Ten Best: Baby Sleeping Bags

It is chilly out so we thought we’d collect some of our favourite baby sleeping bags together. Sleeping bags are one of the best ways to keep a baby warm at night as no matter how much wiggling goes on they still stay tucked up safely. Lasting a massive 3 – 24 months Bambino Merino [...]

Christmas Gift Guide: Dressing Up

Welcome to the BG Christmas Gift Guide 2011. We love nothing more than a well stocked dressing up box. From princesses, knights and dragons to doctors and astronauts we have something to ignite the imagination for everyone. KIGU are exclusive to Selfridges this season and they have a range of animal dressing up suits. Our [...]

Stocking Fillers: Smellies

Remembering the obligatory bottle of Matey which seemed to be the stocking filler du jour of the 1980s I have collected some of the nicest bath and skincare gifts for babies and young children. All of our selections are free from SLS, parabens and the other nasties too often found in mainstream products. It’s all [...]

Resol Julietta Children’s Table and Chairs

I was having a bit of a browse for cool table and chairs for a friend this weekend when I happened on this rather delicious set from John Lewis. Made by Spanish designers Resol, this table and chair set is designed for the garden but I think it would work just as well inside the [...]

BG Christmas Gift Guide: Pyjamas

Welcome to the BG Christmas Gift Guide 2011. I love the tradition of new pyjamas for Christmas. Wrap them up, then let your little one open them on Christmas Eve, wear them to bed and to open presents in the morning. Better than being embarrassed by those over-washed, ill-fitting ones you’ve been meaning to trade [...]

BG Christmas Gift Guide 2011: 4 – 5

Welcome to the Bambino Goodies Christmas Gift Guide 2011! Here are our selections for children aged four to five. With school either on the horizon or already a daily reality four and five year olds are expressing their learning and exploration in their play. I’m Toys Space Pinball Game is a fab alternative to electronic [...]

Russian Dolls Nativity

Forgive the early Christmas post! As soon as I saw these I couldn’t resist sharing them. If you want to mark the nativity with a little style and interaction then this definitely has to be a contender. A set of six Russian dolls including a King, Joseph, Mary, The Angel Gabriel, a donkey and a [...]

Great Autumn Winter Coat Hunt 2011

It’s that time of year again! The weather’s fickle, there’s talk of an early big freeze, I’ve had to put the heating on a couple of times and summer is definitely over with school, preschool and many a baby and toddler group in full swing – yep it’s time for the Great Autumn Winter Coat [...]

Bargain Spotting: People Tree Dresses at John Lewis

When I speak to my various mama friends and readers, it seems that many of you don’t shop very much for yourselves so I thought it only right that I give myself license to keep an eye out for some chiconomy buys for a wardrobe boost. These two dresses are by fair trade label People [...]

John Lewis owl cushions

I was having a mini browse of the John Lewis sale (as you do) when I happened across this little feathered fellow. He’s called Ollie Owl, he’s a cushion and, although he’s not in the sale, at just £15, he’s an absolute bargain. Then I found his big brother (strangely also called Ollie) sitting on [...]

John Lewis

Everything you could ever dream of buying and excellent customer service. John Lewis offer clothing, toys and equipment from trusted brands and also have excellent own brand pieces as well.

Click Click! John Lewis Boy’s Dragon & Space Themed Bodysuit Sets

Hot off the back of Kat’s post on Mothercare’s girl bodysuits, I got an excellent tip off from BG reader Sine who cut us in on these stellar bodysuit buys from John Lewis. We are seriously on the hunt for less than dreary boy gear and these multipacks featuring playful dragons and a retrolicious space [...]

Chef Marshall – Make Your Own Easter Egg

Last year we featured the milk chocolate Easter equivalent of Mr Potato Head and they sold out super duper fast so I thought I’d better tip off early! Chef Marshall’s ‘make your own easter egg‘ comes with edible features which can be stuck on with the tub of chocolate goo. Whilst it’s aimed at kids, [...]

BG Christmas Gift Guide: Hot train sets for toddlers

Train sets are classic toys and the first one can kick start a long standing interest. I’ve taken the highlights from our train guide last year and added in a couple of new finds. From the outstandingly great value starter set by Ikea for £6.99 to the quirkiness of Brio’s My First Darling, to the [...]

Hot Wellie Buys for Toddlers

It’s been lashing rain for the past few days and if you’re thinking about snapping up super-stylish wellies for your toddler, here are eleven hot buys starting from £10… Smafolk Wellibobs Mixing boot with wellie and featuring Smafolks trademark apple print, these are the height of cool! From Euro size 23, £18.99 The Hedgepig Toby [...]

Next Page »