News Archive
December 2002
31st December 2002
Children's life expectancy decreasing
Children could be at risk of leading shorter lives than their parents, warns a stark new report.read full story24th December 2002
Toy safety issues
Experts warn parents to be extra vigilant this Christmas. read full story20th December 2002
Alarming rise in fear among parents
High-profile child abduction and murder cases have caused parents to become excessively protective, a survey suggests. read full story19th December 2002
Tobacco and cot deaths linked
A new study has discovered why babies born to smokers may have an increased risk of cot death. read full story18th December 2002
Massaging baby
Massaging your baby could help those suffering from sleepless nights because of baby's restless sleeping patterns. read full story17th December 2002
Summer babies at risk
Researchers claim that babies born during the summer may have a greater risk of developing the digestive condition coeliac disease. read full story16th December 2002
Birth rate at all-time low
The number of babies being born in England and Wales has fallen to an all-time low, new figures reveal. read full story13th December 2002
Smoking during pregnancy
Self-help programmes to help women quit smoking during pregnancy are largely ineffective, research suggests. read full story12th December 2002
Antidepressants in pregnancy
Taking antidepressants during pregnancy doesn't harm unborn infants, say researchers. read full story11th December 2002
Tagging kids
A revolutionary new form of tagging reunites lost children with parents. read full story10th December 2002
Safe workplace for pregnant women a necessity
All employers must ensure pregnant women are safe and healthy at work, say experts. read full story9th December 2002
Iron deficiency in kids
Thousands of infants in the UK could have a lack of iron in their diet, claim experts. read full story6th December 2002
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Kids are at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning if gas appliances in the home aren't checked regularly, say experts. read full story5th December 2002
Bed sharing danger highlighted
Experts warn against sharing your bed with your baby after several cases of accidental smothering. read full story4th December 2002
Better contact between parents of children with ME
Parents whose children suffer from ME can now make contact with others in the same situation, thanks to a new discussion forum. read full story3rd December 2002
Swaddling can be good for babies
The traditional technique of swaddling babies could help improve sleep and may even reduce the risk of cot death. read full story2nd December 2002
Blood flow measure could save babies' lives
A new technique that measures the flow of blood to the brain could be used to help save the lives of premature babies, say researchers.read full storyMore news stories:
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