Hot Picks from…Nordic Kids

BabyGeek writes…. Nordic Kids is a one stop shop of Scandinavian loveliness. I love their range so much I had to hide my credit card before writing this post. Here’s my Top 10 for summer 2008. Blue and white denim overalls by Smafolk every toddler needs a sturdy pair of dungarees. This striped pair from [...]

The Bambino’s First Birthday Presents: Part One

Natalie writes… I had planned to post about the bambino’s first birthday party/booze up, but the boyf is in trouble with me for misplacing the camera cable and it wouldn’t be the same without it, so here are the gifts that she got from us. I should point out that the boyf got back from [...]

Franck and Fischer Twist and Turn Blocks

A friend of ours has these Frank & Fischer Blocks and I find them endlessly fascinating. The babies like them too. The four blocks are attached to two others meaning you can flip them into different combination’s making six different pictures. They’re machine washable and supplied with a protective case. Perfect for your bambino to [...]

Musical Activity Set

I am currently researching musical instruments for a feature to get some of the funkiest and most beautifully made for babies, but I wanted to highlight this set which I have come across at several of the bambino’s playgroups…. As soon as the lady takes out the little crate of instruments, the bambino is straight over and claims the same couple each week, and then starts shaking them enthusiastically before the music and singing has even started!

Spotlight on…Vilac

Suitable from birth From Revilo Toys Tittoon the Clown £27.50 When your baby pushes along this clown, his middle spins and the balls attached to his body and whirl around…. Suitable from 12 months From Kiddi Kingdom Baby Mobile Phone £6.50 The bambino owns the love heart one on the right which we originally got from Lula Sapphire , but if you want the ladybird one you’ll have to get it from Kiddi Kingdom .

Lilliputiens Little Doctor Set

Ah, Lilliputien’s strikes again with Yet Another Fab Toy. This time they have an oversized Little Doctor Set made from polyester, cotton, and felt. It comes with a rather unwell teddy who needs to have his broken arm, broken legs, his various cuts and bruises, plus his dodgy rash tended to. I hope your little [...]

Ride-on toys at Funky Kids Furniture

Funky Kids Furniture has some pretty cool ride on toys including a fire engine and a speedster. Both are made from fabricated steel and the fire engine has a working bell. All your little man needs is a fireman suit and a tree with a cat to get the full effect! Or your bambino could [...]

Cloudberry Living Reductions on Brio and Pia Wallen

I wrote about Cloudberry Living a while back when I featured several of their fab range of Brio toys. Now they’ve only gone a reduced a few of my favourite items which is making my debit card twitch… The Brio Building Blocks (left) are now £19.50 instead of £29 and the Brio Sorting Box is [...]

Moulin Roty Pull-Along Wooden Horse

I normally shy away from very traditional looking things but I actually love this horse and cart by Moulin Roty. This beautifully crafted French ride-on toy is made from solid beech with canvas reins and a padded seat. The wicker basket on the back has cotton lining and your bambino can fill it up with [...]

My Lula Sapphire Christmas Selection

Tree Strapper £14 Lula Sapphire (no longer on sale) Chosen because: It’s soft, colourful, and interactive. We have had to remove her previous one (a gift from her grandpa) as she uses it to get our attention in the middle of the night by banging it repeatedly against the rails…much like prisoners run their cups [...]

Cow Wheely Bug

I can’t wait until my bambino’s old enough to enjoy a ride on toy like one of these Wheely Bug’s. They can ride, push, pull, or even cuddle up with this beautiful handmade toy. The multi-directional castors let your bambino head off in all sorts of directions and it can be used on all surfaces. [...]

Wooden Rocking Rabbit

Designed by Björn Dahlström for leading Swedish design company Playsam, this rocking rabbit would look at home in any style conscious tots bedroom this christmas. Made from wood and MDF with a black high gloss finish, it’s a very pleasant change from the traditional rocking horse. Suitable from 12 months. £88 from Little Baby Company

My Stacking Cow by Latitude Enfant

This is a great alternative to the traditional stackers. Featuring a cow head that moos, this soft toy has rings that are made from stimulating materials and they also make sounds. The rings are nice and easy to grab as well. Surface wipe only. £21.99 at Brite Babies

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