maternity & infant magazine editor, Penny Gray, tells us how she got on when her daughter Ellie took Pampers Baby Dry Pants, ‘Ultimate Nappy Challenge’. Weekends are always busy in our house. I have a four year old, Danny, who has just started school, and therefore all the extra curricular stuff that comes with it. Our…
Flawless five minute face Only have five minutes to get ready? Mission accepted. Try this four-step make-up routine to have you looking fabulously flawless in under five minutes. 1. PRIMER/CONCEALER/ FOUNDATION: Max Factor 3in1 Foundation, €14.99, is a primer, concealer and foundation in one, giving you sebum control, coverage and highlight all in…
How to deal with toddler tantrums Toddlers throw tantrums. Fact. Mammies are driven demented. Another fact. We asked our readers what strategies they adopted to deal with the inevitable meltdowns – and when they outgrew the tantrums (please don’t say 18…) 1. “The only thing that worked with Daniel was to stay calm. Easier said than done, I know,…
All you need to know about: Nappy rash Nappy rash is a common condition that is usually easily treated and nothing to worry about, but ignoring it could lead to further problems. Knowing the facts, symptoms and precautions to take will help you keep your baby’s nappy rash at bay and prevent any later infection. Q. What is nappy rash?…
Flahavan’s and Keelings, two Irish family brands, have revealed national research on Irish mums at breakfast time. Survey says, 59 per cent of Irish mothers skip breakfast to save time in the morning. “It’s time to prioritise mums so they are not running on empty,” says Dietician Aveen Bannon. “Skipping breakfast is a hallmark of…
These Annabel Karmel muffins are quick and easy to make, and the children will love getting involved in the kitchen too. INGREDIENTS: 225g plain flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 125g butter, softened 125g caster sugar ¼ tsp. salt 1 egg 200 ml milk 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 100g sultanas 125g pumpkin,…
5 ways to prevent and ease back pain in pregnancy What causes pregnancy back pain? During pregnancy, the hormone relaxin causes ligaments in your back to loosen, resulting in back pain. Back pain usually occurs in pregnancy in the fifth and seventh month, but for some can occur as early as 8 to 12 weeks.…
