Real Weddings: Holly and Stephen’s dreamy Manhattan wedding
Real Weddings: Holly and Stephen’s dreamy Manhattan wedding

Shayna Sappington

How this clinic is transforming women’s skin this Black Friday
How this clinic is transforming women’s skin this Black Friday

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Give the gift of luxury this Christmas with a sparkling diamond touch
Give the gift of luxury this Christmas with a sparkling diamond touch

Edaein OConnell

Feel like you can’t get ahead of your finances? It may be time for a financial review
Feel like you can’t get ahead of your finances? It may be time for a...

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The College Green Hotel review: A 5-star stay in the heart of the city
The College Green Hotel review: A 5-star stay in the heart of the city

Sarah Gill

Join our community for a complimentary Rhythm Ride class
Join our community for a complimentary Rhythm Ride class

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Win a €500 gift voucher to use towards training with Image Skillnet
Win a €500 gift voucher to use towards training with Image Skillnet

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MUA Lauren Egerton’s five top tips to do your make-up like a pro
MUA Lauren Egerton’s five top tips to do your make-up like a pro

Melanie Morris

My Life in Culture: Opera singer Niamh O’Sullivan
My Life in Culture: Opera singer Niamh O’Sullivan

Sarah Finnan

Women at the Helm: Leader of the Social Democrats, Holly Cairns
Women at the Helm: Leader of the Social Democrats, Holly Cairns

Sarah Gill

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Trust me. You don’t need that for your baby


by Amanda Cassidy
20th Jun 2023

Push presents, baby moons, cribs that rotate, NAPPY BINS. As the list for what baby "needs" grows ever longer and more expensive, Amanda Cassidy speaks to parents about which gadgets they found best, and what they wish they'd never shelled out for at all.

“I drew a line at some kind of baby meditation class my cousin suggested we sign up for that cost 160 euro” Gail admits. The mother of five-month-old Charlie says that there is a certain type of FOMO when it comes to spending money on your baby. “We all want our kids to be smart, sleep better, be musical, be safe – but more and more I’m finding that companies are exploiting that, especially when...

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