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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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What to Expect when a Child Requires an Assessment with a Speech and Language Therapist

November 9, 2012

An initial assessment appointment for a child who has not attended speech and language therapy before can be a daunting experience for both the parent and child. So to explain the process, the Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists have published some tips and advice to create a better understanding of what to expect. [...]

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Head lice

August 8, 2012

New school gear may not be the only new acquirements for your child at this time of year, unfortunately head lice is a real issue too. REBECCA BERMINGHAM shows you how to deal with lice in a swift and stress-free way.   With September looming, you probably have a million and one things to do to get your [...]

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School Survival Guide

August 7, 2012

Whether it’s Montessori or ‘big school’ SHARON WATSON helps you prepare your child, and yourself, for that all important milestone of starting school.     It may seem like only yesterday you welcomed your little one into the world but already it’s time to send them out there on their own. Whether they’re off to Montessori [...]

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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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Goodbye Cot, Hello Bed

July 18, 2012

Moving your toddler from a cot to their own ‘big’ bed can be an exciting milestone for both of you. TIZZIE HALL offers some tips and advice for a smooth transition.   Moving your toddler from a cot to a bed should be done in carefully planned steps, and you need to understand that it [...]

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Weaning Your Baby

July 10, 2012

Between advice from well-meaning friends and family and sensational headlines, it’s hard to know what’s best when it comes to weaning. ALANA KIRK-GILLHAM looks at recent recommendations and talks to medical professionals so you can make an informed decision.   You’ve just mastered the art of breastfeeding while sleeping and eating, or just perfected the bottle-feed [...]

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Your Ultimate Guide to Breastfeeding

July 6, 2012

Like the idea of breastfeeding your baby, but don’t know where to start? TRACEY LATTIMORE tells you everything you need to know about how to successfully breastfeed your precious new arrival.   When you’re pregnant, you want to do everything possible to ensure the health of your baby – and that doesn’t stop once baby has [...]

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