In this issue

Happy 9 year anniversary to us!!! We cannot believe we are almost a decade in business. We want to thank our ever expanding Mums & Tots community of readers. Thank you for your support and input over the years. You are the reason we do what we do!

There is only one thing more challenging than being pregnant and giving birth - actually naming the baby!!!! It is such a huge responsibility and often a source of disagreement for expectant parents. We have some great tips for when you are writing out those lists, followed by our Baby Naming Quiz so you can find out your Baby Naming Personality.

In keeping with the season we have a back to school special in our Tots section. Make sure to check out ‘Ready, Steady School’, with Director of Giraffe Childcare, Dearbhala Cox-Giffin, giving parents her top tips on starting big school. We have some practical and funky accessories in our Back To School Cool Essentials.

With every issue of the magazine, we are trying to become more environmentally aware. Have a look at articles from our favourite Climate Ambassadors, Madeleine Murray on creating a Plastic Free School and Reuzi’s Pat Kane, on Sustainably Starting School, with her tips on cutting down on waste starting back.

Make sure to enter all our great giveaways. We have; a family break at Castleknock Hotel, a €100 voucher from Penneys and a hamper of books from Usborne up for grabs.

Back Pain In Pregnancy

400AA woman’s body goes through a huge amount of changes in the nine months that she is carrying a baby.

3 mins

Baby Onboard Abroad

We look at just a few of the issues that you need to consider if you travel or live outside the jurisdiction when pregnant.

3 mins

Real Mums: Zoe's Birth Story

Your first pregnancy is a scary time.

5 mins

All About: Morning Sickness

With more than 80% of pregnant women experiencing some form of nausea or vomiting, it’s safe to say that “Morning Sickness” is an extremely common symptom of pregnancy.

4 mins

Essential Mama

My first pregnancy and ‘4th trimester phase’ with Ava were tough.

6 mins

10 Tips Newborn Photography

10 Tips Newborn Photography

2 mins

Sleep and Multiples

Deciding to try to improve your multiple's sleep can be an overwhelming thought for many parents so it may be best if we take it in small steps that will ultimately help to encourage better sleep for everyone.

5 mins

Social Vs Academic Skills

At two years old, my youngest daughter happily chats to other babies and pre-schoolers in her usual babbling, half English, half toddlers.

5 mins

Dealing With Eczema

Eczema is a very common condition, particularly in children, affecting up to 20% of kids.

4 mins

Forging Firm Friendships

Children’s friendships are important for a number of reasons.

2 mins

Sustainability And Back To School

As a parent, how do you combine the school routine with the 6 R’s of sustainability – refuse, reduce, reuse, repair, recycle and rot?

5 mins

Change By Degrees

It all started with a love of sea swimming.

5 mins

Ready.... Steady....

Parents often ask the question when is the best time for their child to start school? That is really up to the individual parent and of course up to the child.

3 mins

Do Kids Need Omega 3 Fats?

In recent years, omega-3 fatty acids have become something of a nutrition star.

1 min

Matrescence The Birth Of A Mother

When your baby is born, so are you as a mother.

5 mins

Supercharge Your Skin

Anita Murray, Founder of The Pink Beauty Group, (and general beauty guru!) gives us her tips for small products with big skin gains!

5 mins

Hiring A Housekeeper

Getting a housekeeper is a way to manage your time more efficiently and it can be very affordable.

3 mins

Keeping Mama Fit…

Multi award winning pregnancy and post-natal fitness specialist fitness Dr Joanna Helcké - gives us three core exercises to assist mums to be through pregnancy and beyond.

3 mins

A Family Retreat In Crete

11 years ago we took a long weekend break, with friends, to Athens, Greece.

4 mins

A Grecian Paradise

Set within a private cove, on a luxurious crescent of sand set against the Mediterranean, luxury five-star hotel and villa resort Daios Cove provides guests with a stylish retreat hand-carved out of the hillside rock.

3 mins

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Mums and Tots Magazine Description:

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.