These are our tried and tested toys and gifts for toddlers, preschoolers and school starters. Our kids love them, and so have our 10+ nieces and nephews!
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Toddler essentials
Preschool and school starters
Bed & bath for little ones
Toddler essentials
These shape sorters are loved by our kids, and really set the scene for imaginative play, too.
Wooden shape sorter - Wild Wonders
We love play food. Tea parties, cooking, and practising our table manners. These Melissa and Doug sets are long-lasting and easy for little hands.
Food Groups - Wooden Play Food
This ice cream set is really cute. I love the magnets that make it easy for my littlest to play with.
Wooden Magnetic Ice Cream Puzzle & Play Set
Water play books are so good for travel with younger kids. On the plane, in the car, or even just when you want to enjoy a hot cup of coffee. So many designs available.
Water WOW! Water-Reveal Pad - Unicorn
This music set is perfect. Kids love it - but not too annoying or loud!
Band-in-a-Box music set
Cute for toddlers, and educational for older kids. Looks great in the playroom!
Shape Sorting Clock
Paint sticks are such a lifesaver and have really helped our little ones practice their art and grip.
Paint Sticks For Children
Birthday t-shirts are a big thing in our house! These are really cute, we started with 1st birthday and went to 3rd. I'm keeping them to turn into a blanket for each child's 18th.
3rd Birthday Girl T-Shirt: Custom Floral Number, Personalized Name
These are the softest baby sponges of all time! They're plant based and perfect for teeny ones.
Newborn Natural Konjac Sponge Two Pack
Preschool and school starters
These cards have been so helpful for our school age kids. They're fun and easy to practice key sounds and letter combos. Also great for parents who aren't super up on phonics.
Little Wandle at Home More Phonics Flashcards for Reception
Excellent backpack for preschool and early school.
Iconic Blue/Pink Fade Girls School Backpack
Great snack boxes for school and going out and about. They store really easily and go in the dishwasher.
Fairy Snack Boxes
Cute hairclips make any day better! These are strong enough that they don't fall apart but kids can do them themselves.
Glitter Star Hair Clips
Our 5 year old loved this. We did it together because the craft kit is a little fiddly but she has loved playing with the bunnies.
Make Your Own Rabbit Finger Puppets Craft Kit
Bed & bath for little ones
Love these cuddly bunny towels! The colourful side is so soft and the towel is so fluffy. We've used these daily and they've lasted ages.
