10 Best: Jigsaw puzzles

Of all the myriad delights that Santa delivered this year, the jigsaw puzzles have proved to be a huge hit with Alfie. We regularly have mammoth afternoon sessions where we have to complete all five and I’m already getting to the stage where I think I might have to buy some more. So, I thought [...]

BG Christmas Gift Guide 2011: 1 – 2

Welcome to the Bambino Goodies Christmas Gift Guide 2011! Here are our selections for children aged one to two. This is one of the most exciting ages; they enter as a baby and by the end they are firmly a toddler. Our selections reflect these big changes from toys to ride and rock on with [...]

10 Best: Ideas for an aviation-themed room

Neee-oowww! Planes and all things aeronautical are flavour of the month here in Brighton, so I couldn’t resist bringing you a round of goodies for your little high flyer’s room. We’ve raved about Paperboy’s wallpaper designs in the past and their latest, Spitfire (which celebrates the  75th anniversary year of the iconic World War II aircraft) [...]

10 Best: percussion instruments for toddlers

As I mentioned a while back, we’re lucky enough to attend a Music for Aardvarks class every Friday. One of the toddlers’ highlights is when the teacher, Emily, brings out her rainbow parachute full of percussion instruments, plonks it on the floor and they can shake, bang and clash to their hearts’ content. I come [...]

15% off at VUP Baby

    Non-toxic baby product destination VUP Baby are offering BG readers a cool 15% off until the 25th April on brands including Brio, Anne-Claire Petit, Boon, Beaba, Janod, Plan Toys, Moover, Skip Hop, Vilac, Svan, Merino Kids, Melissa & Doug, Franck Fischer and Green Toy. It’s a serious hotspot for cool feeding gear and [...]

VUP Baby Toy Sale – Up to 40% off

VUP Baby, the destination for non-toxic baby products has an up to 40% off sale in their toy section with buys by Janod (the dolls house shown is now £89.99 down from £119.99) as well as Anne-Claire Petit, Plan Toys, Selecta, and Lumilove night lights. Check out the rest of the sales

Flash Sale: Janod Toys at Achica (Finishing 8am 23rd July)

Those who are partial to a bargain and to high quality wooden toys, rub your hands together with glee for the Janod sale at private members site Achica. Hot buys by the French toymaker have up to 50% off and include the wooden workbench with tools and nuts and bolts for £30 instead of £59.95, [...]

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 [...]

Janod Work Bench & Doll House

I paid a visit to Lula Sapphire a couple of days ago, to go behind the scenes and see how the store that inspired me to start this blog is preparing for Christmas and became very enamoured with Janod’s beautifully crafted and hand painted work bench and dolls house. If you’re thinking about going for [...]

Pretend Play Shop Focus

Natalie writes… Pretend play is key in your child’s development, encouraging imaginative play and their social skills. Depending on your living space and what your child gravitates to, you’re likely to find yourself getting some pretend kitchen gear or a shop. If you want to go all out on their mini shopkeeper experience, you have [...]

Stocking Filler Idea for Toddlers 2-3 years – Great Gifts Under £10

Hand-Squeeze Flashlight We’re big fans of these flashlights which need no batteries and instead your toddler operates them by hand squeezing them. It doesn’t specify an age but it does take a little pump strength to get this going. Great for teaching children about ethical power. £4.84. Also available in a Santa version. Animal Spinning [...]

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

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 [...]

Hot Toy List for Toddlers – Play Kitchens

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: [...]

Hot Toy List for Toddlers – Games

Vilac Picture Dominoes Dominoes is a classic and a brilliant tool when your little one is learning numbers. As well as numbers these dominoes have gorgeous animal pictures on the reverse. They come in a wooden box which will keep them safe and make for easy storage. Age 2+ (although the seller is saying 3+) [...]

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 [...]

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