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Prepare to fall head over heels when you see these amazing pics from Velveteen Babies. From garlands to decorative mobiles, all made by hand in the UK using the most beautiful of felts, this is one brand that should have a place in every nursery or child's room. We have picked some of our favourites, but make sure you visit the Etsy store to check out the rest of the collection, which founder and designer Coral Atkinson...
Ever bought a gift for a brand new baby, but been stuck for ideas for the big brother or sister? Well, here's a lovely idea from British brand Albetta - a little and large Superhero soft toy duo! One's a rattle* (16.5cm) - the perfect size for tiny hands to grasp - made from super soft jersey cotton fabric in bright red, blue and white colours that will appeal to the littlest of eyes. The...
Now here's a clever little invention, part of a brand new toy collection from global brand Bioserie, and just launched at Toyella. At a first glance, it looks just like a plastic stacker. And yes, it is just that - except that it is made from a revolutionary new environmentally friendly and 100% baby safe material called bioplastic. You see, bioplastic is made from plants rather than oil and petrochemicals. So unlike other toys made...
We were excited to be one of the first to hear about this amazing range of children's alphabet tableware and bedding from Denmark, new in at the gorgeous Nubie nursery boutique. Based on a bold but simple, hand-drawn typography design created by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen in 1937 for the Aarhus City Hall (a design that has since become one of the most celebrated graphic fonts of the era), we love that Danish company Design...
Look what we were sent the other week! These lovely iron-on 'clothes plasters' from British brand Jennie Maizels are so much fun and allow you to totally personalise your child's clothing, bedding, curtains, cushions - whatever you like that is made of fabric and can be ironed. So you can imagine how excited we were when a set of our choice arrived on our doorstep, together with a cushion cover and pad to decorate in...
Whether it's a new species of sock-chicken, a plate of their favourite food or a fabulous fancy dress outfit they're creating, this amazing children's activity book by French author Pascale Estellon (published by Thames & Hudson, £12.95) will occupy little minds for hours. Filled with lots of different fun tasks on every page, including drawing, colouring, cutting, sticking and most importantly - imagining - My Big Photo Activity Book is an incredibly engaging, interactive gift...
An elephant dolls house. Bet Santa's never been asked for that before! But yes, we've found one at Molly Meg. And the 'Ele Villa', £120, is really very special indeed. Designed and made by Rock and Pebble, the creators of the lovely wooden alphabet dress up dolls we featured a few months ago, the design is beautifully simple - just 6 pieces of gorgeous sustainably produced, European solid birch wood that slot together. No nails, no...
