Swaddling is a method that many parents use to comfort their baby and some believe that it helps to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), although there is also evidence to suggest the contrary. But doctors in Australia are now warning parents that the technique does have other risks. A study – published in the […]

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We all know that maintaining a healthy weight while pregnant and when trying to conceive is the smart thing to do. But scientists have now studied over 30,000 newborn babies in a recent trial to see if mum’s weight and blood-sugar levels have any impact on the size of a newborn, and the results are pretty interesting.  According to fit […]

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Caitríona Palmer was raised by loving adoptive parents in Dublin. When she was 6, she was told that she was adopted. When she was in her 20s, she established a connection with her birth mother. However, the fairytale wasn’t quite as she had imagined as her birth mother Sarah wanted to keep their relationship a secret. The […]

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A woman has written a Facebook post about how hectic her life as a working mum is. Rachelle, who is behind ‘The Mummy Code’ blog, took to her social media account to give others an insight into her daily routine. The mum-of-two wrote: “To anyone who thinks that working mums have it all together. Ummm […]

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This video is getting a LOT of attention online this week and it’s for a VERY cute reason. According to The Mirror, little baby Leopold suffers from a rare disorder called oculocutaneous albinism which affects the colour of his hair and skin. It also severely impairs his vision. The clip shows the tot getting a […]

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It’s an age-old question: would you rather give up sex or food? Well, a survey by Optiwell has found out which one the majority of women would sacrifice. The results showed that just 4 in 10 women would rather give up getting lucky than tucking into some delicious treats. In other words, the female population would prefer to […]

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A mum was warned other parents against placing their children’s cots close together in a bedroom. Alison Johnson, from Arizona, took to Facebook to tell her friends and family about a recent incident which could have ended in tragedy. Like many parents with kids close in age, the mum-of-three positioned the two cribs adjacent to […]

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There are tonnes of books and articles dedicated to helping parents pick out a baby name. But there is one book that might contain all the inspiration you need: the Bible. Here are just a few of our favourite biblical names (because we simply couldn’t include them all)…. Boys: Abel Isaiah Jacob Noah Samuel Tobias […]

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The findings of an experiment suggest that if you exercise while pregnant, your child is more likely to lead an active lifestyle. Reports explain that experts at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University conducted a study to determine whether the mother’s physical activity levels during pregnancy have any impact on the offspring. It was […]

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A new book in the US claims that dads of newborn babies are more sleep deprived than the mums. According to npr.com, ‘The Informed Parent: A Science-Based Resource for Your Child’s First Four Years‘ quotes a number of studies to back up the assertion. One study from 2013 apparently used wrist trackers to measure both […]

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Some people wear tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt for the school run whilst others opt for jeans and a jumper – it all depends on how you’re feeling and what you’re doing. Which is why we doubt that singer/actress Hilary Duff expected to cause such a debate when she shared a snap of her school […]

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Over the last few years, both people and businesses have become more aware of and open about nutritional information. People often check food labels before buying products and cafes include calorie counts on their menus. But it seems that the UK’s Royal Society of Public Health wants to go one step further and has put […]

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We’ve never hidden the fact that we’re a fan of Kate Middleton’s wardrobe and this week she stepped out in quite an eye-catching number. The Duchess of Cambridge and her husband Prince William welcomed a number of young people from India and Bhutan who are residing and working/studying in the UK to Kensington Palace. The […]

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A woman has spoken out about how she felt when her baby girl, Isabella Grace, was diagnosed with Down syndrome. According to Fox5 Atlanta, Christy Proctor was told the news by doctors when she was 22 weeks pregnant. This month, the proud mum has shared her story in a moving post on the ‘Isabella “Amazing” […]

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Last week, we were talking about the baby names that have gone out of fashion across the world. This week, the least popular names in Ireland were revealed. The Central Statistics Office compared Census information from 1964 with the most recent one, in 2014, thus unveiling which names have fallen out of favour among Irish […]

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We all know that sometimes kids can say or write things that aren’t exactly what they mean and we reckon this could be the best example yet. Shelley Brandie shared a picture of the Easter card her son gave her with ‘The Unmumsy Mum’ Facebook page. But let’s just say, the egg didn’t really look like […]

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We love the sentiment behind this photographer’s take on that Kim Kardashian selfie. Birth photographer Lacey Barratt from Australia shared the below snap, which shows her breastfeeding her youngest child, on her social media accounts to draw attention to the double standards of body-shaming. Alongside the picture on Instagram, she wrote: “I just felt the need […]

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We don’t really believe in the concept of the ‘Supermum’ but a survey has found that mothers in the UK do. In fact, research commissioned by Whaoo! Chocolate-filled crepes found that over half of those asked know someone who portrays themselves as the perfect mother. Over half of the 2,000 mums also revealed that they […]

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An Irish mother has created a new child suit to ensure a better connection between the child and the safety restraints of car seats, thus reducing the risk of ejection during a collision. Christine Carolan’s Cosynest baby wrap came out as the safest product in high-speed tests carried out at the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory […]

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These posts are sadly becoming more and more frequent… A woman has taken to Facebook to call out the man who called her “disgusting” for breastfeeding her child in her car. Mother-of-two Lauren Davidson decided to remain in the car to feed her baby girl whilst her husband and son went shopping. She explains in […]

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Chocolate. Caramel. Those two words alone are enough to make us salivate, so you can imagine what happened when we found this video tutorial showing exactly how to make a Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart. (Drool everywhere.) The recipe and video (which you can watch further down) were created by Home Cooking Adventure. The description on […]

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There was lots of excitement in the air at two Dublin primary schools this week.  The pupils in St. Gabriel’s Primary School, Ballyfermont and St. Joseph’s BNS, Terenure were surprised with the news that they have been shortlisted for the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards. Check out their super cute reactions as they were told […]

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Prosecco is still the drink that everyone is talking about. Its popularity grew massively last year and it does seem to be replacing champagne as the celebratory drink of choice. But, as with most pleasures in life, it’s not something you should consume in abundance due to its alcohol level and calorie count. However, UK […]

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A woman’s Instagram account was apparently disabled after she posted a picture of a cake. According to indy100, Fiona Moseley explained how her mother shared a snap of a homemade Easter simnel cake (made by Fiona’s sister) on the social media site. However, in a somewhat humorous mix-up, Instagram automatically removed the photograph and disabled […]

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Face wipes are so quick and handy at the end of a long day that we often rely on them for freshening up our faces. But it seems that we may not be using them right. In fact, we are definitely not using them right because we didn’t even know there was a ‘right’ way to use […]

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Mairead Ronan (nee Farrell) is expecting her second child. The radio producer reportedly revealed the news this morning with some help from The Ian Dempsey Show. Did you catch #OnTheFarm last night? @cocomairead didn’t just eat too much choccie over Easter, she’s got a bit of news. Congratulations! ?? — Ian Dempsey (@IanDempsey) April 5, […]

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A mother has spoken out about the impact that her refusal to get the whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy has had on her baby. Cormit had a healthy pregnancy, with no problems or complications, and a healthy birth. She also exercises regularly and eats a balanced diet, hence why she refused the whooping cough vaccination […]

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This Morning has sparked debate by asking their viewers and followers on Twitter if parents are too soft on their children. On Monday’s show, presenters Ruth Langsford and Rylan Clark-Neal were talking about how some toddlers have been expelled from nurseries after violent behaviour and whether the problem stems from home. A survey, conducted by […]

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I would say that I drink 8-10 cups of tea every day. My HerFamily colleagues are also fond of a bit of caffeine (especially on a Monday). But we might rethink just how many cups we consume after speaking to nutritional therapist Elsa Jones, who says that one or two is enough per day. “In […]

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The reason that we love cakes so much is that they are filled with ingredients such as sugar, butter and chocolate. So we’re not quite sure how we feel about this new trend which has originated in Japan. According to reports, a café called Vegedeco in Nagoya has created salads that are disguised as cakes […]

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In case you haven’t noticed already, we are totally obsessed with all types of baby names. Today, it’s all about the letter ‘B’. Here are 20 of the best baby names beginning with that beautiful, brilliant and beguiling letter… Brooke We just think this name is adorable! Benedict This name actually stems from a Latin term meaning […]

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It is something that siblings often tease each other about but a new study is claiming that parents actually do have a favourite child. According to Cosmopolitan, research from’ The Science of Us’ has found that parents tend to show preferential treatment towards the firstborn. For the study, 384 pairs of siblings were asked about differences in how they […]

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Police have been given £95,000 for the search of Madeleine McCann. This roughly translates as six more months. UK Home Secretary Theresa May has allocated more funds to the search, nine years after the toddler disappeared whilst on holiday in Portugal. The Metro claims that Kate and Gerry McCann believed that the investigation, called Operation Grange, […]

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The Girl On The Train is one of our favourite books of the last five years. It’s tense, gripping and dark. But it’s not the only thriller that ticks all of those boxes. Here are a few more to check out… The Good Girl (Mary Kubica) Mia Dennett ends up going home with an enigmatic […]

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You know that nice weather we’ve been enjoying of late? Well, it’s disappearing for the weekend. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rainfall warning for tonight covering Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Mayo and Wicklow These parts will see heavy rainfall with accumulations of over 30mm. The warning is in place until midnight tonight. Temperatures […]

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Kids are obviously very excited when they get new toys. However, Conor O’ Shea was a little overcome by the size of his present. The 2-year-old from South Kerry is “farm crazy” so his nanny decided to get him a tractor for Easter. His aunt Claire caught the moment he got his new toy on […]

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Dry shampoo has saved us on many occasions but our favourite beauty product just got a whole lot better. A new dry shampoo goes one step further than ordinary ones, making your hair look, feel and smell clean (it’s called the “Triple-Action Cleaning Technology”). Via Living Proof Website. Living Proof’s Healthy Hair Dry Shampoo actually […]

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People tend to either love or hate April Fools’ Day and we reckon it’s safe to say that these kids are in the second group. That’s because their father Joe Heenan decided to have a laugh at their expense this morning. He pretended that he had bought them an iPad when in fact he just […]

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Giving birth is one of the most incredible things you will ever do so you want to make sure you’re as comfortable and prepared as you can be. And one of the most important things is the hospital where you welcome your little bundle of joy. To help with that, here are a few questions […]

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The Board of Dental Examiners in the US has launched an investigation after a baby girl died after a trip to a dentist in North Austin. Fox7 reports that Betty Squier took her 14-month-old daughter, Daisy Lynn Torres, to Austin Children’s Dentistry on Tuesday morning for a routine cavity filling. The dentist then told Squier […]

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We think avocados are amazing and we are nuts for Nutella so when we came across this recipe of Avocado “Nutella” Cream, we almost fell off our chairs. Nutritional Therapist Eve Kalinik is the brain behind the creation and just thinking about it makes us salivate. Also, it’s super simple to make. Check out the recipe […]

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Louise McSharry has revealed that she and her husband Gordon Spierin are getting ready for the pitter patter of tiny feet. The journalist and radio presenter made the pregnancy announcement on her website. The post was titled: ‘I realise that April Fools Day is a bad day to do this…’ She explained how the treatment […]

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Life can be hectic at times, so much so that’s it easy to overlook the little things. But it’s important to focus on these just as much as the big things and more often than not, it’s the simple pleasures that make your day. Here are 7 little things that make daily life instantly better… […]

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Breakfast time tends to be one of the most stressful times of the day for parents but it is important to squeeze in that first meal. We recently caught up with nutritional therapist Elsa Jones to find out what foods are best for kick-starting the day. She said: “I personally would go for eggs in the […]

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Fancy something that is simple to make but really tasty? Well, look no further, we have the recipe for you. Courtesy of Manor Farm, here is exactly what you need to produce a delicious chicken casserole. The only problem you’ll have is that your nearest and dearest will probably want you to make it again! Prep […]

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Keeping kids safe from inappropriate content on television and online is one of the major concerns for parents. In fact, research shows that 60% of parents with children aged 3 to 12 are worried about the types of programmes their youngsters are watching. But there are apps and tools designed to help this including Sky’s […]

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Spending time with your loved ones is easier said than done. Work or other responsibilities often get in the way. And then there are the distractions such as the television and phones. A new study has found that the prominence of technological devices in our lives is directly impacting on the amount of quality time […]

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Mum-of-three Jennifer Campbell, who is also behind the website ‘Mama Lion Strong’, has opened up about an incident on Facebook (now taken down) which occurred when she lived in New Zealand. Whilst she was feeding her six-week-old on the sofa in her house, her two-year-old made his way out of the gated garden and onto […]

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Newborn photographs are always gorgeous but sometimes the photographer captures a moment that the parents probably won’t share in the album. Abbie Rogers caught one such moment with the Carlson family. Their son Pryor had to answer nature’s call during the shoot and what resulted was a snap that has now gone viral. She posted […]

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