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And just like that, another year flies by! 

This year has been very different for the blog as I have been very busy with Henry, who is heading to be 1 year old soon.  This post is actually a day late as it was the blogs birthday yesterday. But I was so busy with Henry yesterday I didn't get a chance to get it finished.

It has been lovely to be back writing about baby toys again and I hope to carry on filling the blog full of things like this. 

I must admit I have been struggling to find the time to blog. (I totally forgot how time demanding a baby is) but I do hope I can get back to finding some time to get more done this year. 

This time last year I had a bump and this year I have a full on baby. So each year I guess I shall be having to post pictures of both children. 

Here is the image from last year. I never notice how much Lily grows until I see an image of her from a year before. 

As for the blog, I'm not too sure there is much point in placing my stats here as I know not much has changed and in fact, I think I have lost followers on Instagram. One reason is I haven't been running competitions on there. And secondly, I think I am lost in a black hole where no one sees me. If you do spot my Instagram posts, I will always appreciate a follow. 

I now have 939 posts on my blog which means I wrote 23 posts this year. Not many at all but it's been a busy year for me juggling babies and children. 

I hope to write a little more this year, get back to some learning and development posts and of course some wonderful toy reviews. But in the meantime please bear with me with the quietness on the blog. 

To celebrate another year of blogging, I have a competition for you. I have 2 delightful books for you to win. I have always been a book fan so it's lovely to be able to give you an opportunity to win some. 

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Beautiful Wooden Toys from Jaques of London - Review

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I have always been a massive fan of wooden toys. I think they are beautiful, well made and also not over complicated when it comes to play. These wonderful wooden toys we were sent from Jaques of London are no different. 

Jaques of London have been making beautiful toys and games for years. Since 1795 infact, which means they pride them selves on making quality and classic toys. 

Henry and I was sent 2 lovely toys for him to try out and me to review. 

When they arrived I was super impressed with the packaging. They came in beautiful boxes which would make lovely gift boxes if these were sent as gifts. If I was to receive these as gifts, I would be super delighted with how they are presented. They even come with a beautiful black bow tied to them.

The first toy we opened and looked at was the Animal Safari Shape Sorter. The wooden pieces inside came packaged carefully so none of the wood would be damaged. When unwrapped there is no building required and the toy is ready to be played with straight away. The quality of the toy is really high quality,  made with a beautiful and strong and thick but also lightweight wood and also painted with care. The wood is also super smooth which means no nasty splinters and the paint is water based meaning no nasties. 

The set comes with a truck with removable roof, and a back that opens up. It also has 6 animals and animal shapes cut into the side of it. The beautiful classic animals which are a Giraffe, Elephant, Crocodile, Hippo, Zebra and Lion, will spark curiosity about animals, and Henry loves that we make animal noises with them to create even more fun play.
The roof is painted in zebra print, which I think is great because its eye catching for babies. 

A shape sorted is a brilliant toy for a baby or toddler to start to learn hand and eye co ordination skills. Firstly by simple playing with the shapes, and then eventually by learning to put them into the correct holes. Henry isn't quite at the stage of putting them into the correct holes but he loves taking the roof off and taking all the shapes out, and then putting them all back in again. For Henry this is a stage of discovery and he likes that he can do this with this toy. 

The Safari truck also comes with a string so it can be pulled along. I am very impressed that Henry can already grip the string and pull the truck towards him. This really helps with his grip development and means he can play slightly more independently. 

The next toy we played with was a Magnetic Crane Truck. 

Again the Truck was beautifully made. The front is painted blue, and had a little drivers steering wheel at the front. It is 2 trucks connected, which can be easily connected and disconnected by simply placing them together. The front of the toy has the crane connected to it and the back has the storage area. The storage area is filled with 4 colourful bricks which all have a picture of a fruit on the top and the storage are is painted red. It has 8 wheels all painted black. All together it looks a beautiful classic truck to want to play with. 

The crane is very exciting as it actually has a magnet attached. The 4 bricks it comes with also have magnets attached. This means that you can move the crane, to pick up the bricks and place them in the storage area, or vice versa and out the area. 

The wheels of the truck move really easily meaning that its not tricky to be pulled or pushed around. 

Henry is a little young yet to fully play with the crane, but it will be brilliant for his hand and eye coordination when he does come to playing with it. In the meantime he loves to push it and also spin the wheels around. He also loves to pick up the bricks with his hands. But, our 7 year old LOVES playing with it properly. She has spent ages sat on the floor using the crane to move the bricks around. This just shows you are never too old for classic toys and you will always get plenty of play out of them. 

Overall we love both of these toys and I would 100% recommend Jaques of London to you if you are looking for classic well made toys. 

You can see more of these lovely toys on the Jaques of London Website. 

Which of the 2 toys would your child love? 

BB Junior Drive n Rock Vehicles Review

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After spotting these wonderful toys on Tobar Toys Instagram page, I simple had to see if I could review them. They kindly sent out 3 of them to try out. 
Introducing BB Junior Drive n Rock Vehicles. How impressed does Henry look at these new toys he has. He loved that you could try them before they came out of the packaging and so started to play with them straight away.

B Junior makes fantastic baby and toddler toys which encourage fun hands on play.
These Drive n Rock toys are no exception and I think they have hit the nail on the head when it comes to fun.  

What a mixture!! Trucks which young kids always love, and making music and noise, which they again love. I really do love how they have incorporated the 2 together to make some fantastic toys. 

You have 3 Drive n Rock toys to choose from, A Yellow Truck and Drum, an Orange Truck and Guitar or a Red Truck and Keyboard. 

All trucks come with a face of the front and the colours are bright. Which always encourages babies and toddlers to want to play with them. They all also have a symbol on the front which shows which type of truck they are. 

One of the impressive things about this toy is that Henry can play with them as one toy, Truck and Instrument. Or he can play with them separately by playing with the truck alone or instrument alone as the instruments come off the back of the Trucks. Henry has played with them all ways possible. 

The instruments are really easy to take on and off, he can easily take them off all by himself, but needed me to put them back on. As you can see from the image its a simple shape slot to attach them together. 

One other really cool feature is that the sounds the instruments make, change depending on if they are on the Truck or off. When on the Truck they make beeping and Truck noises, and when off the truck they make music noises. This is really clever and I love that it add a whole new element to them. 

The buttons on the keyboard are REALLY easy to press. I get frustrated when baby toys create buttons that you have to press hard to make a sound but these Henry barely needs to apply pressure to make a sound. The guitar is a really easy flick action and the drum he really didn't need to hit hard for it to make a sound. The drum also has 2 parts to it. One that makes a drum noise and one that plays a tune. 

I am also super impressed with how easy the Trucks push. Henry barely needs any strength to push them around, they glide so smoothly and he easily pushes them back and forward. You would imagine them to be heavy but they are super lightweight meaning its easy for him to hold and have placed on his knee. 

But lightweight does not mean that these toys are not well made. Quite the opposite! They are brilliantly made and so far have really been withstanding some rough and tumble, which babies often do with toys. Henry has on many occasions bashed the Trucks into things and chucked the instruments from his highchair and there hasn't been a single damage to any of the toys. This is a real bonus when it comes to a baby toy. 

The instruments all switch off with a easy reachable switch on the side or back and they come with batteries already in them so your child can play straight away. 

If I was to rate these toys I would give them an 11/10 because they are that good. 

Each Truck is £17.99 each which is a great price for a toy that's going to get lots of use. They can be bought online at Amazon. 

I can't wait to see Henry grow and develop with these toys. 

What do you like about these toys?

Kids Games Christmas Gift Guide

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One thing that is a tradition for most at Christmas is to play Christmas games. They also make the perfect gift. I love giving them to the kids as extra joint presents each year. Below I have a selection of games that you may want to consider when thinking about what new games to buy for your kids. 

1. Baffled - £21.99 *Buy Me Here* 
Baffled is a super fun memory game that is for ages 6+ where you need the memory of an elephant. in 60 seconds you must memorise the positions of twelve symbol tiles. But you will end up baffled as the symbols constantly swap and change positions. This game is perfect for all the family as it is designed so kids have a fair chance of beating the adults. And as we know, the kids love beating adults. You can play with as little as 2 players or as much as 4 players and it is a game that you will all enjoy over and over again. Perfect to get out and enjoy at Christmas time. 

2. Kids Charades - £14.99 *Buy Me Here*

A family classic that is often played at Christmas time in Charades, so here is a version that is perfect for kids. This fun game will have your kids in barrels of laughter as they all act out some of the actions needed for team players to guess. Simply roll the dice, pick a card, flip the timer and have fun acting out what the card says. Then win tokens in six different categories. The game is quick to learn and can be enjoyed by all ages. It can also be played in teams making the social aspect of this game perfect for Christmas.  

3. Go Nuts and Snap Fit - £4.99 each *Buy Me Here* 

This is a fun silly actions game which is a clever twist on Go fish that will have your children entertaining for ages. In Go Nuts players have to make a monkey out of them self to Win! Ask players for their cards by acting out the picture. Collect the cards and the one with the most wins! 
Snap fit is a card game all about getting you moving. Be the first to find the matching cards and shout Snap Fit. Now everyone must act out what is shown on the cards for a count of 10. You will end up jumping, hopping, spinning on the spot and much more while the winner of the matching cards gets to watch and laugh. 

Both of these fun games are perfect for ages 4+ and make perfect stocking fillers. 

4. Top Trumps - £11.50 * Buy Me Here *

We all know the fab game Top Trumps, well here is a version for your little football fans with world football stars.  Featuring some of a top footballers, discover how many caps, goals and trophies these players have racked up and battle it out for the title of Top Trump. Each hard offers striking photography of the players and also a bio telling you all you need to know about that player. This game is sure to keep your little football fan entertained this Christmas and its the perfect gift to pop under the tree or inside a Christmas stocking.  

5. Ghost Castle - £21.00 *Buy Me Here*

If your kids are a fan of spooky then this is the game for them. They get to play paranormal investigators by moving around the castle as you play. Race up and down stairs, through trap filled rooms and come across spooky ghosts. The game is a race and chase game where you need to avoid the traps and make it out of the house to be the winner. The game includes 5 room traps which are triggered by the glow in the dark ghost on the roof. The box becomes your game board and it is easy to set up and play. It turns into a 3 dimensional haunted house and comes with many different types of contents including a spooky shaky floor. This new version of a 1970s fun game will bring loads of fun to your household. A brilliant gift for Christmas. Recommended for ages 6+ and is for 2 to 6 players.

6. Orchard Toys Dizzy Donkey  £8.50 *Buy Me Here*

If charades is a favourite game of yours, then this will soon be a favourite game for the kids. This crazy act it out game is perfect for Christmas parties and games nights where the entire family or even friends can join in and enjoy. You could end up being a sneezing chicken or a tired penguin. The hilarious things you may have to act out is sure to get lots of laughs. This game is also a card collecting game where the person with the most cards before the donkey gets the carrot wins. Not only is this game great fun, it also teaches children about different emotions as they act out things like surprised. The game comes with 45 playing cards, 1 playing board, 1 playing piece and 1 character stand. Recommended for ages 5 Plus and for 2 - 4 players.  

7. Pass the Pugs - £9.95  *Buy Me Here* 

This is just like the classic dice throwing game only using pugs instead. Get to 100 points by throwing the pugs and getting point for the positions they land in. First to 100 points is the winner. The game comes in a cute carry case which is perfect for on the go. It contains the rule book, score pad, pencil and 2 pugs. Super easy to play and something that the kids can manage to play all by them self. Recommended for 12+ and for 2 players or more. This is the perfect game gift for an older child, a pug loving child or something perfect for a stocking filler. 

Which of the games do you like the look of the most?

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Kids Christmas Gift Guide

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The kids generally have an ever growing list of things they want for Christmas. But lets be honest, they don't always ending asking for the best of things, leaving us with having to think what they may like our self. That's where my gift guide may come in handy for you. 

Here is a list of brilliant toys and fantastic games that you may want to consider this year. 

1. Ryan's World Mystery Figure Pack - £5.00 *Buy Me Here*

There are some massive Ryan fans out their so this surprise Mystery Figure pack will be the perfect gift to find under the tree or in their stocking. Inside you could find 2 of 11 different Ryan's all dressed up. They are perfect to collect and also swap if you get doubles. Plus at only £5 each you could buy more than 1 pack making a whole set of characters. 

2. Learning Resources Sensory Fidget Set - £32.00 *Buy Me Here* 

Fidgets are the new craze and are a great way to dive into your senses when playing. This pack is all about using your eyes and touch which you fidget away with your hands. Inside you get Jumping Pods, Globe Stress Ball, Popcubes, Play Foam, Glow Sticks, Rainbow Coil Spring, Chain Link with 1000 pieces and 1 sensory tube. This gift is also educational as well as fun and things like the pop cubes can help with maths, the globe with geography, the coiled spring with science as well as helping your child's fine motor skills. Plus they are great for helping hand strength and the sensory tube is perfect for relaxing and creating calm for a child. This toy is aimed at ages 4 to 7 and is a great gift to give as one big gift or as lots of little gifts wrapped up to pop into a stocking.  

3. Pink Fong Sing and Snuggle Baby Shark £25.00 *Buy Me Here*

Who has a big baby shark fan in the house? We do! This Baby shark from Wow Wee is about to become your child's new best friend. This shark has daytime mode and night time mode for fun play and relaxed play. In daytime mode you can get baby shark to sing the song or play a fun game of peekaboo using the sleep mask. But in night mode you can get baby shark to sing a lullaby. Simply turn out the lights or place baby sharks sleep mask over his face. Plus at bedtime his fin glows a nice glowing light to make a cosy night time atmosphere. He is 7 inch in height and so the perfect size for your little one to snuggle. Recommended for ages 3+, this is sure to be a lovely gift for a Baby Shark fan this year.

4. Aqua Gelz Deluxe Play Set - £22.99  *Buy Me Here*

With Aqua Gelz you can make your own Colourful, Fun and Squishy creations within seconds. It comes with a reusable tank that you can then make new squishy creations over and over again in. This set alone helps you make over 40 creations. You could make A squishy butterfly or even a squishy shark. It includes 6 x 60ml Coloured Gelz, 2 x 15ml Glitter Gelz, and 1x15ml glow in the dark Gel. It also comes with 8x 5g Solution Mix. Then your 6 different moulds and a deluxe display tank. It is easy to do and so recommended for ages 5+. This gift really does bring some magic to Christmas. 

5. Aqua Dragons Underwater World -  £14.00 *Buy Me Here*

Are your little ones begging for a pet? But you don't have the room or the time for one? Well this is the perfect no effort pet to get. These Aqua Dragons are live aquatic creatures which your child can hatch and watch grow from home. Just add water to the tank that this set comes and pour in your eggs and watch them hatch with in 2 to 3 days. To care for them all you need to do is feed them every 2-3 days and then they will grow, play and even reproduce. This amazing set comes with everything you need to get going. A tank, pipette, eggs, food and feeding spoon. It also comes with a guide to learn all about your aqua dragons. The aquarium size is only 15cm by 14cm and so doesn't take up much room at all. It makes the perfect gift for any child who would love a pet. 

6. Living Nature Pets -  £14.99 *Buy Me Here*

It isn't always manageable to let you child have a pet, they take up time, they make a mess. But it is often a child's request for Christmas. So why not consider a Living Nature Pet. There are so many choices of pets your child could have, a rabbit, guinea pig, dogs, farm animals and even dinosaurs. Each pet comes in a cardboard cage that looks like its made from wood. This is the perfect home for your child's pet. They also come with a handy guide that teaches you all about your pet. The best thing about these pets is that they look at close to real as they can without it actually being real. The fur on them is such lovely fur which means that they are lovely and cuddly. This really would put a smile on any child's face on Christmas. 

7. Zimpli Kids Baff Bombz - £6.00 *Buy Me Here*

Kids just love playing in the bath and these wonderfully colourful bath bombz are another way to make your child's bath even more fun. Bath bombs used to be an adult thing but lately it has become a kid craze and they love them. Zimpli Kids have made these bath bombz kid friendly, super colourful and in super fun shapes that kids whether boy or girl will love. You have a star, a cloud a rocket and a moon to choose from and when placed in the water they fizz and let out a mix of wonderful colours. Plus they smell great! Each pack contains 1 bath bomb and it would look wonderful wrapped up under the tree. 

8. Rainbow Brush Animal Set - £16.00 *Buy Me Here* 

Get creative and make beautiful pictures with this John Adams Rainbow Brush Animal Set. The 6 special brush pens all clip together to make a lovely rainbow pattern when used. This put together with one of the 15 provided drawing sheets then come together making a colourful and creative picture. The set also comes with some blank drawing sheets so then your child can make up their own creations. The set is all about animals and so the 15 provided sheets are all lovely animals such as birds, fish and horses. It also comes with a matt to help do your creations. This would make such a lovely gift for a child who loves all things creative. 

9. Unicorn Head Torch - £9.99 *Buy Me Here*

Another great one for the explorers. This head torch by brainstorm toys is unicorn themed and so cute as well as useful. You press the button once for the torch to come on and then again and it will play a sparkly sound too. The head torch has 2 angles, one which is straight forward which is best for exploring and the second is tilted down which is great for bedtime reading. Having the torch on your child's head means they will no longer need to hold a torch while trying to read a book at bedtime. The strap is adjustable which means its great for lots of different ages of children. It is a lovely gift which any child would be happy to find under the tree.

10. Hettie the Talking Yeti -  £7.99 *Buy Me Here*

Here is a book to make the kids smile at Christmas. Hettie the talking Yeti is a an imaginative rhyming book that will have children amused and enchanted. It has bold and bright beautiful illustrations with fun characters. The book is all about a boy who finds a yeti, but the yeti talks way to much about his adventures he has had. This tires the boy out so he gives the yeti to his friend who then brings him round to play and the day starts all over again. Super funny book which your kids will want read over and over again. 

11. Buy a Gift Experience Voucher - £29.00  *Buy Me Here*

This is a great gift to gift a full family but is most definitely something the kids would enjoy. With the family days out voucher your not just gifting a gift of a day out but also gifting them special memories. Plus we all know a family that have way too many toys. The family days out voucher gives a choice of 205 locations they may want to visit and the great thing about this gift is that they can choose themselves where they want to go. Just some brilliant examples of fun days that are on offer, there bowling, crazy golf, escape room experiences, paintballing, animal experiences and more. The voucher comes in a nice looking envelope and so looks lovely when you hand it to them. 

12. Science Mad Metal Detector - £24.99 *Buy Me Here*

If you have a little explorer in the family then this could be perfect for them. This Science Mad Metal Detector is a great way for them to explore and find common metal objects. Mud larking is a fun new hobby for many and so before digging in the mud on the beach, this detector could help you know where to dig. It has a sensitivity control and a volume control and the detector beeps when its close to metal. It also has a light which speeds up and changes colour when you are closer to the metal. This detector is the perfect height for your child and is also super light weight. I can see this being a toy that kids will get super excited to find under a Christmas tree. 

Which of these do you like the sound of the best?

Babies and Toddlers Christmas Gift Guide

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I am loving having a baby to buy for for Christmas this year. It is so exciting seeing all the things that can be bought for them and with so much wonderful choice I am stuck choosing which is best to buy. So here is a list of some wonderful ideas of what you can buy your baby or toddler. 

1. SilkBebe Bunny Comforter - £21.99 *Buy Me Here*

What an adorable gift for a younger baby. Made from pure mulberry silk it is different to most comforters that babies usually own. The soft silk material will be a lovely new smooth material for a baby to touch and they will love to rub the material against their cheek as they snuggle with it. It also means that the baby is playing with a lovely natural material that is safe and kind to them. This comforter is designed so it doesn't irritate skin and can help prevent exzema which is a great plus.
The design of the comforter is super cute in the bunny shape with cute little face. At a height of 32cm its not too large for a small baby to cuddle.  It is also presented in a beautiful gift box which will be appreciated by the parents as a lovely gift. A lovely choice for a gift if your wanting to gift something special for a babies first Christmas. 

2. SNOObear - £59.95 - *Buy Me Here*

How about a soothing snuggle buddy for your baby? SNOOBear is exactly that. This adorable soft classic looking bear is also a white noise teddy which will help soothe your baby when upset, or when needing to sleep. White noise is a brilliant way to help soothe a baby and I can say its worked many times for me when trying to settle Henry. The noises that SNOObear makes are all designed by a white noise guru called Dr Harvey Karp and are magical for helping your baby drift of to sleep. The Snoobear can play to up to 60 min but then has a setting where it listens out for your baby making noise and then plays again to soothe your baby. Giving parents a better nights sleep.
It also has a strap so then you can take SNOObear with you having it hang from the pram or car seat. After your baby reaches 1 years old it is perfect for putting in their cot with them, making a transition to their own room much easier. You can buy SNOObear in either brown or white and it is super soft and cuddly which your baby will love. Buying this for your baby also means you are buying yourself a Christmas Gift. The Gift of Sleep! 

3. Ziggle Christmas Leggings and Bibs - *Buy Me Here*

Ziggle have a fabulous selection of Christmas clothing and bibs perfect for your baby to wear and get festive with this year. The leggings are super cute and super festive with a cute Christmas pattern on the bum and made in lovely festive colours such as red and white. The leggings are super warm and also stretchy making winter really comfortable for your baby. They come in sizes 0-6 months or 6-12 months and as they are stretchy, they grow with your baby. I love the style of these for crawling babies as you get to see the snowman on their bum wiggling as they crawl. The leggings are £9.99 making it a affordable item of clothing for your baby. 
You may also want to look at Ziggles Christmas Dribble Bibs. There are a great selection of Christmas designs on the website including snowmen, Rudolphs, and mince pies. You can buy a bib on its own for £3.99 or can buy a set of 4 for £12.99

4. Frugi Alpine Winter Jumper - £34.90 *Buy Me Here*

This adorable winter jumper from sustainable clothing company Fruji is such a lovely idea for a Christmas gift. Not only is the lovely design perfect for Christmas its perfect for all of winter time too. This cute design features a husky jumping in snow amongst the stars. The colours are a lovely blue and green which is great to break up all the red Christmas wear they may have already. 
It is made from soft and snuggly organic cotton and is thick enough to keep your little one warm for winter. The cuffs, hem and neck line are all with rolled edges making it an extra comfortable fit. It also has 2 fastenings on the shoulder to make it easier to dress and undress your baby or toddler. The jumper goes from sizes 0-3 all the way to 4-5 and I would say that this jumper is unisex and is perfect for a boy or a girl to wear. If your looking for a gift this year for a little one that isn't a toy, then Frugi clothing is the perfect option. 

5. TOMY Lamaze Olive the Orange Clip and Go Toy - £7.99 *Buy Me Here* 

Lamaze is such a good go to brand when it comes to interactive, hands on and colourful toys. This Olive the Orange Clip is sure not to disappoint. It has all the wonderful sensory interaction that your baby could need. Firstly by being bright orange and colourful, secondly its different textures which are great to touch and hear when they crinkle, and thirdly it has a hidden mirror perfect for your baby to peep into. The toy also has teething toys attached as we all know babies love a good chew on things. 
This toy also has a clip on so then you can clip and go. Perfect for clipping onto prams and car seats. You can't go wrong with a Lamaze toy as a gift and there are lots of different choices to buy online. 

6. GUND Kissy the Penguin - £30 *Buy Me Here*

This adorable animated musical penguin will give your baby lots of smiles as it talks, sings and blows kisses to your baby. When you press his left paw, he interacts with your baby, blowing kisses. When you click the right paw, Kissy the penguin will sing a cute song. Both are sure to have your baby in fits of giggles. Kissy the penguin also moves as it blows kisses to them, which any baby will love that their new friend moves. Kissy also has such a sift cuddly appearance meaning your baby will also want to give cuddles and well as kisses. The size of Kissy is 30cm which is a nice size to sit along side sitting babies which is why this toy is aimed at babies around 10 months onwards. You can also make Kissy speak in either English or French making this toy bilingual. Kissy makes the perfect present for a child to open, especially on their first Christmas. 

7. Spike the Hedgehog Sensory Tree House - £19.00 *Buy Me Here* 

This toy from Learning Resources has so many factors in it that a toddler would enjoy. Firstly it is a sensory experience. Each hedgehog has a different texture to it, meaning that when it is held in the hand they are getting a different sensory experience each time. The lid of the treehouse is also textured so when they are taking the lid on and off they are also having sensory play. The hedgehogs are all also 5 different colours which helps your toddler learn colours and they will also enjoy the brightness to them. They are also the perfect size for small hands. 

Another aspect to the tree house is playing hide and seek. Your toddler will love to place the hedge hogs inside the tree and then get them back out again. This is great for their motor skills. Parents will also love this factor as the hedgehogs can be stored inside meaning less mess. This will make the perfect Christmas gift, as well as keeping your child entertained for hours they are also learning at the same time.

 8. Orchard Toys First Farm Friends Jigsaw - £8.75 *Buy Me Here*

If your toddler is around 2 years old then you may have noticed that they are getting very good with hands on activities. This might be the perfect time to invest in their very first jigsaw puzzle. Orchard Toys has the perfect one for you and the theme is farm! Kids love farm animals so this puzzle will really attract them to want to do it. The friendly pictures on it will be a delight to your child when they have finished the puzzle. Orchard toys puzzle pieces are nice and chunky which makes it easy for your 2 year old to grip them and place them down. This puzzle has 2 inside which are both 12 pieces each. Whether buying for your own child or someone else's, this puzzle will make the perfect Christmas gift. 

Which of these gifts do you like the sound of the most? 

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