Recent Articles in Games & toys

Chad Valley Charm Bracelets
Oct 4, 2013

Girls especially love making jewellery and there are lots of kits to choose from. Hazel Bothma reviews the Chad Valley 50 Piece Charm Bracelet set and recommends for the five plus age group.

Crafty Kids – Horse Puppet Kit
Sep 23, 2013

Hazel Bothma reviews a Paul Lamond Crafty Kids – Horse Puppet Kit which her daughter, Frida, took great delight in making.

Yellow Felt Bunny
Jun 11, 2013

Yellow Felt Bunny is a new online mail order craft company which designs kits for different age groups to encourage creativity. Hazel Bothma tried out a kit with daughter Frida and both were delighted with the results.

My Little BABY born®: I Can Swim
May 14, 2013

A baby doll that swims! A fabulous addition to the Zapf creations family of BABY born®, writes Anne Coates, my little BABY born® I Can Swim is the ultimate in bathtime toys.

Hickory Shack Hoppity Bunny
Mar 28, 2013

It was love at first sight when the Hickory Shack Hoppity Bunny arrived at Michaela Braisher's home. Fortunately for the sake of family peace her son decided is was a girls' toy.

Silliest Situations – Pesky Pirates
Mar 12, 2013

Gibson Games have launched a new range of puzzles with an added dimension: Spot the Sillies. Hazel Bothma tried out Pesky Pirates with her daughter Frida who loved it.

Supercast fridge magnets to mould and paint
Dec 21, 2012

Studio Anne Carlton, a brand leader in decorative chess sets and traditional games, has aquired Supercast which is relaunches with a new collection: Forever Friends, Farmyard Animals, Fairies, Horses, Dinosaurs, Jewellery Box and Alphabet. Anne and Harriet Coates tried them out.

KidzStar Tablet from Binatone
Dec 20, 2012

Tapping into children’s love for technology, Binatone has created a tablet computer just for them. Boasting an extra-large 7” capacitive-touch colour screen, the KidzStar Tablet features large icons and a touch-pen, making it easy to navigate via the bespoke children’s operating system.

John Adams Pro Deck Workshop
Dec 17, 2012

John Adams Pro Deck Workshop is reviewed by Jonathan Bell who tried it out with his son, Toby.

LeapPad2 Explorer
Dec 15, 2012

The LeapPad2 Explorer is a perfect tablet for a child aged three to nine, writes Anne Coates who has given it a five heart rating.

Elefun Snackin' Safari game from Hasbro
Dec 1, 2012

Yvette Henlon and Victoria (aged two) attended the launch of the new Elefun Snackin Safari game from Hasbro at the Rainforest Café. Here she reviews the games which is ideal for small children.

busbi 7, Android tablet for kids
Nov 24, 2012

If you're looking for an affordable Android tablet to give to a child this Christmas, the busbi 7 makes a great choice, writes Anne Coates. Packed with child-friendly features and apps and looking smart and "the real thing", the busbi 7 makes an ideal alternative to using mum or dad's technology.