really love these as they feel scrumptious brushed against the side of your face. visit the superstore to buy a pack or 2 .
Tomorrow is no smoking day, if you are pregnant and smoke did you know your babys health is at risk of being born with chest problems and of a low birth weight known as small for dates. The placenta doesnt function as well in mums that smoke during pregnancy so as tomorrow is no smoking day can you at least try to give up for at least one day. We hope you will Cheeky Chums promote no smoking during pregnancy.No to drugs no to Alcohol keeping mum and baby as healthy as possible during pregnancy and also afterwards.
when a new mum brings her newborn baby home from the hospital its great when its just the mum and dad. What about a newborn on the way and a house full of pets to care for at home too? Here are some questions you may not have thought of ….
What about if there are pets at home should things change?
what if you have a dog or cat, have you given your time over to them, so much that they could be jelous?
Did you make time to get your pet used to another family member visiting or do they growl and won’t let anyone sit close to you on the settee?
Does you pet jump up at visitors especially if its a large pet dog?
What about jelousy have you thought about how you will keep your pets entertained yet still able to care for your baby without it getting into harms way?
Do you know of any other potential health risks involved that can effect children and pets such as ringworm or toxoplasmosis?
Tomorrow we discuss the outcomes of having pets at home with a newborn baby and/or other children at home too.
In japan on the 11th march 2011 people worldwide were left a memory that will be hard to shake off.As yesterdays news headline causes heartache and devastation for so so many familes you cannot help to feel compassion beyond even our human instinct.todays news follows more devastation which as not yet finished in the destruction of so many lives.It will alsohave a major impact of newborn babies concieved in Japan and surrounding areas. The explosion of the power plant in Japan, is radiation going to have an even more profound effect than that of the Chernobyl Reactor dissaster .
Back in 2001 Scientists said” there is evidence that low radiation doses can cause multiple changes in human DNA, that are passed on to future generations”.
They found “an unexpectedly high increase” in mutations among children born after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
The children were born to parents who had cleaned up the reactor, and were conceived after it exploded.
The scientists do not rule out the possibility of prolonged effects from the mutations.
The scientists, from Israel and Ukraine, report their findings in the Proceedings of the Royal Society: Biological Sciences, a UK journal.
They say that while exposure to ionizing radiation has for a long time been suspected of increasing the mutation load in humans, events like the atomic bombing of Japan “seem not to have yielded significant genetic defects.”
I dread to think the concequencies of the japan earth quake disaster on future children with the radiation escaping from the power plant.
Newborn – a newborn baby may only be aware of vague shapes, darkness, light and movement. at the age the baby will only be very short sighted, their focus range is only 20-25cm. Babies look longer at patterns than solid colours which tells us that they find patterns more interesting. babies are interested in faces, a few days after birth a baby is able to recognise its mothers face by shape and sound as she feeds and talks to the child. a newborn is sensitive to the intensity of light and will shut their eyes tightly and keep them shut when a bright light is turned on.
3 Months – although a baby of this age will still be short sighted, the baby now has a greater focusing rangeand therefor can see further. The baby will be interested by the enviroment around him. at this age the baby has much time watchinhg it’s own hands when lying on his back.
6 Months – by this age a childs eyes will have learned to work together and the child rearly will look crossed eyed (unless of a defect) the child will move his head to see what he wants to see such as following movement from a person or toy.
1 year – the child is able to focus on an object that is quiet a long way away, and is able to recognise people at a distance. the eyes are able to follow a fast moving object.
2 years – the child is now able to see everything that we can see as adults.
2 and a half plus – the child will show a sence of colour about 2 and a half years of agefrom then on the child will show knowledge of colours, Red and yellow are the first usually to be known then blue and green. by 4 – 5 years a child should be able to recognise all of the colours if not earlier.
A diet for a baby and child is where an unusual type of food is eaten e.g. a baby has a diet of milk, a balanced diet is of which contains enough of all the food substance needed for a well nutritional balance for a child. where as a diet to an adult is where they want to have (eat) low calorie foods to help them loose weight, be and feel healthier.
The funtion of nutrients are to help the body grow, to provide energy in order to carry out physical movements for activities through out the day, keep the body warm and to help carry out other essenstial processes of the body such as digestion. Macronutrients are used to explain nutrients needed in large amounts in the body such as protein, carbohydrates and fat. micronutrients are used to explain nutrients that are needed in small amounts of the body such as vitamins and minerals.
To give a child a balanced diet you need good reasons for this such as,
able to develop a strong, well formed body.
have energy to keep warm and active.
keep healthy.
Grow to there full potential height (inwhich there genese will allow)
maintain a suitable weight for the childs height and age.
to help with a balanced diet, offer a variety of food during the day, the child would eat what their body needs. a child should have some milk, protein foods e.g. meat, fish, cheese, eggs, beans, vegatables, fruit, pasta, cereals, wholegrain etc. if a child is a vegetarian to help the child get the protein they need they will have to consume foods that contain this such as milk, cheese, beans, vegatables, fruits, nuts etc.
If a child doesn’t like drinking milk, other ways that milk can be given are in puddings such as custard and snacks such as yogart, milkshakes and cheese.
A diet maybe unbalanced by either shortage of food, too much of a certain food, or lack of essential substance in the food. an unbalanced diet can lead to a child having less energy, failing to thrive etc, this is known as malnutrition.
Key points to consider when planning meals for young children:
include protein, calcium, iron and vitamins A&D which are essential for growing children
include fibre (high) in there diet – vegatables, fruits, wholemeal bread. (firmer textures can be introduced to encourage children to chew)
whole milk is recommended for children, children over the age of 2 can be given semi-skimmed milk.
choose healthier ways of cooking e.g. grilling instead of frying, steamer, slow cookers (very handy for a working parent to cut and prepare the food and leave it to cook on low all day for maximum of 8 hours) , use a hob instead of a microwave.
give children a variety of different foods as preferances are established in early childhood
mealtimes should be regular, with limited snack foods in between mealtimes.
offer fruit when ever the child feels hungry rather than buiscuits snacks or crisps.
wow crocuses everywhere daffodils a sign that spring is in the air. At Cheeky Chums the premature baby clothes superstore is busier than ever this Spring with stocks selling out as soon as they hit the shelves. We get asked many times for our catalogue but because so many lines sell out as fast as they arrive it is impossible to keep them updated. As we find a newline its added so mums get the chance to own them for tiny baby as soon as the latest styles hit the market. This Spring 2011 lines have just started to arrive with RUBBY DUCKY,THE LION KING,PRETTY PETALS,MIDNIGHT MOUSE,HELLO BABY,RAINBOW DROPS TO NAME BUT A FEW.
No need to wonder where to find the smallest preemie baby sizes this superstore stocks every item of clothing imaginable for tiny babies. so even if your baby isn’t born premature but is 6-8lb in weight we have something tiny and trendy to fit your little one. Vist the website by clicking on the babies at the top of this page,You’ll be amazed, you can’t go wrong for choice!
There is lots of joy to be had when you become a parent for the first time. what do you do when your newborn baby is finally at home from the hospital and it doesn’t come with a manual like a car or diy kit would!
Take new parent hood hour by hour~learn as you go. You are no longer number one in your house. Your baby will take priority before any descisions you make for yourself or as a family.
Your baby needs you to look after it. It is not a toy that you can leave in a corner when you are bored with it.Your newborn baby needs you for its care needs, for food needs, to provide it a safe home, a loving home, to give it a stable home.
Your baby will take a lot out of you from sleep deprevation to tiredness, especially if you have a busy lifestyle such as working long hours.
Plus being a parent can give you new skills,make you a more loving person as you put your owns needs aside .knowing you have taken on a responcibility as an adult now caring for a child.
Being a new parent brings Tears of laughter, tears of Joy worries that you have as your baby grows ,but happiness because they are part of you and the infuence you can have on them too.
The current Job market for teenagers ummm do you fancy working with children? This week we shall give you an insight into the many different jobs to concider that involve working with children from 0-11 .The jobs focus will be related to either babies toddlers,pre-school, school ages, or special schools for children with individual needs.
What qualities do you need to find a job role working with children?
What skills will you require to work with kids ?
Do you need experience to work with children?
What about qualifications needed to work with children?
check back soon to read the latest blog posts about working with children
plus you will also be able to visit sites recommended for useful resources.
This week we are looking at jobs working with children today we feature newborn babies and the role of a midwife.
A Midwife provides advice, care and support families before, during and after childbirth. They care for newborn children, providing health education and parent support for the first 28 days, then the care is passed to a health visitor.
What do you think a midwife’s qualities and skills should be ? its not about just passing a baby to a mother you must have have confidence as you will be the mentor at birth the parents rely on your expereince as their babys life is in your hands so to speak they will trust everything you say as they cope with extreeme pain.Can you handle the sight of blood do you have a fear of needles.You will be in contact with lots of blood feaces,mess,sick and cleaning up afterwards.
Responciblities included diagnosing, monitoring and examining women during pregnancy;
programmes of care; providing full antenatal care, including screening tests.
identifying high risk pregnancies and making referrals to doctors and other medical professionals
birth to support the mum encouraging mother/baby bonding and family relationships.
offering support and advice on sad occassions such as miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal death;
supervising and assisting mothers in labour, monitoring the condition of the foetus and using knowledge of drugs medicines and helping with pain.
To work in the NHS, midwives must hold a “pre-registration” qualification in midwifery at degree level, which allows them to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
There are no national minimum entry requirements as each higher education institution (HEI) sets its own criteria.
5 GCSEs plus 2 A-levels or equivalent for a degree programme. All applicants must be knowledgeable in literacy, numeracy and of a good character.Qualified nurses can take a quicker pre-registration course in midwifery lasting approx 18 months.
This week we are looking at jobs working with babies and children. today features job positions as a uk Maternity Nurse.
What is a maternity nurse? In some countries a maternity nurse is the term used as a midwife. In the Uk a matenity nurse is something totally different. A Uk maternity nurse is usually self employed, so if this is what you want to take a career in then you need to be familiar with tax national insurance and being registered as self employed with the Inland Revenue.
A maternity nurse can find work unaided but many nursing employment agencies and Nanny Agencies can have maternity nurses signed up on the their books.
A Maternity nurse does not need a qualification but families would look for an experienced one and would choose someone with a relevant childcare/first aid training etc over someone with no training or experience with newborn babies what so ever.
Specialised training for supporting breastfeeding mums, such as the La Leche League, would also be a good start for potential maternity nurses.
Some nanny schools, such as Norland College, provide excellent training for potential nannies and MNT Training also offers an OCN Maternity Practitioner Award that is recognised as a formal qualification in maternity nursing. This award covers topics related to post natal care for infants and mothers.
A maternity nurse can work up to six days per week, some maternity nurses may consider themselves night nurses, in which case they would work mostly at nights.
What does the maternity nurse do?
Usually sleeping in the next room or same room as the newborn baby,Offer support to the mother and family in the care of the newborn for approx 6 weeks from birth.Provide light meals for a mum just arrived home from the maternity unit if really poorly, washing babys laundry, night time feeds, bathing and any assitance the family needs in the care of the newborn. The maternity nurse is not there to care for the rest of the family.As the job role is usually only short term a family pays fees up to £600 a week.
Todays jobs working with children features the role of a Nanny.
Who can be a Nanny ?
Parents needing a nanny to look after their children would prefer someone with a Nursery Nurse qualkification a background with a child care qualification experience and or relevant qualifications to show you are capable in areas such as first aid, cooking.Nanny are usually registered with an employment agency.Many Job vacancies can be found in magazines too such as Lady magazine.
Most agencies and families looking to employ a nanny should expect them to have a childcare qualification although this isn’t a legal requirement. As a good nanny you should:
be able to plan and arrange safe, fun learning activities for chilkdren depending on their age and capabilities.
plan and prepare healthy meals/ snacks
have some first aid training for children
have a driving licence or start driving
show good organisational skills
have an love and a real interest in children as individuals.
Be confident and positive and a friendly personality.
have experience of working with children of various ages, in a variety of different work settings.
A live-in nanny lives with the employing family working usually about 50 hours a week over 5 days.The family Generally providing you with living quarters, for live in positions.The family may provide you with a telephone and car, or an allowance for your own vehicle.
A Nannys role will be reading to, playing with the children, helping with dressing, ensuring their proper hygiene is met.
A Nanny will prepare the childrens meals,and do children’s laundry.A Nanny’s job role Can involve transporting them to and from school, organising play activities, with loving support as a stable responcible adult whilst in your care.
As a Nanny You generally provide the parents with regular feedback on the children’s behaviour and how they have spent their day. Most parents like to be involved and know they have been entertained not left alone to play and are doing something worthwhile when they cannot be around.
Today we feature jobs working with babies as a neonatal nurse.
Neonatal nurses care for new-born babies premature or are born sick. various health conditions that can affect a new-born baby and require treatment from specialists within a hospital healthcare team.
A Neonatal nurse job role involves working in a specialist neonatal baby care unit.
Neonatal nurses care for new-born babies who are premature or are born sick. There are a vast number of conditions that can affect a new-born baby and require treatment from specialists within the healthcare team.
Premature babies have particular needs as a result of being bornbefore fukll term 37 weeks or earlier, in particular health problems with breathing/ respiratory difficulties that can be life threatening if not treated promptly. nutritional needs of the sick newborn and premature babies will require specialist care too.
skills and capabilities working as a neonatal nurse
As a neonatal nurse its important to be sensitive to the needs of others, have a caring attitude.
As a neonatal nurse has an important role of supporting parents of the sick baby becuase parentas are upset seeing their baby coupled up to wires and monitors.
a solid understanding of the physiological and psychological needs of the new-born baby
competent to work in a highly technical and demanding job area.
the ability to work effectively as a team member.
Training and qualifications needed to be a neonatal nurse
In order to become neonatal nurse certified, you will have to go through a rigorous education and training process. Becoming a neonatal nurse involves a very lengthy learning process that will require a lot of dedication on your part. Here are the basics of how to become a neonatal nurse.you must first become a registered nurse. This will involve you attending a certified nursing program in order to obtain a nursing degree. You will also have to get a bachelor of science in nursing in order to become a registered nurse. Once you become a registered nurse, you will need to go through a certain amount of on-the-job training in order to become a neonatal nurse. Most hospitals will require that you work in a clinical setting for least three years.You could do bank nursing at first to get your foot in the door so to speak.
This week we are looking at careers working with children. today we look at the Job role of a nursery teacher.
Nursery teachers work with children aged three to five in nursery schools or classes, planning and organising a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities.
As a nursery teacher you would:
help children’s social, personal, physical and emotional development
develop children’s language, literacy and numeracy skills.
help children achieve the early learning goals of the current National Curriculum .
encourage co-operation and good behaviour with the children.
As well as working with the children, you would:
prepare room and allocate activities to promote learning in a play focused environment.
preparation, recording of childrens progress plus planning recording and evaluationg activities and resources.
talking to parents about their children’s development.
continued monitoring of children’s development and identify any problems or specific learning needs.
attend staff meetings and keep abreast of current legislation with training courses.
Hours worked as a nursery teacher.
As a nursery teacher you would work 39 weeks a year in school term time. Teaching hours vary between schools, but are usually 9am to 3.30pm or 4pm. Nursery-age children attend for the morning or afternoon sessions.
Income for a typical nursery teachers post
salary £21,102 to £30,842 a year (£26,000 to £35,568 in inner London).
Training needed to become a nursery teacher
To be a nursery teacher in a state school, you must gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by completing Initial Teacher Training (ITT). There are four types of ITT:
undergraduate
postgraduate
School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
work-based.
GCSEs (A-C) English, maths and a science subject or equivalent qualifications – you should check with course providers which qualifications they will accept, or if there are any equivalency tests you can take
to pass skills tests in numeracy, literacy and ICT (information and communications technology).
Visit the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) website
Tonight we bring jobs working with children to a close. we finish with a Job working as a baby sitter is it the Job for you?
many people think a baby sitting job is a job that happens part time one or 2 evenings a week per family.But a baby sitter can work for a close community of families so there can be continued work. Baby sitting usually happens at night time for Girls or Boys from 14 years of age and as a bbay sitter you will have proven already with other families or family that you are more than able to look after children.As a baby sitter you must be competent and capable.
Do you enjoy taking care of children but know that you don’t want to do it full-time or in a daycare setting Knowing basic first aid and CPR makes you considerably more marketable and assures parents you mean business and can handle an emergency
Build a babysitting list of all the care experience you have had to show perspective parents. Make sure to include any volunteer or paid work you have done with children
It also helps to talk to experienced babysitters to see how they do things or ask them can you work along side them to get some experience with the families support first.
The best babysitters think of the job as a responsibility first, with having fun then income second. A good baby sitter finds it rewarding knowing you’ve earned a child’s trust and affection having sole charge of children. Although abies can be demanding even if its only for a few hours a time in your charge.
we recently featured an interesting news item on twitter about a new doll that has become available that promotes breaftfeeding practice for little girls.However this controversial doll has now caused an outrage amongst many mums what do you think ? The “Breast Milk Baby,” made by Spanish toy company Berjuan Toys, comes with a bib for the child to wear, with two flowers positioned where nipples would be. When the doll’s mouth is brought close to the top, it sets off sensors in the doll, causing it to move and make suckling sounds. leave your comments at the bottom of this blog post now! Personally I think its a descreet way for little girls to know that a newborn baby can have a milk feed other than a bottle.
Celebrity star Mariah Carey Pregnancy with twins are due soon.A recent news headline told of how she pose nude revealing her baby bump. Today we look at the concept of should a celebrity in the limelight keep babies in the press or out of the lime light.
As Michael Jackson kept his children covered for photographs to keep their privacy do you think Mariah Carey will do the same for the twin babies due.I think she will take every opportunity to show them off to the photographers.when Jade Goody died her ex boyfriend said his children would not be in the limelight I think this was the right desicion he took.
As a Celebrity you are followed at every given chance even if its good news or bad you are in the news giving you publicity even when its the last thing you need. The next question is will Prince William’s future children be in the press love your views on this please comment just below this page…
As the Royal weddding plans begin to finalize we almost forgot that we too at Cheeky Chums will be celebrating. Its is the 6th annniversary the same week its been 6 years from opening that Cheeky Chums have been serving worldwide customers with cute clothing for babies.Cheeky Chums now offer the tinest baby clothing and in plentiful supply all around the board.
During the Royal wedding celebration week we want all pregnant mums to become involved in the free daily competitions going on throughout the week.So much is planned but you have to be in it to win it come back tomorrow for more updates of whats going on and when and remember it wont cost a penny to enter.
yesterday we mentioned about our celebrations we are having as Cheeky Chums superstore for premature and tiny baby clothing celebrates its 6th birthday. Well its all planned now and babies don’t come cheap so if you are pregnant why not visit our blog and websites during the week 24-30th April 2011 for free competitions and free giveaways.
Each day will host either a competition free give away or special offer but you have to be in it to win it. There is a name the brand competition 50% off day on featured products,Find the picture from the website im a new grandparent free giveaway and much more. so for full details check back here or look on the main website on Monday.
Get out of my sight kids ! Just go out and play! This is such a strong statement but for some parents struggling with work/home/childrearing balance it feels like that.The children sometimes get a raw deal when it comes to spending quality time together as a family. So what can you do to keep the fun at home, avoid the stress passing from you to the children and have lots more fun together as a family?
If possible take up a hobby where you can all go out for country or walks take some sandwhiches and hot flask drinks fruit and eat them as a family. weather permitting or even take welly boots raincoats and spalsh about in the rain. Its the de-stressing parents need to do when not at work.
Its having fun with the kids so they do not play up and become “naughty” so to speak.children just want to be loved by their parents and often do almost anything to get you to notice them, even if it is annoying after being at work all day.
Have a BBQ/light tea out in the garden or local park on warm days when you have free time or weekends.Being together as a family listening to each other passing even the crisp around to each other is a good way to relax and get rid of work pressures.What else can you think of that other parents will find useful to help them too? add your own comments just below.
Recent statistics show more and more young children are top notch at using pc or game consoles iphones etc but failing in basic skills such as fastening buttons,riding a bike,swimming unaided, tiying shoes laces etc.
“One in five knew their way around smartphones or even an iPad. Two thirds knew how to turn a computer on and 73 per cent said they could work a mouse.
When it came to real-life matters, however, the picture was very different.
“Just 48 per cent knew their own home address and only a third were able to write their first and last names. Only 11 per cent could tie their shoe laces. The survey of 2,200 mothers in 11 countries by internet security company AVG found that in general British children were more ‘plugged in’ and had fewer real-life achievements than other countries”.Extract taken from the daily mail newspaper.
So what skills do you think parents should teach children and which should be left to the local authority nurseries,schools, or school taking children out for swimming lessons.
It should be the parent first and the rest from outside agencies such as nurseries etc to emphasise what children have learnt from parents at home.
For example look what happens…
When nursery classes are full of 30 children how can the teacher fasten 30 coats if the children don’t have these skills?
When a school class needs to get dressed after P.E how can the teacher find time to dress them all.
A child gets lost at a holiday camp and doesnt know full name and address.
Mum has accident at home and child does not know how to ring for an ambulance.
Congratulations to Holly after giving birth to a beautiful baby daughter today.She was born 4 weeks early, a premature baby and a second daugher for Holly Willoughby celebrity star from ITV show dancing on ice. Every one at Cheeky Chums wishes the family well and if she needs tiny clothes she can visit the superstore for premature babies at Cheeky Chums online.
News today speculates that Prince William and Kate Middleton are expecting a baby and that the anouncement was due to be told to the world on the return from their honey moon.
The facts are false this is not the case kate is not pregnant I would have loved the news to be true but sadly its not the case we shall update this news as and when it does happen lets hope its not too long off.
todays news in the USA reports that babies with non-accidental head trauma doubled during the latest recession.
Why would more parents resort to hurting children?.
Stress has been a suggested cause with unemployment on the increase money worries.Significantly more serious injuries were also noted during the recession, resulting in more deaths and cases of severe brain injury ie from shaken baby syndrome.
This week we look at the different forms of Child abuse from babies to teens.
Is your chld at risk of child abuse without you being aware of it follow our blog posts next week to know more.
This weeks looks at the seriousness of child abuse. Today we look at child sexual abuse.
Sexual abuse occurs when a person forces a child to have any form of sexual contact or makes a child perform sexual acts. Statistics show that one-third of girls and one-fifth boys will be sexually abused before they reach their 16th birthday.
The fact is that sexual abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of his or her socio-economic, religious, cultural, racial or ethnic group.Most often with sexual abuse, the abuser is someone the victim knows. More than 90 percent of sexual abusers are known to their victim, because they build a relationship before the sexual abuse occurs.
There are many signs and symptoms children might display as a result of their victimization. In younger children these may include recurring or new problems.Its also important if you feel your child has been sexually abused that you dont ask too much detail whats gone on until you get outside advice from an health visitor or social worker etc these cases can go to court and you do not want any evidence being thrown out of court ie “you gave your child the information what to say” as it never happened so the abuser gets let off.
poor concentration.
loss of appetite.
sleep disturbances.
pain in abdomen,genitals or rectal area.
Lack of trust or fear of someone they know well, such as not wanting to be alone with a babysitter or child minder
Starting to wet again, day or night/nightmares
Become worried about clothing being removed
Suddenly drawing sexually explicit pictures
Being overly affectionate or knowledgeable in a sexual way inappropriate to the child’s age
Medical problems such as chronic itching, pain in the genitals, venereal diseases.
In older children, symptoms may include depression, chemical/alcohol abuse, eating disorders, self-mutilation or suicidal thoughts.
This week we look at child abuse today, we focus on child neglect.
Child abuse How do you know when a child is being neglected?
are there tell tale signs to look out for with child neglect?
Sometimes no a child being neglected may keep everything hidden but there are often tell tale signs to look out for ….
Constantly hungry
Poor personal hygiene may smell
child is Constantly tired
Poor state of clothing,ie unwashed sizes way too big or too small or clothing not weather appropriate.
Emaciation
Untreated medical conditions
No social relationships
Compulsive scavenging
Destructive tendencies
Whether child abuse is a slap, a harsh comment, stony silence, or not knowing if there will be food to eat, the end result is a child that feel unsafe, uncared for, and alone and unloved.Neglected children are not getting their physical and emotional needs met.
Competitions galore at the premature baby clothes superstore.
Week commencing 24th April 2011 is a celebration week not only for the Royal wedding, as Cheeky Chums online superstore aimed at premature babies celebrates its 6th year in business. To celebrate there is something extra special going on every day of the week. But YOU HAVE TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT!
Here’s what’s going on …
There are free exciting giveaways, free mind-boggling competitions plus money saving extra special offers. Click the contact us button at the top of the website to enter any of the competitions AND DON’T FORGET TO SEND YOUR CONTACT DETAILS TO SEND YOUR PRIZES TO.
SUNDAY 24TH APRIL: Word search frenzy For a word search sent free to your email fill in the word search, one word you wont be able to find and its this word you need to email back. The first correct answer wins a voucher to spend at Cheeky Chums worth £25.00
MONDAY 25TH: I spy
On one of Cheeky Chums popular blog sites http://prematurebaby.info will be a picture snap of an outfit stocked at Cheeky Chums. Search the website to see which outfit the picture shot has been taken from. Email the title of the product back to cheekychms@yahoo.co.uk one winner will win a Nanny Nicu 4 piece outfit of your choice worth £19.99.
TUESDAY 26TH:Money Saver
Selected products will have a massive saving of 50% off today only.
WEDNESDAY 27TH: CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENTS DAY
Any website viewer that gives an honest opinion or constructive comment for the Cheeky Chums website or customer service will be entered into a feedback draw. One winner will receive a voucher to spend at Cheeky Chums worth £20.00 to enter leave your comment here http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk/guestbook.htm
THURSDAY 28TH: IM A NEW GRANDPARENT GIVEAWAY
Order any item today and in the message box on the final checkout page leave a message for a grandparent gift. The first 10 customers receive a free gift for grandmaor grandad please state, which you require in the message box.ie grandma
FRIDAY 29TH: BIRTH-DAY- CELEBRATION
The first baby girl and boy born on this day the wedding day or Prince William and Kate Middleton wins a baby grow in a size 8-12lb.
To enter send a photo and name of midwife at delivery and name of hospital so we can check the birth records are acurate. Send to Cheeky Chums 49 Broadway Hindley Wigan Lancs. wn2 4jp or email a jpg AND DETAILS at cheekychms@yahoo.co.uk
This week we have been looking at child abuse today we cover the abused child suffering from physical abuse.
When does discipline become abuse? A social worker told us once a slap or any deliberate pyhsical harm as left a mark ie bruise or similar then it can be abuse. A child that is subject to it on a regular basis can have an examination by the doctors at the hospital to determine if physical abuse is taking place.A baby or child may then be put on the at risk register or taken into care in some instances where the family have shown to be unable to provide a safe home.
In certain instances babies have known to be subjected to horrendous torture such as gigarette burns on the body where a person as stumped out a cigarette out on the childs skin.Shaken baby syndrome where in a fit of temper someone in the care of the baby has shaken baby.The brain inside has been forced around the skull causing brain damage and in cases baby deaths have occured.
One question mums worry about is when should you put baby shoes on your walking baby for the first time? The Answer depends on what type of shoes you want them to wear and why and what age your baby is ?
A baby that is not walking unaided should not wear hard walking type shoes.Babies walking along side the furniture should not wear hard walking shoes.Babies are better walking without shoes and socks .Babies use their big toes to balance when taking those first few steps weather along the furniture or practising walking from one parent to another.Hard floor furnishings such as laminate floorings are very slippery so your baby with just socks on is a hazard.Some prams shoes with a soft leather / suede sole are the best option as they provide lots of room inside the shoes for the toes to stretch out and come in pleasing designs for mums wantings shoes to match their little ones outfits.(shoes like these by Ickle Tickles)
Put hard wearing first shoes on your toddler they when they are walking unaided easily and for outdoors. ie a toddler will want to push their trucks around to play so here is when you can put those first shoes on.
Just a quick not to say the premature baby clothes superstore will still be open for 24/7 ordering online over the Easter holidays. next posting day after 2pm today is Tuesday 25th April 2011.just in case you need tiny baby clothes in sizes from 0-1lb plus.
plus remember to click the contact button on our website to enter the free competitons going on for the next 6 days . Its to Celebrate the birthday of Cheeky Chums 6th year in business.The first day starts tomorrow with the free word search frenzy competiton.Click here to see whats on and when this coming week.
Today we look at the practical side of creating a nursery for your baby or babies just like in twin pregnancies.
The room and space is the first choice when deciding where to have a nursery the next question is what do you want the nursery to achieve.Is the Nursery just for clothes and sleeping. Is it to dress change baby ? Is the nursery going to be a play room when the baby gets older?
The next question is what will you put in the nursery clutter it with chairs tables and older toys then if your baby wants to crawl around in it is there enough play area.Will the baby share it with older children if so is it safe ie no small toy pieces smaller than a 2p uk coin where its a chocking hazard.
The next plan decorating the room if you dont have much time will you go fo a colour that can be altered slightly as the baby gets older or will you strip it bare again in a couple of years time. Colour choice next if you think its a girl without having a scan to determine the sex don’t think coz you carry baby at the front or you just get the feeling its a girl its definately going to be a girl you may end up having to change it at the last minute.Waste of money and a waste of time. Take a look at mariah Careys nursery planned for her twins here
I asked a question to a lady close by today Why didn’t you empty your childs paddling pool last night? “I forgot “was her reply. Finished playing in the paddling pool late afternoon. yet a paddling pool left out all day and all night is a hazard and death trap waiting to happen.What if a toddler fell into it? Did you know a child can drown in only an inch of water? On a hot day yes its good to keep children cool but should be supervised and emptied staright away after the fun has ended.So please bear this in mind if you think it will be ok until morning, tomorrow may be too late.
Need ideas for keeping bordom at bay for your young kids? heres 5 tips keeping your bored kids happy over Easter holidays….
I found a great gun that blows bubbles on the local market it uses batteries and my 6 year old grandaughter and me loved it kept her amused for 3 full days use rechargeable batteries for longer lasting fun and grab a 6 pack of bubbles from a supermarket as the batteries soon use up the bubbles.
Water fight, use empty bottles such as fizzy pop shampoo bottles well rinsed free of soap residue that could sting a childs eye.Its great dry them after off for a fun filled afternoon.
A box of chalk,children can create pictures on the pavement the down pour thats expected later will wash it all away ready to start again the next day.
Grab a packet lof seeds from asupermarket as its cheaper than garden centres Netto is the cheapest ive found let the kids plant seeds or strawberry plants approx £1.00 each they learn responcibility as they have to water them each day but can eat the strawberries later on in the year.
look on the carboot sale for small trampolines small bikes,skipping ropes etc keeps the kid fit too avoid the large trampolines that fill a garden with netting around Ive seen to many children have accidents and broken arms with these even though the netting is supposed to protect them.
Bathing a newborn baby may be easy but if it cries a lot and you don’t have it all planned baby can end up being more stressed in the process so heres 5 tips to getting just right.
preperation key factor get all you need before picking baby up.Such as clean clothes,bath towel,baby toiletries,bucket for soiled clothes.
add cold water first then hot so not to scald baby
test water temperature with your sensitive elbow so its just right.Do fuss around then come back to bath water later as it will be too cold by then.
Use a baby bath support to give you confidence in holding a slippery newborn in the baby bath.A baby can pick up on a nervous mum.
Bath baby before giving a feed so it will feel settled rather a full tummy then bath.
Need tiny baby clothes why not enter our free competition today to win an outfit by Nanny Nicu low birth weight sizes, hand made in brigthly coloured soft fabrics.
This week we are celebrating Cheeky Chums for premature babies being in business for 6 years. today is day 2 free to enter competitions for any one with a premature baby in the NICU.To win a Nanny Nicu outfit worth £19.99 this is what you have to do to win.
Here is a picture snap of an outfit stocked at Cheeky Chums.
Search the website to see which outfit the picture shot has been taken from and email the title of the product back to us. one winner will win a Nanny Nicu 4 piece outfit of your choice worth £19.99.Don’t forget to include your contact details,plus what size and which outfit you need if you win.
Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for the next activity because you must be in it to win it.
Mums dads lots of adults love the sun BBQ in the back garden with the family and guess what no one remembers the sunscreeen on the kids as it doesn’t seem to be that hot .The kids are playing happily beers passed around for the adults then after tea disaster strikes. The kids feel really ill afterwads.
Heat stroke can be fatal and is often the result of heat exhaustion.
Heat exhaustion symptoms:
Headache dizziness and nausea
Cramps in the limbs and/or abdomen
Profuse sweating with pale, clammy skin
Rapid, weak breathing and pulse.
Heat stroke is a serious condition caused by failure of the body’s natural thermostat resulting in an inability to cool itself down by normal means.
Heatstroke occurs as a result of exposure to very hot surroundings. The onset can be sudden, resulting in unconsciousness in a matter of minutes. Medical assistance should be sought as soon as possible.
The main signs of heat stroke are:
Headache, dizziness, confusion & restlessness
Hot, flushed, dry skin due to failure of sweating mechanism
Full, bounding pulse
Body temperature above 40C
Rapid deterioration in the level of response
When heat stroke occurs the main priority is to cool the patient down as quickly as possible but never use ice or very cold water to avoid thermal shock which could kill them.
Use SPF 50 sun creams on children wear a sunhat preferably legionaire style keep in shade, stay out of the sun during its hotest tome 11-3pm.Keep a jug of ice juice out so they children can help themselves outside whilst playing or they may forget to come in as they will be too busy playing with their friends.
A look at the harm the sun can do to you or your childs body.
UVA – which penetrate deep into the skin, triggering allergies and cause premature ageing and wrinkling.
UVB – these affect the upper layers of the skin and trigger the production of melanin which causes tanning. Too much causes burning, freckling and thickening of the skin. They can also cause skin cancers
As part of the premature baby clothes superstore birthday celebrations this week special offers and competitions are going on. today is 50% off day prices back to normal tomorrow so grab a baby sale bargain today only.
TUESDAY 26TH:Money Saver
Selected products will have a massive saving of 50% off today only. click here to see them
I was frustrated at the thought that my own grandaughter age 6 was falling behind at school. Some children fall through the net so to speak so I thought extra help cannot do any harm so whilst she had a dose of chicken pox a couple of months ago I began to teach her how to read.If you have a bright child eager to learn say from age 4-5 plus then that is a good time to start.You need a roll of stickers say 3 inches by 1 inch and staple a few pages of A 4 card together. Write on the name of your child on the front page ie Jacks words. never use all capital letters to teach your child and pronounce each letter as it would sound not “Hay” for the Letter A but pronounce it as “a”
The first week write simple objects at first from around the home such as Table,Chair,Hat, let your child watch as you write them, then let them stick it on the item ie chair with some of the sticker lifted up so it can be removed easily.Only do 3 words so not to overpower them by providing them with too much information all at once.Do all 3 repeat the words then let them go and play. in afternoon or later go over the words again.Then let the child stick them in the words book made earlier.
next day repeat these words and see if your chld can remember where to put the stickers. As they put it on an object they are learning that each object is associated with a word.Do not give them any new words today. repeat later, mix the words around see if they can use it as a game this time to put them in the right place.Put them back in the book at the end of the day so you can remember what words they have learned.
week 2 Practise for 10 mins every day and introduce new 3 objects every 2 days.Too many too soon will confuse them.They may get mixed up with b,d,etc but don’t say no its wrong just give them the correct word after they have spoken.after 12 words or so use simple instruction words next such as “in” “on” “under” and show the child what under is,what on is etc stick the stickers on the table. in the bin etc.It will empashise the power of these important words that help to form sentences.Practise 10 mins twice a day using just the new words.
week 3 in the word book write some of the words together but quite huge yet spaced apart such as cat on table .Tell the child when words come together they make a sentence. let your child read the words they know and use a few combinations over next few days.Ie hat on chair, bag under table ,soap in sink. Next write the words bringing them closer together so your child sees them coming together as a sentence better.
week 4 now add words that brings a sentence together completwely such as The, is I,Me ,My. from now on add more words to your childs vocabulary of words to read to increase the number of sentences they can read, you will notice how they can look at a packet of food and read simple words from it that they have learnt well done you the hard work has started to pay off.
Only last week did I notice how my grandaughter (6) can now write the word is without anyone telling her how to spell it, its really thrilling to see them read and write too.
The clothing superstore for premature babies have had a great week.The birthday celebrations have been going on all week and it ends tomorrow. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a free new grandparent only gift TODAY. If you are thrilled at last as your new grandaughter or grandson has been born its great news but what if they need low birth weight sized baby clothes?
THURSDAY 28TH: IM A NEW GRANDPARENT GIVEAWAY
Order any item today FROM THE PREMATURE BABY CLOTHES SUPERSTORE and in the message box on the final checkout page leave a message for a grandparent gift. The first 10 customers recieve a free gift for grandma or grandad please state which you require in the message box.ie grandma CLICK GO SHOPPING AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE
Today is the last day for you to participate in the celebrations taking place at Cheeky Chums.A baby clothing superstore for premature babies.
FRIDAY 29TH: BIRTH-DAY- CELEBRATION
The first baby girl and boy born on this day the wedding day or Prince William and kate Middleton wins a baby grow in a size 8-12lb.
To enter send a photo and name of midwife at delivery and name of hospital so we can check the birth records are acurate.send to Cheeky Chums 49 broadway Hindley wigan lancs wn2 4jp or email a jpg AND DETAILS here
We have been following Mariah Carey and her Twin pregnancy lately as the birth was due in May.The latest news just out is that she has gone for a C-Section today.She will give birth to twin babies and as a look at the nursery a few weeks ago showed she pepared for them and this arrival as been well worth the wait. We shall keep you posted as news happens.Will it be 2 boys 2 girls or one of each what do you think? leave a comment and your well wishes just below
Yes folks we brought you news of an imminent birth this afternoon that Mariah Carey was due to have her twin babies delivered by C section and now after the news was anounced only 2 hours ago the twins have been born. Its one of each a baby Girl weighing in at 5 pound 3 oz and then her borth a baby boy weighing in at 5 pound 6 oz.We wish the family all the very best and ironically if they need premature baby clothes we stock the most beautiful low birth weight baby clothes hand made in delicious colours of the rainbow by Nanny Nicu.
Tune in every day this week for great mouth watering ideas that dont break the bank balance.That keep the children entertained,Provides is a valuable learning experience for them and is also a healther option than junk food.
Part one today quick n easy yummy triffle.
let the children line a glass bowl or trifle dish with swish roll or fat free sponge pieces.
mix a sugar free Jelly becareful its hot allow to cool then pour over sponge.
put in fridge to see at lesat 2 hours.
When ready mix 2 packets of sugar free angel delights with correct amount of milk.
Whisk until very thick. pour over jelly and leave in fridge for 10 mins whilst you make the topping.
whisk 2 packets of sugar free dream topping until thick and pour over angel delight vola trifle ready for a tea time treat with less calories.
When a wedding ,Birthday or Christening party gets out of hand its the little ones that suffer such as the young childen and grandchildren.Today I want to make you aware of the problems that happen at parties and what you can do to avoid your children getting nightmares because of it.
I remember as a childrens entertainer just a few years ago how a Big Christening party of over 300 guest took place in an afternoon at an indoor community club venue.You’d think an after noon it can’t cause any problems can it but heres what happened.after a couple of hours two memebers of the party started to kick off, then a huge mass of boddies all started fighting.There was 3 year olds 2 year olds 1 year olds in the midst of it all and as they started crying I got another adult to help me take them on the stage to get them out of the way.I shouted over the mike and asked them to concider these children screaming and what their fighting was doing to them. After the bar staff broke it off we felt it was inappropriate to carry on. A party can be great but the beer starts to flow then as parents let them selves go,they just want to have a good time. Yesterday in the news a 6 year old was found to be high on drugs.A 1 year old was found to be intoxicated with alcohol.What about if children running around the venue start to drink from the adults glasses, the adults laugh it off then the child begs for somemore from someone else.
A trip to the hospital could soon ruin a party.So be responcible at these parties so they kids don’t suffer and have at least one or 2 adults take care of the children. Take colouring books packs of bubble tubs to keep them entertained stickers so they too can take part when its more of an adult party or take kids home early .
This week we shall be providing you with some good tips to keep your children amused with baking activites which are healthy too. today we look at a fresh fruit cocktail. you will need lots of fresh yummy fruit, kiwi,strawberries,bananas etc which ever the kids love best,pure unsweetened orange juice,low fat squirty cream.
Let the children cut up the fruit and place in a large serving dish,pour over the orange juice and leave in fridge to become cool, when ready to serve let the children serve it into smaller dishes and squirt some cream on whoever wants it doesnt matter if they make a mess with the cream its just for fun.voila fruit cocktail.
Home Education or Home Schooling as is sometimes known as could you do it?
What is all the fuss about?
More and more parents are turning to it?
You do not have to be a qualified teacher?
IN the UK you have the right to do it?
Why, do some kids suffer if you don’t do it yes they can?
Home education is teaching your own children at home or otherwise.
For a number of reasons more and more parents are turning to it, for example, feel they can give their child more individual learning they need other than what the current school is providing them.The child has not been learning anything at school or other children are a bad influence.
In theUK as a home educator ,As you are incontrol of your childs learning (depending on their individual learning needs)and you do not have to be a qualified teacher(rules may differ per country)but you do need to give your child a wild variety of activities.
Bullying is a major factor for parents removing their child from school as the school may be unable to act in the best interest of your own child and many parents feel this is the last resort.
DID YOU KNOW THIS ABOUT HOME EDUCATION?
If you haven’t enroled your child at a school yet and want to teach at home you do not have to inform the local authority.They won’t look at thw work you then do with your child.
***If you plan to take a child out of school you need to let the school know in writing and your local education department.ITS then, they will look at the work you plan to do with your children.Plus have frequent follow meetings to make sure you are meeting your childs needs.You will need to keep all evidence of work you do ie photographs, Work Diaries,videos,written work ,text books used etc.
Cheeky Chums recommend Home education .One of the staff has had prior working experience of this valued learning opportunity for young children and feels children come on more in leaps and bounds especially with a smaller class size at home.
Rumours galore about the babies on twitter gave everyone something to think about. The much awaited names were revealed 9 minutes ago Monroe and Moroccan Scott. mariah Carey gave a clue they began with the little M so now we have it a little boy and a little girl what do you think of the name she has choosen appropriate for todays modern world. Leave a comment just below tell us what you think.
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7 skills to teach your kids so they’re are never forgotten.
Surprisingly not many of these skills are taught any more or handed down from generation to genereation so come on mums get a book from the library get involved with the kids, you never know you may pick up on a new hobby that you love to pieces. Here they are can you also think of any others leave a comment just below so other mums can get ideas too.
Crochering for kids
Knitting for kids
Piano lessons for children
Embroidery for children
Sewing by hand ie buttons back on.kids crafts, and cross stitch my grandson 9 does this after school and he loves it, one items is framed on the wall already and a happy mum shows to all who visit.
A few days ago news was out that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were looking for a new nanny as rumours grew around that fact Angelina Jolie may be expecting another baby thats the 7th child addition to their ever increasing family?
As more celebrities are o[pting for more adoptions do you think its more aof a trend as you hea rreports in the news every day form the top tv stars? We would love your views on this do you think because tbye have money they can buy love of a child? Do you think its because they feel sorry for them or do you think its a ploy to get them better news coverage to keep the celebrties in the limelight ? These stars have adopted babies as well as Madonna,Sandra Bullocks to name but a few even rumur had it that Prince william may concider it too but ummm who knows the mind boggles doesn’t it ? let us know what you think leave a comment just below …may be the top stars will read your comment too and take note before deciding adoption is the best route for them.
Do you have kids? Do you like Facebook to air your views to family and friends.Well we use facebook and after reading so many marital arguments online from facebook im worried about your kids? I say this after reading so many marital statuschanges in a single day. Single day after, Married,day after Complicated, day after seriousrelation ship and so on. Young teen mums fighting with their partners.Partner moving out, Screaming at each other on their mobiles, sending nasty texts or facebook messages to each other ripping into each other. Friends spying on friends just to get the latest gossip whos arguing with who then the next day best friends again. When babies are involved with family arguments parents can forget that babies too are sensitive to parents feelings especially stress.Parents to-ing and froing from one partner to another then back to the first one .Come on parents get a grip the next thing is you could end up with another baby and the cycle starts again.The first priority is to your child.Put them first never mind your partner who cannot be bothered with responsibility.Move on You may feel you love each other, but it can be habit that forces you together for fear of being alone. Loneliness and cannot cope being on your own .You need to get out more, meet new friends keep busy and find a hobby just for you.
Is it something to be worried about pregnancy bleeding?
Once your body starts producing the pregnancy hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), your normal periods will stop. Bleeding in pregnancy is surprisingly common. It may look like a period which is known as a breakthrough bleeding. It happens when the hormones that control your menstrual cycle break through the pregnancy hormones that are flooding your body. Bleeding could happen when the fertilised egg implants into the lining of your uterus (womb), where it will grow and form. This usually happens at about the time your period would have been due, and is called the implantation bleeding. if you are pregnant Any blood you notice around this time is more likely to be because of breakthrough bleeding than implantation bleeding. It’s only natural to be worried if you have any bleeding or spotting at this time. It’s a good idea to tell your doctor or midwife about any bleeding that you may notice, because it can occasionally be a cause for concern. Unfortunately, sometimes bleeding may be the first sign of a miscarriage. If so, it probably won’t feel like a normal period. You are likely to have stronger tummy cramps and much heavier bleeding You should call your doctor straight away if you have dark, or watery bleeding, together with sharp pains in your lower tummy, especially on one side. You could have be experiencing an ectopic pregnancy and you’ll need swift treatment. It’s much more likely that your bleeding is nothing to worry about. A midwife may look into why you’ve had the bleeding. If you’re only just pregnant, she may suggest that you have a blood test to check your hormone levels or she may refer you for an early scan just to ensure everything is fine. Another thing your midwife will want to find out is when your baby is likely to be born. Bleeding during early pregnancy can make it hard to predict your due date Midwives and doctors often use the first day of your last period to estimate when your baby is due to be born. If that’s in any doubt, measuring your uterus may help to work out how far along you are. You may also be offered a dating scan which is booked about the time you are 12 weeks pregnant.
Todays top news headlines Parents outrage ,Council to act in cut backs and charge kids to play on a playarea at weekends. Can you imagine the hurt on a family with a tight budget as they walk hand in hand past the park.£2.50 to get in. Would you pay? Should you pay ? Could you pay?
I visited a local park a few weeks a go with my 6 year old grandaughter.They had just got under way stage 2 of a renovation scheme. They managed to get 2 grants one from the Big lottery and another from the heritage lottery fund.I must admitt I loved the new activites in place for the kids to play on very sensory minded even to meet the needs for a child with disabilities. I loved it never mind the kids but would I pay ummmm I think a donation would be a better option especially for grandparents on an even tighter budget with a government pension what do you think leave a comment just below.
Fancy a career change or deciding you need to work now that your baby is a little older? Today we look at 5 possitive ways you get to work with out it being a dead Job.
Ever thought of going it alone and starting your own business well lets give you a taster of the benefits of a mum working from home.
Hours to suit.
No child minding fees.
You are your own boss.
More freedom to learn new skills at your own pace.
make new friends with likeminded mums in business through a variety of mediums such as network meetings,online forums.Giving you valuable contacts in business needed to grow your own business.
You just need to think about what it is you love doing most so you have more of an enthusisiam when things get hard.Plus “solve a problem” in what ever business you decide you want to take on.by creating a solutuion to an exhisting problem you are sure to have the makings of a winner. For example find ” solution to a disher that actually cleans them and not having to wash them before you put them in the dish washer! Saving mums time an effort.One mum designed a double baby cup that you can use in the car with snacks on the side. if you need ideas to get started contact us by clicking on the about us page. We women too are in business so know how it works.Always Happy to help
Imagine a loving family been together for years .Mum is pregnant again with a 2nd baby and both parents are excited at being parents again. Dad is present at the birth, being a good birthing partner and as he holds his wifes hand baby emerges. The shock horror as baby turns out to be white.Not Albino but a pure white baby !
Dad is shocked this baby has been fathered by someone else the look of horror on mums face as she is passed the baby to cuddle in her arms.It turns out the dad is the father and the family could have been torn into but the hospital can give no answers why baby was born white. I always thought that a black mum married to a white man and produced a child then baby would be more black in colour. If mum was white and married a black man then baby would be more white in colour. Well this is what happened in London in todays news headlines.I can can only suggest that way back in history the families decendants came from a white family. What do you think? leave your comment just below. You can also read the full story for yourself and see the family photograph here …
When the word alert is in a news headlines I think its improtant to take notice. This latest health concern forchildren especially is even more worrying.The NEWS ALERT children with mobile phones CANCER THREAT has just come to our notice so we thought we would share this with you.
MOBILE phones could cause brain tumours and should be banned in all classrooms, the Council of Europe Committee has said.
The concern not only applies to mobiles but other appliances such as baby monitors and home phones that are cordless.
A report said that after looking at studies available to date, there was enough evidence of potentially harmful effects to warrant immediate action to limit their use.
But “all governments have so far completely failed to do so”.
It also said that new, tougher rules should be put in place to keep high-voltage power lines, mobile phone masts and other electric installations at a safe distance from residential areas.
When it came to household domestic appliances such as microwaves and baby monitors, the body warned that leaving them on standby 24 hours a day meant that the products would constantly be emitting electromagnetic radiation, which could be harmful to health (extract taken from the daily Express news). I know from past experience I have found I had headaches one one side of my head from over use of an old mobile I used to have so there must be something to be concerned bout shouldnt there or not ? Tell us what you think leave a comment just below .have you experienced problems with mobiles? Should young children carry a mobile around with them for saftey reasons?Is it worth buying and expensive mobile for children when they can get damaged easily?
I have been listening to a few conversations lately about how mums with a family and babies are struggling being skint. Not because they spend too much in a credit crunch but due to benefits taking so long to be paid out. Not Income support or Job seekers but Uk version of help with Child Tax Credits and Working Tax credit.You have to reapply each year for child tax credit. What do they think you are going to do leave the country and not take your child with you or say im think ill not have a child today. With parents struggling to fill forms in they sometimes forget they have to be renewed and mums only realize when they take a trip to the bank or go shopping to find no money has been paid in as they go to pay at the checkout. Then there is the back logs, then lost forms.Then the hassle to get them sent out again. Then there is endless phone calls chasing a claim up what a mess.Only this week someone said it could now take 8 weeks to get it sorted.Ive realized its not just mums that are skint but a young man age 25 didnt realise he could claim working tax credit on top of his wage. You have to find things out for yourselves you do not get told whats available too you.
I remember only a few years ago my mother inlaw aged 89 should have been claiming Pension credit and we never knew she could and she ended up getting a 3 year back dated payment How bad is that not to tell you whats available. So if in doubt check it out you could be better off in the long run.
I had a discussion tonight with someone whose family member has 8 weeks to go until they have their 4th baby. Dad to be got panic struck as he realized “a baby is coming, yes its going to be here and found it hard to get his head around it” just seeing the baby stuff collected in a spare room.
Some adults think that they can cement a relationship by having a baby even more children just to keep a partner or in the case of a rocky relationship.The reality is this is the wrong motif to keep a relationship going just for the sake of the children as heard by some many people in a similar position.
What about the child years down the line that hears oh we didn’t really want another one it just happened.Or children born into in a rocky relationship that hear many arguments between their parents. it isn’t a good atmosphere to raise a family in is it. So if your partner has left you a few times and you keep getting back together look at it from the kids point of view, they need stability and will grow up thinking this is what normality is that parents do not ever stay together in the long-term. Oh yes relationships are never 100% safe but its a good idea to examine why the relationship is rocky and if the problem can be resolved.
pleading with someone to stay will not solve the issues to hand the root has to be removed or it will just rear its ugly head again some time later and you will be back to square one. If its money problems look at finances see a debt adviser at the citizens advice beaurau, if its alcohol related then its more serious and the one drinking has to realise it has to stop or it will just get worse and so on. Please think if the children before deciding another baby is the answer to cementing a relationship that’s rocky!
Todays news headlines tells us that Victoria Beckhams baby girl that she is expecting will be via C section in Early July she was due on the 4th at the Portland hospital in uk but now it will be in the USA instead. No details have emerged if its because she is “too posh to Push” why a C section has been planned or if its due to a Small pelvis with her slim figure or some other reason but we hsall be following the birth and will post any news as soon as its becomes available. Top celebrities that are pregnant are followed b y thousands or people eager to get the latest news updates.The last celebrity we featured was Mariah Carey.We shall be doing a follow up shortly on how the proud parents are coping now that the twins are finally home from hospital. Stay tuned for regular updates here at Cheeky Chums.Plus watch a short video clip by Cheeky Chums just below on C sections.
Tiny babies get a raw deal when it comes to baby fashion simply hard to come by? Hunt no further todays product features premature tiny baby cardigans from an amazing 2lb in weight. Cheeky Chums superstore is aimed for the tiny baby customers who want something extra special to wear than just hand me downs.
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Pregnant mum to be gets her bag ready for the birth. Someone may have purchased a baby book to record those baby firsts that will make you smile and leave a lasting impression of Joy.You won’t be able to contain your self telling family and friends about it. Here are our top 11 baby firsts to look out for and to make a note of in the record baby memory book.
First cry at Birth note date and time.
First cuddles who was present at the Birth in this wonderful experience.
First proper smiles not a smile due to trapped wind (at approx 5-6 weeks of agb).
first coo ahh verbal communications sounds.
First giggle
First taste of solid foods
First taste of sour fouds such as apple pears watch baby’s face have camera to hand if possible.
Pregnant! worried you may not be able to show love to your newborn baby when it arrives? let this short video clip give you an insight on how you can really show love and effection that help with the bonding process between parents.
Elective C section what happens. Well its all planned in advance lets take at look.
viewer descretion advised this blog contains real surgery clips.
The Elective C section the procedure takes place as the busy surgeons start amidst parent worry.
Dad may get to see more what is happening as each baby is delivered. The amount of nursing staff in the operating theatre can be overwhelming.There will be tears of worry which eventually turn to joy as the first cry from baby are expelled. Occasionally in premature babies there may be moments of held breath from the parents if a baby doesn’t start to cry, but heave a sigh of relief as a nurse whispers a comforting word that baby is ok. A premature baby may only issue a slight whimper due to being so tiny but can be quite loud too if he or she has strong lung function.
As a baby is delivered the surgeon opens the womb and the membrane and waters spill out. The umbilical cord is clamped and cut,baby’s mouth and nose are irrigated to remove any mucus and water. Baby takes first breaths of fresh air into the lungs. and the tony newborn baby is evaluated. Premature babies are susceptible to breathing difficulties so depending on how baby breathes determines if a stay in the NICU or SCBU is needed.
Premature babies get cold easily so after being dried over with a towel you may get to see or have a quick cuddle here.Bys at 30 weeks gestation may not have good lung maturity so you may only get a very quick glimpse her at this point until settled in the NICU unit.
The placenta is removed from the mother, and her uterus and abdomen are stitched closed (surgical staples may be used instead in closing the outermost layer of the abdominal incision). From birth through suturing may take 30–40 minutes; the entire surgical procedure may be performed in less than one hour.
Would you take a the kids to spain in Benidorm for a family holiday ? umm good question here is what we thought of it so read through these short notes or leave a comment your self below if you have also taken the kids to Benidorm .Let others know which place is a good place to stay in spain / Benidorm.
1. We found if you are a boozer, and like drinking alchohol then you wouldn’t go wrong for places to drink and see artists perform. A packed place in the flat areas close to the 2 ambassader hotels.Choose any of these hotels to be close to the beach and suitable enough for walking with disabled visitors.
2. You cant go wrong for seeing for free artists singers, comedians and such like in this part of benidorm.Performing every night until the early hours of the morning.Not always a good idea if you like pea ce and quiet and want a good nights sleep. many holiday makers are out very late and come home drunk and noisy.
3. If you love karaoke there are lots and lots of places in this part again of benidorm to sing to your hearts content.They are on in the afternoon in some pubs and even early evening. I found a warm welcome in all of these pubs the people were friendly so you wouldnt need to feel nervous performing.
4.Shops galore although, unless you found a local residents shop most are foreign owners selling the same stuff. If you look around though you may get a euro off on some stalls. it resembles blackpool for the shop layouts,attractions for the kids such as balls, swimming aids bucketrs and spades,t shirts printed on lots of cheap watches, etc.
5.beach lovely. crisp clean no broken bottles, you have to pay to hire sunloungers and in some parts it is overcrowded. the sea is warm and thats in september.I saw little fishes even come up to were you just walk in and paddle.
6.Down side mosqitos.they bite dont wear perfume it attracts them. you dont see them,they itch and itch a day later then you know you have been bit.cover up and use a plug in repellant in your room early evning.these arnt the ones that cause malaria but the sores are still on my arms a week later and they still itch.
7. Dink bottled water during the day to keep rehydrated dont just drink larger or you could end up in bed for a few days and miss the holiday.i would say avoid ice too.
8. Athough it was lovely, it was too commercialized for my liking,too many hotels popping up its such a shame to see such a wonderful place overcrowded many police cars and stories i could tell you about robberies, touts, pickpockets.Lcal people have to live there so it would be a shame to spoil it for them.
9. As for children apart from the hotel where we stayed I didnt see many, mainly adults.The childrens entertainer attached to the hotel kept kids amused with activities day and night.
here is a short video clip about real love and affection towards baby and mummy daddy and baby daddy, mummy and baby.it gives you a much more valuable insight how love works and is formed from the moment baby is born.
when should you concider stopping breastfeeding your child age 1, 2 or 5 or 6 years old. Well think of it from the other children’ point of view in the family here’s food for thought!
I’m getting fed up now as I sit and watch my mummy, as she breastfeeds little Tommy oh Hurry mum, please hurry ? My ballet lesson starts at 4.30 and Tommy still is hungry. she has to wash the plates up yet and go the bank for money.
He screams and kicks to get his own way so my ballet lesson will get missed for yet another day.Oh why, Oh why does he play up so I feel left out I think ill just have top go.When oh when will the breastfeeding stop, a trip to the loo of a stop at the shops?
My brother Tommy I love him so but I get really jealous yet he is only four.My daddy gets annoyed mummy’s no time for him so he spends most nights out at work or the Gym.
Potty training toilet training Its just not happening Help!
My daughter is terrified and wont do a poop in the toilet she jumps off then waits to have a new nappy back on hiding behind the sofa where no one can see her and then does it there
Give set meal times over a few days and see when she does do a poo. time it about right and let her sit on toilet with a big girl book one which she gets only if she sits on toilet for quite a little longer than normal.Stand outside the door waiting and say shall i stay here until you are finished darling and respect her privacy. stay there and help her use toilet roll afterwards. increase the length of time as she starts to sit longer for you.Give her a pack of big girl bum wipes as a special treat just for her to use at the side of the toilet for her bum all freshly clean.
I’m worrying myself silly here my son will be 3 next week and will not go on the potty or toilet what can I do I’ve tried many times and he starts a nursery unit soon and they have to be toilet trained
Take a piece of A4 paper write his name on saying Jacob .I wear big pants now. put a picture of a potty or toilet on the front and makes some squares to place a sticker in.get a pack of reward stickers from a supermarket if u can find his favourite character ie wiggles, Fireman Sam tell him he can have a sticker if he goes on the toilet wearing big pants too no more nappies except pull ups at bedtime.He gets a sticker for the toilet and if he cant make it and goes on potty instead also gets a sticker. When its full he gets a big prize. He may want the stickers and not a big prize but just ignore him. Put the chart on the bathroom door with blue tac.if he misses wets pants and will not go or just stands there then no sticker at all.Do not ball and shout at just put fresh pants and and ignore it. stick to your guns in a day or so he will be toilet trained if you follow through. It wont take long now because he is older than a baby would say at 12 months plus.
My son Matthew is two and manages to go on toilet but does nothing as yet what shall I do.
Watch him every time he goes give him lots of praise for the first wee and watch his little face light up in happiness. He will soon get the hang of it the first wee is the hardest as they learn to control their bladder.he may look down in the toilet or potty as he realises the first wee is coming this is when you have to praise him as it will be the most remembered.Then its easy from here.
My son screams and won’t sit down on the potty help he is 2 and a half.
Try to let daddy go with him, get a child step and a toddler toilet seat so he can stand up like daddy does on his own step forget the potty he can always use this later as he overcomes his fear. At first only let him sit on toilet for a few seconds even if he screams here too.Ignore a scream say yeah and oh dear no wee wee yet lets try again afterwards . take him away .then let him try again in afternoon for 1 minute say yeah and oh no wee wee yet lets try again afterwards and so on longer each time you go. Its not the fact that he has to do the wee first but its to overcome the fear of sitting on a toilet.After a few persistent attempts at sitting he will no longer scream for you.
My daughter is nearly 2 and wants to wear big girl knickers is this ok or shall I buy pull ups. A2.we recommend knickers, have loads and buy them when the sales are on to save money ready to have in when toilet training has begun. A child needs to learn the difference between wet and dry, when wearing big girl knickers or underpants they feel uncomfortable when they are wet and thus want to wear dry ones, when a child wears a nappy pull ups absorb the wetness so baby can carry on as normal and forget about being wet.Although these are a great idea for learning children how to pull pants up and down, they are handy if your child has a tummy upset and you are going to be out for most of the day.Children may also have a relapse and become lazy if you get into the habbit of wearing pullups and have to resort back into wearing big girl knickers or pants.Therefore knickers are by far the best even if the washing load increases for a short while.
My 18 month old is ready for toilet training as he indicates and trys to sit on the toilet, ( we have a seat which fits on the loo)but i’m due to go into hospital for an operation should I leave it until after.
Yes you shouldn’t try toilet training if there are going to be any major changes in the family routine such as the arrival of a new baby, moving house etc. Children do not take to change very well so when everything is back to normal start then.
7 year old says I keep telling them mummy I’m not a girl. Why would a child get bullied in this way when in Joshua’s terms its because he has very long hair, trendy fashionable wanting to be like the others in his class or like the popstars.
4 times this past couple of days I have seen in the heasdlines about baby storm neither a girl or a buy. I thought the news story was about a baby being born with no gender,but apparently its’ not.As the news takes a hold its becoming much more clearer about steriotyping kids and the need for a child to grow up wanting to be the sex they want to be ie a child attracted to the same sex? Being allowed to play with boys or girls or choosing any toys not just girl toys or boy toys.The confusion I found is when the child goes to a public toilet which one do they go in or at school changing rooms will storm go into the girls changing room or the boys changing room. for example what do you think.
In todays news headlines 18 children where admitted to hospital through medicine overdose. The overdose was due to paracetamol and in most cases the simplest medicines that you have around the home.
Ensure potentially harmful substances, such as tablets, detergents, cleaning products and even items like nail varnish remover are kept safely out of reach of young children. Fit carbon monoxide alarms in rooms with gas appliances or open fires, or by educating children, from a young age, about the dangers of alcohol.
I say this as I want to tell you something alarming that happened to me as a child I don’t know how I survived thinking back My mum never knew it but I used to go and swig buttercup syrup cough medicine and swallow cooling powders just because I liked the taste on many many occassions.I just opened the cupboard and helped my self I think I was under 10 year old. So when possible keep them out of a childs reach or use a lockable medicine cabinnet.
So you think your children will grow up to be a real “little Angel Good as Gold”. Well forget it at some point you will be so shocked to think every child is capable of being a real horror. lets look at the 10 things kids get up to that mums worry about.Does it get easier as they get older well take a look at these to see if you too can identify with any of them. what gave your own parents a cause for concern when you too was a child growing up leave a comment below?
Crayoning on the newly decorated walls.
Biting other children at nursery.
Running across a road.
First day starting school and hitting other children.
Going to the local shop for the first time on their own and spending the money on something else.
Real nappies or disposible nappies the choice is yours will you go green,save money and make a better impact on the environment read these facts then you may change your mind using disposible nappies and opt for resusables nappies instead.
The plastic components of each disposable nappy take several hundred years to biodegrade. When you think that an average 8 million nappies are thrown away every day in the UK alone! That works out at nearly 3 billion nappies each year. Around 7.5 million of the daily 8 million nappies will go to landfill but the rest, unfortunately, could end up littering the streets or thrown into the sea which are all too common scenes. A disposable nappy has over twice the environmental impact of a reusable nappy and with the use of an A rated washing machine and environmentally friendly washing detergents; this can be improved even greater.
There are many other reasons why reusable nappies are a good idea. Firstly, and what is so often on the minds of parents is cost. Reusable, cotton nappies can save in the region of £600 over using disposable nappies. Money can be saved further should another child come along as the same cloth nappies can be used.
Cotton nappies are far better for a baby’s sensitive and delicate skin. Disposable nappies are made of superabsorbent chemicals, plastics, paper pulp and adhesives whilst real nappies are made mainly from natural fabrics/fibres. This aids in keeping nappy rash to a minimum. Cotton nappies are soft, breathable and lightweight.
Cotton nappies have advanced greatly in recent years to meet the needs of modern day parents. Reusable nappies of today have no complicated folds and come complete with Velcro or popper fastening. The cotton used has been designed for ease when washing and no soaking is required.
The development of cotton nappies has allowed for a range of different nappies to come onto the market. Here are the four main types:
Flat or prefold nappy – A rectangular shape made from cotton which needs a quick fold and is then placed inside a separate waterproof wrap – the wrap does not need to be changed at every nappy change time. Attributes are: slim fitting, quick drying and good value.
Shaped nappy – These do not require any folding. Simply close and place it inside the waterproof wrap. The wrap does not need to be changed every time you change the nappy, unless it is soiled. These are very easy to use with lots of fabrics to choose from. Some shaped nappies can be used from birth to potty training, making them very economical.
Pocket nappy – The waterproof outercover has a fleece layer on the inside with a gap left at the top between the fleece and the waterproof. Into this gap you place the absorbent pad, also known as an insert. As the pad is inside the wrap you need to change the waterproof at every nappy change time. A very simple to use nappy and the fleece layer helps keep your baby’s skin drier.
One size nappy – Many nappies are available in one size which will fit from birth to potty training (8-35lbs). A good option if you have more than one child in nappies. Both children can use the same nappy. One size nappies are very economical and simple
Its nice to see a celebrity in the news that brings good news. lately there has been a lot of celebrity stars baby losses published in the news which can give mums who are pregnant a cause for concern. so here is the good news Pink celebrity artist has given birth to a little girl in the early hours of this morning.She has named her Willow Saige. I think its a beauiful name for a little girl what do you think ? leave a comment just below. Could you come up with a more wacker name than this most unusual one?
Should I buy a preemie baby a gift that’s in the NICU. This week we look at your most worrying questions concerning premature babies in the NICU. Take a look at this audio clip to see our responce to your question.
Ideas for a 1 year old birthday gift.
When a child is one the parent’s are over the moon they may have a party but at 1 year old the little one may be bewildered.It doesn’t understand to blow out candles upon request etc so buying a gift they will appreciate at this tender age of 1 can get a little difficult.
Lets have a look at what a 1 year old will be doing in terms of developmental milestones. This will give you a better idea what to buy thats more age appropriate.
Sits unaided can play with toys sitting up so toys that baby can explore problem solve such as shape sorters.Toys that crinkle make sounds can explore soft textures,discover,large wooden bricks.
baby will be standing to feet or taking first steps push along toys, clatter phone,pullalong catterpillar.
sturdy dolls pram little tikes type. baby will love to carry cuddly toys and dollies by the limbs.
EnJoys picture books to encourage language,talking and communication.(avoid cartoon type pictures as they don’t represent tru life) a dog, lion, everyday objects such as spoon, cup, car.
music songs,nursery rhymes,cds with story books.
sturdy wooden toys train sets,kitchen and role play items.
squeaky shoes excellent buy you know where your toddler is in asupermarket they sqeak with every step.Your child will love them and won’t want to take them off their feet.
need birthday party ideas for a1 year old then you have come to the right place. today we look at really good ideas that are age appropriate for a 1 year old.
As children get older they learn what birthday parties are all about such as opening presents, blowing out candles on a birthday cake. Keeping a 1 year old entertained for 3 hours as in the average kids birthday party is quite hard due to the concentration span they have at this age. the party ends up being focused on the other children which doesn tseem quite fair does it.
So lets make the first one really special for your little one that’s going to be age one.
1 hour max teddy bear picnic lay out on grass on a sunny day with paper plates for less mess everyone brings ateddy bear to sit around the table cloth birthday cake too dont forget.
Order a puppet show no scary characters as some 1 year olds get scared easily make sure they can fit into a living room and small children can sit down with space to watch, invite immediate family.
painting party, invite a couple of young children put baby in a swimming costume and nappy of cource. Sit on tiled floor ie kitchen tape a roll of wall paper upside sown use non toxic hand paints and take plenty of photographs for the album.the kids will love it.
mum in need of premature baby clothes ? I saw this question on a forum this morning for someone who had a tight budget and needed clothes to fit her tiny premature baby.Although we sell a vast range of premature baby clothes suitable in all prices ranges , I had an idea and wanted your review on it. if you have premature clothes that are now too small for baby how about recycling them. You will be doing your part in saving the environment. Showing an act of kindness in helping other people less fortunate than your self.what about sorting through the good quality ones and sending them to us.We will wash iron and pack boxes full of everything a baby needs then as parents need them they pay the postage cost and get all the clothes their little one needs.please leave acomment at the bottom of the page
Dilema ? Dear Cheeky Chums shall I get my baby daughters ears pierced for her 1st birthday?
We offer you this advice on ear piercing a 1 year old from Cheeky Chums….
For health and safety reasons small parts especially we do not recommend having a baby of 1 year old’s ears peirced.
We have seen and heard of infections occuring at the sight of the holes making it painful and the child gets so upset not letting anyone touch them.
Babies and children can get earings stuck and embeded so they have to have them removed by the hospital.This causes more upset and can cause a fear of hospitals.Scars can occur too at the back of the ear after finally getting them removed.
we hope this answers your question from our point of view.
Many years ago parents didnt know the sex of baby that was growing inside the womb that was until ultrasound scans where invented.What’s remarkable about these baby scans is how technology as improved to reveal the most intricate of detail of baby growth and development inside the womb.The first ultra sound scans for pregnancy was first introduced back in the 1960′s.
In 1960 doctors first used the information to monitor baby’s heart rate.Dr. Edward H. Hon, an obstetrician, looked at existing sonar technology to invent the first handheld ultra sound scan,also known as a fetal doppler.
3-D Ultrasound
In the 1980s, multiplannar scanning led to the invention of 3-D ultrasounds so doctors can scan fetuses almost as if they had the baby in front of them.
4-D Ultrasound
In 1990′s through to 2000s, 3-D ultrasound images were used to create in-utero videos: 4-D ultrasound. This type of technology proves to be very valuable showing details such as blood flow, heartbeat, and fetal movements in real time.
soon be the 5-D ultrasound currently being developed providing even more detail on a tissue level.
The very latest new monitor that can accurately pick out a baby’s heartbeat in the womb could help prevent cot deaths and other life-threatening complications
Although existing monitors are good for routine antenatal checks, they are not quite sensitive enough to pick up subtle variations of baby’s heartbeat in the womb.This type of monitor developed by Wiltshire-based company QinetiQ, allows doctors to pick out the baby’s heartbeat from all the surrounding interference ie mums heartbeat etc.
At Cheeky Chums we like to provide interesting baby clothes for premature babies but lately it has been so hard to find really cute printed fabric that is truly adorable and ever so cute well at last we have just ordered some really lovely elephant prints and brum brum car prints for Nanny Nicu incubator clothing sets. These will arive in the next month. if you manufacturer of cotton interlock printed fabric, design some boys ones for babies there isnt much available.Contatc us atthe top of this page we need some more all the time to keep up with these highly sought after sets in tiny sizes. the last few remaining prints are selling out fast so order today and dont delay from our main website http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
In many cases glue ear does not begin with an ear infection.
Glue ear is a condition where the middle ear fills with glue like fluid instead of air and because of this it causes dull hearing. in most cases specialists use treatment with a ballon that is blown up by the child using their nose this may help to treat the glue ear.
Middle ear problems are very common in childhood and usually cure themselves over time. Avoidance of irritants such as frequent swimming in heavily chlorinated pools and exposure to cigarette smoke may help to speed natural recovery. In many cases no treatment is necessary, but regular hearing tests and check-ups will be required.
If the glue ear still persists an operation may be necessary to insert grommets. Hearing aids are the best treatment for some children but placement of grommets in the eardrums is the most commonly used treatment for children with persistent problems. A grommet is a small plastic tube, which helps to ventilate the middle ear and discourage the glue from forming. The grommet acts like an artificial Eustachian tube, equalising air pressure with atmospheric pressure. While they are in place the hearing is usually normal.
The cause of glue ear is though to be that a tube called Eustachian tube doesn’t work properly which causes the balance of fluid and air to be altered due to the tube either being narrow, blocked, or not open properly. Air in the middle may gradually pass into nearby cells if it is not replaces by air coming up the eustachian tube. a vaccum may then develop in the ear which may cause fluid to step into the middle of the ear from nearby cells.
Some children develop glue ear after a cough, cold or an ear infection when extra mucus in made. Symptoms for glue ear are dulled hearing, pain, development and behavior maybe affected in a small number of cases.
parents on Facebook are very worried today about the safety of their children here is the report from MS. L from Essex asking parents to be on the look at as kids could be in danger from a prowler acting rather odly around children. Here is what happened.
Just to let everyone local to me know that there is a strange man walking around and he is hanging around schools and playgrounds… he was in the park by my house yesterday and was walking around the park staring at the children, he was in the same park yesterday and today drinking beer and he was seen today approaching two school girls!!! This is no hoax, alot of the mums are talking about it and a few of us saw him yesterday… the Police were called yesterday but guess what… he left before they got there because they took like 45 mins to arrive!!! No real surprise thereit happened in Maldon, Essex, right near my house… I would of gotten a front picture but the police said not to in case he got spooked and buggered off, as it happened he went before they got there anyways, they took like 45 mins, I could have ordered a pizza and had it delivered… TWICE in the time it took them to arrive…! How pathetic is that? They would rather fine a bloke for not wearing a seatbelt than look for a nonce! It’s all about the money.
How do you answer appropriately when your 5 year old asks questions about sex?
here are the top 5 answers parents usually say
ask your dad?
ask your mum?
you came from the stork.
you was adopted.
parent usually changes the subject.
So how should you answer a childs awrkard questions sex related?
heres how …
it depends on the question?
Give an age appropriate answer at a level your child understands without giving too much information.
Heres some examples of typical questions this age may raise.
“Mummy whats them 2 things dangling between my legs? “
Its what makes you a boy sweetheart. (Simple and direct without telling the child what they do).
“Daddy why has mummy got big boobs?”
people are made of all different sizes son , some are tall and slender some mummies have a big chest some don’t.(notice how you dont have to explain at this point… the function of breasts listen to what your child is asking and reply appropriately).
“Nanny how does mummy’s new baby get out of her tummy?”
its a special part near her bum bit that when the time is right baby pushes its way out. If it gets too tired mummy may need an operation so the doctors take it from the tummy part instead.( You dont want to give a child reason for worry by saying if it gets stuck and wont come out then they have to cut her to take it out. If you said this the child would have nightmares or be really upset so again think before you speak when answering these type of questions).
Bet you didnt know this ? we capture 6 interesting facts about your growing baby in pregnancy that you may never have heard of before.Whilst pregnant lots of development is going on inside your womb.The following news Will make your squeal with delight. You will want you to eagerly follow your babys progress in the womb every week from now. So lets start…
At 6 weeks babys upper lip is forming ,tongue developing.
before the 57th day developing baby is known as a growing embryo now baby is refered to as a fetus until the day of delivery.
yawning as been noticed at 9 weeks gestation
Tastebuds developing at 11-13 weeks
hair grows on the eyebrows at 12 weeks
your baby girl is born will all her eggs in her ovaries for when she has children herself.
In tonights Granada reports ( TV news programme) a Northwest Uk day nursery has a new system in place starting on Monday.Its to give parents added peace of mind as their children are being looked after, in this particular Private Day Nursery.
The Nursery based in Clitheroe Lancashire will provide online access of CCTV cameras. Parents can watch what their own children are up to at nursery during the day. They focus in on playrooms and staff interaction with children playing .The nursery has made sure it easy, safe and secure from prying eyes and parents have to have special passwords in order to gain access to the online viewing of these CCTV cameras.Granada reports wanted viewers to comment on what they think about them being put in place.
This is our professional opinion on the matter.
Having worked in day nurseries with and without CCTV cameras They are a good idea.However parents seeing the footage may have an issue !.
Children often pick fights, snatch toys from other children,push children over trying to get on a bike or even bite one another on odd accassions. We worry as parents watching their child being bullied by another child may force the parent to take action wanting the other child banned from nursery.When another child at nursery bullies another child, so the child in the wrong isn’t segregated as a “BAD CHILD” the name isn’t disclosed to parents unless a regular occurance happens.By watching the footage on CCTV We feel the privacy of the other child/children isn’t protected.The last thing one parent needs is to be confronted outside of nursery by an angry parent, whos child was on the recieving end causing an argument in front of others.What do you think? tell us your views we may pass the information over to the nursery direct.
preparing a sensitive list of appropriate baby funeral songs
This blog post contains upsetting information which some readers may find offensive if so, please press your back button now. (searches found on our blog revealed many people need this valuable information for a family with this comforting need in mind.)
When preparing for a sensitive baby funeral which hymns to sing is often a hard decision for parents. choosing an adult one is much easier when the person that passed away often has a firm favourite.
Its is much more difficult to get it right for a baby loss that was not expected at all.
Use the funeral as an opportunity to give your baby treasured memories with a celebration of life, picking songs that children love and are popular kids favourites.These songs have been selected for you because you want to create a happy and loving atmosphere to say a final good bye. You can pick from any of these songs.Depending on an organaist or pianist but often a church may let you play a cd instead. check when the funeral director asks for your requirements. (P.S as a nursery nurse and sunday school teacher I wanted to let you know which children’s songs they love to hear over and over again based on my experience and a love of working with children)
These are funeral songs more suitable for babies and children that have passed away.
you can type a search on You Tube as everyone posts video clips of children/ adults singing them. if there are some that you have never heard or come across before.
He’s got the whole world in his hands.
If I were a butterfly,Id thank you lord for Giving me wings…
Jesus bids us shine.
red and yellow and pink and green (rainbow song)
Welcome to the family (type in on Google for a Salty cd use you tube to listen to any song before hand)
This little light of mine.
Somewhere over the rainbow.(Eva Casidy’s versions good)
Twinkle twinkle little star.
Insy winsy spider (relieves some of the tension, you can feel a smile as you do the actions).
Row Row Row your boat gently down the stream.(first verse only can be repeated).
Child starting nursery in September worried they wont settle here are our top 5 tips to help give them a head start.
start mixing your child with other children as much as possible now such as trips to the park sure start activities library clubs.the more confident they are at mixing with others and adults the better it is when they are left at nursery for the first few times.
Help them in learning skills needed such as putting on hat scarf gloves, coat fastening buttons or a zip.Its hard for a nursery teacher to dress 30 children in coats to go out side to play.
Show them their own name written down as much as possible.
Help them learn their full name phone number and address if possible.
Encourage them to put their own shoes and socks on.
Today Victoria Beckhams baby girl is due to be delivered via C section.It has been revealed she will breast feed and will not have a Nanny to care for her. She plans to take time off from her fashion business to look after her precious newborn baby girl herself.Please leave acomment below and guess the babys weight.I think she will weigh 6lb 8zoz what do you think?
A couple of urgent danger warnings have been brought to our notice we feel you need to know now.
Todays news headlines Families who bought certain models of a fridge freezer appliances by BEKO are causing fires models between 2000-2006 – don’t put you or you children at risk Beko has set up a customer hotline: 0800 009 4837 full news article via the Sun here
How safe are your kids ? do you leave them to play in the garden whilst you nip to the loo This week a family in Blackpool caught a man trying to snatch their toddler from their very back garden.She was playing in the garden of her home in Blackpool when a man scaled a 6ft wall, grabbed the toddler and dragged her into an alleyway.MUM grabbed her as the man fled.3 hours later a man tried to take a 4 year old from her bedroom he was later questioned by police about the 2 incidents.
They can be in more ways than just biting here are our top 7 tips for keeping your babies children safe around pets
Never leave dogs alone with young children no matter how friendly they are they can turn on a child unexpetedly.
If you keep a Syrian hamster this breed needs daily handling or they will bite and the blood pours out even in a finger wound, really hurts too.need to be kept alone in a cage.
Terrapins carry salmonella bug so children should avoid handling them and wash hands thouroughly if held at all.
Cat feaces is dangerous to pregnant mums, toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a single-celled parasite it can live in the soil for years. toxoplasmosis is dangerous as it causes damage to the eye, brain, or other organs.
Do no keep exotic pets around young children.they carry dangerous and sometimes potentially deadly germs, exotic pets may be more prone than cats and dogs to bite.
IF children have Asthma avoid keeping birds in the house it can causes breathing problems with the feather and dust and husks seeds.
If deciding on keeping a pet examine the reasons for owning one most kids get bored looking after them as they want to dissapear with their friends and it will be left for you to clean feed and excersise them. If you get a dog it can live for up to 20 years do you want that extra responcibility or could you cope with a smaller pet such as a mouse less mess,less work and they dont live for years either.
I stopped my 6-year-old grand-daughter just in time.Some plants sneaking out through the side of her fence, great food for birds but not for children she squeezed the berries I made her wash her hands before she dare to eat them and carefully explained about poisonous plants.. today we look at safety for babies and children in the garden.
5 simple questions to give to a childs eye view of what looks good to play with may not be a safe as it seems read on to learn more.
1. Do you have Common garden plants that are poisonous?
Elderberry – children use the stems of the elderberry as blowguns. Any part of the plant can cause a nasty tummy upset.
Foxgloves – They cause irregular heartbeats, and digestive upset. Foxgloves have also proved fatal.
Hyacinth – hyacinth bulb, but watch them closely, just like the Daffodil can prove fatal, if eaten
2. Do you have a habit or leaving garden tools around the garden?
garden rakes can snap in the face if trodden on lying on its side lock on a shed.
3.Speaking of sheds do you keep them locked when the children are playing whilst you are going to and fro working in the garden?
do not leave harmful chemicals or weed killers around where children can get easy access.Never be tempted to keep turps etc in pop bottles instead of its original container.
4.Can you be bothered to fix a fence or do you have a tendency to leave it for ages.
small toddlers can easily push through and escape onto a busy road because it didn’t get fixed.
5.Do you Keep your garden tidy and remove rubble or is there a large stash you have been meaning to shift which doesn’t seem to get done.
make time, accidents can happen a trip, a fall,nails in the hand,splinters of wood, broken glass hidden under the rubble.an accident waiting to happen do it on a sunny day to get you in the mood.
healthy guidance is due to be released for children under 5 and mums needing help on how to keep kids fit and healthy will really find it useful.obesity on the increase and so is the weight on todays younger children.
children under 5 need at least 3 hours a day in being physically active Are yours? here’s 6 fun ideas they will love without realizing its exercises.
make a presice trip to the park on way home from nursery or school let them have half hour climbing frames,slides,all brilliant it will make them eager to eat their tea too.
Trampete indoor outdoor use bouncing uses energy.
Tricyle.tirke bikes,wheeled tractors etc
small little tikes climbing frame for back garden use.
Playing with a bouncy football.
Playing skittles they have to go back and forth to keeping getting them as they fall over.
news arrived 2 hours ago her baby girl has finally arrived for celebrity stars Victoria Beckham and David beckham. She wont need tiny sizes as she weighed in at a healthy 7lb 10 oz. She has been named Harper seven (seven after Davids T shirt number for Man united) she was due on the 4th according to earlier repost and infact took the world by anxious surprises arriving on the 10th july 2011 just before 8am.Everyone at Cheeky Chums expresses congratulations to the family.You too may leave a comment just below.
Mums with multiples babies 4,5,6, 8 what’s it like with a large multiple pregnancy.
Pregnant with twins mean double the morning sickness with triplets 3 times more can you really imagine what it would be like carrying 5 6 7 or even 8 babies. lets take a look at some mums who have done just that.
The Walton sextuplets
On The 18 November 1983 the world’s first all-female surviving sextuplets were born the girls are Hannah, Luci, Ruth, Sarah, Kate and Jenny Delivered at at Oxford Street Maternity Hospital, Liverpool at 31 weeks By huge team. In order of birth, and with their weight at birth the sextuplets are:
Hannah Jane, 2lbs 1oz
Luci Anne, 2lbs 15ozs
Ruth Michelle, 2lbs 11ozs
Sarah Louise, 2lbs 5ozs
Kate Elizabeth, 2lbs 13ozs
Jennifer Rose, 3lbs 8ozs.
Mum had no idea what to expect at the birth but decided to take each day as it comes even to this day 27 years later.
kate plus 8 other wise known as the The Gosselins
The Gosselins family was impeded by infertility. Kate was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. After fertility treatments. In February 2000, Kate became pregnant with twins. Cara Nicole and her sister Madelyn Kate on October 8, 2000.
In October 2003, Kate became pregnant again. Five weeks later, the doctor announced that there were six sacs with seven yolks The sextuplets were born on May 10, 2004, ten weeks premature, in Pennsylvania.The babies were named Alexis Faith, Hannah Joy, Aaden Jonathan, Collin Thomas, Leah Hope and Joel Kevin. All six delivered via C-section with 75 doctors, nurses and other specialists involved. Mum now has her own tv series featuring her 8 children after splitting up with her husband Jon.
Pregnancy is more high risk than twins
you eat loads.
You will have to give up work early as carrying so many babies puts a strain on your own organs overworking.
rest so pregnancy can progress for as long as possible.
risk of premature birth inevitable due to so many babies in womb occupying space and valuable nutrients given to each baby through placenta.
many visits than usual to see the midwife and doctors.
more scans than a normal single pregnancy.
Live birth uncertanty for all babies due to prematurity and womb size /problems.
No natural delivery all babies need to be delivered via c section due to size of babies at birth and complications.
1.If you are too poorly after giving birth to take photos yourself of your tiny baby ask a nurse or partner .Its important not to avoid seeing baby as every hour counts even if its only a quick glance of new pics until you can be wheeled down to the NICU orSCBU.
Remember to takes lots and lots of baby pictures in the N.I.C.U. Not only to treasure baby memories from day one, but to help keep your mind off the fact you will be so frustrated that you cannot hold and cuddle your newborn baby just yet.
2.Try to be involved in the care of your early baby, as soon as the hospital staff say you can do. Not only will it help you bond with baby, but you will feel more in control in some of the care that you can give your ever so tiny baby.
baby too will settle as he/she will recognise your voice instantly as you talk to baby at the side of the cot even sing lullabyes or read a baby story too.
It will Help to relieve some of the stress caused by traumatic early birth.Plus seeing your little one connected to all the wires etc in the N.I.C.U. room. 3. Don’t bottle up your feelings, nurses can give you good moral support when you need it as well as talking to your partner or other members of your family.You will feel a lot better by sharing your built up emotions with others. The whole experience of having a premature sized infant can leave you with feeling out of your depth.
4.keep an Early Baby Diary.Record every moment good or bad.every milestone your baby reaches as it is one step further to you taking him/her Finally home.
5.Chat to other mums on the ward. You may be surprised, as well other new mums sharing their experience with you,and giving each other moral support, it also can be a way of generating new friends with mums of premature babies,which could even develop lifelong friendships between your premature children.You will find crying on their shoulder helps and then they too will come to you when they are worried about their little one. Making it less of a burden on yourself. Especially if your partner cannot always be with you or family member.
A Mums outcry for individuality for her preemie baby… she gets her brother to put a message out on the baby forums.
Babies are born at 40 weeks gestation give or take a week or 2 or premature if a problem arrises in mums pregnancy.When a Mum gives birth to a premature baby the newborn clothes she has packed in her bag will most often be way to huge to fit.
Hunt online or browse through the rails in the high street for premature (preemie) baby clothes.You’ll find most uk shops that stock lines for tiny babies carry the same few brands made by the same manufacturers.
It will seem like panic stations for a while as you decide if you want baby to wear handouts from the hospital or buy new clothes in tiny preemie sizes.
You give instructions to family members to rush out and grab the smallest premature baby clothes and what do you discover ?
You start to open each gift.You manage a smile, but you are deeply dissapointed!
You have just received the exact same clothes in another package.You open another and you say “Oh thanks, they are really lovely” so not to offend. You really will have to get your partner to exchange them, as again the same items arrive.The worst case is the baby in the next cot is wearing identical premature baby clothes.
So what do you do now your baby has no clothes that reflect his/her precious individuality?
Cheeky Chums have the answer to your tiny baby’s clothing problems.Its an online superstore dedicated in providing just preemie baby clothes. small enough preemie baby that are not overwhelming in prem sizes.vast choices in every size possible from 1lb plus in weight.click on a link at the top of this page to see what you can spoil baby rotten with….
p.s here is what delightful lines are due in end of this week
new sizes from 0-1/2 pound
new sizes 1/2 -1lb
more 1-2lb preemie baby sleepers
more socks 3-6lb
more premature baby sleepsuits 3-5lb
more premature baby sleepsuits 5-8lb
next week onwards more Nanny Nicu sets and brightly coloured preemie onesies/vests/bodysuits all sizes.
This week a news article quote on the July 19, 2011 stated –” Children born to mothers who are highly stressed during pregnancy exhibit genetic changes that may make them more vulnerable to stress themselves, new research finds”.
These past 3 years I have seen more mums experience this on numerous times and can’t help but feel concerned for the sake of the children.
i have also noted how childs behaviour changes and its so sad and bleak even for their future.
Do you think there is any thing that can be done to heal to wounds ?
what advice would you give to them to give them a good start amidst the pressure of family life under stress?
I think there are some health issues a mum to be can do to minimise stress. You may think how would I know but in the past i too had the unpleasantness of stress bringing up 3 children alone.
here are some good healthy lifestyle tips
Quit Smoking especially in pregnancy.
Avoid alcohol.
cut down on the caffeine.
Have a daily walk.No cheating by going in the car or a bus ride just to go out.
Don’t go shopping with the kids if you really have no money they will nag you into putting pressure on you at a worst time possible.
Get the kids enrolled in some activities that will keep them out of mischief ie swimming ,library, drama classes, after school activities.If they are constantly under your feet they get bored then they play up to get you to notice them.
Lead by example if you scream at the kids then they see that as normal behaviour and will copy of you.
If you are kindhearted and don’t lose your temper at them then that is a valuable skill they will later put into practise with their own children.
under the right conditions yes here are our top 5 safety aspects to consider if you are thinking of getting one just to keep the kids entertained throughout the summer holidays.
the 3 s’s
have you space ! Dont squeeze it into a front garden make sure children can walk around it safely.
Who will supervise it ! never leave it unsupervised
Wet and slippery a NO! take it down on wet days even if there is a cover on it.
Do not put mixed ages of children on it little ones under 3 have had nose bleeds due to boisterous older kids hitting them with their feet etc.
Limit the amount of children on it at a time too many is asking for accidents.
Give each group a time limit or the older ones won’t come off.
Give children a fair go then be firm or they will ignore you when its time to get off a mum trying to climb on to get a child off is funny difficult and embarising too .
Take out insurance and read the small print do what it says don’t cut corners thinking oh they will be fine.
Children have known to be seriously ill from a head injury on bouncy castles unsupervised.
protecting baby and young children in the sun top 11 tips
1. APPLY a high factor sun cream to baby/child’s bare skin liberally every couple of hours.
2. PROTECT head from direct heat by wearing a legionnaire style sun hat, mop hat or hat with a large surface area.
3. Do not overdress your baby during hot weather rather than put one thick layer on i.e. thick jumper, use several thin layers you can take on and off throughout the day.
4. Your child will benefit from wearing cool loose clothing made from cotton and light fibres. Light colours reflect the heat from the sun. Dark colours attract the suns heat.
5. DO NOT leave a baby or child out the pram in the sunshine without a sunshade or canopy.
6. Avoid parking a pram in direct sunlight use a shaded area.
7. GIVE EXTRA fluids, throughout the day. Fizzy pop can even cause dehydration try water or diluted unsweeted juice in a cup not a bottle. Instead.
8. AVOID long spells in the hot sun it can lead to HEAT EXHAUSTION and dehydration.
9. Avoid hard labour in the garden during very hot weather don’t be tempted to start digging the garden with help from the children today you seem ok tomorrow you will become ill due to sun stroke or heat exhaustion.
10. Do not leave any child unattended around Paddling Pools, Swimming Pools, Ponds, Lakes or Canals. A CHILD CAN EVEN DROWN IN AN INCH OF WATER.
11.Keep babies and young children out of the hot sun during the hours of 11am-3pm when the sun is at its hotest.
Um bebê nascido prematuro ou um recém-nascido doente pode precisar de ser transferido de uma unidade de maternidade normal em uma unidade especial cuidado do bebê. (Também conhecida como a SCBU, pronunciado Sker-boo) Bebês de 26 semanas pode ser cuidadas no bebê cuidados especiais units.Used para um acompanhamento mais próximo ou o tratamento após a cirurgia, até encaixar o suficiente para ir para casa. É a menos intensa das unidades de atendimento, dos 4 níveis de cuidados de um bebê pode precisar.
unidade do bebé especiais cuidados (SCBU) é um especialista ala que um bebê será admitido para se requer ajuda médica após o nascimento. Temperaturas dentro SCBU é geralmente mais frio do que o da UTIN, e alguns SCBUs podem apresentar um quarto ainda mais frias para ajudar a aclimatar um bebê para as temperaturas irão experimentar quando permitido em casa. Bebês que exigem cuidados especiais também podem precisar de ajuda com a transição do tubo de alimentação de garrafa ou de mama com a alimentação, ou manter-se aquecido antes de sair de casa ..
The world eagerly awaits news that Princess Katherine kate Middleton is expecting a baby with Prince William.At the wedding of Zara Phillips yesterday news reporters flocked to take a sneak peak of a bumb that seems to be growing in the slender figure of princess Katherine. Is She or is it just her breakfast she ate see for your self read the full story and take a look at the pictures to judge for your self. Cheeky Chums will be eagerly following this news story to see if the gates at Buckingham Palace will soon anounce the news or not! I think she is what do you say leave a comment just below.
Anyone who has problems loosing weight will feel paranoid more so as the pounds pile on during pregnancy forever turning to the side looking at baby bump worried about wether the partner or husband will still love them as they gain weight.What about after the birth when a womans body returns to normal .Well nearly normal sometimes you get whats called a “baby belly” its a saggy tummy that can still be there years later.
In todays news a top celebrity is practically starving herself after recently giving birth herself. 1,200 calorey meals delivered daily she tells Lucky magazine. “But I also work out, so basically I’m starving. It sucks. I drink a lot of water.” Jess also says: “In the gym, I have like five things to distract me: TV, iPod, magazines. Working partners are good, too, so you can chat and not just drown in your own misery… Sorry, does that sound bad? I just hate working out.” On the one hand, what’s wrong with our society that women have to starve to be considered attractive and land magazine covers and cosmetic ad campaigns? (extract taken from Jezabel.com news)
So going back to woman in general what tips do you have to help mums keep trim without going to the extreeme ? leave a comment just below
This Is my First pregnancy I’ve heard you get a Bounty pack or bag is this true what is a Bounty pack anyway? One mums question frequently asked and the answer is yes at delivery of your baby on the uk maternity Units you get A Bounty Pack.
A Bounty pack is a bag of goodies for a newborn baby in the form of small samples. you may get nappy creams, trial pack of newborn nappies baby lotion etc. You also get money off coupons and flyers from baby and children’s companies It’s a way of trying new products.
The down side is if you give birth at home and don’t end up going to stay on the maternity unit then you don’t get one as we personally found out We did ask the midwife for one but she said no you don’t get one boo hoo hoo!.
If your premature baby is in the NICU it has its ups and downs as a baby’s condition can change at any time. You may want to scream and shout at relatives as they say you’ll be Ok but sometimes its not that simple. So here are some feelings and emotions to let the world know of what you could experience whilst staying by babys cot bedside, until baby is able to come home. here in an A -Z format
Anxious waiting for upto date news of baby’s condition
Brave as you face a meeting with consultants
Crying seeing baby helpless in an incubator
Despair will baby pull through
Empty cannot wait to be a full time mum holding baby at home
Fearful of the long term effects of prematurity
Grateful for any good news on baby’s condition
Happy as baby takes a first full bottle or breastfeed
Isolated from the rest of the kids/family back at home
Joyful as baby gets over an infection
Kissing baby for the first time during Kangaroo care
Loving the skin to skin contact the nurse lets you have with baby
Missing baby as you are discharged from hospital yet baby has to stay while longer
ok today no tears
pleased as the doctors say no more CPAP
Restless sitting by the phone as you nip home for a change of clothes
Hands up which of you mums own a mobile phone? wouldn’t it be good if you could find all you need to know on your phone about reliable websites that makes it easy to download, fast to find,quick to read?
Launched today you can now find Cheeky Chums the premature baby clothes superstore via our new mobile friendly website. an outline of what we do, and what we sell for premature babies. dare you put your mobile down for a day without use very addictive as they are.Isnt it funny if you dont get a text for more than an hour you say nobody loves you?
more and more people send texts via their mobile. why not take a quick look and send a message with a website link to a friend needing tiny baby clothes.Now live see the website at http://cheekychums.mobi
Dear Cheeky Chums should I make my breastfed baby take extra vitamins?
A breastfed fed baby gets all the nutrients needed in breast milk until weaning starts. The mum has to eat a balanced diet though because as one mum had such a bad diet of eating only chips can you imagine the whole balance of vitamins that particular baby would be getting from that particular food source alone? its important as weaning starts to give baby wholesome foods not junk food to wean him or her onto solids.Do not leave weaning too late.
6 months is recommended to start weaning or slightly earlier depending on how hungry baby is .see our other blog posts for weaning babies onto solid foods.
leave it too late as one family did resulted in the parents being took to court for malnutrition of their baby by breastfeeding alone.
We started a discussion on facebook yesterday .It made us laugh as the things we got up to as kids which we wouldnt dare let our own children do now.
Here is the the list so far add your own at the bottom of this page
Raised on meat and three veg for dinner.
weetbix for brekkie.
played in the dirt.
got your bum smacked.
had 3 TV channels and had to change the channel by getting up and doing it yourself.
school started with the national anthem.
had a bedtime.
recorded the top 40 from the radio on cassette tapes.
drank from a hosepipe.
played in the creek(brook) or small river.
rode your bike all day without a helmet.
was taught to repect others and have manners.
play alone outside and your parents didnt know where u had gone so long as you just went out to play.
Went out to play in the neighborhood without adult supervision from age 5 onwards.and there were no worries I would be snatched off the streets.
Plus… what about the wonderful comments your mum told you…
Religion – “You better pray that comes out of the carpet”
Logic – “Because I said so, that’s why”
Irony – “Keep crying and I’ll give you something to cry about”
Wisdom – “When you get to my age you’ll understand “
Justice – “One day you’ll have kids, I hope they turn out just like you!!”
Mum in need of help….”Wait till your dad gets home”.
DONT FORGET TO ADD YOUR OWN COMMENT LETS KEEP THE LIST GROWING FOR A BIT OF FUN FOLKS!
I’d love your opinion on something. I watched on the news how some youngsters from an army cadets centre in the UK were happily cleaning up the mess caused by the rioters. Painting walls and such like. They wanted to say that not all young children are tarred with the same brush so to speak.The courts have had their hands full procesing all the ones caught with the riots but is there enough room to put them all in jail. Plus will the children thats too young for jail get let off with a caution or an ASBO? I have the best solution to the problem. They should be the ones that clean up the mess.”Let the time fit the crime” and pay for the damages either from their wages,job seekers pay of other benefit.. what do you think on the matter?
Dear Cheeky Chums the other day I saw on a baby shop website with An item called a taggie a square piece of fabric and tassles around the edge which looked like ribbons what are they for and why are they made of that fabric?
Answer…
Comforters come in many shapes and forms for soothing babies.
Baby comforters are usually made from soft fabrics as its the texture that babies like to feel and get the comfort feeling from that helps them settle of to sleep easy or help them settle when feeling upset..
You can find teddys with fabric attached that acts as both play item and soother.
Taggies offer satin ribbons around each square and its these that babys like to chop on as their teeth come through.
Some mums make do and use a soft blanket that is baby’s favourite snuggly item and cut it down as time goes on.
Some baby comforters are hand made that you can find on craft sites but these may not be toy safe and pass UK toy safety standards.
Is a baby comforter suitable for a newborn baby?
Read on the label first as most are suitable from birth depending on the manufacturer.If your rub your sent on and lay it at the side of baby sleeping he or she can smell you when you are not close by.
We recommend always buying two at the same time. one for the washing machine when dirty and a fresh one out as these comforters last your child up to age 3 or 4 years old and if it gets lost they may not sleep at grandparents or a friends house without it.
My own friend has to use her silky satin dressing gown as a replace ment for her 4 year old granddaughter when she stays over.
whats your worst nightmare as your child starts nursery or school for the first time?
Don’t do what I did many years ago as I forgot to dress my little girl in her knickers ( she’d kill me if she knew I told the world this but never mind) I ran back with a pair but one of the teachers spotted it and dressed her for me.
Nerves for me actually.Its the letting go isn’t it?
so here are my getting organised tips. ready for the 5 year olds big first day at school.
Don’t buy the shoes too early they grow during the Summer holidays and they may not fit when thye do start school.
Don’t forget to buy the black pumps.Try them on too as pumps slip off easily.Try to avoid ordering these by mail order.
name everything ebay have some good wahms producing cheap name tags ready printed for you in iron or sew in types.
Buy a thin water proof coat for starting back school as there will still be some sunny days yet and a thick coat will be way to warm yet.Your child will then get more benefit from a winter one during the freezing temperatures due later on in the year.
If your child stays at school for a packed lunch pack it the night before and keep it in the fridge except bananas they go black in the fridge.You wont panic in the morning as everyone rushes round to get ready.
Get your child to practise getting the uniiorm on a week before a crisp white shirt straight from the packet will be hard to fasten up the buttons.
Don’t be tempted to get your child dressed just to be ready in time.They now need oce to be independant. A teacher cant dress 30 children for P.E can they?
and finally Set the alarm 15 mins earlier to allow for delays.
The ever increasing premature baby shop thats online just got even bigger!
heres how
Finding all you need in clothing and essentials for a premature baby just got easier more lines that you will find it hard to source anywhere else.
More premature baby nappy lines arrived now in larger packs with tiny baby nappies that fit correctly and that dont leak.
Premature baby Dummies pacifiers and soothers department are full to capacity arriving earlier than expected in every early gestational age catered for
More new lines in unusual prints that are so cute giving your premature baby the special individuality they deserve.
A shop in the Uk today showed CCTV footage on the news how 2 children ages approx 4 and 6 went into the shop and began to steal goodies of the shelves. What stumped the owner was that the mum had specifically told the children what she needed for them to steal as they went inside. The little girl shouts is this the one you want mum? The Shocked owner said if this is todays youngsters what will they grow up into tomorrows thugs and rioters. What do you think ?are standards slipping in todays parents ? Can children do what they want as the credit crunch gets worse? Do a 3rd generation of Jobless parents see this as a way of the future leave a comment below ?
This week we shall be featuring parenting issues and what makes bad parenting. so many times you hear of good parenting tips but how do you know if what you are doing is the wrong actions. follow our blog each day for a new insight into bad parenting. part one tomorow
this week we are featuring bad parenting issues, today looks at toddlers and how do you know if you are getting it wrong.
my mum says im spoiling my 13 month old as she sleeps on the couch with me when its bedtime and I have to take her upstairs when she is fast asleep as she keeps crying if i don’t any advice?
yes your baby needs her own bed and it may be rough for a couple of days to settle her as she will want to come back down but persist give relaxing bath then drink and or supper then bedtime story leave the room and say goodnight if she crys ignore she will be safe in her cot.As She crys its her way of letting you know “shes the boss” so to speak which when a mum is tired is usuallly the best time to wind mummy up! obviously if she is sick then its different so try this routine when she gets better.
My 22 month old son keeps biting the children I think we should bite him back is this ok?
No never it only encourages children by promoting it “oh if daddy does it then so can I ” Adults need to watch out for times when biting is just about to occur and distract immediately with a favourite toy or similar favourite item.Children bite due to frustration and trying to get what they want, they have no concept of sharing in this age group.
Our Jessica is 2 and screams and paddys on the floor when shopping to get what she wants I give in and end up taking her home its much easier to shop when daddy gets home so he can watch her Im fed up what can I do?
When a 2 year old gets frustrated this is when tantrums can occur.Hhave you noticed a particular pattern ie she wants the sit and ride machine at the entrance or tries to grab a drink of the supermarket shelve? Come prepared sit her in the trolley but have a fresh drink in her tippy cup, when bored pass her a new book (just for trips out )or a new favourite toy that can keep her amused .
today we finishing bad parenting by looking at “does your child or children rule the roost at home.”
Food for thought before it gets out of hand.When parents need to take back in control and take charge!
Take a look at some of the statements below and see if any applys to you.
my 3 year old spits and kicks me if I don’t let him get food out of the cupboards when he wants to.
My 4 year old twins fight and kick each other all the time If I seperate them I have to lock them in their bedroom which still doesnt work they scream to come out so I give in.
we have 4 children my husband works away all the time even my 2 year old swears at me when I tell him off.My children do what they want just to give me some peace and quiet.I find going upstairs comforting when they are screaming and fighting with each other.
My 2 and half year old wont get in the car seat she keeps screaming to getting out and we end up doing the school run by walking it instead.
My 9 year old kicks and kicks at his door to get what he wants we live in a council house and the neighbours keep knocking on the wall for him to be quiet.
This blog post contains sensitive information looking at pregnancy loss and miscarriage mid to late in pregnancy.If it is likely to cause upset please press your back button now thankyou!
What is a baby dressed in at the hospital in a case of a miscarriage or stillbirth in mid pregnancy? Most times nothing just a huge towel a blanket or presented on a tray which distressed one mum and midwife it had a lasting hurtful impression for many years to come.
After a family needed a 2lb outfit for a baby loss I was devastated in not being able to meet the families requirements so something Precious was sourced to meet the need. years later The range for tiny babies under 2lb has increased to provide all you need to dress a baby from top toe including micro socks and nappies for 1lb babies.
Most outfits are bespoke orders so mums can order what they want baby to wear not just donations sent into the hospital because there is nothing else
This week we had the privilege to turn a mums future dream into a reality for her little one born stillborn at 26 weeks gestation. her wedding dress was created into gown and a bonnet her comments when seeing them finished was “you took the thoughts in my head and created them into what I most imagined”.
How precious for this family to be able to dress baby in an outfit chosen by herself. This new service has now been added to the tiny baby bereavement section of Cheeky chums and will soon be available on the main baby loss website at Something Precious http://www.baby-burial-gowns.co.uk
CLICK ON THE LINK AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE TO SEE WHAT LINES ARE AVAILABLE WITH SIZES STARTING FROM 5 INCHES.
Top 5 tips Toddlers Terrified of Terrible Thunder storms
As a child what do you remember about being in a terrible thunder storm? Did you scream and cry? Did you hide under the bedcovers. Did your parents tell you to stop being a big baby?
Well In case you don’t know how to tell your own toddlers lets look at the top 5 tips for telling toddlers and young children about thunder storms.
If you ares till terrified then your child can pick up on it too give them a rainy day activity and go into the next room keeping your self busy with tidying up hoovering etc to take your own mind away from it.
Keep safe and watch through the window and enjoy counting after a loud thunder how many miles away the storm is count one one thousand 2 one thousand3 one thousand and so how to tell you how far away it is.5 one thousand would mean 5 miles away 10 ten miles away etc.
So a child doesn’t get frightened of going out in the rain let them splash in puddles with an umberella, wellingtons and a raincoat when there isn’t a thunder storm accompanying it.
If you are all caught out in it don’t hide under trees find shelter such as a near by building, shop or get to the car and close the windows not a convertable.
Avoid hill tops during storms and don’t take the young children fishing
No one is immune everyone has told a white lie at some point as a child lets see if any of these ring true to you so you can spot and stop a lie in advance
kids lie when they know theye are going to get into trouble so to avoid punishment will blame someone else. here are the top 5 lies
Did you hit your sister she is crying ? No mummy
Have you stolen the pound coin no he did it pointing to his friend.
Have you painted the stair walls with your easil paints no daddy (note the tell tale signs with His arms covered in paint)
teacher rings home to parents Have you been pulling your friends hair at school today no I didnt go in today she says.
Have you been smoking? no smell my breath note the tell tale signs on their breath.
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Sale on premature baby clothes starts on the 27th september at Cheeky Chums superstore for premature babies clothes .What ever the size you can find it easily .whatever item of premature babies clothes you need its stocked here.
last ordering day ends today at 9.00 pm then closed for a short restocking break.Until the sale starts 27th September 2011.
so hurry and buy all you need to dress your baby from top to toe before the online order buttons are taken down .
The sale is to make way for fresh lines due in.In October we have some wonderful collections due to be added during this time that the shop is closed for the annual stockcheck . click on a link at the top of the page to see what gorgeous lines we carry here.
All the best sorry for inconvience caused for all our regular customers.
desarrollo prematuro del bebé comienza tan pronto como el bebé está en la UCIN o UCIN cada paso en la superación de obstáculos, superando contratiempos es un paso más hacia la preparación para el hogar.
Prematuro avanzar el desarrollo del bebé vez que el bebé se encuentra en en el hogar.
por ejemplo, 6 semanas prematuro, retraso del progreso 6 semanas, 10 semanas prematuros de 10 semanas retrasado etc
No hay necesidad de juguetes especializados para ser comprados sólo para el bebé venga rápido a menos que un bebé ha sido diagnosticado con una persona específica bebé need.Each físicas o de aprendizaje, incluso si no se aprende en la prematura su espacio propio. Trate de no comparar los niveles de desarrollo con sus mejores amigos baby.etc
A la edad de 3 a su hijo habrá alcanzado a la de un promedio de tres años old.Only cuando su hijo sea dado de alta de la unidad de cuidados especiales para bebés que averiguar si su hijo necesita physiotherapyor tiene necesidades específicas de especial y entonces esto va a determene más ayuda exterior de otros organismos para ayudar con el progreso de su bebé que no sean lo que son capaces de hacer esto en su casa.
Usted no tiene que preocuparse de comprar ningún equipo especial si el bebé salió del hospital que no necesita el apoyo de especialistas, pero para su tranquilidad que suavemente puede animar a su bebé a alcanzar cada hito con algún tipo de atención extra, y que sin la presión de tiempo de reproducción fortalecerá cada una de las partes del cuerpo de su bebé y estimular el desarrollo sensorial completa.
Aquí están las áreas que cualquier niño necesita estímulo y estímulo podrá alcanzar cada hito a su propio ritmo.
FÍSICA, EMOCIONAL, SOCIAL INTELLECTUAL.LANGUAGE,.
SENSORIAL cinco áreas … tacto, gusto, oído, vista, olfato.
Audiencia 1.Ecourage sensoriales, ver, tocar desde el día 1 en adelante, por mamá, papá está cerca de dar afecto y la estimulación del bebé, aprendizaje del bebé olores alrededor de la casa, es decir beastfeeding momia aprender a oler propia leche de mamá o papá dando mimos del bebé, al bebé cerca olor para después del afeitado en los juguetes de papá, etc piel musical colocado dentro de escuchar tiro de bebé, cantando canciones de cuna y que tu bebé los sonidos suaves pueden escuchar.
2. Bebé Ecourage a mentir de espesa capa suave en el piso o en un tapete de juego en un gimnasio jugar mirar los colores de los juguetes de aprendizaje para llegar y tocar los juguetes, la colocación de grandes osos de peluche alrededor del bebé para que el bebé puede sentir la suave textura de la piel, agarrando , alcanzando y así sucesivamente.
3. Dando un montón de abrazos bebé, los abrazos, la formación de relaciones possitve unión entre miembros de la familia, dando mucho amor, abrazos, jugando con el bebé en una manera tranquila reasuring para que el bebé se sienta seguro y sae con adultos Wil alentar al bebé a entrar en en montones y los límites , al quedarse sola la mayoría del tiempo en un cochecito o una cuna para jugar solo no es bueno.
4. Muchas visitas a socializar a la guardería del parque con otros bebés de escuchar a otros bebés balbuceando, charlando madres se anime al bebé a desarrollar Sences otros como el oído y la vista saliendo y alrededor de la observación de cochecito de niño, escuchando todos los días suena como motores de los automóviles , aves de Twitter en el parque, aprender a estar cerca de otros adultos y niños de una manera possitve reunión y otros bebés, tales como programas de visitas que empezar.
5.Putting juguetes alrededor del bebé en una manta de jugar con los tonos de ayudar a desarrollar buenos músculos que se necesitan para ayudar con el rastreo de barajar y poniéndose en pie con la furniture.when capaz de sentarse que estimula al bebé a pensar por sí mismo la solución de problemas ocultar una bola bajo una manta y bebé se encuentra la utilización de un clasificador de figuras o llegar y alentar al bebé a sentirse cómodo acostado sobre su estómago para llegar a un juguete que quieren o en decúbito prono listo para aprender a gatear o rodar.
6.Encouraging bebé a hablar y hacer los primeros sonidos de bebé a bebé to.Hold responder a la cara que ohh ahhhs sonidos bababa y el bebé puede sentir las vibraciones en la cara. fomentar la comunicación entre los otros adultos, hermanos y hermanas, leer cuentos juntos en el desarrollo y el interés por los libros desde una temprana edad, cantando canciones infantiles juntos.
when a mum gives birth on a maternity unit the baby is passed over to mum or dad for the first cuddles. When a baby is born extreemely premature mum may only get a quick glance before the premature baby is whisked off to the specialist units known as NICU HDU OR SCBU.Depending on a premature baby’s individual needs will determine the first real cuddle that mum or dad will get.
Sometimes hours days or weeks my pass making it extreemely difficult for mum to bond with baby and get the first real maternal hug.For many parents its a case of making the best of the moments at the side of the Nicu cot or incubator until baby is able to have a safe first cuddle outside of the incubator.A premature Baby will have wires monitor leads attached but at some point mum will eventually will be able to have a cuddle or kanagroo care.
its the most beautiful aspect of a first real maternal cuddle which baby and mum will enjoy immensely. In poor countries where the facilities of incubators are in short supply resulted in more babies being left with mums in a kanagaroo care position compared to 2 or 3 sharing an incubator.
A look at how kangaroo care has a good impact for mum and baby….
Babies stay warm, their own teperature controlled that occurs when mother and infant are in close physical contact. Mums breasts, heat up or cool down depending on what the baby needs. The upright position helps prevent reflux and apnea. Feeling the mother’s breathing and heartbeat helps to stabilize baby’s heart and respiratory rates.Baby sleeps more.Plus Babies feed earlier and gain more weight.
The physical closeness encourages emotional closeness, which leads to lower rates of abandonment of premature babies.
check with your local maternity unit to see what their policy is on kangaroo care.Plus for baby shop that has a plentiful supply in premature baby clothes click on a link at the top of this page.
Although some babies born at 23 weeks and + days pull through premature babies classed as viable are at 24 weeks.
Babies born as early as this do have arough ride and one family wanted to express their experiences of how a 24 week old premature baby came into their lives earlier than expected.
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Parents have had a raw deal in the news recently if they wanted to take their babies or young children anywhere. First there was the controvershall should you be breastfeeding in public.Then Parents asked to get off a bus for breastfeeding. Then it was No babies allowed on certain airlines, then is was no young children in certain restaurants. Today came the news about No buggies at heathrow airport in case it causes a back injury to the staff. yet the comments went on to add but ” staff will still help to carry bags and young children. ” Is not carrying a child defeating the object as buggies dont weigh more than a young child of say 3 year old. What next!
If you think rules are getting more silly for parents leave a comment just below .
Here is a lo0k at the top 15 some you know some you may think “Oh I never thought of that “.
At birth to expell the fluid from the lungs as baby inhales the fresh air for the first time.
Hunger as baby takes Milk as a first food.
Nappy needs changing as baby feels uncomfortable
Tired needs a quite environment to settle off to sleep easily.
Over tired if baby is in an over stimulated environment it makes it harder for baby to settle again.
Wind putting baby down unwinded can make baby feel unsettled more.
Colic baby draws knees up in to chest suffering from bad wind also popular in babies around 3 months known as 3 month colic.
Around 5 months baby cries more as milk alone in no longer substantial. Weaning onto solids will make baby feel fuller try an evening feed to start .
Immunizations at first initial jab then baby may cry as the immunization takes effect in the body (in a few days).Doctor may subscribe calpol to ease pain.
Competition time! we are bringing out a new range of preemie premature baby clothes and we need your imput. any parent over the age of 18 can enter but it must be your own work. Design a logo and you will get your design picked and made into print on our new labels.
More about this brand in future blog posts (as its a secret line of clothing for premature babies that we do not already cover) and parents will find them so,so, amazing.shussssh! The brand is to be called JOY and will be a range of premature tiny baby wear featuring ”todays fashion statement for tiny babies” send your artwork by JPG or PNG
send a jpg Image and the best one will be picked by our team at Cheeky Chums the premature baby clothes superstore.
A MAXIMUM OF 5 IDEAS ONLY PER ADULT.
click here for an idea of some other logos other companies have brought out to be inspired with and get you started.
Dont forget to give your contact details AND IF YOU ARE THE WINNER a contract can been sent to you for the design to go to print. email cheekychms@yahoo.co.uk CLOSING DATE 31ST OCTOBER 2011.
This is stillborn baby loss awareness week.As a tiny baby bereavement specialist for tiny baby funerals we often get asked questions on our blog related to baby funeral planning.
This blog post has news relating to baby loss, some readers may find it upsetting if this is the case please press your back button now.
Many parents are told the hospital has to keep tiny babies for cremation and The grave is a communal grave especially for babies and small children. The ashes will be kept together with other babies and scattered together.Other families can meet at the same place for special thoughts laying flowers etc. No headstones can be placed here.Many families feel they have no choice, but you can do what ever you wish its your baby.
Babies under 24 weeks gestation do not get a birth or death certificate. You are allowed to bury a baby no matter what ages a baby was born at in terms of gestation. If your baby has reached 24 weeks then the death has to be registered within 6 weeks after baby died. Give the stillborn medical certificare to the registrar of births marriages and deaths. A death certificate will be given to you for a funeral service to planned.
All babies can either be cremated or burired but it is up to the individual place ie church ground or council grounds as to the layout of headstones,small plants etc. Council Lawn mowers need to mow the grass, making the plot too big of an area to add curb stones and small stones or pebbles etc and is often pohibited. A funeral drector will be able to discuss your individual needs. and Also you can opt to choose a location too when there are plenty of spaces so baby can go near to a close relative or in /near family plot.
for more information on organising baby funeral see any of the links just below.
Dear Cheeky Chums My wife had our son this morning and they whisked him off to the NICU. The neonatal Nicu nurses are oh so busy should we ask whats going on or leave them to it?
Answer: Knowledge is the key for parents when a baby is looked after in the NICU,HDU or SCBU wards of the maternity unit.Nurses are busy but not too busy that they cant answer your most worrying questions. Each minute counts in the early stages as babys condition can get better or may need extra assistance as he gets settled in the Nicu incubator.
The more you know about your babys condition and his needs the more you can support the staff in caring for him until he is ready for home.
Your baby will overcome hurdles and may also have set backs specialists will also be able to fill you in, they will discuss the details in private with you and your wife as new medicines may be introduced as well as new tests performed etc.
Baby loss,Infant death whilst pregnant a healthy way to grieve.
This week has been stillborn and baby loss awareness week as it draws to an end we look at 11 important factors for a healthy way to grieve after loss.
This blog post has some very sad news if it is likely to offend please press your back button now!
Give your baby name even if he or she didnt have a birth/death certificate ie for babies born under 24 weeks gestation.
Final cuddles if baby has been born stillborn have final cuddles rather than not at all you will regret it later if even for only a moment.
If baby is close to passing away let baby gently pass away in your arms peacefully with family around compared to being alone,( as you may not want to face it).You can create a more loving environment for your little one.
Autopsies can give some closure as to why baby died some parents blame themselves and it can help to know you were not to blame.
Creating memories having a little box with some momentos of baby is good for remembering,and sharing with others about your baby.
Talking to others family friends,support groups is a good way to express your feelings and built up emotions.knowing you are not the only person in the world as been through this is very comforting.
How Do You come to terms with a baby’s loss ? keeping strong, not isolating yourself from close family, they are hurting too and love you even amongst the pain and turmoil.
Do what your body needs not what your mind tells you, when physically you are so weak and just want to curl up and give up. Rest when you can, talk when you can, Cry when you can.Eat and drink little and often.A fresh daily walk alone will keep you motivated especially if you have other young children at home to tend to.
What does the future hold? As you gradually regain the energy and accept the loss of baby try to focus on how can you use this part of your life for the well being of you, your family and others.
here are some suggestions that other families have done.
Set up a local baby loss support group to assist other parents.
Raise funds for a local rememberance garden.
Arranged a charity event to assist other baby loss charities.
Can babies under 2 year old watching tv cause them any harm?
American doctors published a report on the effects of babies watching tv here is the findings click on the link to read more
What we have found is busy parents do leave the tv on whilst doing house work etc it does keep them amused but are there other ways a mum can get jobs done without leaving baby to watch tv all day here are our top 3 alternatives.
For clingy babies that don’t want to be away from mums side whilst in a kitchen (when hot cookers are not swtiched on) baby can stack plastic cups whilst sitting on the floor.
In the living room have a large cardboard box that baby can climb in and out off to hide and seek turn it on its side baby will love it.
For mums trying to clean a bathroom and to avoid leaving baby downstairs alone stick a towel in the bath (with no water in) if baby can sit unaided sit baby on it and let baby play with plastic tubs lufas,sponges anything with no sharp edges to explore textures.
What if baby does come even earlier than expected? Did you know that doctors don’t usually revive babies under 23 week’s gestation. It’s a tough decision to accept, some babies are just too poorly to live outside the womb at such an early arrival. That’s why the baby in your body needs a good 9 months before it is ready to venture out into the big wide world like mummy and daddy.
It is only by the dedicated doctors, new medicines, Warm incubators, that allow such tiny infants to make it from as early as 24 weeks. Some babies need operations, breathing intervention, medicines and monitoring to be able to pull through. Some tiny babies are such fighters. It is remarkable how doctors say there is only a 10 % survival rate then they just seem to pull through quicker and easier than others.
Not all babies are the same so look after your self by visiting your doctor, midwife and and other consultants whilst you are pregnant. If baby does arrive early you can expect the very best support and care and be a little less worried because you both will be in the right place to receive the best possible care. Cheeky chums stock all sizes in premature baby clothes in gorgeous colours styles to choose from so baby can look ever so trendy from day one. When you show off baby to all the other mums on the ward. You will be pleased as punch knowing you thought of this early enough to plan for an unexpected early arrival.
A few days ago we showed you a picture of Mariah Careys twin babies it had been much awaited by the public and the photo just showed the back of the babies heads. What a let down but not today great pictures stunning baby beauties they are so so cute take agood look at them here So who’s pregnancy shall we cover next? Who do you think will be the next big celebrity to become pregnant in 2012 leave a comment just below we shall keep you posted here at cheeky chums.
was 36 years old when my life changed forever. I was a new mother and it seemed that my 3-month-old daughter, Lily, absorbed all of my energy and attention. Suddenly, I needed to find new reserves of strength.
I was in Dr. Flink’s office when he said, “You have a tumor.” I knew that many people receive such a diagnosis – but something about the way he held my hands when breaking the news led me to wonder if my case was worse than the others. Then I learned it was mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is one of the most aggressive forms of cancer. A malignant mass in the lungs, it is considered a terminal diagnosis for most individuals. It typically affects older people and veterans. I was in my thirties. I had a newborn daughter. Regardless, somehow I needed to reconcile myself with this new reality: a virtually incurable disease.
I had three possible roads ahead of me: I could forgo treatment, trying to remain as comfortable as possible for my remaining 15 months; I could undergo chemotherapy and radiation, which would extend my survival to perhaps 5 years; or I could seek treatment at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. In this third scenario, Dr. David Sugarbaker would evaluate me for surgery. If I was, indeed, a candidate for surgery, I could improve my life expectancy to 10 years or more. My husband and I agreed that I had to strive for those 10 years. We had to go to see Dr. Sugarbaker.
In early February, 2006, I underwent extrapleural pneumonectomy. My doctors considered me a strong candidate for the surgery because of my general good health, and also my relatively young age. Dr. Sugarbaker had performed hundreds of these surgeries, with many successful outcomes. The surgery was still a serious undertaking. Extrapleural pneumonectomy includes not only the removal of the tumor, but also the removal of the complete affected lung, some of the diaphragm, and some of the membrane that lines the lungs and heart.
Thanks to Dr. Sugarbaker’s skill and, perhaps, my own tenacity, the surgery went well. I still had challenges ahead of me, including a nearly 3-week hospital stay and 5 months of adjuvant chemotherapy and 30 radiation sessions.
6 years later, I am cancer free. I hope that someday everyone diagnosed with mesothelioma will be able to defeat it and leave it behind. In the meantime, I am blessed to be able to offer a story of hope for others with this aggressive cancer. I’ve shared my full story on my blog at the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance.
ASDA the great big British rip off! for mum n dads in credit crunch
what a hassle at Asda with the new voucher for 5.00 off when you spend 40.00.
With Mums n dads struggling with the credit crunch you would think having 5.00 off your shopping would be a great way to save, well its not. We are spreading the word so you too don’t fall into the trap in trying to save money at ASDA when money is tight this scam is a rip off and a time wasting excersise for busy families.here is how it works. You spend 40.00 at ASDA shopping for your kiddies nappies groceries,Toys for the festive season coming up.The next day you tap inonline to give your till receipt details and check price saver. you print off a voucher if you spent 40.00 you next go shopping you hand over the reciept as you have already spent 40.00 (havent you to get the voucher). Then to your horror imagine your embarrissment at the checkout when you are told you have to spend another 40.00 to use the voucher . So in effect you have to spend 80.00 to get 5.00 off your 2nd shopping trip then the next week you can still go online and the process starts again to get yet another voucher.There are set time limits to spend each voucher so if you are just passing and dont intend to spend 40.00 you miss out as you cannot print it off at checkout you have to do it online. so if you have no pc you loose out and also by typing in your till receipt details ASDA know your private shopping habits buying like Tesco do.
Wenn Mama ist zu schlecht, um Fotos zu machen, nachdem Baby ist aus der Intensivstation verfrachtet. Holen Sie sich Vater oder eine Krankenschwester, um es für Sie tun, denken Sie daran, dauert viele, viele Babyfotos in der Neugeborenen-Intensivstation
Nicht nur das Baby Erinnerungen vom ersten Tag Schatz, aber zu helfen, Ihre Gedanken von der Tatsache, die Sie so wird frustriert sein, dass man nicht halten und kuscheln Sie Frühchen nur noch.
2.Dad oder einen Freund kaufen kann ein Sammelalbum zu recored jeden milestone.A Meilenstein ist ein täglicher Schritt näher zu Hause aus der Kinderklinik.
2.Try in die Pflege Ihres Babys frühzeitig einbezogen werden, sobald das Personal des Krankenhauses sagen Sie tun können. Nicht nur wird es Ihnen helfen Anleihe mit Baby, aber Sie werden mehr Kontrolle in einigen der Pflege, dass Sie Ihre noch so winzige baby.Helping geben, um einige der Stress, der durch traumatische frühe birth.Plus sehen Ihre Kleinen zu lindern fühlen an alle Drähte usw. in der Neugeborenen-Intensivstation Zimmer.
3.As schnell wie möglich erkundigen Sie sich bei den Krankenhäusern Politik Känguru care.Its eine enge Beziehung Zeit, die für kurze Zeiträume geschieht, während Baby ist in der Kinderklinik. Baby ist im direkten Hautkontakt auf Ihrem chest.It platziert hilft Baby bekommen deper Niveau des Schlafes und sowohl Sie als auch Baby näher zu fühlen jeden other.Plus weniger Stress für Sie und Baby.
3. Nicht Flasche Sie Ihre Gefühle, und fragen Sie so viele Fragen wie Sie sogar, wenn Sie vergessen, Krankenschwestern können Ihnen gute moralische Unterstützung, wenn Sie es so gut wie im Gespräch mit den anderen Mitgliedern Ihrer family.You müssen, wie fühlt sich viel besser durch Teilen Sie Ihre aufgebaut Emotionen mit anderen.
4. Die ganze Erfahrung, eine vorzeitige große Säugling können Sie mit dem Gefühl aus Ihrem depth.At einem Punkt werden Sie fit und bereit für die Entlastung aber Baby haben zu bleiben behind.it kann viel Belastung für die Familie setzen, wie Sie verlassen machen Sie regelmäßig besuchen und zurück, um das Krankenhaus jeden Tag.
5.keep Early Baby-Diary.Record jeden Augenblick gut oder bad.every Meilenstein Ihr Baby erreicht, wie es noch einen Schritt weiter, um ihr ihn / sie endlich nach Hause ist.
6.Talk an andere Mütter auf der Station. Sie werden überrascht sein, wie auch andere neue Mütter teilen ihre Erfahrungen mit Ihnen und geben sich gegenseitig moralische Unterstützung, kann es auch eine Möglichkeit der Erzeugung von neuen Freunden mit Müttern von Frühgeborenen, die selbst entwickeln konnten lebenslange Freundschaften zwischen Ihrem Frühgeborenen werden.
For mums planning a baby folic acid is recommended before and during the first trimester of pregnancy. Here is an indepth look at one of the NTD neural tube defects that on rare occassions occurs during the first trimester of pregnancy called spina bifida.
The types of spina bifida NTD for babies
Occulta Spina Bifida NTD, this is the relatively harmless form of Spina Bifida, there is a small defect a few of the small bones that make up the spine. no evidence at birth. Subtle, progressive neurologic deterioration can becomes evident later in childhood or as an adult.
diagnosis during pregnancy of Meningocele spina bifida NTD
The protective coatings (meninges) come through an open part of the spine like a sac that is pushed out. Cerebrospinal fluid is in the sac with no nerve damage.child may suffer minor disabilities.
developing fetus with Myelomeningocele NTD spina bifida
occuring when the meninges (protective cover of the spinal cord) and spinal nerves come through the open part of the spine.A most serious type of Spina Bifida causing nerve damage and more severe disabilities.
Can any other factors cause NTD’s other than a lack of Vitamins and folic acid.
Yes here are some other causes of ntd’s
Agent Orange a chemical herbicide
antidepressant drugs
An insulin dependant mum to be with diabetes
prolonged fevers and high temperatures in early pregnancy
Anti sezure drugs that the pregnant mum is taking
A parents comment this week prompted todays blog discussion.
When babies are in day nurseries should they be sent home with a mild cold?
When parents so need childcare a mild cold can have a knock on effect of finding alternative childcare arrangements. Although some infectious diseases start with a cold, the nursery also has to take into concideration to see if other symptoms are present.
Its good for a child to build up a stronger immunity whilst mixing with other children at nursery. Although some infectious diseases can start with a cold such as chicken pox.In general a nursery will monitor babies behaviour and look for other symptoms such as a high temperature,Vomiting ,check nappies and if 2 or more nappies are loose during the day then its the policy to send a child home.Some nurseries allow parents to sign a concent form allowing them to give Calpol in emergencies.
In some cases a baby will need to be sent home.
by law certain infectious diseases have to be reported to environmental health RIDDOR including…Chickenpox.Cholera.Diphtheria.Dysentery,Food poisoning.Legionellosis.Measles.Meningitis.Meningococcal septicaemia (without meningitis).Mumps, Rubella.Scarlet fever.Tetanus.Tuberculosis.
Plus many others so you see not all nurseries want to send your child home so they can go home early, it could have repercussions on the other children pregnant staff or an other parent too.
We have followed the Duggers for years on our blog especially preemie baby Josie now 23 months old. Michelle Dugger had a rough pregnancy with her last baby being born extreemely premature and also suffering from a gall bladder problem. She is carefully being monitored during this her 21st pregnancy and baby number 20 is due in April 2012.She is taking a rest once a day and no longer has morning sickness.her eldest son Joshua recently had baby number 2 a 2nd grandchild for the Duggers first a girl then a boy.Jim and Michelle Dugger will name their baby beginning with J just like all her other children. We will continue to follow her pregnancy and bring you the very latest news as it happens. the duggers also have their own website you can take a sneak peak here
At birth the bonding process happens mums can get baby blues and post natal depression which can effect the ability to bond with a child, but also other factors can play a part too. premature babies in incubators with older siblings at home, mum may be torn to spend time at hospital and time with the children making the premature baby more vunerable as mum cannot be the full time mum she needs too whist baby is in the incubator.What about when a child gets to the age two known as the terrible twos you may think he or she may get on your nerves as there will be more danger signs to be aware of.
When a baby is snuggly asleep as a newborn in a crib not needing much supervison in terms of being mobile crawling or walking. A 2 year old will be into everything, exploring, wanting to learn new words and the tantrums start because they find it hard to communicate their needs.Sign language from an early age is good as the child can then show you with hand signals what they need.Less frustration too as they accomplish talking. The safety aspect goes without saying keeping things locked away being more vigilant as they want to climb onto things or toddler off in supermarket. As for bonding they need more time with you as they soak up new information in their little brain.Reading them stories on your knee looking at pictures in magazines pointing out new words of objects.
Putting the tv on and leaving them to it isnt good for long periods of time. Neither is buying your childs friendship in terms of buying items to keep them amused whilst you go off and do other things.This can be a great temptation with christmas around the corner and wanting to spoil your child.Its the love that is genuine when communicating with each other and spending quality doing things together. What you will find happening is a Child can become more naughty just to get you to notice them and for you to set some ground rules.If you find you let your child do what they want kick you spit at you swear at you with unruly behaviour by the time your child is three then it can only get worse.
As Today is a special day to remember the lost solders and war veterans on the 13/11/11 Cheeky Chums offer our respect and dignities to the families with mums and babies left behind.War as been and gone and will continue over the years to come.Its not something we singly can control as there will always be wars and rumours of wars.As I write this blog post My own son is serving as a solder at a young age of only 22 years old. He loves to serve his country and protect the innocent but at what cost?
when your baby gets a nappy rash you seem to try everything to clear it up.
here are 7 myths which don’t work in clearing up a baby’s nappy or diaper rash.
Applying lemon juice to babys bum. This item has acids which in fact makes a nappy rash worse.
using the alcohol rum.
nettle leaves.
wiping baby’s bum with a wipe soaked in tea leaves.
vinegar again this item contains acid.
coal dust.
yogurt.
here are some tips that do work which I have had experience in using over the past 26 years of working with babies .
frequently changing of baby’s nappy.
leaving baby without a nappy for as long as possible after a nappy change for example let baby play on a changing mat on the floor with a towel over in case of an accident.
Applying creams such as sudocream soothes the soreness, using vaseline/petrolioum jelly acts as a nappy barrier,metanium smells weird and strong but works wonders.For babies with thrush a doctor may prescribe Nystatin can dye clothes the oral medicine too stains clothes just to make you aware.
In severe nappy rashes and if baby is on solids avoid giving acid foods which can irritate a rash more such as fresh citrus fruit juices ,tomatoes etc.
so your baby is a few months old and is starting to take notice of the surroundings where would you take your baby on trips out and about? Will he or she enjoy it being so young lets look at some examples of where you can take baby to experience the big wide outdoors.
A car is handy so the pram can be folded up letting you venture further a field than just your local town but there are aslo also buses too especially if you as a parent feel issolated being stuck at home all day.
here are 5 examples
a woods or forest listening to the different animal sounds crisp leaves falling looking at tall trees.rushing river and waterfall sounds.
a local park watching other children play engaging with friendly faces wanting to take a peep at how cute your baby is baby will develop good communication skills cooing and making vocal sounds back.
local library mum sitting baby on a knees reading a story baby will enjoy looking at books and developing good bonding with mum or dad even a grandparent and developing listening skills.
trips to the shops mum will also enjoy chattering with another mum and baby can interact with other babies in prams
Local pram group excellent way of baby developing communication skills with other babies learning new songs, trying out new toys to stimulate interest and valuable play activities, parent also interacts with other families making possitive relationships.
please note this blog post has sensitive information which some families may find distressing if this is the case please press your back button now thankyou.
as reqested here is a suitable list of stillborn baby poems that can be used for the service or baby sympathy cards .
Precious baby (name….) Goodnight and Godbless for baby that is now at rest. We love and miss you dear as we shed you golden tears.
will miss you little baby remember we are always near.A sweet song for you plus a tender loving kiss I know you’re asleep in heaven in a better place such bliss.
What pleasure and what Joy to have known my little boy,its was only for a short while yet you made your family smile.All snuggled up for a final sleep.We love you baby until again we meet.
We love you darling baby that is sent from all our heart.Treasured memories last a lifetime forever and never depart.A Cuddle and a hug as you lay on daddy’s knee,and all settled in your blanket as as comfy as can be.
Two little doves flying in the sky taking you to heaven after we have said goodbye.We love you dearest baby and we have from the very start,So goodnight our little princess that is sent from all our hearts.
A star that’s in heaven shining in the night,is like a little candle shining ever so bright.It guides a path to heaven where the angels are gathered there, waiting for our baby where theres lots more love to share.So goodnight our baby darling,you will be surely missed we will never ever forget you, as we give you one last kiss.(finish by blowing kisses to baby).
We prayer for the family to have courage and be strong,who lost a darling baby that wasnt here for long.With love there are tears of sadness and tears of joy shared too Goodnight little precious baby so much love remembering you.
Baby Harper Beckham a little crowd puller at 4 months and such a little cutiepie already. she wears adorable clothes, high fashion baby just like her mum Victoria Beckham. Doesn’t she look just like her brothers I wonder what she will do when all her clothes are too small for her donate them to charity perhaps at a whopping 138.00 dress or a headband at 32.00.Take a peep at her in many of her latest outfits in show here
Neonatal nurse needing work with premature babies!
Do you know of someone who is a neonatal nurse needing work? Are you in umemployment and concidering a post working with the poorly premature babies.Would you like to travel and fancy a change working not just in the Uk but overseas as a neonatal nurse. Then we have some contacts looking for urgent neonatal nurses. In uk and overseas contact us at the top of this page and we can give you more details.
a trip to grannys over night stay for new baby here are our top 5 tips so you don’t have panic attacks at the thought of leaving baby again.
If baby has a dummy make sure you include it in the bag to take to grandmas.
Tell granny the best ways baby likes to sleep or she could have a problem if rocking is the only way baby gets off to sleep easily and you forget to tell her.
Don’t keep ringing up every hour it could even distrupt baby if trying to get off to sleep in unfamilar surroundings for the first time.
Incude lots of spairs or think about leaving a few to keep there. There is nothing worse than grandma putting baby in shawl because she ran out of bottoms due to a leaky nappy.
include any medicines and notes of last feed etc and times you last gave a dose so everyone knows what time in the next dose, feed etc is.
what a mess when todays strike too place parents finding alternative childcare arrangements.The worst was when parents didn’t have any choice but to take their children to work with them . What about the health and safety aspect slippy floors of cleaners, factory workers coping with noise levels, dangers, hazards.
Some bosses may say its ok but the govenment still let the strike go ahead amidst the chaos. What avail ? when the students complained did they get any where no! can the citizens of great britain really get the government out of office? can the peole do a revoke i’d be interested to know what do you think on this matter ? did the strike effect you too leave a comment just below to tell the world your important values.
Its this time of the year again cold winter weather but what if you are heavily pregnant and living in a rural area. Being prepared late in pregnancy especially as the weather has been proving to be very extreme is good not just for your health but for the whole family if power supplies break down and roads are blocked. Last year one man had to walk miles to see his newborn baby through thick snow due to transport not being able to get through on roads.
here are some tips to get you started.
if you are due in the next 2 months get items for you bag ready so if the roads are blocked you have all the toiletries and basics etc you need to hand.
Buy a few packs of roads rock salt its only £2.99 a bag at Lydl supermarket once there gone they will be gone so buy now to avoid dissapointment later.great to avoid slippy falls on pathways.
keep de- icers to hand one in the car and one at home sometimes the card doors are frozen solid and you may have trouble getting in the car to get at the de- icer .
stock up on quick warm foods and tinned products as more people pile the pressure on for christmas lights doors and outdoors so does the risks for power cuts. this is where a gas cooker proves more handy than an electric one.
For the last few years Cheeky Chums Blog have been following Michelle Duggars pregnancies and especially Premature baby Josie born 2 years ago this December. Yesterday sad news was out that she had a miscarriage when in fact during her routine 19 week scan the was baby had died in the womb.Today Michelle was awaiting the natural delivery of baby so he or she could have a funeral. The family expressed their wishes for the privacy to be kept at this upsetting time of grief.This family have their own TV series so I think the camera crew will have a hard timebacking off . I hope they do as celebrities in the limelight have been known to have their private lives plastered across the newspapers worldwide even at such a devastating time of suffering a miscarriage or baby loss.The family take a lot of hard knocks as some of the public feel she should stop having babies. Cheeky Chums express our deepest sympathy for the whole Duggar family under such tragic circumstances very close to our heart as a Christian and baby bereavement specialist.
This blog posts has sensitive information about baby loss if it is likely to cause any upset please press your back button now.
The other day we reported that michelle Duggar off Tv series 19 kids and counting was told her baby had sadly passed away in the womb. She spent the weekend at home to await the natural miscarriage of her baby. After she miscarried to a darling little girl she felt a little unwell so was admitted to hospital for oberservation.She was said to be allowed home on Monday.Michelle Duggar and husband Jim decided on the name Jubillee Shalom for their baby daughter tomorrow is said to be a memorial service for friends and family but other reports suggest its on sunday the service. Cheeky Chums offer the family our deepest condolances to all with love on the sad loss of baby Jubilee Shalom Duggar.xxx
The Dugger family have had it rough this last 2 years with their premature baby daughter Josie in hospital for weeks and then the sad loss of baby Jubilee Shalom. Cheeky Chums have been following their news as Americas top TV celebrities by having so many children of 19 kids and counting.
Todays news headlines is the outrage it has caused the public to react to the sensitive pictures of Mum Michelle holding baby Jubilees hand after the miscarriage ,which have been posted worldwide.The descreet pictures cause furious viewers to comment not to show them and to stop having more children. What some people don’t understand is the need to acknowledge that for however short any baby did exist if only for a lttle while even in pregnancy. Some babies don’t even get a birth or death certificate so how do you tell a mum that oh it wasn’t a real baby ? not officially until after 24 weeks gestation thats why abortion is legal until 24 weeks gestation. As Michelle Duggars baby was miscarried at 20 weeks the family needed to collect as many memories as possible.Pictures,hand and footprints a tiny teddy blanket or notes are the only treasures left once baby has been buried to keep the memories real.The once taboo subject of baby loss is now spoken quite openly by parents on social network groups with photos of babies born sleeping and encouraging words. comforting those that have just joined the groups so they too do not feel alone,suicidal or devastated that they cannot go on.
A new association which offers awareness for poorly babies in the womb has just been launced with the support from Cheeky Chums called
the B.A.B.I.S BRITISH ASSOCIATION BABIES INVETRO SICK an unincoperated group it will also will help parents suffering baby loss and miscarriage.more news to follow
where to get early prem baby clothes from over christmas
wondering which baby shops are open this christmas period up until after the new year? for easy online ordering 24/7 this online baby shop is open all through the festive holidays . Orders will be despatched when the Royal mail postal service reopens on their selective days inbetween 27-4th January 2011.
for added convienience why not telephone and collect yourself. its great so you do not have any extra days to wait for your order plus you can save on postage costs too.
Its a pleasure to offer you this service to all customers HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR 2012.
FROM ALL THE STAFF AT CHEEKYCHUMSONLINE THE PREMATURE BABY CLOTHES SUPERSTORE SIZES 0-1 LB,1-2LB,1-3LB,2-3LB,3-5LB,5-8LB.
Here at Cheeky Chums, we are all about providing clothes to the tiniest of babies. But did you know that there are loads of facts and figures regarding premature births? To help, we have gathered ten things you should know about premature births below.
1. Premature rate – In both the United States and United Kingdom, one out of every eight babies is born prematurely. That means 511,000 in the United States and 80,000 in the United Kingdom.
2. Intensive care – Many of these babies will require intensive care at rate of about one out of every five premature babies or 17,000 out of 80,000 for the United Kingdom.
3. Definition – The definition of a premature birth is a baby who is born before 37 weeks gestation.
4. Survival rates – Although many premature babies can go on to live normal healthy lives, we thought it would be a good time to discuss survival rates. For 2006, a study was done on 1,300 live births in the UK that happened before 26 weeks of gestation. Of these, 952 survived long enough to be admitted into neonatal intensive care.
5. Survival before 26 weeks – The same study found that 40% of babies born at 23 weeks or earlier die in the labor ward.
6. Weight counts – How much the baby weighs when born prematurely is also a key factor. There is a 90% survival rate if the baby is over 800 grams. The number drops to 50% if the baby is 500 grams.
7. No improvement – The same study found that while the numbers of premature births over 26 weeks who survived were improving, the number who survived below 26 weeks has been fairly constant since 1995 in the UK.
8. Most common ailment – The most common ailment in premature babies is breathing difficulties. They are often put on breathing monitors and other apparatus that can help them survive.
9. Most common cause – Most premature births are caused by spontaneous preterm labor, either by itself or following spontaneous premature rupture of the membranes, also known as PROM.
10. C-section – Many premature births are also brought on by forced labor due to problems in the womb. Complications or other health problems can result in doctors choosing to do a C-section or force early labor.
Brooke Stafford is a nursing practitioner student and also writes for http://www.onlinefnp.com family Nurse Practitioner Degrees The site helps students find the right nurse practitioner degree to fit their needs.
Our 441st blog post and soon it will be review time again from wordpress on how good you found our blog posts. we shall keep you posted but for now what a busy year its been for top celebrities there have been sad baby losses pregnancies and births here is a quick recap on your favourite stars in the News as 2011 draws to a close and a new year awakens.
As Amanda Holden lost her baby during pregnancy she anounced she was pregnant again now a heavily pregnant mum to be thwarted bad rumours that she has not had another stillbirth she is now into her 7 month of pregnancy in december of this month and year and is doing well.
Back in April Tv host Holly Willoughby gave birth to a premature baby girl.
The Duggars of 19 kids and counting became grandparents again and celebrated the birth of their first grandson Baby Michael to son jiosh and Anna. They also anounced that Michelle too was pregnant with baby number 20 but sadly lost her little baby at only 19 weeks into her pregnancy baby Jubillee Shalom.
Mariah carey had Twins a boy and a girl.
pink had a baby girl so did Lilly Allen.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were rumoured to have decided they want another baby well in fact reports suggested Angelina wanted triplet babies this time more news in 2012 I expect.
The most news reports came from the 4th baby born to David Beckham and Posh Spice Victoria Beckham.A Baby girl Harper seven is still in the news every week she is followed for her trends in clothes mummy Victoria buys for her and what a lot shes got. She has a lovely head of dark hair.
And the most expected talked about famours couple In the Uk that has sparked so many pregnancy rumours this year is between princess William and kate no there is still no news on this thats true, just that a pregnant doll is due to be released What ever next lol we look forward to more pregnant celebrities in 2012 leave a comment below to see who you think will be the next to anounce a pregnancy. the Beckhams again ? ummmm we shall have to wait and see.
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Teen Pregnancy Teen mum Help tips newborn baby care.
If you haven’t had experience of looking after babies and you feel out of your depth sometimes you tend to shut off from listening to a nagging mum don’t you ? so this week we are making it easy for you to under stand the newborn baby’s basic care needs.It will help give you a good start in looking after baby the right way from day one.
We shall give you some easy to remember tips, as if its coming directly from the babys own mouth.
teenage pregnancy a teen mum newborn babies part 1
following on with this months topic teenage pregnancy and teen mums
todays helpful tip for parenting a newborn from the baby’s point of view tip 1
Getting to know me!
Hello mummy I’m your baby.This is me I’m here at last .How can I get to know you more ? I like it when I have a cuddle and you can see my face.You get used to holding me if you don’t leave me alone to cry a lot, it makes me sad.I like to hear your voice as you talk gently to me.Its good to hear soothing words so I know you are near. A little song or too will help me settle off to sleep too.I love you Mummy thankyou for loving me back.
teenage and pregnancy pregnant teen newborn care part2
If you haven’t had experience of looking after babies and you feel out of your depth sometimes you tend to shut off from listening to a nagging mum don’t you ? so this week we are making it easy for you to under stand the newborn baby’s basic care needs.It will help give you a good start in looking after baby the right way from day one.
We shall give you some easy to remember tips, as if its coming directly from the babys own mouth.
today is part 2 What do I need?
Brrr its freezing mummy I need to keep warm.I need to be full in My tummy I need food to keep my alive and to get bigger and stronger every day.I Need to sleep too oh its so noisy.I need cuddles so I know you Love me. I like it feeling close to you I don’t like it when I’m left alone.Who Is this Mummy I Don’t know these strangers its a lot of different people looking after me I need stability.Yak I feel Uncomfortable in these dirty clothes and this nappy is so wet its hurting My bum.I need clean clothes and nappies every day.
A First time Teenage mum Pregnant teen newborn care part 3 today is
what do I want? from the newborn baby’s point of view
Mummy the nurse as just walked away to leave you to it now, its just me and you. Im going to cry to let you know that I need something.Its up to you to figure it out I’ll cry differently each time I want something and over time you will get to know whats wrong with me.keep an eye what time I was fed I may go 4 hours until my next feed,but I’m a hungry baby and may only go 3 hours. I want my nappy changing to make me feel comfortable too.I sleep a lot for the time being but don’t forget me Ill still need a feed in the night time too. A Like a warm bath before my bedtime at night it will help me sleep better Ummm fresh clean warm clothes too yummy scrummy. Goodnight mummy.
teenage pregnancy teen pregnant mum newborn baby care part 4
Today we look at make me feel better from the newborn baby’s point of view.
Oh mummy I don’t feel very well, make me feel better.Ive been crying all morning and you don’t want to get out of bed do you because you are tired.I’m so hungry but I’ve got a tummy ache there is green mold in my bottles. You forgot to wash them after I left some milk in the bottom and its really smelly.
My bum is sore You forgot to change my nappy and its stinging and making my bum really red, a fresh clean nappy would have been much better than staying in it all night.Now you will have to put cream on to make me feel better.
teenager and pregnant newborn baby care part 5, today we conclude the newborn baby care easy to remember tips, as if its coming directly from the baby’s own mouth.
part 5 Its not just you mummy
Being a newborn baby I cry a lot because I cant talk yet to tell you what I need here are 5 things I don’t like mummy.
being left on my own why you go out with your pals .Its lonely not knowing when you will be back Im really upset as I cant fend for myself to keep me safe from harm,to keep me warm and secure.To make my food, to keep myself clean, who will give me a cuddle.
That Nasty person could hurt me again if they babysit me.please don’t leave that same person to look after me mummy Its hurts Im in pain all day and I dread seeing them it gives me nightmares. Don’t let them come into my bedroom I can smell them as they get closer. You picked the wrong person to look after me I wish my nanna was here.
No dinner again today I saw you drink that nasty beer again now theres no milk powder left in my tin.My belly is grumbling Im so hungry so tired I just want to sleep, my clothes are falling of Im very thin mummy please dont spend all the money on them smoking things too, my bum is starting to bleed now there are no nappies left either is there.
The house has got them nasty buzzing flies around. I heard the lady say I’m going to a new home if things don’t get better.
Please think about me mummy its not just you now,put me first before your friends. Buy me food instead of makeup if theres only a small amount of money left.Ilove you mummy please take good care of me and ask for help if you need it to get you started.speak to the lady called a midwife or health visitor at that nice clinic thing I get weighed at.
teen mum with a screaming baby is there more than this.
we have just looked at the care needs of a newborn baby next we look at playing enjoy both motherhood and being a teen too.
For the first few months your newborn baby needs you as its main carer but as baby gets older both you and baby can enjoy socializing more.
as mum you can find a suitable baby sitter or relative whilst you go back to school or collage.You can make new friends meet other new mums at mother and baby groups, sure start children centres or get a part time Job.You may need childcare but some collages provide day nursery facilities.You can also use a reputable childminder,Study from home or even be a WAHM.
Parents in Europe get a raw deal for a preemie baby or premature baby.
well your premature or tiny baby is finally allowed home from hospital !
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well after todays news headlines sometimes it takes a tragedy to unfold an area needing improvement.So lets all pull our socks up and keep on our toes before the need arises.Before you know it we could have a big eperdemic of infections going on in a local nicu/special care baby unit.
The latest beautifully crafted premature baby clothes for Autumn are here. Last season we had some cute baby gros in velours they where a real hot seller so at Cheeky Chums premature baby clothes store they have just had the latest adorable designs delivered for Autumn premature babies. Use in hospital or for home, really stunning thick velours, gorgous motifs incoperated into the fabric and at a reasonable price too. The best thing is they wash really nice too over and over again so you really do get your moneys worth from them.often supermarket clothes go bobbly after a few washes, why waste money when your baby can look just as good wearing them after a few washes down the line than spoilt and binned after only one wash.
designed Just for premature and tiny babies in special care baby units. More outfits in the Nanny Nicu range just added these are gorgeous, dungarees,t shirt and hat sets with laundry bags for special care units and going home .These clothes fit they are made Just for Cheeky Chums customers .We sat down had meetings with neonatal staff, parents, and baby specialists. after looking at a way we could improve upon the current clothes available at our local high street shop we found in the uk not a lot available in the tinest of sizes. so we stepped in and bridged the gap.Mums wanted cute clothes, staff wanted clothes without velcro, babies need comfy clothes which fitted better than normal baby clothes, So last year a range was designed to fill the much needed gap.Each season new styles, colours are added,bright colours to traditional pinks and blues, how boring can these be especially if you would love to see a little girl dressed in a dusky pink and so the dress sets at Nanny Nicu come in Peaches, lilacs dusky pinks, Bright pinks and some even have little headbands just for the girls How sweet to see the tinest of babies in a head band, your darling baby deserves the best start so choices offered give you a better choice to decide from, dress her in girly pinks too all shades perfect pickings.
originally arrested on June 6th and a police examination of his computer led to the subsequent arrests of Allen and George.images of child abuse.
The postal strike chaos for premature babies born here in the UK what a dilema!. If your baby weighs only 2lb and you need clothes to fit you may only have the hospital handouts to fall back on if your baby is born next thursday friday saturday sunday or monday. Why ? because supermarkets dont stock these type of sizes for the most micro of premature babies.The Royal Mail are going on a national walkout strike.
baby carrier for twin babies baby product review by Cheeky chums.
Cheeky Chums gives help to one Pregnant 16 year old girl, she ponders the question “what advice can you give me now Ive decided to keep my baby? this is what we said 
Cheeky Chums are spreading the good news about TiNy LiVes charity for premature babies.A while ago we set up pound for prems 
I would have loved the news to be true but sadly its not the case we shall update this news as and when it does happen lets hope its not too long off.
I had a discussion tonight with someone whose family member has 8 weeks to go until they have their 4th baby. Dad to be got panic struck as he realized “a baby is coming, yes its going to be here and found it hard to get his head around it” just seeing the baby stuff collected in a spare room.
