Online and in the shops: IKEA donation

For every soft toy or children’s book sold in IKEA between October 20 and January 4, the IKEA Foundation will donate €1 to children’s education through UNICEF and Save the Children.

Since 2003, the Soft Toys for Education campaign has reached more than 10 million children through 90 projects in 46 different countries. BRUMMA bear has bendable arms and legs and can be machine washed, suitable from 18mths, €10; www.ikea.com/ie

Weather protection: Weleda Calendula Weather Protection Cream is a rich balm which protects delicate faces against harsh weather. With extracts of calendula flower and sweet almond oil, it offers protection for skin and lips against drying winds or cold, wet weather, for babies and all the family. This baby balm can also be used to soothe redness and irritation around the mouth and chin caused by the dribbling that often accompanies teething, €10.50 from health stores and pharmacies; www.weleda.co.uk