Couverture Animal Hottie

Brrrr! It’s definitely getting chillier this week and so, unless you are the owner of a pair of Moccis (check out the kids’ versions on sale at ASOS) in which case you’ll be feeling smug and toasty, thoughts are turning to ways of warming up. In my opinion, you have to go a long distance [...]

Hot Aeroplane Buys for Babies & Toddlers

With a pilot grandfather, there’s no way my little one can avoid a love of aviation, so I’ve made it my mission to seek out the coolest aeroplane buys on the market. Prepare for take off… I’m still (rather heroically, I think) managing to avoid all things garish and plastic, so I’m seriously loving Global [...]

The Knitted Odd-bod Bunch: 35 Unique and Quirky Knitted Creatures

Jaysus, I think I could be in danger of retaking up knitting after seeing that one of my favourite designers, Donna Wilson, she of divine cushions, soft toys, and even a lush sofa, has her own book – yikes! The Knitted Odd-bod Bunch: 35 Unique and Quirky Knitted Creatures is chock full of quirky, adorable [...]

Bubsquash

Brenda writes… Whilst searching for newborn gifts, I am feeling the pressure!!  With all my friends knowing that I spend many, many hours searching out fab new baby products, the expectation to gift unusual, stylish and value for money pressies is immense. My latest find to have gifts that tick these boxes and have the added bonus of being [...]

Knitted Monkey with Rattle

Natalie writes… I am a sucker for a soft toy and with the bambino recently becoming obsessive about soft toys, it seems the joy is shared. This Knitted Monkey with Rattle has got a cute embroidered face with little stitch detail in the ears, hands, and feet would make a great newborn gift in its [...]

Soft Toys at Zara Home Kids

I’m loving the soft toys at Zara Home Kids. Crochet, black, stripes, and metallic, aeroplanes, patchwork and more, they can put a serious bit of funk da funk in your baby nursery or the make delightfully, unusual gifts.

Cloud Cuckoo Designs

Judging by the number of people that find this blog after searching for nursery decoration ideas, it’s clear that parents like to find items to stamp their own individual style on their babies rooms. Well for between £6.99 and £9.99 each, you can hang these oh so fabulously cute animals from your nursery wall.

Rabbit Ring Rattle by Anne-Claire Petit

I’ve been on the lookout for gifts for a few newborn babies that have turned up over the past few weeks and I’ll definitely be getting a couple of these. Another hit toy by Anne-Claire Petit, my favourite is the funky coloured striped one. They are quite difficult to locate all colours online but I [...]

Crochet Bambi by Anne-Claire Petit

I’m becoming a real sucker for crochet soft toys… These little Bambi’s by popular crocheted toy maker Anne-Claire Petit are adorable with their little doe eyes. Like all of her items, these are beautifully made and begging for a home. £16.99 each at Stork Gifts

Anne-Claire Petit Baby Rattle

I’m a bit of a sucker for crochet toys. They look so kitsch and colourful and remind me of the type of stuff I’d like to make myself, if only I was handy with a crochet needle…and the homemaker sort…. Anyway… Simple and colourful, newborns will love giving this beautiful baby rattle by Danish designer, [...]

Soft Crocheted Cat Toy

These 100% cotton crocheted cats are gorgeous! They’re a really good height at 48cm and begged to be hugged and cuddled. £20 from Igloo Kids

Multi-Coloured Crochet Duck by Anne-Claire Petit

I love this bohemian looking duck that’s begging for a new home. A fan of anything a bit quirky and unusual, this little duck makes a great gift and will jazz up any nursery. Designed by one of my favourites, Danish designer Anne-Claire Petit, it’s not in bland colours so it’s lovely and stimulating too. [...]

Doughnut Rattles

I’m a sucker for cute, kitsh toys. These life size knitted donuts are fair trade too so you can do your ethical bit for the environment too. They go in the washing machine and tumble dryer so they aren’t a nightmare to clean either. Loving the price too! £4 from The Green Apple read via [...]