These Kumpel Dolls come from the Comma Universe - yes the maker has a bit of a fascination with commas. Ei Kumpel is a UK designer based between the UK and Portugal and she does lots of beautiful felt brooches as well as these soft toys.

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I’m quite a big fan of Firebox as they’ve got me out of a few sticky situations by providing perfect wow gifts for teenage boys (no mean feat I tell you!)… Super Snapsuit I think these look hilarious and make perfect gifts or are a fun outfit to have your bambino catch everyone off guard in. I reckon these will be very popular!

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You can never have enough blankets and I have selected my favourite baby blankets whether you’re on the hunt for a gift, looking for one for your pram/pushchair, your cot, or something to multitask, there’s something here for you!… 80X80 £20.99 from Urchin Fleece Love Rug This va, va, voom red fleece blanket with a white heart pattern can be used as a picnic blanket, a snuggle blanket for your bambino, or thrown over their bed.

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I’ll put it this way, we ( that’s the bambino and I) smell pretty good right now The products are totally natural containing no artificial preservatives or petroleum based ingredients and are even packaged using only recycled materials…. They have this delicious undertone of honey which has me snuggling the bambino even more! Each set contains: Buttermilk Lotion - 29.5ml, Diaper Ointment - 16g, Dusting Powder - 4g, Buttermilk Bath - 4g, Apricot Oil - 29ml, Buttermilk Soap - 22.7g, Baby Comb £12.95 from Baby Bean .

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I stumbled across this Italian brand called Vice Versa who are Italian contemporary designers of baby and homeware products…. Vice Versa Carrot Style Brush £5 Vice Versa Feeding Bottle £8.50 Vice Versa Suction Hooks £5 - my personal favourite - perfect for hanging baby towels from!

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If you want to ensure that your face is never far from your baby’s, you could buy one of these photo mobiles from Urban Outfitters. They’re suitable for any room but you could place one of these over a changing table or in a cosy corner near a comfy chair.

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These Daisy Shoes at Pickle and Boo are made from 100& alpaca and merino wool making them versatile for the seasons despite them being knitted…. They come in 3 different “sorbet” shades with their own little drawstring bag, care instructions, and lavender shoe fresheners.

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I was actually cracking up laughing looking around the Twisted Twee site which is full of very funny (some with naughty toilet humour - I know, I know, I’m 30 and too old for toilet humour - NOT!)… Suzie Warren the designer is my kind of girl with her very twisted sense of humour which includes the A-Z of Unsafe objects which comes in a tea towel or wall hanging - you know O for Oven, H for Hot Tap, plus the Merit Badges which can have your baby getting a head start on overachieving.

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This set brings the Three Little Pigs story to life and it’s made in a Russian doll style where each of the handbag shaped houses fit into each other. Each house can be inserted in via the roofs that open out plus there are windows and doors for the pigs and smiling wolf to go in and out of.

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but should you ‘happen’ to be on the lookout for a kitsch but nonetheless practical flask that probably reminds you of your own youth, look no further than this fab Crayola Thermos Flask from Urban Outfitters. They are currently sold out online but you can still buy them in a store near you and they come in an assortment of colours.

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