Mums and Tots - Issue 42 - Spring 2022

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A moment please for our cover story - Mummy Sinéad Hingston-Green and her beautiful, long awaited, little Alby (FKA Sparky). After experiencing her miscarriages, Sinead decided that something needed to be done to raise awareness, and to give hope to those who experience a pregnancy loss. She started the ‘Spark a Life’ campaign on social media.
It goes without saying that sleep can be frustrating especially within the first year of life. No sooner do you think that you have established a healthy sleeping pattern than something seems to knock you off course. From nap transitions to weaning onto solid food, dropping night-time feeds and of course sleep regressions and growth spurts. Lucy Wolfe has some tips on telling which is which.
Aside from being protected, breastfeeding on the go can have many benefits for both you and your baby. It is very convenient as you have all the equipment you need for feeding right there on you. Once you get the hang of it, it can become practically effortless. You also have a fantastic way of calming your baby if they become overstimulated in a busy shop or restaurant. Try these tips from Postnatal Doulas, Ceara McManus and Eleanor Farrell of Doula to You, to help get you ready for those first few feeds.
Make sure to enter all our great giveaways. We have a couples stay at Castleknock Hotel, a Nuna Aace Ix car seat and x 5 bottles of new Bio Oil lotion.
Enjoy the read!
Roberta x