Online and in the shops: Busby Liquid Gold Oil
Designed to fit baby from six months, they’re made of soft and stretchy cotton, stitched to a leather sole, which helps to prevent slipping. Mocc Ons come in three sizes and four colours, €12.99 from www.littleones.ie.
* STRETCH MARKS: Busby Liquid Gold Oil is a Vitamin E enriched blend of avocado, grape, seed and rosehip oils designed to nourish the skin. According to the makers, this natural formula is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars. It can also be used to help prevent the appearance of stretch marks during pregnancy. Busby Liquid Gold Oil is available from pharmacies €14.95 and online from www.mccabespharmacy.com.
* NEW TOY: There are lots of new toys in the toybox at this time of year but one that may well become a craze in the coming months is Triqo. This Dutch creative toy was launched in Ireland just before Christmas and comes in the form of triangles and squares in 10 bright colours, which cleverly connect together, piece-by-piece, allowing the child to create three-dimensional shapes.
The possibilities are endless, inspiring creativity in boys and girls aged five and older. Triqo is now part of the play programme at Dublin children’s museum Imaginosity, and available from Amazon, www.mytoysdirect.com and Toymaster.
Triqo 10-piece packs in one colour start at €3.99 with a starter pack of 50 costing €16.49. More details can be found on www.arkdiyproducts.com/triqo.
* LOW CHAIR: Brighten up your playroom with this colourful polypropylene children’s armchair, €15 from IKEA. With wide feet and a low seat, it’s sturdy and ideal for smallies. Available in red or blue and recommended for ages from 18 months.
