Online and in the shops: Hip nappies

Begin the festive season in eco-friendly style with the limited-edition, grand-tartan nappy cover from gNappies, €23.95.

Tuck a biodegradable insert or cloth nappy into the non-disposable, stretchy cotton gPants. . Julia Roberts used these hip nappies for her twins Sizes from newborn to toddler at www.anniepooh.ie

YUMMY BEAR: Introduced to Ireland last year, the Lindt Bear, complete with adorable heart charm, is ready to sit snuggly in Christmas stockings. This milk-chocolate Christmas treat is €3.79 (2 for €6). You can also put the finishing touches to your tree, with edible, Lindt Bear chocolate-tree decorations, €3.69, or gift the chocolate lover in your life with the Lindt Bear and Hearts sharing pack, €7.99; www.facebook.com/ lindtchocolateireland

CLEAN SWEEP: If you haven’t tried them, do check out Irish-made WaterWipes, which have won a slew of awards this year, including ‘best baby wipes’ at the recent Maternity and Infant Awards. These moist wipes contain 99.9% purified water and a tiny drop of fruit extract.

Unlike other wipes, they are gentle enough on baby’s skin to be used from birth and can be found in most supermarkets and pharmacies; €2.49 per pack of 60; www.waterwipes.com

A GOOD HEART: Heart Children Ireland and Chill Insurance have combined to produce a calendar to raise funds for children with congenital heart defects, and for their families (CHD).

Founded in 1990, by a small group of parents who met in Our Lady’s Hospital Crumlin, the charity provides practical support for families affected by CHD, as well as raising funds for medical equipment. All the children featured in the calendar have CHD, and have been photographed in picturesque settings. It was shot and compiled at no cost to the charity, through voluntary work and donations. Funds raised go towards family support services and the new cardiac unit in Crumlin. Calendars cost €10 and can be bought in Health Express pharmacies, and online at www.heartchildren.ie