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 [...]

Swobbles

Natalie writes… I originally wrote about Swobbles a while back and it was only when I was recently sent one to check out that I got to understand the importance of how they are made. Whilst they are a soft toy, they’re particularly suitable for asthma sufferes because the toys use vinyl easy clean technology [...]

Merry-Go-Round from Escor Toys

This fab merry go round features four wooden cars on a yellow wooden turntable. In the cars are little people and your bambino can push them around and have their own fun at their little mini funfair. Dimensions: 24cm W X 12.5cm H Suitable for age 12-18months. Available from Escor Toys for £26.01. Store has [...]

Plan Toys Solid Drum

Kat writes… We are big fans of musical instruments here in the Geek residence. This wooden drum has to be one of our favourites. It makes a hugely satisfying melodic sound when you hit it with the rubber ended stick. BabyGeek and her chums always gravitate towards it and spend ages tapping and slapping. This [...]

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