All you need to know about wetting the bed

Contrary to conditions like asthma or allergies, bed wetting is rarely talked about outside of the family home. And although parents may feel like their child is the anomaly for wetting the bed, it is actually very common for children to go through this stage at some point in their lives. Even if they have been potty…

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7 ways to keep baby safe in the sun

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The sun is at it’s hottest between 10am and 4pm, but burning can occur at any stage of the day from Ultra Violet rays, even when it’s cloudy. So if you’re abroad or it’s hot at home, follow these tips to make sure your little one is fully protected from the sun at all times…

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All you need to know about Postpartum Preeclampsia

All you need to know about Postpartum Preeclampsia maternity and infant family

 Many women have heard of preeclampsia – it’s a known condition associated with pregnancy, characterised by high blood pressure developing around the 20 week mark. And while this condition can go away from when your child has been born, it can also manifest after birth. This is called postpartum preeclampsia. What is it? It is…

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5 things we didn’t know about homeschooling in Ireland

5 things we've learned about homeschooling in Ireland maternity and infant family

To be honest, we didn’t know all that much about homeschooling before now. And we were probably one of the ones who thought the rather stereotypical thoughts of ‘But they’ll have no social skills’, and ‘How will they get into college?’ and so on. But before we cast aspersions or judgement, we’re looking at the…

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All you need to know about tick bites and Lyme disease

What is it? Lyme disease is an unusual illness in that it’s caused by the bacteria spread to humans through tick bites. If caught early, Lyme disease is treated easily by antibiotics, but if left untreated, you could develop mid- or late-stage Lyme disease after several weeks and months. Symptoms can include joint pain and swelling,…

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