Recent Articles in Games & toys

The 3 in 1 Curiosity Gym from Brightminds
Jul 27, 2010

Babies' first toys are important – especially when they give parents some precious hands-free time to do the important things  like eating! Harriet loves playing on the 3 in 1 Curiosity Gym, as Oliva Coates reports.

Silver Cross Homegrown 3 in 1 Playmat & Gym
Jul 13, 2010

Baby gyms have come a long way since Anne Coates had one for her own daughter. Here she – and Harriet – test out the Silver Cross Homefrown 3 in 1 Playmat and Gym. Harriet's appreciation is shown by the smile on her face!

Garden Noughts and Crosses from Brightminds
Jul 8, 2010

Toby Bell soon got the hang of a game new to him – Garden Noughts and Crosses from Brightminds – as mum Alex writes.

How To Train Your Dragon
May 4, 2010

Sian Minett comments on son James' experience of playing How to Train your Dragon based on the Dreamworks animated film of the same name.

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Apr 24, 2010

Jack Denne, aged ten, reviews  the new game from Activision, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

Duncan ProYo
Mar 29, 2010

Yo-yos are are back in fashion – the latest must-have in the playground. Tim Walder and his sons put the Duncan ProYo to the test for Parenting Without Tears.

WotWots toys from Hasbro
Dec 23, 2009

Olivia Coates went along to London Zoo to see the arrival of Hasbro's latest toys from Channel Five's Milkshake programme.

Lego City Farm Combine Harvester
Dec 15, 2009

Toby Bell is a great Lego fan so he was delighted, writes Alex, to try out the City Farm Combine Harvester.

Nice Bear Naughty Bear – The Good Manners Card Games
Dec 9, 2009

Alex Bell reviews a fabulous little card game that helps young children learn good manners - as well as having a great time playing.

SimAnimals Africa
Nov 20, 2009

Jack Denne plays SimAnimals Africa for Parenting Without Tears and enjoys the brand new art style for a game which encourages players to interact with animals and collect rare objects.

Moxie Girlz and LIV - dolls with attitude
Nov 13, 2009

Eat your heart out Barbie – there are some new girls on the street. LIV and Moxie fashion dolls are set to be this Christmas' hot favourites.

2009 Dream Dozen - toys for under £50
Oct 28, 2009

The Toy Retailers Association (TRA) today announced the industry's official prediction of Christmas bestsellers and all of them are under £50 making Christmas that bit more affordable!