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I have been meaning to share our play room with you for ages but sunny days and a tidy room never seem to …


When we had ‘the bambino’, now 32 months, the boyf’s cousin handed down her baby bath to us and really, you have no idea how many times I cursed that thing. It’s not because it was white (mostly…) but because it was so bulky and there was nowhere to put it. Baby Nia has just outgrown her Tummy Tub, which we loved and was waaaay smaller, but I have to say, I love the concept of The Flexibath, the first foldable bath tub made of hard BPA and PVC free plastic and soft folding lines made of rubber.
The creation of two Danish designers, it folds flat and cleverly expands to take up to 39 litres and accommodates up to two babies. Suitable from birth up to four years, it’s got a non-slip base and a drain plug for easy emptying, and you can store it wherever you like, or set it up wherever you like. If you’re short on space or want to bath in a warmer room, this can easily be moved about.
It’s won prestigious awards such as the Formland Design Award and King & Jugend Innovation Award, which basically translates to highly regarded. At £34.95 each, this space saving design is bound to be popular and is available in several cool colours from The Butik (incidentally a rather cool store that has slipped onto my radar).
I feel dizzy every time I look at the phenomenal collection from New Zealand based Cuckoo Nest in Australian store Lark. Cuckoo Nest have created a folksy collection of children’s toys and accessories from felt …
The lovely lady behind The Children’s Jewellery Company tipped me off about this bargain piece of child friendly furniture. This Vertbaudet chair is definitely a handy piece of furniture to have around. It is a regular dining …
These charming activity kits include all you need to pass a rainy afternoon. Each kit is packed with all nostalgia and fun of the original Ladybird Books. The kits also include more ideas for fun …
Long time readers of BG will know that amongst the numerous things we have a thing about, flash cards are right up there – check out Lucy’s round up of funky flash cards. We’ve …
When I featured Creambunbakery’s rock ‘n’ roll quilt back in September I made a promise to go back and order one of her fabulous bespoke bagsas a Santa sack for Alfie. Amazingly I remembered to …
We do love our products with multiple purposes here at BG so I was bound to like this sleek looking Picnica Rabbit tote bag by Japanese designers Eding:Post. One minute it’s a cuddly …
As soon as I saw this tutorial from The Purl Bee I knew I had to make it. The tutorial and pattern won’t have you pulling your hair out and I was able to stitch mine …
I love these personalised rubber stamps from Billet Doux at Not on the High Street. The stamps are made in England by the English Stamp Company and are mounted onto beech handles. You choose from 12 motif …
As a diehard handbag lover, I poo poohed traditional changing bags long ago and embraced hangbag style with the functionality of a changing bag. As an owner of a large Orla Kiely bag shopper (my …
There is nothing like a good collection of cookie cutters. We love a bit of baking in our house and there is little more satisfying than a quick batch of biscuits. I am rather partial …
Shadow puppets are a brilliant way to encourage children’s imaginations and offer great scope for creating wild and wonderful tales. These sets by Etsy store Orange Moon Toys are some of the best I’ve seen. …
Djeco’s art range is outstanding. The colours are bright, the quality is high and they all inspire joy in creating. One of my favourite products in their range is the Gel Pastel. Encased in lipstick-style …
If cheerful, contemporary reggae music with a strong social message is your thing, you’ll love Family Time, a new album from Ziggy Marley (yes son of the late, great Bob) aimed at children. This uplifting …
Jennie Maizels is a local artist who has illustrated a whole host of children’s books with Kate Petty, written the very useful Finger Food for Babies and Toddlers Cookbook and who has now designed these revolutionary …
It’s amazing what you pick up at Ikea as you wander round. My friend’s Mother came back with a couple of these stools which have revolutionised the homes of our gang.
The Bolmen Stool is part …