Most of us are aware of the many undesirable afflictions that can come hand-in-hand with pregnancy.
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Gendered toys: a help or a hindrance?
Gendered toys: a help or a hindrance? Most of us have grown up in a world where dolls and kitchens were for girls and tools and cars were for boys. But what are the developmental implications of this stereotypical gender expectation? Eleanor Fitzsimons investigates. It’s not easy being different. Even the most confident adult finds it difficult to stand apart…
m&i loves: Doona car seat stroller
m&i loves: Doona car seat stroller m&i loves this new Doona car seat stroller, the car seat that transforms straight into a stroller with just a few moves. The next generation car seat combines the highest standard in safety with an integrated mobility system. The next generation in parent and baby mobility; the Doona is…
What happens to our brains when we become mothers?
What happens to our brains when we become mothers? Becoming a mother changes you – no doubt about it! But a new study shows that it is more than just staying in on Friday nights, and constantly cleaning up after little people. A new study has shown that even prior to delivery a woman’s brain…
New tastes: Easy baby food recipes
New tastes: Easy baby food recipes With the seasonal goodies available to us at this time of year, now is the perfect opportunity to get more adventurous with your recipes. When your baby is six months-plus, try to avoid just giving plain fruit and vegetables and get them trying these tasty purée combinations that are nutrient dense and…
Recipe: Homemade sweet chilli
Homemade sweet chilli … Sweet chilli is fast becoming one of our favourite sauces. The sticky sauce is super-sweet with an added kick of chilli. In a wrap, dipped in wedges, or marinated with chicken a sure hit with kids; sticky and sweet they love it. Sweet chilli also tastes great with both pasta and…
m&i loves: MamaRoo Bouncer
We’ve been researching baby products for 2015 and came across this genius product although like all things it comes at a price, €270. But it is currently sold out in Mothercare and Littlewoods, a sure sign this product really works. The difference between the mamaRoo and a vibrating bouncer is that it actually sways just…