Brian Dowling and Arthur are expecting their second child Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian are set to welcome their second child into the world in the coming weeks. The dads confirmed they were expecting baby #2 earlier this year and have marked another milestone before their baby’s arrival. Brian and Arthur have moved into a new home just before their little bundle of joy is born. Speaking about the milestone moment, they said it’s something they’ve been planning for quite a while. Brian said the move was difficult for him because he isn’t used to change. The dad praised Arthur for handli ..read more

The mum breastfeeds her nine-year-old daughter A mum has sparked a heated debate online after revealing she still breastfeeds her nine-year-old daughter. She told Quora that she still breastfeeds her nine-year-old daughter. The anonymous mother wrote: “I still allow my nine-year-old daughter to breastfeed from me, and she won’t stop until she wants to. Does anyone support me?” According to the Mirror, the World Health Organisation urges mothers to breastfeed their newborns exclusively for six months before gradually reducing and moving their children onto appropriate foods. Better He ..read more

The Parnell Square victim is doing incredibly well The family of the Parnell Square victim has spoken out about their little girl. Their young daughter has been in hospital since the November 2023 stabbing, but is making great progress. Her family confirmed that she has reached ‘great milestones’ in recent weeks and they’re incredibly proud of her. Describing the young girl as a “little warrior” they confirmed that she has started on feeds. “Hi there, great milestones for our little big warrior – she has started on feeds now (not orally yet) and moving her arms a good bit,” they wrote. The fam ..read more

Prince Louis turned six on April 23rd Prince Louis marked his sixth birthday this week and his parents have released an adorable portrait of their son. To mark his special day, Kate and William shared an adorable photo of their youngest child on social media. Louis looked as happy as ever in the adorable snap. The youngster’s new portrait was taken by The Princess of Wales. They captioned the snap, “Happy 6th Birthday, Prince Louis! Thank you for all the kind wishes today.” Fans of the royal couple couldn’t help but gush about the photo. One wrote, “Love the Princess of Wales’s typically calm ..read more

A new study has found that taking acetaminophen while pregnant doesn’t increase the risk of autism or ADHD Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, is a common over-the-counter painkiller take can be taken to treat a number of ailments. For years, it was believed that taking the drug while pregnant could increase the risk of your baby developing a neurodevelopmental disorder, but new research has found otherwise. The study, published in the journal JAMA on Tuesday, analysed the prenatal and medical records of about 2.5 million children born in Sweden between 1995 and 2019. The researchers com ..read more

What may seem like a carefree and comfortable pool choice, can actually pose significant risks While strolling around the pool without shoes might feel natural, it’s a practice riddled with health hazards that every parent should be aware of. Gabriel Miller, an expert at Gatsby Shoes, is highlighting some of the potential dangers of venturing around on holiday without proper footwear. 1. Exposure to Bacteria, Viruses, and Fungi Pool decks serve as breeding grounds for bacteria, viruses, and fungi, thriving in the warm, moist environment.  Gabriel warns: “Walking barefoot exposes you to pa ..read more

Irish baby names are having a moment Why wouldn’t they? With their rich history and often mythical connections, there’s something just a bit magic about them. When it comes to naming your baby, oftentimes people want to go for something different or unique but it can feel like we always hear the same Irish monikers over and over. So if you’re looking for inspiration for naming your future baby boy why not turn to a bit of mythology for some inspiration? Setanta is a name you probably haven’t heard since back in your primary school days when you were learning about the legends of the Emerald Is ..read more

Singer Halle Bailey has opened up about battling post-partum depression Posting on her Snapchat, Halle spoke candidly about her struggles after welcoming her little one to the world. She began by saying she was “triggered” by some comments she saw on social media about her family. After first sharing how in love she is with her “perfect” son Halo, Bailey went on to talk about her postpartum journey since becoming a new mom. “I have severe, severe postpartum [depression], and I don’t know if any new moms can relate, but it’s to the point where it’s really bad, and it’s hard for me to be separat ..read more

Yes, this is now a thing on social media People are velcroing babies into the seats and while at first glance it can look like a bit of harmless fun, unsurprisingly it’s not a good idea. One of the videos gathering attention right now has more than 16 million views and sees the parent placing Velcro on both her child and an aeroplane seat in order to get the kid to stay put. Some people have commented their love for the idea but experts say Velcro should never be used to restrain a child to any seat.  In another viral clip, a mother puts Velcro on the infant’s shirt and a sofa and th ..read more

You gotta love that new baby smell Is there anything quite like the smell of a newborn baby? If it was made into a candle it would sell out in an instant. Yet what on earth makes them smell so good? Well, one person decided to spread their theory on social media. According to a report from Romper, it all started with a woman “saying the weird thing” on TikTok. She posts that when you smell the head of a baby “and it smells really good and really sweet and, you know, it makes moms want to take care of the babies. You’re actually smelling the baby’s brain.” Nope, that’s not a typo, that’s a ..read more