It's the only time of the year I find myself buying crappy sweets and boxes of cheap chocolates to give away - feeling under pressure to play the game. But our kids don't need more sugar - so I'm going to try amd make a workable list of alternatives... Why not give out other little gifts? Pens, pencils, balloons, fake tattoos...

We are delighted to be finally stocking Buddha Bunz Dryer Balls - if you use them in your tumble dryer they reduce static, speed up your drying time and make your clothes all soft and fluffy without needing chemicals. Great for your pocket and great for the environment!

Post Pregnancy Hair Loss is very common and can be very upsetting. It can be just part of the cycle of Hair growth, but it is still a good idea to make sure of your nutrient levels so as to prevent un-necessary damage to your hair. 1. Many women suffer post partum hair loss which can have a nutritional basis...

Hello to all brave parents out there who are considering Real Nappies! Don't worry, it's very straight forward, if it wasn't I wouldn't be using them myself every day. If you have the time, I would suggest coming down to lovely Bantry Town and booking a Real Nappy Consultation with me. I can show you exactly how the system works...

Well, it's truly Autumn now, and Lucy and I are off to the toddler swimming group in the chlorine-free pool near Pearson's Bridge. I can't wait to see how she reacts to all the water - she loves water - and all the other toddlers (she also loves toddlers!)! In October we are planning a baby-wearing morning in Organico Cafe...

We are now re-launching Organico Baby Club as Organico Baby Zone. Come and find us on Facebook...thanks for all the support and lets say it together now: we love babies!

Pregnancy massage, infant massage instruction, Lomi Lomi, sports massage and much more. Noreen McCarthy is a very highly qualified and experienced massage therapist. I had heard very good things about her from friends who were her clients and I was very impressed when she came to 'Babytalk' (a Healthboard-run group that got parents of new babies together to learn and...

For advice on how to use Little Comfort Nappies for smaller babies, check out this YouTube video. Even after using the nappies for months I found this useful! For newborn -4 months approx. For 4 months plus check out this video...

€€€ For Saving Money €€€ By the time your baby is potty trained he or she could have had as many as 4000 to 6000 nappy changes, or more!! So whilst all parents will have become a dab hand at a swift nappy change, parents who choose disposables end up throwing away their hard earned cash along with the dirty...

Here are a number of local resources for pregnancy and afterwards - any you can see I've missed, please let me know! Betty O’Toole for Shiatsu Massage and Pregnancy Yoga 087 7972059 Jessie Field for Pregnancy Yoga (and hopefully for mum and baby yoga in the autumn!) 086 0766608 Claire Osborne 0862134080: Pregnancy and post-natal massage. Private birth preparation classes for couples. Pregnancy...