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In the News: Warning over dangerous ‘gender bending’ chemical in baby bottles

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:30:02 +0000

In May 2008 the National Childbirth Trust called on manufacturers to put warning labels on bottles made with a Bisphenol A because they believe that it may be putting young children and babies at risk.

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In the News: Probiotics during pregnancy reduces risk of babies and children suffering allergies

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:50:03 +0000

Research from the University of Helsinki has suggested that taking probiotic supplements during pregnancy may reduce the risk of babies suffering from childhood allergies. Probiotics which can be found in live, natural yogurts are living organisms designed to restore a healthy balance in the gut and prevent stomach upsets. Some experts believe they may also stimulate the growth of the immune system and play a part in preventing asthma, allergies and eczema.

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In the News: Cake eating mums can make their babies fat

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:30:44 +0000

Mums who eat the kinds of foods that contain hydrogenated fats, such as takeaways, snacks, cakes and sweets when they are pregnant or breastfeeding could end up with heavier babies.

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Mugs of tea may help avoid Parkinson’s

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:40:29 +0000

People who drink several large mugs of tea a day may more than halve their risk of developing Parkinson’s disease according to new studies from the National University in Singapore and Jiwaji University in India which looked at he tea drinking habits of thousands of people and compared drinking levels of those who went on to develop Parkinson’s and those who did not. Researchers say extracts in black tea may slow down the disease progression as well as delaying the start of the degenerative process.

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Ask Marilyn: Apple juice for toddlers?

Marilyn — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:12:17 +0000

Q: Is apple juice the best drink for toddlers?

A: Apple juice is a nutritious drink that can supply some of the health-promoting phytochemicals found in apples. But there’s no reason to use it as the main beverage, the way many parents do.

The idea that apple juice is somehow easier than citrus juice on children’s stomachs is quite untrue. The stomach’s digestive juices are far more acidic than any food or drink. Regardless of what juice is used, it is better not to dole out multiple glasses of juice between meals which can leave a toddler too full to get adequate nutrition at meals. Some snack-time juice is fine, but getting children in the habit of drinking water to satisfy thirst between meals will bring them many short- and long-term benefits. Also do not leave a baby or toddler sucking a bottle with juice in it as over the long term this can cause tooth damage.

Quick Tip: Weaning

Marilyn — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 19:56:20 +0000

From about 6 months of age, think about using well cooked lentils in with vegetables as weaning food.

Lentils are one of Nature’s superfoods and contain good amounts of protein, iron, manganese and zinc.