Games & toys

LEGO® has just launched  LEGO® Juniors, designed to bridge the gap between DUPLO® and LEGO.  Tailor-made for young builders between the ages of four and seven years, LEGO®Juniors provides the perfect introduction to the world of LEGO building. Harriet Coates loved building and playing with Police – The Big Escape.

The Muppets Alex Bell and her family are delighted to review Ravensburger'  The Muppets 100 piece puzzle, introducing the characters to a new generation.

Little Tikes, renowned toy manufacturer, clearly recognises that playing is an important part of learning for children and they need toys that stimulate their minds and imagination. Yvette Henlon reviews the Little Tikes My First School.

Teething can be a terrible time for babies  – and their carers. Yvette Henlon's daughter Beatric has been entertained and comforted by Little Tikes Teether Keys from ASDA.

Poplico Scooter Bags are perfect for young children with scooters. Harreit Coates loves the one she tried out.

Yvette Henlon's three year old daughter, Victoria, loves music and singing so it was no surprise that she fell in love with the Buzzing Brain Rock Star Keyboard and Stool from Kiddicare.

From the Gibsons stable, a game just as exciting as Pass the Bomb, a new game with a seasonal twist, Pass the Pud.

Perudo is the classic game of liar dice from Paul Lamond Games for two to six players aged eight  to adult. Anne Coates who likes nothing better than an addictive game, put it to the test.

A fairy castle and a colouring activity rolled into one. Yvette Henlon reviews the Chad Valley Colour in Fairy Castle.

Dobble is a "visual perception" game designed for two to eight players aged six and over. But, as Anne Coates found, even much younger children can get the hang of it and enjoy playing.

Shop ahead for Christmas. From Wednesday 23 October until Until Tuesday 29 October, Sainsbury's is holding a massive toy sale. Every toy is included in the sale and there's 25 to 50 per cent off.

Balance bikes are not just a precurser to riding a two-wheeler with pedals but help children with various skills as well as increasing their confidence. Harriet is now the proud owner of Galt's Bike Runner by Winther, an excellent choice, writes Anne Coates.

Alex Bell reviewed the micro scooter for us some time ago. Now Toby has graduated to the amazing RDS – Razor Dirt Scooter – which takes scooting to a whole new level and experience.

Girls especially love making jewellery and there are lots of kits to choose from. Hazel Bothma reviews the Chad Valley 50 Piece Charm Bracelet set and recommends for the five plus age group.

Hazel Bothma reviews a Paul Lamond Crafty Kids – Horse Puppet Kit which her daughter, Frida, took great delight in making.

Yellow Felt Bunny is a new online mail order craft company which designs kits for different age groups to encourage creativity. Hazel Bothma tried out a kit with daughter Frida and both were delighted with the results.

A baby doll that swims! A fabulous addition to the Zapf creations family of BABY born®, writes Anne Coates, my little BABY born® I Can Swim is the ultimate in bathtime toys.

It was love at first sight when the Hickory Shack Hoppity Bunny arrived at Michaela Braisher's home. Fortunately for the sake of family peace her son decided is was a girls' toy.