Mums and Tots - Issue 29 - Winter 2018

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Over the last few years I have become increasingly conscious of my own carbon footprint and now, with young kids I have even more of an awareness of the amount of waste we create in our home. But where do we start to reduce our waste and move towards a more sustainable lifestyle? The answer is baby steps! Every little thing we do is better than doing nothing - whether that is getting rid of clingfilm from lunchboxes or buying a keep cup for your coffee. We have been particularly inspired by Pat Kane’s mission to help families in Ireland create new habits by sourcing a range of top quality reusable products, via her sustainable store, Reuzi.

We had a wonderful afternoon at the Castleknock hotel on the 26th of October, celebrating the people winners of our 6th annual Mums & Tots Awards, with NUK. Be inspired by some of Ireland’s living legends in your community. Well done to all our brand winners too! And most of all, thanks to our wonderful readers for taking the time to vote - we had thousands of entires.

Ah the terrible twos, weI remember them well! The good news is that, it does come to an end but it is hard to see that while mid-Tesco-aisle tantrum. Behaviour Specialist, Deirdre Holland Hannon, has some great tips on nurturing good behaviour from an early start and how to respond to your toddler’s frustrations.

Don’t forget to enter this issue’s amazing competitions, which include; a €100 for River Island’s new baby collection and a Micro Scooter.

7 Things Not To Say To A Parent Who Co Sleeps

Discussing children’s sleep can sometimes be controversial with lots of different schools of thought of what makes for good sleep or what is the “right “ way. For me, the decisions that parents make are deeply personal and an entirely in-house decision.

2 mins

All About: Cloth Nappies

A few years ago, when I was knee deep in nappies and sleepless nights, I remember a conversation I had with my own mother about how things had changed since I was a baby.

4 mins

Breastfeeding At Work: Your Rights

Mum of 2, Mumtrepreneur and No.1 Best Selling Author Donna Davies shares her thoughts on advice around breastfeeding at work and ponders the question: Are some women pressured into stopping breastfeeding too soon as their workplace doesn’t support it?

2 mins

When To Wean

Weaning onto solids is recommended once your baby reaches 6 months of age.

3 mins

5 Key Nursery Trends

Decorating a nursery can be one of the most thoughtful and loved filled rooms you will every decorate.

3 mins

Nurturing Positive Behaviour

The toddlers in our lives are a far more complicated bunch then they would appear.

5 mins

The Power Of An Early Bedtime

As adults we often have an early night to make up for a late night or a busy week.

3 mins

Mum Guilt

Mother’s guilt is real, with nearly all of us experiencing it. We feel our best isn’t good enough.

5 mins

Beauty School: The Kitchen Beautician

In the past decade, the beauty industry has been transformed by an increasing demand for cleaner, healthier and more sustainably packaged beauty products.

5 mins

All Inclusive At Olhuveli

Located in South Male Atoll, Maldives, 34km from Male, Olhuveli Beach and Spa Resort is a 45 speedboat ride away. It is an extra +1 hour from the normal Maldivian time to give better daylight savings at GMT +6.

3 mins

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Mums & Tots encompasses it all in a stylish and accessible 100 page glossy, total package, whether its; pregnancy, baby’s health, parenting, local events, latest products or reader competitions. We aim to reach mums on a very real level in every aspect of their pre and post natal journey.