Gommini Ross Rocking Horse

If there’s one thing we love more than traditional toys here at BG, it’s traditional toys given a modern twist. Step forward German company Gommini’s award-winning Ross rocking horse. Made from FSC-certified Valchromat, a by-product of the forestry industry, finished with natural resin, it comes in ultra-sleek black or fun yellow and has a host [...]

Hot Buy of the Day: Magis Dodo Rocking Bird

Well, our friends at Achica have surpassed themselves  today with a Magis sale. Our pick of the discounted goodies from the MeToo children’s range is the fabulous inside/outside Dodo Rocking Bird, which we featured in July last year, which is on sale for £90, saving £39 on the RRP. Available in red, blue, yellow and [...]

Reggie the Cardboard Eco Rocker

I’m always on the lookout for cardboard toys and furniture because aside from their eco credentials, they tend to have high play value and/or functionality and a lovely minimalist chic. Ticking all those boxes is the unbelievably cool Eco Rocker, made from recycled paper called Ultraboard. ‘Reggie’ the Eco Rocker takes the traditional rocking horse [...]

Alfie’s first birthday presents: toys

Alfie received so many fabulous pressies I just had to share some of them with you. A few we’ve mentioned before on BG – we bought him a Brio Rock On and a Habitat wooden New York taxi (picked up in the sale) and his grandparents gave him a Schoenhut piano, which he loves to play [...]

Perludi’s Oskar at Work and Constantin

It’s time for a dose of sumptuous furniture for kids with big(ish) pricetags. I featured Perludi’s Amber in the Sky bunkbed a few months back which has an eyewatering pricetag of over €2100 and the Austrian design company have applied the same design aesthetics to their Oskar at Work table and bench and their Constantin [...]

Billy Rocker

We’re big fans of cardboard gear for toddlers because they’re eco friendly, durable, customisable, and very wallet friendly alternatives to other material intense products, so of course when I saw this Billy Rocker over on Babyccino, I knew I had to highlight it! Made from recycled cardboard, it’s suitable from around 3 to 7 years [...]

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 [...]

Hot Toy List for Toddlers 1-2 Years Part 2 – Rocking Toys

Natalie writes… In today’s installment from our Hot Toy List for Christmas 2008, I’m focusing on our hottest buys for rocking toys. With our stylish buys starting from age 12 months ranging from modern and loud, to an eco friendly twist on the traditional rocking horse, to so minimal it doesn’t look like a rocking [...]

Heirloom Jacob Rocking Lamb

Natalie writes… I can’t decide if I like this rocking lamb as it’s so lifelike…if you ignore the rocker base… Custom made and hand crafted in a workshop based at the foot of a castle in Wales, this is a life size lamb suitable for children up to 3 years. It’s made from natural, sustainable [...]

Charlie Caterpillar Rocking Animal

Brenda writes… I am on the look out for a rocker for my godson so forgive me for checking them out with you. This one by Mamas and Papas is a more commercially styled one but it’s not badly priced as rocking ‘horses’ go. Charlie Caterpillar is brightly coloured and softly padded, with rattles and [...]

Combination Motorbike

Natalie writes… It’s a rocker! It’s a trike! It’s a combination bike! I want it! This is what I call an “investment piece” and to be fair, with something as beautifully crafted as this, you’ll hold on to it and pass it down. The Combination Motorbike is Welsh and made from timber from sustainable and [...]

Toddle Time Rocking Elephant

Brenda writes… This very cute looking rocking elephant will enchant your bambino. It has crinkly ears and a squeek noise, with a softly padded seat with a safety harness and solid wood hand grips. Suitable for age 6-36 months. Available from Party Balloon for 55.00 plus delivery.

BabyGeek’s 1st Birthday Gift Parade

BabyGeek writes…. Woop woop! Hot on the heels of the Bambino, BabyGeek turned one recently. We celebrated with a family barbecue and an unhealthy amount of cake and ice cream. As you can see from the photo, she is on trend with her oversized sunglasses and wearing the latest creation from MamaGeek. And yes, she [...]

Rocking Plane

I love the fact that there are so many unusual ride on and rocking toys…. Built to last, this is one of those toys that’ll hang around for a long time being passed down through generations.

Arabian Rocking Horse by Plan Toys

I really like this simple, colourful, modern rocking horse designed by Plan Toys and it’s really well priced too at £35. Built on parallel rockers that assist it rocking backwards and forwards, it’s made using sustainable natural materials and eco-friendly processes. The paints and finish are also child-safe and non-toxic. Dimensions: 27 x 65 x [...]

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