Blogs tagged with: "baby health"

News

Oscar-winning director’ film ‘Tigers’ screened in NI

Created on: Sunday, 09 December 2018 by Claire Flynn

Tigers is a film by Oscar-winning director Danis Tanovic based on the true story of a former Nestlé baby milk salesman in Pakistan who took on the world’s largest food company with the help of the International Baby Food Action Network...

Kids Health

Premvember Baby Safe Skincare Advice from Joanna Gardiner of Elave Skincare

Created on: Monday, 22 October 2018 by Joanna Gardiner

TinyLife is marking its 30th anniversary and once again raising awareness and funding for Northern Ireland’s premature babies during Premvember. Elave Baby, the charity’s only Approved By skincare range, is delighted to be supporting that...

Mums Health

My experience with Breastfeeding, how you can succeed.

Created on: Monday, 20 August 2018 by Claire Flynn

I come from a long line of breastfeeding women. I always knew I wanted to breastfeed. Early on, I got a breastfeeding book from the library so I could give myself a head start as well as satisfy my constant desire to plan ahead. After all, I...

Your Mental Health

Mindfulness and Art

Created on: Monday, 23 July 2018 by Sinead Mc Dermott Campbell

Whilst engaging in my art practise and using my hands, my mind becomes engaged and l relax and unwind. During this time l enter into a place what l can only describe as the “art zone ” where l become lost in my own little world. This trance...

Pregnancy & Birth

My top tips for preparing for parenthood with multiples

Created on: Wednesday, 13 June 2018 by Kelly McDonald

In January 2013 at a visit to the early pregnancy clinic with stomach pain, excessive morning sickness and severe pregnancy hormones I was told ‘Everything looks just fine’. Then there was a silence and a ‘oh I better get someone else to...

Pregnancy & Birth

TAMBA (Twins and Multiple Births Association)

Created on: Thursday, 07 June 2018 by Mums NI

BECOMING a parent can be a daunting and exciting time, but when there are two or more babies on the way, you know life will never ever be the same again. Now, thanks to Tamba (Twins and Multiple Births Association) and some national funding,...

Pregnancy & Birth

Are we done yet...?

Created on: Saturday, 14 October 2017 by Jenna Johnston

Ohhh you'll have to try for a girl now, I bet you's would love a wee girl? What if you's go again and it's another boy? Some people just have no boundaries when it comes to asking questions, am I right??

Parenting

Do your kids wash their hands?

Created on: Monday, 31 July 2017 by Natasha McCrory

Do your kids wash their hands? Official answer is “Yes. Of course they do!”. But do they ever pretend? I remember being as old as 12 and sprinkling a few drops of water on the bar of soap to create the appearance of having washed my...

Pregnancy & Birth

Water exercise for pregnancy and beyond

Created on: Tuesday, 11 July 2017 by Vicki Guiney

Any women that’s been pregnant is all too familiar with it’s delightful side effects… aches, pains and swollen feet to name just a few. Thankfully it’s all outweighed by the precious cargo that you are carrying and the famous pregnancy...

Your Kids Education

How to prepare your Child for Nursery School

Created on: Tuesday, 27 June 2017 by Mums NI

In Northern Ireland, Pre-School education is not statutory. However, to ensure the best for your child, we at Mums NI highly recommend this bridge to education for children in the year immediately before they attend Primary 1. They...

Parenting

Dealing with Fussy Eating Kids

Created on: Thursday, 08 June 2017 by Mums NI

Fussy eating for a young child is perfectly normal, but it can be a serious concern for all parents. How can we get past it and make sure our child is getting all the nutrition they need? When a child is a fussy eater, it usually isn’t...

Kids Health

The Benefits of Baby Massage

Created on: Friday, 12 May 2017 by Karen McLean

The art of infant massage encourages you as the parent to connect with your baby on many levels, so that you can understand your baby's non-verbal language and respond with love and respectful listening.