Natalie writes…
I saw this recently at Bubble and even for me at 30 years old (almost 31…booo!) I was quite taken with it as it vaguely reminded me of a toy I played with in my ‘youth’…
The book features a new technology called ‘Scanimation’ which makes the pictures move and come to life. This patented [...]

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Natalie writes…
I just spotted that this boho tramp of a toy, the Belly Monster by Christian Lacroix, is now reduced from £19 down to a bargain £6.
Made from a hotch potch of satin and wool, it’s part of the Very Important Products range which is basically where Habitat get big name celebs and designers to [...]

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Natalie writes…
I am a huge Brio fan and I am very excited about these fabulous first train sets, which I found over at the ever delightful Luxeville.
Luxeville is one of those places where you will just want to curl up and spend money. Their product selection is fantastic and eclectic,
The My First Darling Set by [...]

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Brenda writes…
This retro looking ride on toy will be loved by the boys…and maybe even the girls!
It has a black padded seat, chrome hood ornament, chrome windshield, chrome headlights, chrome steering wheel, chrome portholes, hubcaps, working bell, and removable ladders.
Suitable for age 2 years+. Remember, they can’t put out real fires or save cats up [...]

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Brenda writes…
As the name suggests some things are a bit frilly. But others are beautiful and breathtaking. Your child will be numero uno at the fancy dress party.
My favourite in the girly section is the FairyBug. Which is an extravagant bee outfit, with a multi layered skirt, topped with organza petals and a stretch velvet [...]

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Claire writes…
What boy (or girl) wouldn’t love these fantastic ride-on toys? I think even my hubby would love one of these! Funky Bambini has a range of stunning vintage cars, tractors, planes and trikes - with eveything from replica Noddy cars and Postman Pat vans to vintage tractors and fire engines, there is bound to [...]

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Brenda writes…
This delightfully twee looking pram, makes me feel quite nostalgic!
Made from the finest wood to a high standard, it has a canvas hood and will certainly have your bambino pushing her dolls around in timeless style.
Suitable from 3 years+.
Available from Bramble Corner for £70.00.
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Brenda writes…
Coming from the famous toy piano German manufacturer Schoenhut is this gorgeous wooden toy piano.
The keys which are spaced like a proper piano which is great practice for future musicians.
They include a colour chart which is to be placed behind the 25 keys. You can then teach your bambino to play the tunes in [...]

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Natalie writes…
I hate being the last to know about something, especially something so popular with parents, it gets sold out on word of mouth! Jaysus! But I have an excuse; touch wood, the bambino has only had one nappy rash…
But not so for many other parents and Boudreaux’s Butt Paste (What a name!) seems to [...]

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Brenda writes…
Exclusive to Hibba and with a new design for 2008, you really need to have a look at this dolls house before you make a decision on any you have looked at, because it’s fabulous!
Designed by the fabulous wooden toy brand Plan Toys, who are a Thai company renowned for their beautiful, ethical toys, [...]

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