Online and in the shops
SeaFest 2015, Ireland’s first national maritime festival, takes place today and tomorrow in Ringaskiddy, Haulbowline and the Port of Cork, promising lots of seafaring family fun with free entertainment, modern warship tours and a RNLI duck race www.seafest.ie
Other family festivals this weekend include the Laya Healthcare City Spectacular www.cityspectacular.com in Dublin’s Merrion Square (also in Cork at Fitzgerald Park on July 18 and 19), with street entertainment, science, Lego and other fun activities.
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has advised consumers to check that their sun creams are not past their safe usage date and contain the appropriate protection and to always apply at least the recommended amount of product 20 minutes before sun exposure. For children, that depends on height and weight — two teaspoons for a two-year-old, four for a nine-year-old etc. More tips for sensible sun exposure can be found on HPRA.ie.
Kids need just one application a day, of Parasol, which is perfume-free, waterproof and contains insect repellent. The Irish produced range includes Parasol 25+ Kids, €21,50 for 100ml, suitable for children aged two and over; www.irishbodycare.com
Little Green Dot, the handmade baby gift people from Clonakilty, have a new organic range, the ‘eco-cool’ collection, with a selection of pixie hats, booties and gift sets. Kinder to the environment and ethically sourced, this means everyone involved in creating your special baby gift is treated fairly. The ‘eco-cool’ range and other handmade toys and baby gifts are available online from www.littlegreendot.ie, in the Cork Craft and Design shop, Douglas and other gift shops nationwide. Prices from €9.95
Pregnancy is one of the main triggers of adult acne, which affects 47% of women at some point in their lives, according to research conducted by Eau Thermale Avène. The French dermo-cosmetic brand, using the soothing properties of Avène Thermal Spring Water, addresses a variety of sensitive skin conditions in adults and children including eczema and psoriasis. Their Cleanance range is safe to use during pregnancy with gentle cleansers and moisturisers that target the main causes of acne. Prices start at €15; www.avene.co.uk
