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Spooky Halloween Cocktails with Vimto Limited Edition Halloween Bottles

A fiendishly good limited edition of the nation’s favourite fruity drink is set to hit the supermarket shelves this Halloween, as Vimto launches a range of specially designed bottles, perfect for themed parties and other Halloween fun.

The spooky limited edition haunted house designs are available across all 2L bottles of Fizzy Vimto, No Added Sugar and . . . → Read More: Spooky Halloween Cocktails with Vimto Limited Edition Halloween Bottles

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Tasty snacks turn into Eastern treats on the go

Tasty snacks turn into Eastern treats on the go

Recent research into the preferences of the consumer when it comes to their choice of snacks when at a delicatessen suggests that they are becoming more adventurous in their choosing s. Eastern Treats is a company that provides for snacks that can be eaten easily while on . . . → Read More: Tasty snacks turn into Eastern treats on the go

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Infections during pregnancy

Infections can cause miscarriages and are transferred to the unborn during birth.  Serious illnesses can leave permanent damage or even death. While there are currently a few infectious diseases, immunizations of the mother when already pregnant may be supplemented.

For example:

Bacteria:
Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis): chlamydial conjunctivitis and pneumonia in the newborn
Gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae): Gonoblennorrhoe
Listeriosis (Listeria monocytogenes): Granulomatosis infantiseptica
Group B . . . → Read More: Infections during pregnancy

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World’s youngest and oldest mothers

The youngest person who brought a healthy child into the world was the Peruvian Lina Medina . The beginning of the pregnancy was carried out when she was 5 and a half years old (conceived when she was 4.)

The oldest world record for giving birth is currently held by a Spanish woman from Barcelona, in 2006 after . . . → Read More: World’s youngest and oldest mothers

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More parents want green children

One of the growing movements of new parents is the urge to go green with their children from foods to baby clothes to bedding.  Food is not the only way that you can treat your child to organic goods as you can also now purchase completely organic and all natural baby furniture, carpeting, nappies, and more.

In . . . → Read More: More parents want green children

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Kids miss nearly 3 million school days because of head lice

Over two and a half million days are being taken off work by parents who are treating their children for hair lice. Around one third of parents in the UK have said that they are taking their children out of school to tackle the problem of head lice. The government however still maintain the position that . . . → Read More: Kids miss nearly 3 million school days because of head lice

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Pregnancy and Vaccinations

Overdue vaccinations with inactivated vaccines may be safely administered to pregnant women, according to current recommendations in the second and third trimester, during the first trimester only, Totstoff vaccinations should be given. Before pregnancy, Totstoff vaccinations are not a reason to postpone a pregnancy.

Vaccination with live vaccines are contraindicated (such as measles, mumps and rubella) from three . . . → Read More: Pregnancy and Vaccinations

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Healthy eating with PackIt from TrendyKid

The freezable cool bag, keeping food fresh for up to 10 hours.

Healthy eating with PackIt from TrendyKid

Just in time for the kids going back to school is the new product from TrendyKid called the PackIt. This is a freezable then reusable food and drinks storage bag that is made up of gel lines and . . . → Read More: Healthy eating with PackIt from TrendyKid

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Puberty and acne

Puberty can come quickly for children and it can seem for parents that one day a child is wonderful and the next they have been transformed into a moody teenager. All parents blame puberty for the change in their child’s behaviour, the bodies increased production of hormones leads them to sudden mood changes.

As well as the . . . → Read More: Puberty and acne

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Healthy Packed Lunch Tips

As the kids go back to school here are some healthy lunch box tips from the British Dietic Association (BDA).

 

Back to basics – bread, cereals and potatoes…

Try to keep a selection of breads in the freezer for sandwiches. Using a different type of bread each day can make sandwiches more interesting. Try multigrain . . . → Read More: Healthy Packed Lunch Tips

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