Most of us have some trouble with sleep. In most cases, the trouble lies with nodding off at bedtime, despite walking around like a zombie throughout the daytime hours. The majority of sleep problems can be narrowed down to poor sleep hygiene, the set of habits or practices that lead to either a good or…
5 ways to encourage good sleep hygiene in your child
![sleep hygiene](https://maternityandinfant.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/iStock-625998762.jpg)
Is the new Kinder Surprise advert sexist?
![](https://maternityandinfant.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/iStock-681339872.jpg)
As adults, when we find our favourite childhood sweet treats, usually we’re just perturbed by the fact that they’ve shrunk to unimaginable sizes or that the beloved recipe has clearly been altered. However, the latest atrocity for the public is the new advertisement promoting a limited edition packaging for the famed Kinder Surprise eggs. [fusion_builder_container…
5 ways to boost your body confidence
![body confidence week, ways to feel good about your body, exercise tips](https://maternityandinfant.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/5-ways-to-boost-body-confidence-main-image.jpg)
Originally posted 2017-10-11 17:04:35.
10 amazing facts about your unborn baby
![facts about unborn babies, baby in the womb, babies development in the womb, unborn baby stages, pregnancy baby stages,](https://maternityandinfant.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ThinkstockPhotos-481393066.jpg)
10 amazing facts about your unborn baby Your newborn baby may start off the size of a spec of sugar but in those short 40 weeks (which obviously we know, feels like a longer to you), it’s incredible how much your precious cargo develops. We’ve put together 10 fascinating facts to remind you of all…
What Irish parents need to know about budget 2018
![10 books, world book day, reading, activities, children, toddlers, babies](https://maternityandinfant.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ThinkstockPhotos-dv1940060.jpg)
In response to the publication of this year’s budget, Minister for Children, Katherine Zappone was “confident” that the preschool scheme could expand to support more families. Entitlement to the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme, is to be expanded from September 2018 to two free years for children aged at least two years and…
Study shows men more likely to relax on days off than women
![how to avoid ironing, hate ironing, ironing hacks, ironing tricks,](https://maternityandinfant.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/iStock_23222910_MEDIUM.jpg)
If this study were the product of literally any wife and/or mother, we would not be surprised. I mean, did we really need a study to tell us what we’ve known forever? I would say it’s insulting, but then again, the guys have such literal and analytical minds that maybe showing them the numbers might…
Ashley Graham speaks out against hurtful comments
![](https://maternityandinfant.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ashley-graham-4.png)
She’s one of the most recognised swimsuit models in the world and recently gave her own Ted Talk on body positivity. You’d think a woman like that would be immune to internet haters, trolls whatever you want to call them. But she’s not. After posting an innocent video of her workout last week, Ashley Graham…