Your baby is now the size of an apple seed. The first steps of your baby’s development is the development of the circulatory system, along with the heart. Another key development is the growth of your baby’s neural tube which will ultimately become your baby’s brain and spinal cord.
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From The Blog
Safety First
I caught my youngest daughter walking on the OUTSIDE upstairs window sill the other day. She was fine but it also got me thinking about all the safety measures I need to re-instate for the arrival of the baby. It’s the things that we don’t even think about as a family at the moment that worry me, the girl’s playroom is my absolute nightmare, tiny sylvanian teacups, or harry potter Lego pieces, the jars of glitter glue, all choking hazards or poison to tiny little inquisitive hands.
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Toddlers like getting their own way but they don’t always react in the best way when they don’t get it. Here are some helpful tips to deal with troublesome toddlers!
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Pregnancy Due Date Calculator
It's always exciting counting down the days to the big event, and it helps to know when that end date is. Our Due Date Calculator will help you work out when that is! Try it now.
Pregnancy Nutrient App
The Aptamil Pregnancy Nutrient calculator app for iPhone is the easiest way to find out how much Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron and Omega 3 you are getting versus your recommended daily allowance in pregnancy. More...
Pregnancy Nutrient Calculator
Are you getting enough essential nutrients? Find out by using our simple nutrient calculator to see how much Calcium, Iron, Omega 3 and Vitamin D you are getting from your food. More...
Child Immunisation Tracker
We are delighted to introduce this new, unique and FREE Child Immunisation Tracker developed by Irishhealth.com and supported by Aptamil that helps to solve this challenge. More...
Toddler Nutrient Calculator
Our Toddler Nutrient Calculator will show you if your toddler is getting enough Iron, Vitamin D, Calcium and Vitamin C. These are essential nutrients that your toddler needs for long term healthy development. More...
An Aptaclub initiative to encourage breastfeeding in Ireland, a community with videos, information and support for you at every stage.
Benefits of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is much more than a way of feeding your newborn. Nursing has scientifically proven, long-lasting health benefits for you and your baby. If you breastfeed exclusively for six months, you can lower your risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers, and give your baby the best start in life. Even nursing your baby for their first six months has benefits for much later in life. Read more>
