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

I’m guilty of applying fabric softener to the walls… Do you often find yourself scrolling through social media in search of the latest cleaning hacks to make your house sparkle without breaking the bank?  While TikTok may seem like a treasure trove of innovative ideas, not all trends are as effective as they appear.  In fact, some popular cleaning crazes circulating on TikTok could end up costing you more time and money in the long run. Imagine Maids, a trusted resource for household cleaning tips, is warning against three TikTok cleaning trends that could do more harm than good. 1.C ..read more

Once a toddler starts to walk, the workload intensifies for a parent A toddler’s curiosity, while wonderful, can take them down some scary routes if unsupervised, leading many parents to employ the use of baby reins. A baby rein is a child harness that acts as a safety device and is worn by children when walking with a parent or carer. Their use has long been a debate among parents, with many believing that it can stunt a child’s inherent and natural urge to explore and learn about the world around them. Meanwhile, many parents choose to use baby reins as a means of safety and reassurance to k ..read more

With the help of his mum, the teenager managed to get himself marathon-ready in just five months A teenager with Down’s Syndrome has made running history after completing the London marathon. Lloyd Martin, 19, became the youngest person ever in his learning disability category to complete a marathon when he crossed the iconic Mall finish line on Sunday. After finishing the marathon, he was presented with a certificate by Guinness World Records which officially confirmed he had become the youngest person to complete a marathon in the intellectual impairment category (II2). Lloyd’s mum Ceri Hoop ..read more

When it comes to our skincare, we’ll try just about anything to achieve results One mum has taken her quest for youthful skin that little bit further as she admitted to using her expired breast milk as a ‘Botox’ alternative. Rather than seeing her frozen and unused breast milk go to waste, Skye Hitchcock (@skyehitchcock) took to TikTok to share an unusual skincare hack. The mum explained that not only does she use the frozen and expired milk on her skin, but also uses it as a remedy for chapped lips. “This breast milk is expired, which is heartbreaking,” Skye began. “I’ve been trying to think ..read more

This is likely a concern for many parents In the age of technology, it’s understandable that our phone usage may have a trickle-down effect on our children. From educational games to entertaining programmes, screen time has all but taken over playtime. One parent knows this reality all too well as they confessed to Newstalk the ways that technology has impacted their toddler’s behaviour. The mum explained that her three-year-old has developed an ‘unhealthy’ attachment to phones. “I have tried to avoid technology around my kids,” the mum told Moncrieff.   “But my three-year-old w ..read more

Don’t be caught off guard by the Bank Holiday schedule changes Social welfare recipients will be paid early due to a schedule change in the coming weeks. The May Bank Holiday will see banks and post offices close on Monday, May 6th, resulting in early payments for social welfare recipients. Anyone in lieu of a social welfare payment, including Child Benefit, on May 6th will see it land into their accounts either on Friday, May 3rd, or on Saturday, May 4th. This early payment will be made to ensure that recipients do not receive a late payment as a result of the bank closures. The Child Benefit ..read more

Cheap and cheerful! Night after night, a build-up of sweat, drool, wet hair, skincare products, and so on, can all contribute to the yellowing of pillows, bedding, and mattresses, particularly if bed wetting is involved. Besides being unsightly, these stubborn yellow stains can also leave family members exposed to a build-up of bacteria and allergens, which can affect the quality of sleep and health. For some, seeing these yellow pillows and bedding may be enough for them to discard and buy brand-new bedclothes — a replacement that can be quite expensive. Others may think that these stains are ..read more

Music has been proven to help mum and baby during labour and birth Hilary Duff is due to welcome her fourth baby into the world soon and, in the lead-up, has prepared a music playlist for the birth. The actress has shared what will be the soundtrack of her next child’s birth, allowing fellow parents to draw inspiration from it for their own. ““Hilary’s birth playlist 4 let’s gooooo” she wrote on her Instagram story, adding: “Made a cute birthing playlist- take a listen! Not sure about the order yet but I think I’m going to enjoy it.” The Cheaper By The Dozen star shares her eldest son, Luca, w ..read more