Online and in the shops: Fun times

Teach pre-schoolers colours and matching skills, while challenging their reflexes with Chameleon Crunch, a new fun game from Mattel.

This cheeky chameleon character comes to life as he walks, talks and eats. Race to be the first player to feed all your bugs to the greedy reptile. Suitable for ages three plus and two to four players, costs €24.99 from Smyths.

¦ Free wheelin’: Developed with the help of Swiss medical experts, the sturdy and colourful Mini Micro scooter helps toddlers develop balance and co-ordination skills. The three-wheeled design of the Mini, ages three to five and Maxi, ages six-plus, Micro Scooters provides stability and helps children balance. Great for getting out and about before the evenings close in, these scooters are €75 for the Mini Micro in blue and pink and €125 for the Maxi Micro in black or purple in Pinocchio’s Toys & Gifts, Paul St, Cork, or you can buy online at www.micro-scooters.ie

¦ All natural: Nature’s Purest has brought out a new Little Leaves and Tiny Squares collection of its naturally coloured cotton baby clothes and gifts for autumn. The baby clothes, blankets, bath towels and toys in the new range are now in stock at Little Ones in Ennis. Buy online at www.littleones.ie

¦ Skin protector: Baby Bee Diaper Ointment, is a one of the most popular products of the Baby Bee range from natural skincare brand, Burt’s Bees. Vitamin E, sweet almond oil, zinc oxide and beeswax create an emollient layer that shields baby from wetness. Formulated without phthalates, petrochemical or parabens and can be used as often as needed to create a natural barrier for baby’s delicate skin.

Baby Bee Diaper Ointment is €8.95 from selected pharmacies and health stores.