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Pregnancy Questions

November 27, 2012

Confused by the dos and don’ts of being pregnant? If it’s your first pregnancy you’ll have hundreds of questions about your and baby’s wellbeing. Tracey Lattimore has some answers. Will paint or petrol fumes harm my baby? It’s best to avoid inhaling any chemical fumes whenever possible, whether pregnant or not. However, you can’t often [...]

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Baby’s Health Checks

November 19, 2012

It’s easy to get caught up in new motherhood and forget an appointment here or there, but your baby’s health checks are just too important to be missed, says Alana Kirk-Gillham. My child’s failure to thrive was identified on a simple chart as part of routine check on her development. Her short stature was not [...]

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Recipes for little ones

November 16, 2012

When it comes to this time of year it is important to make sure your children eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables to ward off seasonal colds. Here are some easy to follow recipes from Annabel Karmel’s app. Baked Sweet Potato and Spinach When introducing green vegetables to your baby’s diet it is a [...]

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Newborn and Toddler Portrait Service

November 14, 2012

Getting a professional portrait of your newborn or toddler taken has always been a popular choice with parents. With Christmas approaching it is a perfect time to get a portrait done either for Christmas cards or just to hang in your home. DOK photography has just launched a new toddler and child portrait service in [...]

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The Buyer’s Guide to Stair Gates

August 3, 2012

  Now that your little one is on the move, your main consideration will be her safety around the home. ARLENE HARRIS offers some tips for finding the right stair gate for your home and the factors to consider before purchasing.   Every parent is overjoyed by their baby’s first step – it’s such a [...]

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Alcohol and Pregnancy: The facts

July 27, 2012

Lifestyle changes are synonymous with pregnancy but conflicting reports about drinking while pregnant makes the subject of alcohol a source of much anxiety amongst expectant mums. So what are the facts and what do the experts think? ORLA NELIGAN finds out.   A pregnant woman walks into a bar… where she’s marched right back out again. [...]

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Birth Plan

July 25, 2012

So the little blue line has confirmed your pregnant – but what happens next? After the initial excitement has subsided, it’s time to start planning for the birth. ARLENE HARRIS reports on a new independent Irish service that can make choosing your birth plan and hospital that little bit easier. Having a baby is one [...]

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Dad’s Diary: In the eye of a little beholder

July 23, 2012

NICHOLAS WILKINSON discovers that not only is beauty in the eye of the beholder, but that we should cling to the splendour in this world (and for as long as possible).   My daughter is beautiful. I know it’s true, but it’s nice to be told that you’re doing something right as a parent. When [...]

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