Toys + Crafts
Keep tiny hands busy and little minds alert with wonderful wooden toys, role play ideas, puzzles and games, soft toys, craft kits and activity lists.
9 natural play dough pots for sensory play
Tiny hands have been enjoying the sensory bliss and benefits of play dough for decades: it inspires creative feats, helps develop fine-motor skills and it […]
7 videos that teach kids how to ride a bike
Learning how to ride a bike is one of the great rites of passage for any child. And for parents, being able to teach a […]
40 dinosaur toys and gifts for budding paleontologists
Jurassic giants may have disappeared 65 billion years ago, but with dinosaur toys and costumes regularly taking out top spots on wish lists, kids definitely […]
10 kids’ tablets that entertain and educate
Kids’ tablets have become the gadget of choice for tech-enthused littlies, and with good reason: they’re lightweight, portable and they’re proved to be excellent learning […]
A perfect book for little possums
Start their adoration for Aussie animals early with the beautiful baby book from Finch & Folk. Featuring hand-drawn designs on every page, this delightful cloth […]
19 wooden dolls houses for boys and girls
The good old wooden dolls house is still rather a big deal for kids in Australia, and if there is anything sweeter than watching growing […]
LEGO has collaborated with IKEA and it’s awesome
No biggie, but LEGO and IKEA have joined forces. We repeat – LEGO and IKEA are releasing a collab range. And we have a sneak […]
16 play kitchens for budding master chefs
Is there a child around who doesn’t love whipping up delectable (if completely bizarre) treats for the family to enjoy? Play kitchens are the perfect […]
13 teepees for chilling and dreaming
So much more than a cosy tent for hiding from siblings, kids’ teepees are a spot to let imaginations run free and a spectacular piece […]
How to make a Bluey doll house
For real life, we’ve found the most incredible hack bringing together two of our favourite things – Bluey and Kmart. Mum Lisa Villaume has turned […]
19 board games the whole family plays together
The family that plays together, stays together, right? We don’t know about that, but we do know these board games will have you sharing so […]
9 kids’ trampolines for backyard bounce-offs
In Australia, a kids’ trampoline is one the best ways for little jumping beans to have non-stop fun. Rather than having littlies bouncing off the […]
Barbie releases more inclusive dolls
Barbie has come a long way since her 1959 release, transforming from a bombshell blonde with an unrealistic and unattainable figure to a diverse […]
LEGO launches new DOTS range and it’s awesome
In utterly bricktastic news LEGO is launching a range that puts a whole new twist on everyone’s favourite mini bricks. LEGO DOTS are a crafty […]
Spielwarenmesse’s ToyAward winners just announced
The world’s biggest toy fair, Spielwarenmesse in Germany, has just announced the 2020 ToyAward winners, whittling 772 entries from 422 exhibitors down to just five […]