Games & toys

Panjango Trumps pitches 50 different jobs against each other and sees which scores highest on categories like salary, brain power, and even the risk of a robot taking your job. The Coates family played it and Harriet gave it a top rating.

Little Rockerz announce a new range of Headphones for 2018.

Soundiculous is the perfect family game to take on holiday, writes Anne Coates

Sweet Pups are a cute range of soft, plush puppies hidden inside scrumptious looking pastries. Harriet enjoyed the surprise, writes Anne Coates.

Star Wars™ Storm Trooper™ Digital Camera from VTech – perfect for Star Wars fans and young photographers. Harriet has put it to the test – reported by Anne Coates.

June is the  month of The Wildlife Trusts’ annual nature challenge, which dares people to do something wild every day in June. So what better time to try out the Bug Safari Kit and the Pocket Microscope from Interplay. Harriet put them to the test, as reported by Anne Coates.  @interplayuklit

Num Noms Nail Polish Maker put to the test.

Project Mc² Ultimate Lab Kit is a great way to introduce girls to science in the home. Eight-year-old Harriet loved setting up the "lab" and following the experiments reports Anne Coates.

Canal Toys has a range of So Slime creative products at prices to suit every pocket. Harriet was delighted to trial the So Slime DIY Factory.

With FabLab from Interplay kids can experiment, be creative and have fun with their style. Cool, trendy, colourful or just crazy fun – it’s easy and quick to apply – and when you are done, simply wash or peel and it will all come off again. Harriet couldn't believe her luck when the sets arrived for review.

University Games has created a great way to test your vocabulary – "It's a race a at great speed ... the tallest word is what you need!" Anne Coates relishes the challenge.

With the My Fairy Garden range, children can imagine, create, nurture and grow their own fairy garden. My Fairy Garden encourages interaction with nature through play. Harriet adored hers.

BABY Secrets – cute little baby dolls to collect as well as activity packs. 

In time for Christmas, Amazon’s Echo Buttons are now available to customers in the UK. Buttons are available in a two-pack for £19.99 with orders shipping immediately.

From MGA Entertainment Uk come the Lalaloopsy Dolls who star in their own original Netflix series. Anne Coates reviews Jewel Sparkles.

For children who adore their BABY born dolls, these two bathroom accessories: the Rain Fun Shower and the Interactive Wash Basin are a fabulous addition to encourage interactive, creative and imaginative play, writes Anne Coates.

Whatever the weather outside you can let it snow indoors with Insta-Snow® which won the Science Toy Awards, Primary School category. Harriet was delighted to receive some, writes Anne Coates.

Putting the balancing skills to the test with nerve-racking results, Tumball from Megableu is great fun for the whole family, writes Anne Coates.