Wishbone 3 in 1 Bike and Ride-On
January 12, 2012 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
New Zealand company Wishbone with its 3 in 1 innovative designs has blown some inspiration into the ride on market. There’s their bike which starts as a trike, then becomes a medium sized balance bike, and then you flip the flame and make it a large balance bike when they’re five, plus there’s also the [...]
Cool Educational Buy: Circa – the circular calendar for kids
Several months back, we were tipped off about Circa, a circular calendar designed by mama of two Melinda Holahan, whose innovative design helps children to visualise the cyclical nature of the calendar, incorporating days, months, dates, and seasons. As a mama of two that badger me about where they’re going each day, whether it’s the [...]
Very Cool Buy: Barielle 60 Second Mani-Pedi
January 5, 2012 by Natalie · 3 Comments
Last week as I lay in bed at 2am having an internal groan that Nia seemed reluctant to settle back to sleep , I rubbed my feet together absent-mindedly and promptly forgot her for a few moments as I marvelled at how soft and smooth my feet felt. The boyf gave me Barielle 60 Second [...]
Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays
December 23, 2011 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
We’re off for a few days of chilling (Rest? What’s that?), eating (think I’ll have to eat my Heston Christmas pudding this evening) and festivities with the family (if mine can manage to survive the afternoon without murdering one another). If like me you’re knackered from juggling mini individuals with work, trying to keep [...]
gg* stunning wooden percussion instruments
December 19, 2011 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
These are without a doubt the most beautiful musical instruments for kids that I’ve clapped eyes on! Crafted from beech by super hot Japanese designers gg* (Kat featured their drawing board a while back), the circular drum, square with mixed sound bells, and triangle are transformed into objects of percussion desire, in winning brights, contrast [...]
Nearly 100 last minute gift ideas for kids under five for under £10!
December 16, 2011 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
Brace yourselves peeps, for plenty of bargain inspiration in the last of our gift guides! If like me, you love buying lots of little gifts or are still on the lookout for stocking fillers, or are even stocking up your presents bag (jaysus who knew you’d be constantly dipping in your pocket for parties and [...]
BG Christmas Gift Guide: Last minute inspiration for £1-£5 for kids under five.
December 15, 2011 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
We’re almost at the end of this years gift guides, so it’s time to look at gorgeous, great value buys to fill stockings or to gift to the increasing list of children we all have to gift each year. Lu has already featured the under £1 gift guide and here are our favourites for £1-£5 [...]
BG Christmas Gift Guide: Last minute inspiration for £5-£10
December 15, 2011 by Natalie · 2 Comments
Well it’s been emotional but this is the last of our gift guides, and what better way to top off the shopping extravaganza with cracking, design led and high play quality buys that won’t break the bank! Following on from the under £1 gift guide and £1-£5 gift guide, here are over thirty cool [...]
BG Christmas Gift Guide: Big People
December 14, 2011 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
Welcome to the Bambino Goodies Christmas Gift Guide 2011! If like us, you’ve spent spent oodles of time investigating gift ideas for children but have forgotten about yourself or another ‘big kid’ in your life, we’re here with more than fifty ideas for everything from stocking fillers to a few splurge items starting from under [...]
The Moon Crib by Creme Anglaise
December 13, 2011 by Natalie · 4 Comments
Even though I’m still waiting on pricing and stockist information, I had to show you the hotness that is the Moon Crib, a collaboration between French couple, designer Emilie of Creme Anglaise and her furniture maker husband Jocelyn Costis. My eyes were on stalks when I opened my email this morning! Handmade from recycled wooden [...]
Flying Santa Card by studio91
December 9, 2011 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
If you’re on the lookout for an extra special Christmas card that acts as part gift, part greeting, part decoration that could sit on the branches of your tree, check out this Flying Santa card by studio91. Featuring a silhouette of Santa and his reindeer soaring through the sky, this red nosed glider can be [...]
Bobo Kids is finally online!
December 7, 2011 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
Well, it’s only been a couple of years, but finally cool Chelsea interiors spot for kids, Bobo Kids has embraced t’internet. The founders, who have also leant their talent to decorating pint sized spaces, have put together an edited collection of wonderfully distinctive goodies from their boutique. From what could only be described as a [...]
The Enormous Turnip at Jacksons Lane Theatre 3rd-31st December plus, win a family ticket
December 6, 2011 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
Last Christmas we were gutted when we missed out on seeing the completely sold out Three Little Pigs (my girls favourite fairy tale), so when we found out the same production team Stuff & Nonsense were behind The Enormous Turnip at Jacksons Lane Theatre in Highgate, London, we knew we were in for a treat. [...]
Cool Spot: Purple Dragon Chelsea
Last year we fell in love with Purple Dragon, a members club for families that at the time was based in Battersea. Like a relaxation paradise with your kids (yeah I know, who woulda thought, eh?), where you don’t need eyes in the back of your head and a stiff drink to cope with the [...]
Swoonish Picks: Zara Home Kids
Zara Home Kids is one of our absolutely most favourite high street destinations where you can almost always find bright, quirky, and souped up trad pieces to add a stylish splash to kids spaces. It’s actually been quite a while since we’ve indulged our obsessive love of it, so here are just a few of [...]

































