Online and in the shops

Going to the ball: Arnotts is teaming up with Disney to celebrate the release of Cinderella the Movie during the store’s Children’s Fashion Weekend on March 28 and 29.

Catch a Disney classic at the Disney Flicks zone in the childrenswear department, or meet your favourite Disney character.

There are lots of activities from dance performances and face painting, to cupcake making classes and an art zone, as well as five ‘kids only’ fashion shows.

Experts will also be on hand to give practical advice to parents on everything from essential items for the hospital and bringing baby home, to baby nutrition and sleep patterns, as well as advice on buggies and car seat safety; www.arnotts.ie

Easter in Dublin:

Thinking of a city break during Easter? The Gibson hotel located close to the 3Arena in Dublin’s docklands is offering a number of packages for families over Easter.

An overnight stay in a family room for two adults and two children (U12) with breakfast is €130 — or €165 if you add in a family pass for either Dublin Zoo or the Viking Splash Tour. Additional activities include face painting, family games and an egg hunt. More info: www.thegibsonhotel.ie

Lego elves:

Emily Jones is a human girl who unexpectedly finds herself transported to magical Elvendale in Lego Elves, the new Lego story line for girls which arrived in toy shops this month. Lego Friends has become one of the Danish toymaker’s bestselling lines and the new range is designed to broaden the assortment of sets that appeal particularly to girls.

There are six sets to choose from, each telling a different story of Emily’s journey through Elvendale. Prices start at €13.49 and the sets are suitable for age 7+. There’s also a free app to download, videos and other activities at www.lego.com

Baby skin:

WaterWipes are formulated to be as kind to baby’s delicate skin as cotton wool and cooled boiled water –– the only ingredients used are 99.9% purified water and 0.1% grapefruit seed extract.

Using the same technology, the Drogheda, Co Louth-based company has also created a 100% natural facial wipe, suitable for sensitive skin and €approved by Allergy UK but also strong enough to remove make-up. WaterWipes baby Wipes are €2.99 and the facial wipes are €3.49 in supermarkets and pharmacies; www.waterwipes.com