Online and in the shops: Trick or treat

Probiotic powder

Udo’s Choice says babies and young children can benefit from a short course of probiotics twice or three times a year, especially when the seasons are changing. The supplement manufacturer says ‘good’ bacteria boost the immune system helping them to gain weight, avoid common childhood infections and combat conditions such as diarrhoea, constipation or colicky pains.

Each gram of Udo’s Choice Infant’s Blend Powder 75g (€22.99) contains 2bn ‘good’ bacteria in seven different strains. The powder form can be mixed into formula, breast milk or other liquids. Available from health stores and pharmacies or on www.udoschoice.ie

Store card

Smyths Toys has launched a new Savings Card in the run-up to the busy Christmas shopping season. The card will allow customers to top up by as much as they like, whenever they like, in any Smyths branch nationwide. They can then redeem the card at any time by handing it over at any till point when payment is requested. The new Savings Card can now be picked up free of charge from all Smyths stores: www.toys.ie

Homeopathic syrup

The changeable autumn weather can mean that children pick up nasty coughs at this time of year. Nelsons Sootha is a homeopathic children’s cough syrup containing bryonia, in a honey and zesty lemon base to bring gentle relief naturally. It is free of artificial colours and flavours and does not cause drowsiness. Suitable for children aged 12 months onwards, Nelsons Sootha costs €7.25 from pharmacies and health stores; www.nelsonsnaturalworld.com

Halloween treats

Trick or treat anyone? The spooky season is starting at Aldi from Oct 3. There are witch, cat and vampire costumes for ages three to eight years, €4.99 each; witches hats, €1.99, coloured hairspray €3.99 and Trick or Treat tins, €1.29; www.aldi.ie