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Nappies
Your first choice in nappies will be between reusable and disposable types. Most parents prefer to use disposables, though an increasing consciousness of environmental issues and concerns over the length of time it takes for the chemicals in disposable nappies to decompose has let many parents to reconsider the virtues of fabric nappies can be viewed as pollutants to the water supply, and the energy required to wash them might also be regarded as wasteful. While fabric nappies are cheaper than disposables in the long run, you need to consider the increased electricity bills for frequent washing-machine and tumble-dryer runs, and cost in your time. Read full article
Your guide to contraception FAQ
There are many different contraceptive methods available. This article will show most of the available methods and explains how they work, how effective they are and the main advantages and disadvantages. The figures quoted in this leaflet for how well each method works are based on extensive independent research. Contraception needs to be used until menopause. That is, until a woman has not had period or any bleeding for two years if age under 50, and for one year if over 50. Read full article
Walking and Carrying
Your baby will spend most of his time being carried, wheeled or secured in some way and there’s a wide variety of prams and carriers available. When choosing equipment of this kind, you will need to think carefully about safety and portability. Read full article
Bottle-feeding routines
Bottle-fed babies tend to be fed less frequently than breastfed ones. This is because formula milk contains slightly different proteins and takes longer to digest than breast milk. A four-hurly regime of six feeds a day seems to suit most bottlefed babies after the first two or three days, whereas breastfed babies will probably take seven feeds a day. When first born, your baby will probably not take much over 60ml (2floz) at each feed, but as he grows he’ll take fewer and larger feeds. Read full article
