RETAIL THERAPIES

Teething is a tricky one for parents and babies alike – no one gets much sleep – but Ashton and Parsons Teething Gel (£4, Boots) works to soothe painful gums using aloe vera. It’s also simple to use, with its specifically designed soft brush applicator which helps massage the gel into sore spots.

Do you sometimes drink more than planned because a bottle is already open and the wine will be spoiled by the air? Give your willpower no excuses with the Zwilling Fresh & Save Vacuum Wine Sealer (£4.95; uk.zwillingshop.com) and Pump (£69.95) which stops plonk becoming flat and acidic, keeping it fresh up to five times longer.

If the winter chill has started to take a toll on your hands, treat them to Margaret Dabbs London Pure Hands Repairing Cream (£18; margaretdabbs. co.uk). Providing powerful, lasting and deep hydration, it contains moisturising omega fatty acids (aka Vitamin F), sweet almond oil and a delicate hint of rose and lemon.

Mexican street food restaurant Wahaca has teamed up with healthy food box service Mindful Chef for a taco takeover.

There are four varieties, including prawn and pumpkin seed salsa with smoky squash or cauliflower and cashew nut mole, all made from sustainably sourced and high quality ingredients (from £6 per person; order yours from mindfulchef. com by Nov 30).