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Urgent warning issued for children’s high chair, with more than 100 in Ireland
Product recalls
An urgent warning has been issued to the public after a safety issue was identified with the children's high chair
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Urgent recall issued for baby product in Ireland after safety issue identified
Product recalls
A recall has been issued for the baby bottle warmer which is unable to reach necessary temperatures
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'Husband wants to name our baby after his first wife and his mum and sister agree'
Babies
A pregnant woman has asked for advice after her husband asked if they could name their daughter after his first wife who passed away - and even his mum and sister are involved in the situation
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Irish baby name with beautiful meaning was only given to two babies in 2023
Babies
A rare and regal Irish name was given to only two baby girls in 2023 and offers a unique blend of elegance, history and cultural depth.
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'My cousin's baby name is so stupid – it's like autocorrect spat it out'
Babies
A woman has shared her disgust after hearing what her cousin wants to name her son - as she says it could cost the boy a lot of friendships and career opportunities later in life
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Thousands to get social welfare boost this week as payment date brought forward
Social Welfare
Thousands of social welfare recipients in Ireland are expected to receive early payments, including Child Benefit and the New Baby Grant, this week due to the May bank holiday on Monday, May 5.
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'I hate name my coworker has picked for his daughter – it's so distasteful'
Parenting
A woman has shared her disgust over the name her coworker has chosen for his newborn daughter after taking inspiration from a holiday in Greece - but she says it's distasteful
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Marks and Spencer coat urgently recalled after safety alert warns of suffocation risk
Marks & Spencer
Marks and Spencer has recalled its Fisherman's Coat for babies due to a suffocation risk caused by the hood failing to meet safety standards, with customers urged to return the product for a full refund.
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RTE presenter denied entry to the EU while returning home with baby born via surrogacy
RTE
"It's lovely here in Cyprus," said RTE Presenter Darragh McCullough. "But I am dying to get home"
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Michelle Keegan pushes baby in 'Ferrari of the pram world' buggy sought-after by A-listers
Michelle Keegan
Michelle Keegan was spotted pushing her newborn daughter Palma in the highly coveted iCandy Peach 7 Coco pushchair - dubbed the Ferrari of the pram world - a stylish yet pricey choice favored by A-listers for its durability, functionality and sleek design.
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'My wife's plan for baby name theme has put a dampener on us having triplets'
Parenting
A dad-to-be has been left considering whether he and his wife are cut out for parenthood - after she revealed her themed baby name suggestions for their triplets
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It's bad, but there's an important reason - Mother's explanation for giving twin daughters matching names
Parenting
A mum has shared her regret at giving her twin daughters matching names - saying she feels like she has set them up to fail, but she had an important reason for doing so
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There's a new number one for girls as Ireland's most popular baby names revealed
Babies
No change at the top of the list of the most popular names for boys in Ireland for the eighth year in a row
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Urgent recall of over 10,000 soothers in Ireland due to choking risk to babies and small children
Babies
Parents have been warned that the affected soothers can cause serious harm or even death to babies
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Coroner discusses 'missed opportunities' to prevent death of unusually large baby girl
Inquests
A verdict of medical misadventure was recorded into the death of the baby girl, who died at the Coombe Hospital in Dublin
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I laughed at my friend's baby name - I thought she was joking
Babies
A woman has been left worried her friend is cutting her out of her life after she laughed at the baby name she's chosen - and people are firmly on her side
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'I didn't know I was pregnant until the baby came out - I was still wearing size 6'
Pregnancy
Childcare worker Kayleigh Tilley was shocked when she started bleeding on Christmas Day - and it was only when she was rushed to hospital she realised she was pregnant
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Parents defend naming baby Lucifer despite freaky hospital coincidence
Babies
A couple has defended naming their son Lucifer, despite online backlash over its connotations.
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Old-fashioned baby name set to make a comeback in 2025 - and it's already sparked a trend
Babies
Naming a newborn can feel like a big decision as the name sticks for a lifetime - which could be why people are returning to the classics.
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'I picked classic name for my daughter - but people say there's glaring problem'
Parenting
A mum-to-be has been told there's a glaring problem with the traditional name she wants to give to her daughter, as people have said she'll be giving her child 'extra work'
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Dublin baby born 19 seconds after midnight is first of 2025 in Ireland
New Year's Eve
Baby Bradley is the nation's first bundle of joy of 2025
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'My brother is naming his daughter after a body part – it's wrong and cruel'
Babies
A woman has taken to social media to share the 'cruel' name her brother is giving to his daughter so she stands out in the classroom and workplace – and he refuses to budge on the idea
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Couple desperate for baby having sex wrong way for 4 years - and wife is still a virgin
Sexuality
They couldn't understand why they were not getting pregnant, and were shocked when a doctor told them the reason
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Miracle baby who weighed just 1lb 10oz set for first Christmas at home
Miracle babies
Doctors feared Iarla Ace wouldn't survive long when he was born prematurely at 25 weeks but, after five operations, the odds-defying baby is set to enjoy his first Christmas dinner at home
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