Online and in the shops: A Step by Step Guide to Baby Massage

* COUGH RELIEF: Give gentle relief to children’s coughs with Nelson’s Sootha, a homeopathic cough syrup that contains natural Bryonia 6c, honey and lemon juice.

Bryonia, or Bryony, is a yellow flowering plant, which has been used medicinally to bring relief of coughs since ancient times. Nelson’s Sootha is free from artificial colours and flavours and does not cause drowsiness. Suitable for children aged 12 months onwards, it costs €7.25 from pharmacies and health stores; www.nelsonsnaturalworld.com.

* BABY MASSAGE: Massage benefits your baby in many ways, including soothing colic and boosting their immune system. A Step by Step Guide to Baby Massage, written by massage therapist, Kate Whitehouse, that costs €3, is proving popular with mums at Nature7.ie. The website also recommends Natalia organic baby massage balm, which contains organic sunflower and vitamin E, and costs €5 for 50ml. See www.nature7.ie.