I hate the gender stereotyping that is so prevalent in the childrens toy market. Hate it. If you take a walk around any large toy store you will see clear segregation between ‘boys toys’ and ‘girls toys’. It seems to be assumed that boys like trains, cars and Lego while…

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  Tatty Tot dungarees I have only recently come across this company, and I have to say that I fell instantly in love with the Workmans Dungarees. Made from a gorgeously soft moleskin fabric, they have roll up hems and adjustable straps, so you get A LOT of wear from…

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Last month we took part in our first secret mission as Bigjigs Play Patrol agents – you can read all about how we took our toys on an outdoor adventure here. Last week we received mission 2 – fun with a friend. Gemma, Jacob and Max (a.k.a Agents Diva, Striker…

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Jacob is train mad – always has been. Ever since he was big enough to pick up a toy in his chubby little baby hands, it was always the trains he went for. He loved Thomas books, DVD’s and I think the year we went to see the real Thomas on…

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I have always been a fan of Wheelybugs. I remember Gemma and Jacob playing on them at the playgroup we used to go to, whizzing around the room and screaming with laughter. They were always one of the most popular toys in the group, and there was often a queue…

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