New guidelines have been published from an organisation in the US outlining the amount of sleep that children of different ages should ideally be getting. (Note: We say ideally because, let’s face it, the reality of getting kids to sleep is not usually in keeping with any sort of guidelines.) Anyway, the American Academy of […]

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One mum was heavily criticised last week after posting the below video on her Instagram account. Self-proclaimed fit momma Melanie Darnell, who has two kids, uploaded a clip of her doing some yoga poses over her child’s cot. She captioned it: “Putting Sage’s bed to use for this fun crib workout! No gym, no problem; […]

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Welcome to week 32 of your pregnancy! This week, your baby is as big as a kale leaf. Here’s what else you can expect this week. Your baby Your baby, about 42 centimetres long and weighing around 1.7 kilograms, is getting stronger and more earthside-worthy by the day. Their lungs are almost mature, and they’re […]

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Celebrity mum Claire Sweeney has spoken out about her experience of incontinence since the birth of her son Jaxon. The former Brookside star, who welcomed her boy 18 months ago, opened up about the issue during an appearance on Loose Women this week. She said: “People think about fat and wobbles, but what about when […]

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Gardaí in Blanchardstown are investigating the death of a dog after it was locked in a car outside Bloom festival last week. According to The Irish Times, onlookers called the authorities last Friday afternoon when they became concerned about the welfare of the animal. The windows of the vehicle were all shut and there was […]

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A mother from Arizona is urging parents to be vigilant with garden hoses and sprinklers after her son suffered burns when sprayed with one. According to ABC 15, the 9-month-old suffered second degree burns on 30 per cent of his body when sprayed in the back garden. Dominique Woodger told the media outlet that the […]

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We love wine but we’re not into spending a LOT of money on a bottle, so you can imagine our delight to hear that the best red wine in the world costs around €5.50. That’s right, 240 international wine experts reportedly picked a red wine from Asda as the ‘Best in Show’ at this year’s […]

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If you’re dreading the Euro 2016 football championship, you might not be after hearing this. A study, commissioned by Three as proud sponsors of the Republic of Ireland team, has signified that there could be a baby boom of sorts because of the tournament. The research found that the overwhelming majority of people (93 per […]

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Every day we hear about a new tip or trick that is guaranteed to give you great hair but we don’t know how we feel about this latest one. According to Marie Claire, red wine is the secret to fabulous-looking hair. Unfortunately though, that doesn’t mean drinking a glass of vino every night, it means […]

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A new IVF technique using DNA from 3 people has been deemed safe. BBC News reports that scientists at Newcastle University came up with the concept to help women who are at risk of passing on serious genetic disorders have healthy children. A new study, published in the journal Nature, has deemed the procedure – […]

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It’s not very often that the Duchess of Cambridge makes an error in the style stakes. This week, the mum-of-two stepped out in a gorgeous royal blue gown by Roland Mouret for a banquet at Kensington Palace. She was joined by young athletes and ambassadors to celebrate the 40th anniversary of SportsAid, a charity for which […]

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If you’ve ever commented on how a couple with a large age gap “will never last”, you might actually be onto something. A recent study has found that there is a definite correlation between the age gap between two partners and the likelihood of said relationship lasting. The survey, led by professors in the Department of Economics […]

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Gardaí are reportedly warning parents to be vigilant after a man was allegedly confronted by a concerned mother who saw him taking photographs in the direction of her children and their cousins. According to The Independent, the alleged incident took place on Banna beach in Tralee, Co. Kerry, on June 1st. Neither the man nor […]

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We’ve already covered a few letters of the alphabet in our quest to unearth all of the baby names ever uttered and today the letter ‘G’ is in the spotlight. From traditional monikers to popular titles, we’re sure you’ll find at least one that you like. Gwen Gene Gracie Giles Georgia Gray Gaby George Gloria […]

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From time to time, we all get bored of our hair and fancy a change but would you try out this latest trend? The ‘watermelon’ do is taking over Instagram and is perfect for the summer months (particularly if the nice weather continues). Cosmopolitan spotted the look which involves bright green roots and shades of […]

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A mum has taken to Facebook to show the difference that having your child sitting in a rear-facing seat can have in the case of an accident. Angela Brown from Australia was recently travelling home from a dentist appointment when her SUV slammed into a tree head on. The vehicle flipped onto its roof and a tree […]

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Star couple Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas have reportedly welcomed their second child together. The pair, who got together while starring in hit show Once Upon a Time, welcomed another baby boy on June 1st. According to E! News, the little one was born in Los Angeles and is named Hugo Wilson Dallas (very old […]

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A mother has penned a powerful open letter to the doctor who suggested that she terminate her unborn baby girl after she was diagnosed with Down’s syndrome. Courtney Williams Baker shared a photograph of her gorgeous daughter Emmy with the ‘Parker Myles’ Facebook page and website (which is run by another mother whose daughter has […]

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A woman in America has reportedly quit her job in order to take up the full-time responsibility of breastfeeding her boyfriend. According to The Sun, Jennifer Mulford started an Adult Breastfeeding Relationship (ABR) with her former boyfriend, bodybuilder Brad Leeson. It all came about when Jennifer learnt about ABR and how it can apparently create […]

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From the Donutccino to Ice Cream Donut Sandwiches, it feels like the world is going mad for extravagant sweet treats at the moment. The latest? A Birthday Cake Croissant. Pastry chef Thiago Silva reportedly came up with the creation which is basically a croissant with sprinkles mixed into the dough and a yummy mascarpone filling. […]

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As far as I’m concerned, nothing beats going out for a glass of red wine at the end of a long week of work but I am surprised by the fact that researchers are claiming that a bigger glass could make me drink more. That’s right, scientists at the University of Cambridge are claiming that […]

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In recent weeks, we’ve had our fair share of warm, sunny weather so it comes as no surprise that today is set to be the hottest day of the year so far. According to Met Éireann, temperatures are expected to reach 26 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country with sunny spells breaking through. […]

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A man has been jailed for 2½ years after being found guilty of pouring boiling water mixed with sugar over his pregnant girlfriend’s leg. According to RTÉ News, 25-year-old Michael Lynch was convicted of assault causing harm to Tara Byrd (also aged 25) following an incident at the house in which they were living in […]

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New mum Jana Kramer has hit back at mum-shamers on Instagram. The singer/actress shared the below snap on her social media account last week and revealed that she was starting her baby girl on jarred baby food. The caption simply read: “And it begins. #babyfood”. A photo posted by Jana Kramer (@kramergirl) on Jun 1, 2016 at 5:58pm […]

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Fancy a luxurious getaway in the capital? Of course you do.  We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a two-night stay in Dublin’s award-winning 4 star Castleknock Hotel and Country Club! The winner will enjoy a two-night stay with their family (two adults and two children), along with a delicious family dinner at […]

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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse Brittany Denise has shared an emotional post about her job. She explains that while her day-to-day responsibilities do include feeding and rocking newborn babies, her job is so much more than that. Due to the fact that she is caring for babies who are born premature or are sick, Brittany […]

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A number of workers at Childminding Ireland – a National Body which provides representation and advice to childcare providers – have gone on strike as of this morning. According to reports, employees have started an indefinite strike after five workers were served redundancy notices. The union Impact have said that the industrial action will continue […]

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First things first, I have to say that I adored the book by Jojo Moyes and while that may have raised my expectations before watching the film, it may also have made me fall helplessly in love with it. Either way, whether you’re a fan or not of the novel, you should try to go […]

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One mum has come up with a unique way of making her daughter’s name stand out. The woman from Australia appears to have written into a magazine about her baby girl’s unusually spelled moniker. According to reports, a snippet of the publication was subsequently uploaded to Reddit by a user called SydneyTom. The mum explained: […]

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This two-month-old baby became an overnight internet sensation when her parents uploaded the below snap on Imgur and Instagram. Michael and Andre Rader’s daughter Coral won the hearts of thousands last month because of her full head of dark hair. A photo posted by Michael Rader (@picgenic) on May 17, 2016 at 6:17pm PDT Alongside the […]

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Does the thought of the toilet brush make your stomach churn? Or have you ever found your child ‘playing’ with it in the bathroom? If your answer to either of these is ‘yes’, then you will definitely want to check out this invention from Calan Horsman and Henry Chamberlain. They are the brains behind the […]

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There are always new food trends doing the rounds but this one REALLY grabbed our attention. That’s because it combines donuts and iced coffee to create the “Donutccino”. While you’d have to travel all the way to Gossip Coffee, a coffee shop in New York, to get one of the original creations, we’re sure we could […]

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Most of the country has been blessed with good weather this week and we could not be happier to inform you that it will last for the bank holiday weekend… for most parts. According to Met Éireann, today will see a bit more cloud but temperatures will remain high, reaching 23 degrees Celsius in some […]

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Helen Flanagan has sparked a debate about co-sleeping. The former Coronation Street star revealed in her latest column for OK! magazine that she still sleeps with her baby girl Matilda, who turns one later this month. She wrote: “I’m still sleeping with her – I’ll stop when she reaches one. I want to get her […]

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Do you find that your hair just doesn’t seem to grow or do you wish you had longer locks? Well, your scalp could be the problem. Matrix SoColor stylist George Papanikolas told SheFinds.com: “Healthy hair begins at the scalp and it’s important to nourish and take care of it.” “All the hair products that we use eventually leave […]

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Everyone grows up with stories about superheroes and let’s face it, a lot of the big film franchises from the last few years have been based on superhero comics. We also like to think that we, as parents, are also a form of superhero so why shouldn’t our little ones be as well? Here are 17 […]

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A former soap star and mum-of-two has posted an incredibly positive message about how we should celebrate the changes that the body goes through during pregnancy. Christie Hayes, who used to be in Australian soap Home and Away, took to her Instagram account this week after speaking to a self-conscious pregnant friend. She shared a throwback snap […]

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The HSE and the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC) are currently investigating an ongoing outbreak of measles in different parts of Ireland. According to a statement, outbreak control teams have been convened in HSE East, South and Midwest. Nineteen cases of measles have been identified, of which 13 are confirmed as measles. Most of the cases […]

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The incident that happened at Cincinnati Zoo has dominated the headlines this week. Harambe, a 17-year-old gorilla, was shot dead after a three-year-old boy fell into the zoo enclosure. This subsequently sparked controversy with many condemning the extreme measures taken by zookeepers. The child’s parents, Michelle Gregg and Deonne Dickerson, have also come in for […]

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With the bank holiday weekend approaching and a lovely weather forecast expected, we are seriously considering packing up a basket and heading for a picnic. But there is always that question of where to go? Thankfully, we can now cut down our options as a survey has revealed Ireland’s most popular picnic destinations. Research, conducted […]

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We’ve always been a fan of Ryan Gosling, ever since we fell in love with him in The Notebook, and this week he went even higher in our estimations. As well as being a talented actor and a doting father, the actor knows what’s what when it comes to the sexes (and yes, we are […]

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A couple who were given the wrong baby at a hospital in El Salvador have finally been allowed to travel home to the US. Richard Cushworth, who is originally from the UK, and his Salvadoran wife Mercedes Casanellas welcomed their baby boy in her native country in May 2015. According to BBC News, their newborn […]

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Find it hard to stop yourself from taking another bite? Or do you always eat until you’re ready to burst? You could be over-eating but don’t worry, Cosmopolitan has stumbled across a nifty trick to tackle this problem. Founder of website ChillPill, Brandon Nguyen, revealed his secret on a Quora thread entitled ‘What are the best […]

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Peter Andre has weighed in on the discussion about smacking children. The singer-turned-television-star wrote about the issue in his latest column for new! magazine following calls to make smacking children illegal in the UK. A photo posted by Peter Andre (@pj_andre) on Jan 15, 2016 at 2:36pm PST He revealed that whilst he has never […]

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‘It started with a blocked nose and a bit of a cold. But now he has a temperature and a nasty cough and his breathing is very chesty. I’m wondering if the infection has gone down into his chest. Should he have antibiotics?’ Most parents call them chest infections. Doctors call them respiratory illnesses. When […]

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Milkshakes seem to be having a moment so we’ve decided to celebrate it this weekend (the good weather also inspired our plans). We searched Instagram to find the most delicious milkshake recipe we could find and this is it, created by Kelly’s Food Blog and shared by vegfoodvideos. A video posted by Veg Food Videos ? […]

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Whether its an impromptu drink with a mum friend in need of a rant or an after-work thing, we usually end up with 5 minutes to get ready. But a new survey could provide you with a quick way to inject some style into your look. The study, collated by Galaxy to mark their collaboration with […]

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Every parent knows that flying with a young child can be stressful and that’s not to mention when people start glaring at you and your overtired baba. But one mum proved that not all passengers roll their eyes when a baby starts crying during a flight. The anonymous mother took to the ‘Love What Matters’ […]

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Actress Jena Malone and her partner, musician Ethan DeLorenzo, have welcomed their first child together. The 31-year-old, who is best known for starring in the Hunger Games film franchise, announced the news (as well as her little one’s rather unusual name) on Instagram. A photo posted by Jena Malone (@jenamalone) on May 31, 2016 at […]

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Ronnie and Sally Wood have welcomed their twin girls and we may have to steal the names they have chosen! The couple picked adorable names for their new arrivals who were born on Monday night. A spokesperson for the Rolling Stones guitarist released the following statement: “Ronnie and Sally Wood are delighted to announce the […]

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