5 steps to get your toddler to sleep in their own bed

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5 steps to get your toddler to sleep in their own bed Parenting is 24/7, 365 days a year… and sometimes it feels like even longer. So a good nights sleep is mega important. However, can you ever actually get a good sleep with a little munchin digging their knees into your back? It’s time…

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9 problems of sharing your bed

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You may love him, but you don’t always love sharing the bed with him. Sometimes there are problems, but don’t worry — we’ve all been there. You prefer different temperatures He’s naked and sweating, and you’re wrapped up in fleecy pyjamas, fleecy socks, an extra blanket and your hot water bottle strategically placed at your…

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10 small moments all parents look forward to

10 small moments all parents look forward to We love our kids endlessly, but they do rely on us for everything. And while we don’t begrudge them anything, there are some small moments all parents look forward to. For example… 1). When they figure out how to open their own Capri Sun, without spilling it…

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Study finds half of first-time mums have incontinence problems

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One in two first-time Irish mothers has problems controlling their bladder three months after giving birth to a baby, a new study revealed today. The study has shown women have a major problem with incontinence before and after giving birth. Incontinence is an uncontrollable and involuntary loss of bladder control which means sufferers leak urine…

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m&i loves: Bugaboo Cameleon³

From the city to woods, sand and snow, the versatile Bugaboo Cameleon³ makes it easy to go anywhere you want to go, in style. The original pushchair, the Bugaboo Cameleon³ remains unsurpassed in terms of functionalities, such as its ease of use, versatility and high quality. An iconic yet practical all-in-one pushchair. The Bugaboo Cameleon³…

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4 easy science experiments you can do with your kids

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4 easy science experiments you can do with your kids There is nothing worse than having a house full of excited kids and looking outside and seeing the rain bucketing down. And let’s be honest, we live in Ireland…. that happens to us more than our fair share. So if the worst happens, be prepared…

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