Wishbone 3 in 1 Bike and Ride-On

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 [...]

Scoot: Accessories for your Scooter

If your kids like scooting then you are going to love this new site. Scoot came into being when Mama Claire Burley had finally had enough of carrying scooters home and decided to do something about it. Rather than moan about it at the school gates *ahem* Claire got busy and designed the Scooter Hook [...]

Micro Scooter Accessories

Micro scooters really have taken over the world, haven’t they? I really think that almost every under-six-year-old in the country must have one, and for good reason as Kat explained in her post last year. The downside of that is that once you get to the park, there is ample opportunity for a mix-up. Even [...]

Hot shop: Cool in Cloth

Barnstaple-based boutique Cool in Cloth was founded by Elizabeth Mason with the intention of giving ‘children children a better planet to inherit’. Consequently, you’ll find eco, organic and ethical clothing brands such as Aravore, Organics For Kids, Pili Pala, Frugi and PEA (Pure English Alpaca) stocked on the (virtual) shelves, plus Aden & Anais muslins [...]

Lil’ Giant tricycle

What with everyone having a scooter these days, tricycles are beginning to look just a wee bit old-fashioned. Nobody wants their child to look like a relic from the Victorian age… but when you look at the Lil’ Giant tricycle, all doubts go out the window. Robust enough to last you through a few kids [...]

Gommini Ross Rocking Horse

If there’s one thing we love more than traditional toys here at BG, it’s traditional toys given a modern twist. Step forward German company Gommini’s award-winning Ross rocking horse. Made from FSC-certified Valchromat, a by-product of the forestry industry, finished with natural resin, it comes in ultra-sleek black or fun yellow and has a host [...]

Abus “My First Bike Lock”

Big milestone for us this week, as we bought Tabitha her first bike – and of course, with such a big purchase comes lessons about responsibility, so a lock was on the shopping list too. Abus have made sure that even talking about nasty thieves needn’t be scary, though, with their absolutely delightful “My First [...]

Alfie’s presents: gift ideas for two-year-old boys (and girls)

I always ask people what their children received for birthdays and Christmas. Call me nosy, but I often get inspiration for my own gift purchases. And I’m always happy to return the favour, so just in case any of you have two-year-olds to buy for, here are some of the pressies Alfie received from his [...]

Rokka Play wooden rocker/boat/theatre/kitchen!

My friend Michelle tipped me off about Rokka Play having spotted it in a design magazine. The brainchild of Cornish mamas Sam and Vanessa, the Rokka is a versatile toy that grows with your little one. The starter pack consists of a birch plywood Rokka seesaw, and a Cornish fishing boat accessory pack containing a vibrant [...]

Fairtrade Fortnight: 5 cool ethical toys

We’re still in Fairtrade Fortnight, so what better excuse to hunt down a few toys with a conscience. First of all, I’ve featured them before, but I make no apologies for revisiting Bholu Bubalahs. These gorgeous wool-felt creatures are made by Gujarati women, from designs by local children (bholus), whose education part of the profits [...]

Rolobox – Transform Cardboard Boxes Into Pull-Along Toys

The amount of online shopping that goes on in this house means that a lot of cardboard boxes end up in the recycling bin, so I like this idea for reusing them. Rolobox (£6.99 from Amazon, but available from lots of independent toy shops) consists of four corner pieces, four wheels, eight nuts and bolts and [...]

EzyRoller

After seeing the EzyRoller in action at our toddler group fair last year I was seriously impressed. What at first glance looks like a modern go-cart is quickly revealed to be a self propelled low gravity vehicle. The principle is simple (and was explained to me by a ten year old physics whizz), it works [...]

Hot Buy of the Day: Brio Rock On

I couldn’t quite believe my eyes when I spotted this super-hot buy on Amazon. As we all know, Brio are the purveyors of quality wooden Swedish playthings and a big BG favourite. The Rock On is a modern reworking of the rocking horse that is minimalist enough to sit happily in a grown-up living space [...]

Royal Bird Rocking Chair

Recycling meets French chic in this royal bird rocking chair by Crème anglaise. Made out of reclaimed wood from pallets, this is the perfect child’s toy for a well styled home. Each one is handcrafted to order by French furniture maker Jocelyn Costis. The use of pallet wood means that it already has a well [...]

Hot Buy of the Day: Magis Dodo Rocking Bird

Well, our friends at Achica have surpassed themselves  today with a Magis sale. Our pick of the discounted goodies from the MeToo children’s range is the fabulous inside/outside Dodo Rocking Bird, which we featured in July last year, which is on sale for £90, saving £39 on the RRP. Available in red, blue, yellow and [...]

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