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Contents
On the Cover 26
School Style
Get September off to a
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good start with good-value uniforms and those allimportant accessories 34
Pregnancy Dreams
Hormones or premonitions? Dr Nicola Davies looks at the meaning behind those strange recurring dreams during pregnancy.
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Mumpreneur Secrets
If your maternity leave has
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got you hankering after a more flexible lifestyle, then
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Sibling Rivalry
A new baby is a momentous event for
starting your own business
a family, but for young
might be a possibility. We
children, it can be
outline six simple steps to
confusing and unsettling.
ensure you hit the ground
We look at how you can
running. 51
Stranger Danger
It’s never too young to start teaching your child about personal safety, but there are ways to do it without scaring the living daylights out of them! Here’s how ...
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prepare your child for a new sibling
Style 22
Maternity
From stripes to suit every trimester to stealing Holly Willoughby’s style, we have your maternity fashion sorted!
25 Baby & Child
We’re going back to school this issue, whether it’s uniforms for your bigger ones, or cute, practical outfits for your preschoolers. Cute out!
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From school-gate style to latest trends, we have your autumn wardrobe sorted!
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Contents
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Opinion 18
Mummy My Way
One reader tells us her experience as a mum
Regulars
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Let’s Get Pumping!
Cliodna Gilroy on the art of
6 Over to You
pumping
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Blog We Log
10 News
What made us laugh or cry
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74 Ask the Fertility Expert
Features
75 Ask the Dietitian
Pregnancy Pampering
will have you hiding in the
A spa break makes for a
bathroom before long… 44 All You Need to Know… Weaning
just as a treat for your hardworking body. We round up
Our new health column
some of the best locations
looks at the subject of
and treatments out there
weaning. No messing, no
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Baby Names
fancy stuff – this is your
What makes parents
straightforward guide to
choose certain names for
weaning.
their children? And should
47 Shyness and your Child
we stay mainstream or go
All kiddies can get shy at
for something a bit more
times, but how can you help
unusual? Arlene Harris
if shyness is impacting on
investigates…
your child’s life? Laura Bury talks to the experts
42 Secret Stresses of
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Motherhood
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Back to School
We all know about the
Yes, September is looming
broken sleep and the hell
and so are all those dreaded
that is teething – but what
colds and bugs. We look
about the other stresses of
at how to keep your little
motherhood that no one
student or pre-schooler
ever told you about? Daisy
healthy and well this term
Quick and tasty dinners when everyone is out at
76 Ask the Physio
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perfect babymoon or even
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All the latest news, reviews and products
in blogland this month
Experts
M&I Online
work, school or crèche all
77 Ask the Sleeping Expert
day 66 maternity & infant Awards 2014
The finalists revealed!
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Life as a Mum
From beauty to fashion to lifestyle know-how, this section is dedicated to making your new life as a mum as rewarding and fabulous as possible!
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Welcome As I type this letter, summer has most certainly arrived in Ireland, and despite the occasional shower and thunderstorm (watched in awe by my two little ones), it looks to be sticking around for a while yet. With this in mind, we feel almost mean bringing you our Back to School issue, but the reality is that September is rapidly approaching and it’s time to get the little ones back into a routine, whether they’re starting big school, pre-school or just getting back into a routine after the heady days of high summer. To help you get back on track, our fashion section for babies and toddlers is dedicated to kitting out your little ones in style - and for mums, perfect school-gate style is examined on p86. Our special feature on
The team
p58 looks at how to keep your little ones healthy as the usual round of colds and bugs hit the classrooms in September - believe us, this is essential reading! We’ve got lots of other great features for you this month, from our pregnancy spa special (p30) to our look at the meaning of common dreams when you’re pregnant (good news: you’re not going completely mad!). And we’ve got some really useful advice on introducing your child to a new sibling without TOO much jealousy, and helping your toddler get over his shyness. So curl up, grab an ice cream (like my kiddies have enjoyed numerous times this summer!) and enjoy the read. Don’t forget to like our Facebook page for great competitions and features, and check out our new website at www. maternityandinfant.ie
Editor: Penny Gray Sub Editor: Elaine Burke Editorial Assistant: Rachel Murray Editorial Manager: Mary Connaughton Art Director: Jane Matthews Design: Antoinette Sinclair, Jennifer Reid, Colm McDermott Photography & Illustrations: Getty Images, Thinkstock Production Manager: Mary Connaughton Sales Director: Paul Clemenson Email editorialdesk@ashville.com or write to maternity & infant, Ashville Media, Old Stone Building, Blackhall Green, Dublin 7; Tel: (01) 432 2200; Web: www.maternityandinfant.ie All rights reserved. Every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained in this magazine is accurate. The publishers cannot, however, accept responsibility for errors or omissions. Reproduction by any means in whole or in part without the permission of the publisher is prohibited. © Ashville Media Group 2014. All discounts, promotions and competitions contained in this magazine are run independently of maternity & infant. The promoter/advertiser is responsible for honouring the prize. ISSN 2009 1931
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My two babies, Danny and Ellie, enjoying a well-deserved treat!
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“I’m treating myself to this shirt dress for the new season - perfect for the still-warm days!” of September” Dress, €29.99, H&M
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The Dilemma “We’re heading to West Cork for our holidays and we’re so excited! But I’m a little worried about keeping my three children – 8, 5 and 3 – occupied during the long car journey. Any tips?
New look! Congratulations maternity & infant on your new look! I’ve been an avid reader since I was pregnant on my first baby two years ago, and now that I’m expecting No.2, it’s great to have a whole new-look mag to read while I count down the long nine months. I especially love the fashion for me and for baby, with all the tips and advice on how to wear it. As the mum of a two-year-old girl, I can tell you that babies are very fashion-conscious indeed! Carrie, via post
What’s Trending? @honesttoddler Ever wondered what your toddler really thinks of you? This hilarious feed outs parents who claim there are no treats but are sneaking chocolate on the sly and defends the rights of toddlers everywhere to poo in the bath. Well worth a follow.
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Playing games. One game we play is Spot the Licence Plate Numbers. We both pick a year, ie 08 or 06, and count how many we see. Whoever gets the most wins. She loves it! Also, when we stop at the traffic lights, she shouts abracadabra until they go green! Maria Maloney Stock up on plenty of books, crayons, snacks, drinks, story and music CDs. Jane O’Brien Mine suffer from very bad travel sickness so I try to travel at nap time. For the bigger ones, I’d recommend a portable DVD and plenty of books. Sylvia Gumble
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Leap Pad or the travel size magnetic sketching boards – brilliant! Kept my two busy for hours on a sevenhour car trip! Sabrina Gillespie
voted by was recently Holly Willough the best-dressed the celebrity with one bit surprised, not bump and we’re style is always classy as her maternity Here’s how you can and fashionable. re-create this look. in late her third child Holly is expecting husband her TV producer August with revealed she She recently sex Dan Baldwin. to find out the resisted all temptationsurprise. Holly is keep it a preferring to five, and threeto son Harry, “hand already mum Belle. Holly says: year-old daughter I have a boy don’t mind if on heart I really each to have one of or a girl, I’m lucky anyway.”
Schedule in plenty of breaks and have a rough schedule in your head of timings along with activities. Produce books and colouring sheets sometimes, or suggest an easy game like I Spy or counting the number of red cars (for instance), caravans, coaches etc. For older kids you can even do a roadtrip treasure hunt – give them a list of things to see and they have to cross them off when they see them. Jennifer Smyth
Check out our fashion feature Steal Her Style on page 22 - we hope it will help you (and other stylish mums-tobe) make the most of dressing your growing bumps this summer!
The issue of stammering Thank you for highlighting the issue of stammering (June/July 2014). My child suddenly developed a stammer and I was terrified. Thankfully it righted itself after a few weeks, but it took a lot of effort and patience on our part. I hope other parents take Dr Davies’ advice seriously because it really does work. g in do r n Aisling, via e ca myou amhat email St w t
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