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Nappy rash is a common, uncomfortable skin ailment that many infants experience in their young lives. We can sometimes struggle to keep our baby's bottom smooth and healthy, as any number of things can cause those dreaded red splotches on their bums, but we have compiled some quick advice.

We expect babies and children to be fussy, have interrupted sleep or even some developmental struggles, but when these are a concern we don't always find the easy answers. The non-invasive therapy Cranial Osteopathy works with tension and stress in babies and children that may have been caused by birth. We have talked to registered osteopath Gena McCafferty to bet expert advice on what Cranial Osteopathy can do for your baby or child.

Anyone raising a toddler understands that these formative years can be challenging. One of the hardest issues parents of toddlers deal with is sleep problems. Sleep problems can become a real issue for the entire family.

To celebrate Halloween we have a sweet treat competition with Irish leading online sweet shop – PennyJeliies – where you can find all the sweets you miss from childhood. Win a tub of Jellies and a box of Barrat's Milk Teeth and have them with you by Friday next week!

 

Parents will at times obsess with their child’s hair or lack of it. The firs haircut can be a major event for both parent and child. We have talked to Mary McDonagh-Faherty, owner of the child friendly hairsalon Kranky Kutz in Galway. She has answered our questions on children, hair and the first time at the hairdresser.

 

We all want to have great photographs of our children, and sometimes we would like to get them done with professional style. We have talked to photographer Louise Brooks, a wedding and portrait specialist, from Louise Brooks Photography, Ennis, Co. Clare. Louise has given us her best tips for families wanting a portraits done by a professional.