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BG Christmas Gift Guide: 10 More Hot Stocking Fillers for Babies and Toddlers for Under £10

BG Christmas Gift Guide: 10 More Hot Stocking Fillers for Babies and Toddlers for Under £10

| December 7, 2009 | 2 Comments

The hunt for cool gifts under a fiver and a tenner for babies and toddlers continues and here are ten more exciting buys starting from just £2.99. Don’t forget to check out the Christmas gift guides featured so far including stocking filler ideas. Melamine Dinner Sets by Cloth Ears I love cool melamine dinnerware and [...]

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BG Christmas Gift Guide: 10 Hot Stocking Fillers for Babies & Toddlers for under £10

BG Christmas Gift Guide: 10 Hot Stocking Fillers for Babies & Toddlers for under £10

| December 3, 2009 | 0 Comments

The gift guide keeps coming and yesterday I featured the first selection of super wallet friendly cool buys for stocking fillers for under a fiver and this latest selection are all for under £10 and start from birth upwards. Anne-Claire Petit Crochet Rattle Absolutely gorgeous, this soft hand crocheted rattle features a bell inside and [...]

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BG Christmas Gift Guide: 10 Hot Stocking Fillers for Babies & Toddlers under a Fiver

BG Christmas Gift Guide: 10 Hot Stocking Fillers for Babies & Toddlers under a Fiver

| December 2, 2009 | 0 Comments

I’ve been scouring the virtual hotspots for cool stocking filler buys and will be highlighting finds over the next week or so with everything under a fiver or tenner. Here are the first ten starting from just a few months old right up to over 3 years… Brio Rattles We love pretty much all things [...]

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Swoon Session: Kidsen

Swoon Session: Kidsen

| October 8, 2009 | 0 Comments

Kensal Rise based Kidsen is rocking the cool meter with a handpicked range of children’s delights, with most of them being Scandinavian. From Lundby dollhouses like the Stockholm pictured, to soft pretend and imaginative play toys by Oskar and Ellen, to Micki’s Pippi Longstocking (oh the nostalgia!) gear, to decor and accessories by Ferm Living, [...]

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Hot Trend: Dachshunds

Hot Trend: Dachshunds

| July 21, 2009 | 2 Comments

Like owls, dachshunds are huge news for kids’ products. We’ve already featured Offi’s MyPetLamp Dachshund Light – here are a few more of our favourite buys. I love the unusual toy designs by Lipfish (of amoeba rattle fame) and Max the black velour sausage dog is no exception. Who could resist those doe eyes? Buy [...]

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Brio Nursery Furniture…in black

Brio Nursery Furniture…in black

| May 15, 2009 | 1 Comment

We’re huge Brio fans here at BG with both Lucy and I buying Brio Sleep cotbeds for our recent new arrivals – boyf, if you’re reading this, it’d be great if you could get ours assembled! Anyway… Whilst I’m delighted with our yellow arrival, my other object of cot desire was the black Kily baby [...]

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Countdown to Baby 2: Nesting Overdrive

Countdown to Baby 2: Nesting Overdrive

| March 23, 2009 | 4 Comments

I am in full nesting mode so I have hustled my dad into coming up in a few days and redecorating the bambino’s room (ssh the boyf doesn’t quite ‘understand’ the full extent of my plans), put up a load of shelves, and a few other bits and bobs that we’ve put on the long [...]

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Nursery Tour: Jakob’s Retro Nursery

Nursery Tour: Jakob’s Retro Nursery

| March 10, 2009 | 10 Comments

A while back, we got ourselves all in a flutter over byGraziela bedding. I bumped into the co-owner Nina at Kids.modern where I got a bit swoonish over her fabulous stand which was like stepping into retro kids bedroom heaven and of course, with us launching a new feature where we’re featuring children’s living spaces, [...]

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Brio Changing Table & Drawers

Brio Changing Table & Drawers

| January 29, 2009 | 1 Comment

Natalie writes…I think it’s fairly safe to say that I’m a dedicated fan of Swedish toy giant Brio so the palpitation meter went into overdrive a couple of months back when I noted that changing furniture was in there range. ‘Where is it stocked? How much?’ my mind raced and finally it’s in stock at [...]

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7 Stylish Cots on a Budget

7 Stylish Cots on a Budget

| January 25, 2009 | 4 Comments

Even though you may be feeling the pinch, it doesn’t mean you can’t snag yourself a stylish cot on a budget. Don’t forget, you can always economise on the cot and jazz up with bedding, accessories, or some fab nursery walls. With cots starting from £28.38, Holly has found 7 stylish cot buys to wow your [...]

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Stocking Fillers for Toddlers 1-2 Years – Great Gifts Under £10

Stocking Fillers for Toddlers 1-2 Years – Great Gifts Under £10

| December 9, 2008 | 1 Comment

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 [...]

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Stocking Filler Ideas for Babies – Great Gifts Under £10

Stocking Filler Ideas for Babies – Great Gifts Under £10

| December 9, 2008 | 1 Comment

Dwell Studio Hand Puppets These quirky puppets are made from eye catching textiles and are brilliant fun for both baby and you. 22cm height. 5 styles available. Were £12, now £8 Lula Sapphire plus you get your 15% discount on top!     Elmer Soft Building Blocks by Petit Jour These brightly coloured soft blocks featuring [...]

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Hot Toy List for Toddlers – Rocking Toys

Hot Toy List for Toddlers – Rocking Toys

| December 1, 2008 | 2 Comments

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 [...]

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Hot Toy List for Toddlers – Play Kitchens

Hot Toy List for Toddlers – Play Kitchens

| December 1, 2008 | 3 Comments

Moulin Roty Wooden Stove Moulin Roty are known for their hard wearing, high quality, traditional wooden toys. This is a beautiful stove packed full of nostalgic charm. It might take you to the pricier end of the market, especially with the sink but for sheer beauty I think it’s worth it. Accessories not included, measures: [...]

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Hot Toy List for Toddlers 1-2 Years Part 2 – Rocking Toys

Hot Toy List for Toddlers 1-2 Years Part 2 – Rocking Toys

| November 13, 2008 | 1 Comment

Natalie writes… In today’s installment from our Hot Toy List for Christmas 2008, I’m focusing on our hottest buys for rocking toys. With our stylish buys starting from age 12 months ranging from modern and loud, to an eco friendly twist on the traditional rocking horse, to so minimal it doesn’t look like a rocking [...]

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