Without awareness like this, mundane things like bath plugs can be left where little hands can reach them and become dangerous A mum was awoken to every parent’s nightmare when her four-year-old son ran into her bedroom delivering the news that his younger brother needed urgent help in the bathroom. Immediately alert, the mum looked across the hall only to see their bathtub overflowing with water and her son, Archie, 2, limply draped over the tub’s rim. Archie wandered into the bathroom, fully clothed with a nappy on, and pulled up a stool to their bathtub, before turning on the tap, placing t ..read more

Don’t stress the mess! Once your baby starts weaning, mealtimes get a whole lot messier. While a growing baby learns to explore new textures, consistencies, colours, and flavours through foods, their fine motor control skills are still developing, meaning plenty of mess. There are days when meal times are enjoyably smooth and days when they will bring you to the verge of tears — sometimes both outcomes can happen on the same day. Heck, at the same mealtime. One thing is certain: there is always a mess in the early stages of meal times. Many parents, who are irked by the sight of their babies ..read more

Shay Lynch was laid to rest on April 24th The father of Shay Lynch has penned an emotional tribute during his son’s funeral. The young boy was laid to rest on Wednesday, April 24th. His funeral service took place in St. Senan’s Church, Clonlara. During the heartbreaking funeral service, Shay’s dad delivered an emotional tribute to him. He described his son as “such a special boy” and said he was a “gentle and caring” person. “Thank you for loving me, your mammy and big sister Abi. Your favourite teddy Dougie is in safe hands now with Abi. You were such an amazing artist and so creative in ever ..read more

A mum has issued a warning after her air fryer went up in flames this week. Rebecca Sim was cooking bacon in the air fryer just before it went on fire. She spoke out about the incident in a bid to raise awareness. The 52-year-old mum told Manchester Evening News; “It could have burnt the kitchen down.” She explained that she had bought the air fryer for her daughter who was in college, but she had taken it home during a recent visit. The mum urged people not to leave their air fryer unattended because you just don’t know what could happen. She said, “So many people have now got air fryers, an ..read more

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