Games & toys

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.

LEGO® has launched a sustainable advent calendar, which aims to save around a million plastic trays from landfills this year. Available in three themes: LEGO® Star Wars^TM GO® City and LEGO® Friends, the calendar contains a different toy to build each day. The trays are made from 100 per cent Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper, and can be recycled along with the box. Harriet was in Star Wars^TM heaven! 

Harriet was overjoyed to  receive the BABY born Interactive Wonderland Fairy Rider Doll – a five heart success for her.

The crazy bug bopping game from JML introduces Fizz the Fly, Bella the Beetle and Boris the Bookworm. Anne Coates watched Harriet get to grips with Fizz the Fly.

Following the success of their TfL licensed card game, Mind the Gap, the independent jigsaw puzzle and board games company, Gibsons, have released Chicken Out!, a fun and educational family card game that is perfect for children aged seven plus. Harriet and Anne Coates had great fun playing this together.

Fire 7 Kids Edition is the ideal way for children to use apps and access books and films plus there's great fun to be had using the camera and its editing tools as Harriet discovered. Reviewed by Anne Coates.

As seen on the Netflix original show, the Project Mc2 girls are back with brand new experiments! You can create your own Gummies with Adrienne Attoms, design amazing tie-dye with Camryn Coyle and create glitter tattoos with Ember Evergreen. Harriet and Anne Coates review tie dyeing with Camryn Coyle.

Set up your stumps ready for a great game of cricket. Olivia Coates reviews.

Fun and games guaranteed over the festive period with The Very Merry Christmas Game from Rascals, writes Anne Coates.

At home it's more fun to explore STEM education topics when you have the right equipment. We have tried out the new Discovery Kids Digital Walkie Talkies with a 3km range and the Discovery Kids 40mm Astronomical Telescope and they make great presents.

Zapf Creation® has come up with a fabulous addition to the BABY Born® family – a big sister. She arrived in the Coates household with much fanfare and joyous anticipation. 

They're the new kids on the block – Bratz Instapets inspired by their spirit animals. We were sent Jade to review and Harriet Coates was delighted.

Lucky Voice has developed the ultimate Karaoke App. We tried it out together with the Lucky Voice Karaoke Kit. The children at Harriet's end of term party were delighted.