Games & toys

There's something wonderful about giving a toddler their own "first baby" and the Little BABY born® dolls from Zapf Creations are perfect for this, writes Anne Coates.

This Yerloa Pop-up Hammer Game was an instant success with nine month-old Lizzie and it's still one of her favourite toys nine months later, writes Anne Coates.

The moment 16 month old Lizzie set eyes on these finger puppets from The Puppet Company, her face lit up with a huge smile. She knew at once they were for her and couldn't wait to touch them, writes Anne Coates.

Fed up of sharing your camera or phone with a child? Christine Mayle found myFirst Camera 3 was perfect for her grandson.

DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse Mystery Cat Box Clay proved to be a great hit with Christine Mayle's granddaughter.

The Airbrush Art Activity Kit from Canal Toys proved to be an instant success with all four of Christine Mayle's grandchildren, aged three to eight years old as she says in her review

Casio is a name you can absolutely trust and Anne Coates was delighted to be able to review their Casio SA-50 Mini Keyboard, Which delights the latest addition to her family.

If, like us,  you have Gabby Dollhouse fans in your family then the oven and set of baking tools available in the Gabby’s Dollhouse Cakey Cat’s Dough Kitchen from Canal Toys is a must have, writes Christine Mayle in her five heart review.

We first reviewed the Connetix Pastel Creative Pack at the end of last year and this product is so good we had to review it twice! This time Christine Mayle and her family are won over by the magnetic tiles.

The Pop Up Hammer Game was an instant success! The green casing instantly drew my nine month old granddaughter's attention and she couldn't wait to play. She's a little younger than the recommended one to three years but she'd already been doing some of the activities on another toy, writes Anne Coates.

Since its publication in 2019, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse has brought joy to millions of readers  adults and children – who fell in love with the four unlikely friends. In particular the Mole captivated hearts and imaginations and now there is a beautifully crafted mole for you to own, writes Anne Coates.

A variation on a well-known favourite, Christmas-Opoly from Cheatwell Games is a merry game to celebrate the season, writes Anne Coates.