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Mother, Baby & Child is your partner in parenting in the UAE. With you every step of the way, from pre-conception, to pregnancy and giving birth, as well as baby and toddler, leading up to the pre-teen years. www.motherbabychild.com

THINGS TO DO

An amazing deal on festive menus in Dubai Marina and a mini vacation experience in Jumeriah this season

4 mins

LEARNING WHAT TO DO IF A CHILD IS CHOKING

If a child is choking, it is often a life-threatening situation and you’ll have just a couple of minutes to take the right action to save the child’s life. For this reason, it is vital to ask your local doctor or clinic for instruction or a class on how to handle a choking event. In the meantime, this article is only for general awareness of choking, and NOT intended or attempting to replace the formal first aid instruction you should get from your doctor.

6 mins

ECZEMA SYMPTOMS, CAUSES & TREATMENTS

Eczema is a condition where the skin becomes dry, irritated, very itchy and therefore sore, bleeding, red and scaly when scratched. It can be very painful for children, so here’s a run down of the condition and how to treat it.

5 mins

CHILD SAFETY EVENT REPORT: ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OF LITHIUM COIN CELL BATTERIES

This Child Safety Event Report is for both mothers who attended and those who registered but were not able to attend this important child safety briefing in person.

4 mins

EVENT REPORT: CHILD HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLBEING

Held at the Orphic Lounge, Stella di Mare Hotel, Dubai Marina

6 mins

PLAYING ONLINE GAMES SAFELY: RULES FOR YOUNG GAMERS & PARENTS

Parents often think that if their children play online games they are missing out on healthy human interaction and social skills. However, many parents don’t realise that games may be tools that are just as useful as books, movies, sports - each in their own way, says Andrey Sidenko, an expert on children’s online safety at Kaspersky.

5 mins

HELPING YOUR KIDS ADJUST TO A NEW BABY

The lives and routines of children and teens are dramatically changed when a new baby sibling arrives. Here we look at some pointers to help them adjust to the family member.

5 mins

SUPPORTING A CHILD DURING BEREAVEMENT

Whether your child has lost a family member, someone they know or a beloved pet, it can be a tricky balance to support children at this time. Here are some pointers to help navigate this sad eventuality.

4 mins

TOYS THAT INSPIRE OPEN PLAY

With the season of giving coming up, lots of children will be gifted lots of toys - but do some provide better educational benefits than others?

5 mins

GOOD LIVING

Hair and make up check. The cheese course - check. Hassle-free Xmas lunch - check. Sophisticated drinks - check. Festive coffee to finish - check. We’re all set for Christmas!

6 mins

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Mother, Baby & Child is your partner in parenting in the UAE. With you every step of the way, from pre-conception, to pregnancy and giving birth, as well as baby and toddler, leading up to the pre-teen years. www.motherbabychild.com