Recent Articles in Games & toys

Bubble Bouncer from TP Toys
Apr 25, 2012

A mini-trampoline for toddlers, the Bubble Bouncer from TP Toys offers active fun indoors or outside the home. Harriet Coates put it to the test – tentatively at first.

The Micro Scooter challenge
Apr 17, 2012

Micro Scooters are fun and get children out of doors and exercising. Are adults up for that challenge? Georgina Collins'  son Sandy on his Micro Scooter challenged his dad on a Micro Sprite to a race. The result turned into a fun family experience with even Georgina overcoming her fear of two wheels!

Word for Word from Gibsons
Apr 16, 2012

This is a great game for everyone "who always have to have the last word" as it says on the Word for Word box from Gibsons. Toby Bell challenged Anne Coates to a match.

my little BABY born® Boy Potty Training Time from Zapf Creation
Apr 10, 2012

The latest in Zapf Creation's BABY born® range is a little boy ready to be potty trained. Harriet Coates who is beginning her own relationship with a potty, was enchanted by her new baby.

My World Puzzles from Gibsons
Mar 17, 2012

Gibsons offer a range of excellent puzzles and games. The My World range is for children from pre-school to Key Stage 1. Harriet Coates (nearly two) and Pippa Bell (just four) have had great fun with My World My Jobs and My World My Body.

Wham-O Snow Boogie Penguin and Polar Bear inflatable sledges
Feb 9, 2012

Elaine Denne's children have waited a long time to try out thier inflatable sledge. The snaow finally arrived and they were off!

Garden Compendium 5 games in 1
Dec 12, 2011

A great games compendium for any time of the year, this foam mat of five games has brought hours of fun to Pippa and Toby Bell.

Giggle Buddies
Dec 6, 2011

Harriet Elliott was given a laughing frog Giggle Buddy to try out on her boys. What did they make of it?

3 toys in one with Micro Scooter's New Mini Micro Seat
Dec 5, 2011

If you already own a Micro Scooter you can convert it to a "ride-on" toy or a Mini Micro with two new attachments. Or you can buy the complete set and delight the toddler in your life, as Anne Coates discovered.

Playmobil Advent Calendar
Nov 18, 2011

Chocolate Advent Calendars are a bit passé and if you have small children you don't want them to get the taste! So a great alternative is the Playmobil Advent Calendar which creates a scene day by day.

Cars 2 Appmates from Disney
Nov 14, 2011

Jonathan Bell took his son Toby to the launch of Disney Car 2 Appmates and to the sceening of Disney's Car 2.

Moxie Girlz – Ready to Shine (Lexa)
Nov 10, 2011

Hazel Bothma was initially sceptical as to how much her daughter, Frida< would enjoy playing with Lexa, one of the latest dolls in the Moxie Girlz range. She needn't have worried – four year old Frida loved her new Mozie Girl!