Ikea Watch: Virre Slide

As slides go, the Virre slide is one of the most aesthetically pleasing I’ve seen (and reasonably priced) with that distinctive Swedish look and smooth curves. As long as you have the room indoors and your bambino is over 18 months, this beech veneer delight could be yours for £79. And yes, whilst Ikea does [...]

Kids.modern Roundup

Yesterday, the boyf, the bambino and I braved the cold and headed over to Dulwich to check out some of the finest of modern design for kids. In stark contrast to Bubble which is trade only, there were ‘little people’ all over the place with frazzled, distracted parents like us following close behind them. The [...]

Child Child Chair

Natalie writes…Sleek, minimalist play furniture will always get my heart racing a little faster! The beautifully crafted Child Child Chair designed by Netherlands based Maartje Steenkamp, combines two toddler chairs and a table. The genius of the design lends itself perfectly to families where you have two children of disparate sizes to come together and [...]

Airplayne Hammock by Amazonia

Natalie writes… There are hammocks and then there are play inspired hammocks like the Airplayne by Amazonia. Made from 600 DE polyester, which is basically watertight rucksack material, it’s innovative tunnel shape design combined with the fabric ensures stability and that there’s no falling out the side no matter how much ‘turbulence’ is experienced by [...]

Hot Toy List for Toddlers – Rocking Toys

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 [...]

Magis Trioli Chair

Natalie writes… Ah…I do love when I find yet another delight from hot Italian designers, Magis. This time it’s their Trioli Chair which is a multitasker that can be used as two types of chair or a rocker. Suitable for both indoors and outdoors, they’re made from rotational moulded polyethylene. They have a slight Alice [...]

Hot New Shop – Nubie

Kat writes… Sometimes finding a new baby store is a seriously exciting moment and finding Nubie was just one of those moments. I can’t even repeat what Natalie said when I sent her the link but needless to say she had to hide the credit card… Nubie is packed with well selected, high design baby [...]

Magis Julian Cat Chair

Kat writes… What seems like forever ago Natalie wrote about her Magis Puppy who was lighting up The Bambino’s life. Now she is a little older maybe she is ready for her own Magis pet. Julian is a moulded polyethylene cat which makes him lightweight and durable. Not only is he a cat but he [...]

Pearl by Our Children’s Gorilla

Kat writes… Swedish company Our Children’s Gorilla create environmentally friendly children’s products filled with fun. In their own words they, “strive to produce timeless classics with a good sense of humour.” Natalie has previously featured their funky Ape Hangers. Pearl is a fun chair for the nursery. It comprises four pieces and slots together to [...]

Dream Gondola

If you want to create a magical area where your child can escape to, then check out the Dream Gondola. This fun and roomy sofa is made from a wooden frame with a foam seating area, covered by a washable cotton/polyester cover. The veil is made from polyester and is supported by 2 beech poles [...]

Stokke Hippo Rocking Chair

Natalie writes… I’m a bit fascinated by this seesaw looking thing! Basically, the Stokke Hippo Rocking Chair can actually have two people on it at the same time. It comes in two sizes, large or small, with adults being able to go on both but being more relaxed on the large, although the large version [...]

Junior Wooden Table and 4 chair set

This gorgeous wooden table and chair set is perfect for your toddler and their friends whether you use it for eating or playing at. The set’s made from solid rubberwood and the chairs all come in different colours so they can choose their favourite from the choice of blue, green, pink, or yellow. Available from [...]