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It’s almost six months away and parents are more likely to be focused on summer holidays and saving for back to school, but for anyone who wants to look ahead, Disney’s Frozen is likely to dominate toy lists again this year.
The Sing-A-Long Elsa doll, €58.99, is one of this year’s top toy predictions, along with a Tumbling Stuart, €73.99, from this summer’s children’s blockbuster Minions — no surprises there.
The list also includes annual favourite Lego City and Barbie’s Style Your Way House (€139.99, exclusive to Argos).
Vtech’s Toot Toot has been voted top pre-school range by the Toy Retailers Association for the past few years and the Toot Toot Drivers Super RC Raceway, €73.99, is available exclusively from Argos this year.
My Friend Freddy, €58.99, an interactive teddy aimed at pre-schoolers just launched by Vivid, is also expected to be a big hit; www.argos.ie
Lidl’s Cien Sun range, offers protection from the sun’s UV rays with prices from €2.49 to €4.99, in handy 75ml and 100ml sizes.
Cien Sun Cream SPF 50 for Kids €3.49, is perfume-free and water-resistant; Sun Spray SPF 50 is €4.99 or Sun Lotion SPF 30, €3.99. For children who enjoy watersports, Cien Sun Sport Sun Cream, €2.99 is an extra-water resistant suncream, SPF 30; www.lidl.ie
Are you planning a holiday by ferry or do you have a little one who suffers during car journeys because of motion sickness?
Sea-Band is a knitted elasticated wrist band, which operates by applying pressure on the Nei Kuan acupressure point on each wrist by means of a plastic stud. Suitable for children or adults, the bands can be worn whenever you feel nauseous.
Sea-Bands may also be useful during pregnancy to provide natural relief for morning sickness, €9.95 from pharmacies and health stores; www.sea-band.com
Swollen ankles can be an unwelcome side effect of flying or being on your feet all day, particularly in summertime heat.
A.Vogel’s Venagel Horse Chestnut Gel provides soothing cooling relief for tired and heavy legs. This gel can be used during pregnancy and is €16.75 for 100ml; www.avogel.ie
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