Claire writes…
Louella toys is a definite one to have a look at when you are choosing Christmas presents for your bambinos. I came across the site when I was searching for something for Son #2’s …

Natalie writes…
The last time I checked out a free play toy, it was a Bilibo which is a design classic and a totally simple idea - take something that looks like a cross between a …

Natalie writes…
I’m beginning to realise with pretend play toys that you really could go to town with creating a whole miniature life for your child. My latest find at Baby Angels, this Wooden Toy Cleaning …

Kat writes…
I love a dolls house and ToddlerGeek could well end up with five or six if I can’t control my impulses!
This dolls house is made from cardboard which makes it light and collapsible. I …

Natalie writes…
I love pretend and imaginative play toys which have seriously raised their game from when I was a kid and it was plastic-not-so-fantastic all the way! Well it was the late 70s, early 80s..
Haba …

Brenda writes…
We’ve featured the rather cool and immensely popular Maileg House before which is a little mice doll house and now it’s the turn of squirrels with the Les Zamiloo Tree House by French toy …

Kat writes…
When I saw the Baby Station crop up on Dragon’s Den after first seeing it here on Bambino Goodies. I started thinking about all of those baby products which have which have paraded through …

Natalie writes…
I love spacehoppers and suprisingly, even at one years old, babies are fascinated by them even though they can’t hop on. When I see them in shops, it’s all I can do to restrain …

Brenda writes…
If you’re the type that wants your child to have a pretend play kitchen with close to life accessories, you may want to invest in this set.
Made from aluminium, stainless steel and wood, this …

Brenda writes…
If you’re looking for a set of blocks for your bambino to get building with, check out Little Amsterdam.
There is so much scope to build your own little town in a different version each …

Brenda writes…
This delightfully twee looking pram, makes me feel quite nostalgic!
Made from the finest wood to a high standard, it has a canvas hood and will certainly have your bambino pushing her dolls around in …

Brenda writes…
For all those budding divas, this is such a cool gift!
Instead of messing up all the yummy mummy cosmetics, let them pretend with their own set.
This wonderful wooden set includes: 1 hair dryer with …

Brenda writes…
Most kiddies love noise. Whether it’s chatter, music, or machines, they all seem to be entranced with it.
Little Green Earthlets have a melody mix, which is a 10 part musical instrument toy.
Suitable for 3 …

Kat writes….
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 …

Brenda writes…
Coming from classic toy makers Voila, is this very trendy version of a bbq.
Perfect for make believe al fresco evenings, this would make a fab birthday gift.
The set includes: 1 pair of chopsticks, 2 …

Brenda writes…
How absolutely fabulous is this breakfast set?!
It comes in the most gorgeous retro design that makes me want to snap it up now for my daughter!
This fabulous natural wood set is painted in soft …

BabyGeek writes….
I saw this at a chum’s house the other day and was instantly impressed. It was a first birthday gift to their daughter and even though it is a 3+ toy I would feel …

Natalie writes…
The pirate look seems to be all the rage at the moment although the key is not to do overkill and accessorise with a few choice items.

Three Pirate Suitcases
The bambino loves packing, unpacking, …

Brenda writes…
This delightfully stylish travel system form Maxi-Cosi is actually for your little ones dolls and is a mini-me version of the the bestselling Quinny Buzz combined with mini-me handles from the Quinny Zapp.
Featuring a …

This particular one in submarine style can actually be filled with balls or water and even before I started pumping it up (you definitely need a pump), the bambino lay across it in excitement…. It’s excellent value at £10 (I’ve heard ‘rumours’ of a pirate ship version available at Sainsbury’s for around a fiver but could find no trace of it online and I don’t live near one) and the pack of 100 balls (yes I had to pick up 100 balls from my floor) are £4.99 by Chad Valley.

I’m normally not into products with TV characters on them but I can make an exception for Sesame Street ones as they remind me of my youth!… Anyway…It has no stabilisers or pedals and it trains your childs sense of balance and coordination and they push themselves along with their feet until they feel confident enough to freewheel.

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 .