We were recently offered the chance to review the intriguingly named Sorgenfresser, or Worry-eaters. They keep an eye out for bad dreams and worries in a sleeping child’s room – if they see a bad dream they open their zippered mouth and gobble them up. Take a look at this short video about them: They…
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Encouraging my little builder
The toddler has become obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine and I don’t use the word obsessed lightly. His whole day seems to revolve around the little blue engine which means mine does too. His first words in the morning are Thomas and Gordon, his favourite engines, and the first toy out of his toy…
Fisher-Price toys for pre-schoolers
Last week I had one of those emails which I had to re-read several times because I couldn’t believe what it contained. It asked if the children would like to test some of the latest Fisher-Price toys. I may have written back in capitals saying OF COURSE! You see I have a love affair with…
Choo choo
No, I haven’t gone mad – yet. Choo choo is all I hear ALL. DAY. LONG. I’m not sure when it happened but my son is obsessed with trains. It’s the one constant in our day. He may not want breakfast, he may fight a nappy change, he might not let me wipe his runny…
Toys naturally giveaway
Toys Naturally is a lovely online shop which prides itself on stocking a range of ethically minded, beautifully crafted open ended wooden toys. The aim is to be sensitive to children, to nurture and develop their growing minds to their fullest potential, to be intelligent, creative, robust and happy. Above all, Toys Naturally goodies aim…
Gingerbread house finds
It’s been a while but I couldn’t resist this wooden abacus in my local charity shop. They must be quite common as after buying it I saw another one in a different shop. Big Brother won’t be using it just yet but I like to think (everything crossed) that it’s robust enough to withstand his…
12 Days of Christmas – Day 5
On the fifth day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – a Rastamouse that sings! (a 3D Puzzle, Club Penguin Gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty!). It’s Day 5 of my Christmas gift guide for little ones. Irie Man! The latest cult show to take the world by storm, pre-schoolers…
12 days of Christmas – Day 1
To help celebrate Christmas I’ve managed to get my hands on twelve top Christmas gifts that I think little ones will love! In a special feature over the coming days I’ll be revealing my Gift of the Day and giving readers of the gingerbread house the chance to win some of the gifts! Subscribe to…
Playing – 19 months
As Edward’s playing habits seem to have plateaued for the time being we decided to try and improve the lounge which is where we spend a lot of our time. At 19 months his concentration is developing and he is able to play with certain toys for longer periods of time – a great improvement…