We’ve long been told that we need to be having babies earlier in life as the risk of birth defects increases as we get older. Not to mention the very real drop in fertility as you head into your late thirties and early forties. Yet the trend is most definitely towards waiting until you are…
Has your libido been slacking lately? Fear not, the answer could be as simple as you not getting enough sleep. A new study has found a direct relationship between how much sleep a person gets and their level of sexual desire or libido the next day. Libido research Researchers assessed the sleeping habits and levels…
There is no doubt that when it comes to feeding your baby, breast is most definitely best. But despite most of us knowing this, Ireland has a very low breastfeeding rate. A recent study found that while more than three quarters of Irish mothers will try breastfeeding their new baby at least once, by the…
It’s not something you generally think about when trying for a baby, but what happens if your smear test letter arrives through the letterbox while expecting or breastfeeding? We take a look at what you should do… Why do I need a smear test? Cervical screening, or a smear test, looks for for changes in…
Smoothies are a great way of making sure your children are getting most of their guideline daily amounts of fruit and veg. They’re fun to make and super-tasty. Little equipment is needed, just a blender and your chosen ingredients. Here is some smoothie inspo perfect for spring days. Berry blast Ingredients 2tbsp chia seeds 1…
Parenting… it is a constant learning experience, and is probably the definition of ‘learning on the job’. As the weeks and months pass you begin to pick up some universal truths that you know every other parent understands. You now share in a collective conscious of things only parents know. Read: 10 signs you are a…
We’re big fans of Stokke’s Tripp Trapp® chair, a clever high chair that is designed to grow with the child, and to allow him/her eat at the table alongside the rest of the family. The design revolutionised the market when it was first introduced in 1972, and it continues to lead the way with its classic,…
