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# parents panel

Yes to treasure hunts, no to colouring: Parents share their hits and misses while stuck at home

We asked mums and dads around Ireland for the activities keeping their kids entertained.

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Mar 24th 2020, 5:09 PM

# parents panel

From baby pyjamas to Blu-Tack: Parents share the strange objects their kids are obsessed with

Sometimes we all look for comfort – and we find it in many, many different places…

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Mar 16th 2020, 5:03 PM

# newborn and baby

9 new mums share their best maternity wear buys - from belly bands to H&M leggings

Here’s what got our Parents Panel through pregnancy, nursing and beyond.

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Mar 10th 2020, 5:24 PM

# parents panel

'Mum adored our Sunday walks': 8 parents on the childhood traditions they're sharing with their own kids

‘I have no doubt my boys will grow to hate the walks as much as I did.’

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Mar 3rd 2020, 4:28 PM

# newborn and baby

11 new parents on the 'must-have' items that weren't worth the money - from nappy bins to parasols

‘Our co-sleeper now functions as a really useful snack holder.’

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Feb 25th 2020, 5:04 PM

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'It's my bible': 7 genuinely useful parenting books and apps, as recommended by mums and dads

‘My mum gave me her old copy of Your Baby And Child. We both found it invaluable.’

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Feb 18th 2020, 5:39 PM

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'I'll keep these cloth nappies forever': Parents share the baby keepsakes they just can't let go

From memory books to a harness for hip dysplasia – sometimes the mementoes that mean the most aren’t the ones we expect.

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Feb 11th 2020, 4:59 PM

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'It's the only way I can cut her nails': 9 parents share the occasions that call for toddler bribery

From toilet training to peace on a long drive, sometimes only a bribe will do.

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Feb 4th 2020, 5:42 PM

# parents panel

'Be noisy around the baby': 10 new parents share the advice that actually helped them

Take it one day at a time, trust your instincts, and don’t forget to take care of yourself.

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Jan 28th 2020, 5:22 PM

# don't make me say it

'Please don't pee in the shoe': 12 mums and dads share the weirdest things they've said as parents

‘Take your foot out of your porridge.’

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Jan 21st 2020, 5:32 PM

# pregnancy gift

9 really practical gifts to give someone who's pregnant, according to new mums

Not sure what to buy? Try an insulated water bottle or some properly fancy shower gel.

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Jan 14th 2020, 4:55 PM

# parents panel

8 parents on their tricks for keeping winter illness away - from tummy bug tonics to fresh air

Mums and dads with young kids share how they keep germs and bacteria at bay.

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Jan 7th 2020, 4:51 PM

# parents panel

‘I’m more patient than I thought': New parents share their biggest learnings from the first year

A lot can happen in 365 days. Here’s what our panel took from the first 12 months of parenting.

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Dec 18th 2019, 3:29 PM

# so that went well

One for the mantelpiece? 6 priceless photos of kids meeting Santa

‘General distrust quickly turned into blind terror…’

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Dec 16th 2019, 2:41 PM

# baby's first christmas

'The ukulele is still in its box': 11 parents on the most impractical gifts they bought for new babies

‘I insisted that the 10-week old wrote a Santa letter.’

9.6k

Dec 10th 2019, 2:37 PM

# parents panel

'Set up a Kris Kindle': How to avoid an avalanche of pressies this year, according to parents

The endless stream of gifts can make for a hectic Christmas when young kids are involved.

1.3k

Dec 9th 2019, 10:32 AM

# parents panel

'We always decorate the tree watching Muppets Christmas Carol': 13 parents share their favourite festive traditions

From ham sandwiches to watching the lights being turned on.

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Dec 3rd 2019, 4:59 PM

# parents panel

'Sit in the back with the car seat if you can': 9 tips for winter travel with toddlers, according to parents

Winter generally involves at least one long car journey or flight. Here’s how to manage.

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Nov 26th 2019, 5:04 PM

# parents panel

'We called my dad to bring us home': 18 parents on surviving their first outing with a newborn

‘I wanted to do something that made me feel like me again.’

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Nov 19th 2019, 5:21 PM

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What's one parenting issue you and your partner never agree on? 9 people share theirs

Screentime? Sweets? We asked our panel for the topics they’ve agreed to disagree on.

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Nov 12th 2019, 5:23 PM

# parents panel

16 products that'll keep your baby cosy this winter, as recommended by parents

From the warmest car seat blanket to the handiest sleep sack, our Parents Panel share their must-buys.

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Nov 5th 2019, 5:21 PM

# parents panel

'I finally took our newborn twins out by myself': 8 parents share their most victorious milestones

Sometimes milestones are victorious for the parents as well as the kids!

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Oct 29th 2019, 4:42 PM

# parents panel

'How often should newborns blink?': 16 parents share their strangest late-night Google searches

How many breaths should my baby take in a minute? What is ‘the plug’?

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Oct 22nd 2019, 4:51 PM

# parents panel

21 indoor activities to keep your cranky toddler entertained this winter, according to parents

Play Doh, jigsaws and, er… creating a race track out of packing tape on the floor.

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Oct 15th 2019, 5:30 PM

# parents panel

8 readers share the parenting hacks they've learned from their own mums and dads

‘When a baby is restless or crying, the sound of a running tap really soothes them.’

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Oct 8th 2019, 5:04 PM

# parents panel

12 kids' TV shows and films that parents love too, from Hey Duggee to Fireman Sam

We asked Irish parents for the shows and movies they’ve secretly grown to enjoy.

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Oct 1st 2019, 4:56 PM

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12 parents share one baby item they had to splurge on - from a posh nappy bag to a designer bouncer

‘Well, I wanted it because it doesn’t look like a nappy bag.’

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Sep 24th 2019, 4:49 PM

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8 mums and dads share the parenting rules they thought they'd never break - until they had kids

‘I swore I wouldn’t be one of those parents who uses bribery to motivate their children…’

19.1k

Sep 17th 2019, 5:26 PM

# parents panel

'Mam came to the door with dinner': 13 parents share one lovely gesture that helped with a new baby

From eyelash extensions for mum to taking over night feeds.

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Sep 10th 2019, 4:59 PM

# parents panel

10 parents share products that make toddler life easier - from a leash backpack to a folding potty

Bath paints, nightlights and library cards: These made all the difference to the mums and dads we polled.

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Sep 3rd 2019, 5:32 PM

# parents panel

11 tips for getting better sleep during pregnancy, according to women who've been there

Parents share their advice for sleeping like a baby (while growing one).

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Aug 27th 2019, 5:26 PM

# parents panel

'He walks like his grandad': 7 parents share the family habits their kids have already picked up

Kids are like sponges, right? We asked mums and dads to share the traits their kids have learned from them.

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Aug 20th 2019, 5:31 PM

# parents panel

6 products that make teething easier, according to parents of under-twos

The most effective toys and remedies, as shared by mums and dads of under-twos.

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Aug 13th 2019, 5:22 PM

# parents panel

Parents Panel: What was the last tantrum your toddler threw - and where did it happen?

Stories of epic toddler meltdowns, as told by the survivors.

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Aug 6th 2019, 4:05 PM

# parents panel

9 essential baby buys to make the first few months easier, according to new parents

Here are the essential items for life with a new arrival.

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Jul 30th 2019, 5:25 PM

# parents panel

4 things you're forced to stop being squeamish about post-kids - and 3 that just never get easier

Parents of toddlers share the bodily functions they’ve (mostly) come to terms with.

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Jul 23rd 2019, 5:30 PM

# newborn and baby

10 unexpectedly useful items to pack in your hospital bag, according to new parents

Aside from the ‘loose fitting nightdress’, here’s what else to bring.

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Jul 16th 2019, 4:33 PM

# parents panel

‘I didn’t know hair could grow there!’ 7 unexpected pregnancy side effects, as told by mums-to-be

We asked expectant mums to share the symptoms they definitely didn’t predict.

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Jul 9th 2019, 5:38 PM

# back to sleep

9 smart tips to keep your toddler in their own bed at night, according to parents who've been there

Here’s how mums and dads of young kids deal with late-night escapes.

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Jul 2nd 2019, 5:30 PM

# parents panel

9 childbirth secrets nobody tells you about beforehand, according to new parents

Mums and dads share the things they wish they’d known *before* that first contraction.

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Jun 25th 2019, 5:20 PM