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Cool Christmas gift ideas all children will love!

Paddington Bear Music Box	Paddington Bear Skittles
Turn the key & Paddington Bear spins around on his suitcase. A charming handcrafted wooden music box.	This lovely wooden skittles set will be loved by all children who are fans of Paddington bear.
£16.95	£16.50
Push Along Paddington Bear	Le Toy Van Dotty Kettle
A wonderful addition to your Paddington Bear collection, this push along wooden toy is ideal for little ones learning to walk.	This polka dot kettle from Le Toy Vanhas a removable lid, fold down handle & a cute bluebird whistle in the spout. Just the job for making a cuppa!
£8.99	£13.95
Jemima Puddle Duck Push Along	3 in 1 Puppet Theatre
Push along Jemima Puddle Duck is the perfect toy for little ones who are just learning to use their legs & feet.	A brilliant convertible puppet theatrethat can be used for finger puppets, hand puppets or marionettes.
£8.99	£89.99
Red & Yellow Puppet Theatre	Rabbit & Insect Puppet Set
Our convertible puppet theatre is also available in red & yellow. Our 3 & 1 puppet theatres are sure to keep your children busy all through Christmas!	This cute animal puppet set includes a rabbit hand puppet & three insect finger puppets including a ladybird, caterpillar & butterfly.
£89.99	£23.95

Tummy time and play time is, of course, vital to a child’s development. It should also be a lot of fun! While we’re sure any time you spend with your toddler will be positive, we thought it would be a great idea to put together a simple guide to some of the most constructive games you can play with your toddler.

The guide is split up into four sections; language, movement, co-ordination and creative skills. Within which are simple games that don’t require buying much of the way in props. Indeed, for many of these games you could improvise and make your own props should you wish. In every case the most crucial component to your child’s development is you. You will be their best, most interactive and most interesting toy; and your involvement in these games is crucial to their development.

From games you can play when you’re sitting in a waiting room, to games you play by simply turning your living room into an adventure playground; these are all easy to devise and lots of fun both for you and your child to play.

Obviously every child develops at a different rate, so while these are aimed roughly at those starting to toddler around they can be adapted for older and younger children.

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Have a look through some of our Best Sellers.  There are some great gift ideas for children of all ages.

Wooden Jars of Jam & Preserves	Wooden Play Farm
This set of wooden jars of jam & preserves is the perfect addition to your little ones pretend play shop or kitchen.	A 48 piece farm set that will keep Mr & Mrs Farmer busy for hours. The set includes a cattle shed, vegetable patch, animals, vehicles & tools.
£9.75	£22.95
Le Toy Van Cafe Machine	My Doll Family
Children will enjoy making & drinking coffee with their friends with this colourful Le Toy Van cafe machine.	My Doll Family from Le Toy Van includes a daddy, mummy, son & daughter.
£21.95	£18.99
Tidlo High Tea Shape Sorter	Tidlo Cutting Fruits Set
This beautiful Tildo wooden shape sorter from John Crane encourages imaginative play & teaches children to learn about numbers & counting.	This beautiful wooden fruit setencourages children to learn about healthy eating.  Each piece of fruit is held together with velcro.
£24.95	£14.95
Honeybake Toaster Set	BigJigs Rail Grand Central Station
This cute Le Toy Van toaster setincludes a toaster, toast, butter, jam, plate & knife.	Children will have hours of fun with this BigJigs Grand Central Station. A must have accessory to any train set.
£19.99	£39.95