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 [...]

Geo Stacking Lorry

One of Monty’s favourite birthday gifts was the Santoys Geo Matching Lorry (above). He has been crawling around the house pushing it along all weekend. The cargo of the lorry is a set of 20 flat blocks which fit onto four differently shaped pegs which gives the toy a dual purpose. £17.99 from Little Wooden [...]

Animal Lotto from Djeco

Let it be known that I am hopeless at posting things and I have only just this morning managed to post a 2nd birthday gift which has been waiting since last May. I know – shocking! Now that I have *finally* handed it over to the Royal Mail I feel able to share it with [...]

Vilac Ride On Tractor

Shh, don’t tell him but I snagged one of these for my son’s birthday (has it really been a year?) Vilac has to be one of our favourite toy brands here at Bambino Goodies and this tractor is beautifully designed. The position of the wheels makes it a sturdy ride which is not easy to [...]

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 – 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 [...]

Radio Flyer Steer and Stroll Deluxe Trike

Natalie writes… I’ve seen a few photos on the various celebrity blogs of Kingston Rossdale (Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdales eldest son) being pushed around on this fab trike, the Radio Flyer Steer and Stroll Deluxe Trike. I’m a big Radio Flyer fan with my eye on a couple of future purchases for the bambino [...]

Silver Cross Oberon Dolls Pram

Kat writes… I wrote about the classic Silver Cross Kensington Pram on Mama to be Goodies last week and couldn’t resist featuring the mini-me version here. The Silver Cross Oberon Dolls Pram is a classic coach built pram in miniature. It is every bit as finely crafted as it’s bigger brothers being handmade by the [...]

ABC Wooden Blocks from The Green Apple

Natalie writes… When you start looking around at educational toys, you could be mistaken for believing that it’s all plastic-not-so fantastic these days, but there are lots of wooden toys without a battery in sight that stimulate your child and look great. Case in point, these ABC Wooden Blocks from eco store, The Green Apple. [...]

Brighter Bike – Smiley Training Bike

Brenda writes… We have featured first bikes before, but I thought I would share some more additions to the Brighter Bike family at Pedalpushers. They have 3 styles to choose from – the smiley in yellow, the smiley in red and black or the rainbow coloured. Made from lightweight safe and durable composite wood, they [...]

1930s Metal Fire Fighter in Red with Bell and Ladder

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 [...]

Funky Bambini Ride-on Toys

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 [...]

Plan Toys Chalet Dolls House with Furniture

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, [...]

Rainbow Sound Blocks

These gorgeous blocks will stimulate your toddlers curiosity, increase their motor skills and encourage their colour differentiation. They can be stored in the wooden box, when not being played with. Each block has a different sound that can be heard once shaken.. Suitable for age 2 years+. Available from Smart Baby Zone for £19.99.

Wovenplay at Orfeo

New York designers Wovenplay are on a mission to create beautiful and imaginative play costumes to enhance imaginative play. When I look at their creations, I am reminded of the happy hours my chum Phil and I spent dressing up. This butterfly costume is divine! It is a ruffled leotard with tie-dyed wings. A whole [...]

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