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Baby

The A to Z guide for new mums

The A to Z guide for new mums

Here’s the ireland4kids and infants guide to surviving the demands of your bundle of joy.

A is for aaargh! The demands of a newborn may be hard at times, so don’t let everything get on top of you. With all the visitors who will no doubt beating a path to your door so see your little cheru...

Education

Homework do’s and don’ts for your kids

Homework do’s and don’ts for your kids

There aren’t many kids who relish the thought of getting stuck into a mountain of homework, but with the right approach, parents can avoid the tantrums and make it a much more positive experience.

Homework is a useful tool to recap what has been learnt in the classroom, it allows parents to keep in touch with what their child is doing, and helps teachers to track the level of understanding of t...

Environment

Don’t waste it – compost it!

Don’t waste it – compost it!

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Irish homes are each producing more than a tonne of waste each year – and of this, food and garden waste is by far the largest component, accounting for 32 per cent of the total.

It’s a hefty enough footprint, particularly in the present environment where recycling and sustainable living are at the top of most government’ agendas, and an obvious solution is for families to was...

Food

Christmas treats

Christmas treats

Sweet treats for everyone to eat

A recent poll has shown that many children do not like the traditional Christmas desserts like Christmas pudding or Christmas cake. So ireland4kids has put together recipes that they can help with and...

Health

Summer Allergies

Summer Allergies

Most of us can’t wait for the warmer weather but the summer months for some children brings seasonal allergies and hay fever unfortunately often keeping severe sufferers indoors.

This year is proving particularly difficult for those suffering from hay fever and who are allergic to grass pollen. June and July in particular are the months traditionally that cause problems, espec...

Infants

Seasonal Safety: Stay safe this Christmas

Seasonal Safety: Stay safe this Christmas

The ireland4kids and infants toddler safety guide

When Christmas comes around, many parents eagerly look forward to it as it’s a special time of year and everything seems to take on a whole new dimension when there are kids in the house. Lights, cand...

ireland4families

Get the Babies on Board at the National Museum of Ireland

Get the Babies on Board at the National Museum of Ireland

Spending your days minding toddlers is both a demanding and a rewarding job and finding things to entertain and occupy your own and your baby’s’ time can be tiresome. So why not make it easier with a specialised trip to the National Museum of Ireland.

On the last Thursday of every month from 11.30am- 12.15pm the National Museum of Ireland- Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks host ‘Babies on Board’, a toddler and baby friendly guided tour. E...

ireland4mums

Get Out!

Get Out!

The best things in life are free. Ireland4kids contributor Carolyn Hughes reminds us of the importance of the great outdoors.

What parent hasn’t at some point wanted their children to go outside and get some fresh air instead of being glued to a screen? Yet many of our kids spend a large proportion of their leisure time play...

Kids

Walking in a winter wonderland

Walking in a winter wonderland

Read on to find out the best places for Santa and lots more festive fun!

Meet Santa For a magical trip, Dublin Zoo’s Santa Grotto is running now at the weekend Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18 and then Thursday, December 22, Friday, December 23 and Saturday, ...

Parenting

Look who’s talking now!

Look who’s talking now!

Hearing that elusive first word is a wonderful part of your baby’s growing up process, so here’s our guide to the developmental milestones to look out for.

Children learn to talk in their first two years of their life and it is very much linked to hearing and understanding speech. It is by listening to others that your baby understands what sounds are li...

Reviews

Experience happiness in these full-colour cotton babygrows.

Experience happiness in these full-colour cotton babygrows.

The Mr Happy babygrow features a colourful print of Mr Happy in action, with contrast red sleeves and finished with red rib on the neck and hem. The outside bottom features Mr Happy's name appliquéd in red and yellow embroidery. Open the poppers and th

The Mr Tickle babygrow features a colourful print of Mr Tickle in action, with contrast blue sleeves and finished with blue rib on the neck and hem. The outside bottom features Mr Tickle's name appliq...

Sports

Crazy for camp

Crazy for camp

ireland4kids looks at the issues that parents should think about before deciding on a camp

Choosing a summer camp involves some important research. The camp experience could have a significant impact on your son or daughter’s life, so it’s essential that you choose wisely. There are literal...

Toys

How safe are your child’s toys?

How safe are your child’s toys?

Some simple precautions will help make sure your little one has an injury free Chirstmas…

Christmas is almost with us again and you may well be faced with buying toys for very small children. At one time or another, however, most of us will have seen stories in the press about the dang...

Yummy Mummy

Baby’s first Christmas

Baby’s first Christmas

Our Christmas gift guide

You’ll never forget baby’s first Christmas, especially if you have gone from a two-some to a three-some. Check out our gift ideas to make the day extra special. Reindeer velour booties, €6.40 12 f...


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