7 Summer Essentials for the Family

The sun is shining, the smell of BBQ's lingers and the giggles of children playing in paddling pools can be heard from most gardens, making now the ideal time to think about those summer essentials!

Here is our list of family must-have items to get you through to Autumn:

 

 

 

Hand Sanitiser

Playing in sand, picking up daisies and eating sticky ice creams can leave your hands a little bit messy. Having a hand sanitiser spray is perfect for keeping clean when on the go. We particularly like My Pocket buddy which is alcohol-free and comes in a slimline bottle - great for delicate skin!


Window Blinds
When travelling in the car the sun can glare through making the kids hot and uncomfortable in the back seats. Window blinds are essential to keep the heat out and bright light away and purchasing some from Web-blinds for at home is a wise idea too - they help to ensure a perfect nights sleep and create a little shade during the day too.

 

Sunscreen Wipes
Ideal for when you have babies and toddlers that like to wiggle about, these wipes make applying sunscreen easy and will help to ensure your little ones skin is protected from the suns harmful rays.


Drinks covers
If you plan to eat alfresco, it's important to ensure drinks are properly covered to prevent bugs and wasps getting inside. Can covers are an essential for all of those afternoons outside, picnics and days out and these transform yours into bottles!

Picnic Blankets
There aren't always enough benches to go around so having a waterproof and fold up blanket makes picnics hassle free. Leave it in the boot of your car so it will always be at hand when needed.


First Aid Kit
Spending more time outside having fun can sometimes result in cuts and bruises so it's best to be prepared! This miniature kit from Baby Aid contains everything from plasters and dressings to bravery stickers for cheering up injured children... and parents too, so pop one in your beach bag today.


Repellent
The warmer weather, flowers and food can attract unwanted nasties so it's a good idea to have an effective repellent in your bag at all times, to keep those pesky bugs at bay so you can enjoy your day.

 

 

 

What is your summer essential?

 

 

 

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My Pocket Buddy Giveaway

We all know that our children can be pretty grubby little creatures at times, and they love to get their hands into anything and everything! We also know that 80% of the germs that cause upset stomachs are spread via your hands, so it's vital to make sure that our children’s hands are kept clean and sanitised.

That is why we were really pleased to review a fab new product recently - My Pocket Buddy Alcohol-Free Natural Hand Sanitiser, manufactured by UK based company, Opure Ltd (you can read the review here). It’s a funky 8ml pen shaped spray, which is safe and suitable for children of all ages. It fits easily into your child's pencil case, lunch box, or school bag, so throughout the day they can give their hands a quick spray and be safe in the knowledge that 99.99% of the germs have been dealt with. It's ideal to pop in your handbag too for fresh, clean hands wherever you may be.

We are all beginning to discover the damaging effects that traditional, alcohol-based hand sanitisers can have on the skin, which is why their whole product range is alcohol-free and is made from 100% natural ingredients. They contain no chemical nasties or synthetic fragrances, and your child’s skin is left naturally moisturised with Aloe Vera. Their products are solvent-free, allergen-free, Paraben-free, non-toxic and non-flammable, and free from any animal derived ingredients. 

The shape and style of the My Pocket Buddy pen spray make it a fun product that children are happy to use, and encourages them to take responsibility for their own hand hygiene - an important step in the growing up process. 

***WIN***

Opure have kindly provided us with 10 My Pocket Buddy hand sanitisers to giveaway! 

For your chance to receive one you can enter via the Rafflecopter form below before the end of 15th October 2012.

Good Luck!

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Opure My Pocket Buddy

With the amount of day trips, festivals and camping we have been doing over the summer holidays, Opure's My Pocket Buddy has come in handy on so many different occasions.






The pen shaped spray contains 100% natural ingredients and kills 99.99% of germs, ideal to pop in your handbag for when you are on the go to keep little (and big) hands clean.


The sanitiser is alcohol free, allergen free and contains Aloe Vera which helps to sooth and soften skin. Instead of carrying a big pack of wipes around this is a fantastic alternative that is compact enough to pop in your pocket for picnics and sports.


The spray is virtually fragrance free and as it's like a fine mist, not oily at all, it absorbs into your hands within seconds without leaving any residue. One spray per hand is ideal and with 75+ sprays per Pocket Buddy it will last quite some time!


We received two to review and I think it is such a wonderful product. We have used it at Camp Bestival, Lollibop and several farm and zoo visits already.

Ideal for...

The packaging is bright and attractive making it easy to find in your bag and the fact you can write your child's name on the spray itself makes it super for after school clubs and activites as well as in their lunch bags. It has an easy to remove lid to prevent leakages and a clip to slide onto your top or bag strap if you want it nearby.

I think now that I have discovered this product one will remain in my bag and the other in my car at all times, it's so convenient and I like being reassured that wherever we are and whatever the Mini Mes and I get up to we can always clean up afterwards.

For more information or to purchase your own head over to www.opure.co.uk - They are currently only 96p!