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A treat from the new Lego Juniors range, which is designed to bridge the gap between Duplo and the main Lego range. We love the Police Big Escape set, €29.99, which is challenging enough for young builders and should keep them happy for hours!
Protect delicate skin An essential for your holiday bag is Caldesun SPF50, which contains UVA, UVB and IR-A (infrared) protection filters. Suitable for children with neurodermatitis, Caldesun is water resistant and contains no PEG emulsifiers, perfume, artificial colours or preservatives. The spray, which is easy to apply even on the wriggliest of toddlers, costs €8.49 from pharmacies nationwide.
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The new aprons (€17 each) from Messy Me, are perfect for baking or painting during the summer. From www. messy-me.com
Travelling with toddlers Going on a long journey with a toddler? Try these tips to avoid tantrums and headaches! ✹ Bring lots of toys and snacks Always bring twice as much as you think you might need. For toys, bring along a selection of old and new toys. A picture book or a lacing board are easy to keep a small child amused without making a mess. ✹ Meet the physical needs first Remember that a child is more likely to have a meltdown if she or he is thirsty, hungry or tired. Make sure these needs are met first and foremost. ✹ Have plenty of breaks Bring along a ball so your child can let off some steam while on a break. If your journey coincides with naptime, have a break and a snack before getting back into the car for their nap. ✹ Gauge their mood If you think a tantrum is brewing, distract them with a story or a game. It’s far easier spending a few minutes with them than to spend half an hour calming down a screaming child. ✹ Play the game Bring lots of energy with you and be prepared to play games along Not sure where to go? the way. Count the number of red/blue cars, spot the animal, or for older kids, I Spy, are Check out p51 for our family easy to play and engage all small children holiday guide, plus tips immediately.
Kids on the move Keep your kids occupied with this clever Penguin Play Pack, which is big enough to carry all their favourite toys and books. The bag features a hard front panel that cleverly zips down to form a handy tray that is stable enough for drawing on. The Play pack costs £29.99 from www.littlelife.co.uk
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of the best
Sandals for kids
Pink bow sandals, €9.95, H&M
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Glitter sandals (3-14yrs), €35.95, Zara
Step2wo white sandals, €71.50, Brown Thomas
Ladybird boys sandals, €19, Littlewoods Ireland
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