Oekaki House Drawing Board by gg*

  This site is founded on the fear of ugly plastic child-related gear and a desire to find beautiful alternatives. Seeing this drawing board reminded me of that so sharply – I think magnetic drawing boards are a great idea but had never before seen one I could live with. The Oekaki House drawing board [...]

Qatch Toy Pillow

Another case of love at first sight (how great is this job?). Is it a toy? Is it a cushion? It’s a MyToy MyPillow, silly! Designed by new company Qatch, these gorgeous creatures are made from organic cotton and bamboo velour, which is a bit of a miracle fabric with antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-static properties, [...]

Vintage Fisher Price at Firebox

I may not have been around in the 60s or 70s but these iconic Fisher Price toys certainly featured heavily in my childhood. These retro classics are not originals but brand new re-released models which are ready for a whole new generation of kids. I absolutely adored the record player when I was a child [...]

Toddler Push Along Toys

Now Monty is growing ever more confident walking unaided he’s found our stash of push along toys and like his sister before him he finds them endlessly amusing. What’s great about a push along is that unlike a walker, it is not providing support so your toddler is walking independently but it gives them focus. [...]

Art Materials for Young Toddlers

Monty loves to draw but he also likes to chew crayons and sling them on the floor. Sadly even the jumbo Crayola crayons don’t stand up to his treatment so when Soule Mama posted her advice for drawing with little ones I was keen to check out some of the products she recommended. I found [...]

Stocking Fillers for Toddlers 1-2 Years – Great Gifts Under £10

Haba Discovery Ball With Squeaker Made from beech wood, this colourful ball makes a squeaking sound and creates optical illusions and rolls around to great amusement. Coated with non-toxic eco-friendly paints, this is a great, wallet-friendly buy for developing motor skills. £3.50 BG Amazon Store Brio Racing Cars Loving these colourful cars with cute little [...]

Hot Toy List for Toddlers – Bikes & Trikes

Radio Flyer Stroll & Steer Deluxe Trike If you’re looking for precision on your journeys, look no further than this fab trike that has been with Gwen Stefani and family. Not only can you push with the handle but you can steer too, giving it a distinct advantage over it’s competitors. It’s also got a [...]

Hot Toy List for Toddlers – Rocking Toys

Serious Bargain – Rusig Rocker This polypropolene number is basic yet stylish and of course, functional. This is an absolute steal and is also available in red. 18 months £6.99 Ikea Modern Classic – Brio Rock On Brio triumphs again with this sizzling hot rock. Super sturdy with an upholstered seat. 12 months Best Buy [...]

Hot Toy List for Toddlers – Ride On Toys

Hippychick Wheely Bug Cute but cool, it not only looks great but has fab manoeuvrability. The bug is a soft padded layer of sponge covered in a tough wipe clean, polyurethane skin available in a variety of animal themes. Sizes small for 1-2 years or large for 2-5 years. Best Buy £42.95 to £49.95 from [...]

Goula Construction Set

Building blocks are an essential toy in your child’s development. They encourage fine motor skills, creativity, spacial awareness and many other vital skills for life. That and they are heaps of fun. I’m loving this set from Goula as it is slightly different from most. The blocks are patterned which means as your child develops [...]

Large Coloured Xylophone

Making music is lots of fun and a serious pass time in our house. I am currently very tempted by this cute xylophone. It has a wooden base and metal keys with a different colour for each note. It measures 26cm long and comes with a wooden beater. The sound is marching-band-tastic and so delicate [...]

Cheeky Chick Pedal Free Toddler Trike

Kat writes… I’ve noticed that many of ToddlerGeek’s chums have acquired a trike recently. Although now I come to think of it, I haven’t seen them use the pedals. The Cheeky Chick is a trike with a difference. There are no pedals as it is designed for the toddler who is too posh to push. The concept [...]

Hippie Tipi Play Tent from The Conran Shop

Kat writes… Pretend play has never looked so good. I have been keeping my eyes open for a funky play tent and I think we have a winner. The Hippie Tipi is a 100% cotton tent over wooden poles Native American stylee. It has bold pink and red stripes and is washable at 40 degrees. [...]

Heirloom Jacob Rocking Lamb

Natalie writes… I can’t decide if I like this rocking lamb as it’s so lifelike…if you ignore the rocker base… Custom made and hand crafted in a workshop based at the foot of a castle in Wales, this is a life size lamb suitable for children up to 3 years. It’s made from natural, sustainable [...]

Wooden Swingboat

Brenda writes… I love this gorgeous wooden swingboat toy which is perfect for giving the endless repetitive fun that babies love. They can push the swingboats back and forth and see the impact of their actions. With its delightful bright colours and finish, it will help your bambino with their imaginative play development. Available from [...]

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