Puzzles are one of my favourite activities for quiet time with children, so I had been looking forward to starting more puzzles with N now that she is getting bigger. At one and a half, she is coming out of the baby stage and definitely a proper toddler. Her concentration span is getting a bit […]
i-TOPs are a new and addictive spinning top toy from Character that have been an instant hit with my kids, and are perfect for taking on the go. They are ideal for keeping hands busy, and have a wide appeal for all ages. There are six colours available, and we were sent three different colours […]
Flags of the World game from Tactic is a fun and educational game that my boys (6, 8 and 10) all enjoyed playing, and it really helps with your knowledge of the world. It is quite challenging, but the more you play it, the more you’ll pick up and soon you will be a real […]
Brio’s Stacking Clown is a lovely traditional wooden toy for young children of around 12 months and upwards. This has been a definite hit with my toddler N and she has much preferred it over the plastic stacking rings we previously had. The clown stacker comes with a base and eight wooden pieces to stack, […]
GraviTrax is a new STEM track system from Ravensburger which allows kids to experiment with gravity, magnetism and kinetic energy – learning as they play. My boys were really keen to try out this set, and we have been having a lot of fun with it. The GraviTrax starter set comes with over 120 pieces […]
BRIO wooden toys are so beautifully made, and lovely to play with. N was sent the BRIO Racing Car to review, which is recommended for age 12 months and upwards, so is an ideal toy for younger toddlers. The BRIO racing car is very traditional, with no batteries required and a minimalist design that makes it […]
Pretend play or role play is such a key stage in young children’s development. Now that N is 18 months, she is starting to enjoy a lot more of this type of play and we’ve been trying out a range of Casdon products that mimic everyday activities like shopping, cooking and cleaning. All of this […]
Die Cast vehicles are such classic toys, providing hours and hours of play and Tonka have a brilliantly versatile range including emergency vehicles, big rigs and monster trucks. Our younger two children have been having lots of fun with the range, both indoors and outdoors and we have a fun Tonka giveaway for one In […]
Cry Babies from IMC are a new range of cute and loveable dolls who cry real tears, complete with sound effects and real water – until you give them a dummy and a cuddle to stop them from crying. Cry Babies dolls comes in several fun varieties, with the newest additions being Dotty (with a […]
There’s something magical about bubbles that just seems to instantly capture the attention of all kids – big and small! We’ve been trying out some products from Gazillion Bubbles, at home and out and about. It’s such a simple way to add a bit of extra fun to your play, to cheer up and distract […]
