Hot Toy List 08 – Under 1 Years

Natalie writes… In another installment from our Hot Toy List for Christmas 2008, I round up my favourite buys to wow your tot from the day they’re born! My selections are cool, stimulating to help develop their motor skills amongst other things, and there are even toys to kickstart your bambino’s love of pretend play [...]

Charlie Caterpillar Rocking Animal

Brenda writes… I am on the look out for a rocker for my godson so forgive me for checking them out with you. This one by Mamas and Papas is a more commercially styled one but it’s not badly priced as rocking ‘horses’ go. Charlie Caterpillar is brightly coloured and softly padded, with rattles and [...]

The Bambino’s First Birthday Presents: Part Two

Natalie writes… So yesterday I unveiled the Lula Sapphire selection of gifts and today’s (remaining) gifts were purchased by me on behalf of her gran. Ooh, I think I just found a new excuse for purchases – “Your mum wanted me to get her something…..”. Sure, he’ll have forgotten by the time she’s back in [...]

Lilliputiens Three Little Pigs Houses

This set brings the Three Little Pigs story to life and it’s made in a Russian doll style where each of the handbag shaped houses fit into each other. Each house can be inserted in via the roofs that open out plus there are windows and doors for the pigs and smiling wolf to go in and out of.

Lilliputiens Magnetic Fishing Game

I love Lilliputiens toys and so does the bambino so we may have to get this new game. It features five magnetised and numbered cute friends made from a flannel-like material that you can squeeze out after they’ve been used. Bathtime has suddenly becoming fishing time! Great for: improving hand to eye coordination £18 from [...]

Brother Max 5 Bath Toys

Bath toys seem to have taken a leap forward with this fab set of 5 from Brother Max, a group of parents who formed their own company in 2005 so that they could create “simple, clever, ideas”. These aren’t just bath toys – they represent an opportunity for your baby to familiarise themselves with the [...]

Brio Baby Toys

I had no idea that BRIO did baby toys and this Scandinavian kids favourite has got some really lovely products… BRIO Bell Rattle This a simple, sturdy, toy that’s simple to grasp and let’s your baby make plenty of noise. Suitable from 6 months. Great value at £5 BRIO Building Blocks Now this is a [...]

Lilliputiens Bowling Game

I adore these barnyard skittles which would make a beautiful addition to any young baby’s nursery. Have lots of fun by stacking up these soft toys that have bean filled bottoms to help them stand up and a little jingling ball to help knock ‘em back down. I already have the Noah’s Ark from the [...]