Marvel-lous Tee’s

Heather Chambers — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:30:54 +0000

Limited to a run of 500 these headless HULK t-shirts are certain to be a hit with fans of the angry green man. Available in three sizes for Marvel fans from 1 – 6 they’re £16 each from Fabric Flavours

Skip Hop Hare – Ideal Easter gift

Heather Chambers — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:58:57 +0000

Awww just look at this cute and clever all-in-one baby grooming set- The bunny ears double as a useful brush and comb, each with a soft-grip handle, the perfect size for little hands. Soft brush bristles are gentle on the baby’s scalp and the wide-toothed comb makes untangling hair easy. Completing the collection is a baby-safe mirror on the bunny’s base. £19.95 at Kiddykool

Contrasting Zebra makes ideal first toy

Heather Chambers — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:41:57 +0000

Jelly Kitten’s black and white zebra is ideal for newborns who can see contrast better than colour in their early days. Toys in black, white, red and other strong contrasts are perfect for getting baby’s attention and helping them develop muscle co-ordination skills like object tracking with their eyes.

The zebra has a convenient loop with a velcro closure which can be used to attach it to cot bars, car seats, bouncers etc. As your baby gets older he may find the plastic rings around the hooves are good for teething on. Until then they will keep him entertained as they clack together, especially when dangling from a moving pram.

Pictured is the ‘small’ zebra which stands at around 9″. Available from John Lewis £8.95

Stars not Sheep

Heather Chambers — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:25:03 +0000

The Twilight turtle projcts a magical lightshow onto bedroom ceilings, superb for sending off “I’m not tired”! kids to the land of nod in no time, and offering adults a helping hand too. Projecting in three soothing colours the stars aren’t just a random collection of outerspace luminators, they’re carefully constructed replicas of eight genuine constellations. Use the enclosed star guide What’s more it comes with a beautifully illustrated Star Guidew so you can point out what’s showing, then set the 45 minute timer then sneak out of the room and let the Turlte work his magic before powering down. £29.99 at FIREBOX

Snap up this singing plush

Heather Chambers — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:29:48 +0000

Q – What’s 40cm long and sings “See Ya later Alligator”

A – Allie G the singing plush, reduced from £26.99 to £12.99 at Play

Fancy being a Fairy?

Heather Chambers — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:43:53 +0000

Disney have announced a nationwide competition, in conjunction with high street retailer Argos, to give one lucky person the chance to be the voice of a fairy character in their animated film – “Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue” Just take atrip to www.disney.co.uk/voiceofafairy and record your voice directly onto the competition page with your computer or laptop microphone whilst watching a scene from “Tinker Bell and The Great Fairy Rescue”. Entries can be submitted between today, 10 March, and midnight on 7 May 2010. Good luck everyone

Peppa Pig Pick-Up

Heather Chambers — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:20:11 +0000

Grandpa Dog has himself a shiny new ride thanks to Character. Stick him inside his ride, fully prepared for mechanical mishaps with his working overalls on. Wheel him aorund looking for break-downs into the Pick Up Truck and wheeling him around to rescue his broken-down neighbours. When one is found use the working winch-lift to assist vehicles onto the back of the truck. Priced at £16.99 it includes accessories and sound FX.

Junior Heroes range is launched

Heather Chambers — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:16:27 +0000

This colourful collection in the junior hero range have just been revealed. Aimed at the 12 month plus market each is chunky and hard-weraing, ideal for outdoor or indoor play and each feature moving parts. Superb playthings for letting kids create their own adventures. Each one is £9.99 at Character

Ride the Gruffalo

Heather Chambers — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:26:11 +0000

The luggage range for toddlers has just taken on a new guise, now in addition to riding the brightly coloured mini suitcases kids can now have a Gruffalo in tow. These cases are invaluable at airports giving kids a place to stow all their playthings and when it all gets a bit to tiresome on their little legs a place to sit and be pulled along by parent power. £39.95 at Firebox

Soft toys to suit every nursery at Ikea

Heather Chambers — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:57:46 +0000

This soft toy fits perfectly with my ‘woodland animals’ themed nursery and it’s not just for show, the rabbit’s features and detailing are all firmly embroidered on which means there are no small parts to present a choking hazard.

Ikea has a range of plush toys like this one (called ‘gosig kanin’ in Ikea speak) including tabby cats, poodles, elephants, polar bears and pandas. So whether your little one is having a safari theme or a nature inspired room you’ll find something that fits in perfectly. Plus baby can play with them as soon as she’s able as they are suitable from birth.

From £6.99 at Ikea