Thursday, February 9, 2012

Rokka Play wooden rocker/boat/theatre/kitchen!

March 29, 2011 by · 2 Comments 

My friend Michelle tipped me off about Rokka Play having spotted it in a design magazine. The brainchild of Cornish mamas Sam and Vanessa, the Rokka is a versatile toy that grows with your little one. The starter pack consists of a birch plywood Rokka seesaw, and a Cornish fishing boat accessory pack containing a vibrant [...]

Hot Buy of the Day: Brio Rock On

December 3, 2010 by · 2 Comments 

I couldn’t quite believe my eyes when I spotted this super-hot buy on Amazon. As we all know, Brio are the purveyors of quality wooden Swedish playthings and a big BG favourite. The Rock On is a modern reworking of the rocking horse that is minimalist enough to sit happily in a grown-up living space [...]

Royal Bird Rocking Chair

November 22, 2010 by · 1 Comment 

Recycling meets French chic in this royal bird rocking chair by Crème anglaise. Made out of reclaimed wood from pallets, this is the perfect child’s toy for a well styled home. Each one is handcrafted to order by French furniture maker Jocelyn Costis. The use of pallet wood means that it already has a well [...]

Zoobie

August 14, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

There’s a new brand making a play for the high end nursery products market and in steps Zoobie. Product designers Guy and Steve have come up with contemporary, highly stylised highchairs and bouncer cradles. At first glance, they’re certainly going for the design-led parent that buys products that are aesthetically pleasing to their environment yet [...]

Hot Toy List for Toddlers – Rocking Toys

December 1, 2008 by · 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 [...]

Thorsten Van Elten Kids-Rock Chair

November 5, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

Natalie writes… I’m eyeing up possible future chair candidates for the bambino’s bedroom since her Jacinto Chair from Zara Home has taken up residence in our sitting room. At £250, I’m not sure that the Thorsten Van Elten Kids-Rock will be making it into our home just yet but that won’t stop me from lusting [...]

notNeutral BB2 Rocker

November 4, 2008 by · Leave a Comment 

Natalie writes… I’m a big fan of US brand notNeutral whose super stylish, not so neutral furniture for toddlers has been creeping its way into the UK over the past few months. Beautifully crafted, their BB2 Rocker is made from eco-friendly, industrial grade pre-finished Euro Color Plywood, making it easy to clean. Despite the natural [...]