isu kate middleton hamil saat jelang pernikahannya dengan pangeran william

Pernikahan Kate Middleton dengan Pangeran William dari Kerajaan Inggris tinggal 2 minggu lagi. Di tengah persiapan pernikahan, isu hamil menghampiri Kate. Star Magazine membuat liputan spesial tentang calon menantu mendiang Putri Diana tersebut. Di sampul majalah tersebut terpampang Kate yang berpose memegang perut.

Pregnant Bride! jadi judul besar. Menurut majalah tersebut kehamilan tersebut akan diumumkan Kate dan William setelah berbulan madu. Jika bayi mereka perempuan, keduanya ingin menamainya Diana. Benarkah Kate hamil?
Dilansir Showbiz Spy, Kamis (14/4/2011) juru bicara pasangan tersebut bersikeras kabar kehamilan sangatlah tidak jelas. Menurut pihak kerajaan, Kate tidak dalam keadaan mengandung.
Mereka tak sabar membagi kabar bahagia itu kepada dunia setelah bulan madu! Kehamilan itu menjadi penyebab kenapa William dan Kate cepat-cepat bertunangan, ujar sumber di majalah tersebut.

Namun menurut rumor yang beredar, Kate akan memakai gaun rancangan Alexander McQueen Sarah Burton, Jasper Conran dan Alice Temperley. Jesper Conran adalah desainer yang membuatkan gaun untuk anak dari Putri Margaret, Lady Sarah Chatto pada 1994 silam. Satu minggu yang lalu, ibunda dan adik Kate terlihat mengunjungi butik desainer Alice Temperley di London

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Choosing a Babysitter

Twelve years old should be the absolute minimum. Younger children do not have the emotional or physical maturity to deal with many of the problems that could arise. A good rule of thumb is the younger the children being watched, the older the babysitter should be.

References

Sitters should provide references that indicate a proven track record for showing good common sense, maturity and following instructions.

First Aid

Sitters should have first aid training and know the Heimlich maneuver to help choking victims. Knowledge of CPR techniques for infants and children is also important. Make sure the sitter knows where your first aid kit is located.

No Surprises

There should be no surprises on either side. Before a sitter is left alone with the children, fees, house rules, discipline, etc. should be clearly discussed.

Emergencies

Sitters should always err on the side of caution. If a babysitter suspects that a child in their care needs professional medical help, they should get it, even if it later turns out to be unnecessary.

House Rules

Make sure everyone understands the "house rules"in terms of what is permissible, for both the sitter and the children. Examples include whether or not guests are allowed, guidelines for telephone use, permissible snacks,etc.

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OptiBac Probiotics

Pregnant and breastfeeding women can take OptiBac Probiotics For your child’s health during their pregnancy and nursing periods to maintain healthy levels of the appropriate types of beneficial bacteria for child health. In the cases of vaginal birth, a newborn swallows what will become its first healthy intestinal microflora as it passes through the mother’s birth canal. This is nature’s way for mothers to inoculate their babies and provide them with a foundation of healthy bacteria for their future health. At the time of birth, if the mother has good levels of friendly bacteria, and the right types to support child health, these will be passed to the baby during birth! Many pregnant women take this OptiBac Probiotics formula during pregnancy for this purpose.

Following birth, development of the infant’s microflora is influenced by diet (breast milk / formula), environment, and medication (e.g. antibiotics). The natural development of bifidobacteria in infants is favoured by breast-feeding, and studies have found higher concentrations of Bifidobacterium infantis and Bifidobacterium bifidum in breast-fed infants as opposed to babies bottle-fed with formulas. Many nursing mothers take For your child’s health while breastfeeding to help support their child’s levels of friendly bacteria during this time.

From 6 months onwards, introducing OptiBac Probiotics For your child’s health into your child’s diet supports the development of friendly probiotic bacteria promoting good digestive health and supporting natural immune defences. Medical research shows that a good balance of friendly bacteria helps support digestion, immunity and energy levels for all infants and children, in particular: a) formula fed infants, b) infants delivered by caesarean section, c) preterm (premature) infants (Caesarean babies and pre-term babies unfortunately do not receive the full benefits of healthy bacteria from the mother), d) infants and children with allergies and skin irritations such as eczema, e) infants and children with digestive problems such as colic, diarrhoea, constipation and lactose intolerance, and f) infants and young children during and after antibiotic therapy.

The overuse or misuse of antibiotics in infants and children may result in unhealthy intestinal conditions as antibiotics deplete normal levels of intestinal bacteria. Unbalanced levels of bacteria can manifest in the form of allergies and digestive problems in children whereas healthy levels can contribute to their overall health and wellbeing.

A healthy balance of friendly bacteria in the intestines provides specific enzymes needed in the digestion of particular substances, production of B complex vitamins and vitamin K, and improves the absorption and uptake of minerals and nutrients in the diet, including calcium which is important during the early years of growth.

Introducing For your child’s health into your child’s diet supports the development of friendly probiotic bacteria promoting good digestive health and supporting natural immune defences.

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Bathing

Splish splash

It's a question of building your confidence and being prepared:

It's not safe to leave a baby or toddler alone in water, even for a second

Have everything you need in advance - towel, toiletries, clean nappy, clothes. It's not safe to leave a baby or toddler alone in water, even for a second. If you've forgotten something, or if the phone rings, you must take your baby out of the water and wrap her in a towel to keep warm, then take her with you.

Put cold water in the tub first, and then hot. This reduces the chance of scalds. Test the water with your elbow (as hands can bear very high temperatures) before you put your baby in. It should feel comfortably warm.
Step-by-step bathing


* Undress your baby
* Lower your baby feet first into the water, supporting her head and neck at all times
* With your free hand, gently splash water over your baby's body
* Keep talking to your baby for reassurance and to let her know she's safe
* When you've finished, take your baby out, wrap her in a towel and then dress her


If your baby's upset, or clearly not enjoying the bath, stop and try again a few days later
What? No soap?

You can use a mild soap or a baby bath liquid. No soap is necessary for newborns.
Baby bath or big tub?

Baby baths are useful, as they can be moved to a warm part of your house, and need much less water than the 'adult' bath. You could use a clean washing-up bowl for a very young baby.

You can take your baby into the 'adult' bath with you, as long as the water isn't too hot, and there's someone around to hand her to you and take her out again.
Washing hair

If your baby has lots of hair, it helps to use a jug to rinse the water through. You can use a mild baby shampoo as it's good for the scalp, but soap will probably be enough until she's older. Be careful not to get the soap/shampoo in your baby's eyes - stinging eyes can put babies off bathtime.
When to bath?

Your baby doesn't need to bath in the first weeks

It's up to you. Your baby doesn't need to bath in the first weeks (see top and tail below), but it can be fun for both of you to do it every couple of days and can be the beginning of setting your baby's routine.

Later on, it can become part of your evening routine - it will help mark the change from daytime to bedtime.
Top and tail cleaning

Top and tailing is an alternative to bathing for your very young baby.

You need:

* Cotton wool swabs or two cloths
* Bowl of warm water
* Fresh nappy and clean clothes if necessary
* Bin or bucket for waste


Step-by-step top and tailing

* Undress your baby but leave the nappy on
* Wipe your baby's face, neck and ears with a damp cloth or damp cotton wool you've wet in the bowl and dry with cotton wool or the other cloth
* Wipe your baby's hands and under her arms in the same way
* Remove the nappy
* With a newborn, wash any discharge from the cord stump
* Wash her bottom and genitals well (wipe girls from front to back to avoid spreading germs from the bottom to the vagina) and dry
* Put on a clean nappy, and replace your baby's clothes


Remember, when you enjoy bathtime with your baby you are starting a tradition of closeness and fun at the end of the day which will last for many years.

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