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Parents’ perfectly pink Cozy Coupe car makeover

Anita ButterworthOctober 27, 2019

Old fashioned elbow grease, a couple of trips to Bunnings and a clever mum and dad have turned a bargain secondhand buy into a little girl's dream first bir... Read More...

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Ita Buttrose has been immortalised as a Barbie doll

Anita ButterworthMarch 23, 2019

Australian journalist and new chairwoman of the ABC Ita Buttrose has been immortalised as a Barbie doll, with the iconic brand honouring female role models ... Read More...

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Product Recall: Target Sand & Water Table

Anita ButterworthDecember 7, 2018

Young Ones My First Sand and Water Table A sand and water table sold in Target over the past four years is being recalled due to a potential choking hazard.... Read More...

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Tinta Crayons, natural beeswax crayons for kids

Natural crayons for colourful imaginations

Louise WeeksDecember 6, 2018

Whether it's getting grubby in the mud or flicking switches on and off again, tiny hands like to keep busy. Finding a toy that's tactile yet safe for the oc... Read More...

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Osmo Genius Kit, smart play for clever kids

Anita ButterworthDecember 1, 2018

There's something to be said for old-school fun - puzzles, drawing and word games all have a certain charm. And when they collide with modern tech they beco... Read More...

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Deliciously scented playdough from Dough My Dear

Louise WeeksAugust 16, 2018

Play dough is a fantastic tool for developing kids' fine motor skills. The squishing, rolling, patting (and often eating!) fun is endless. But as much as we... Read More...

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ecobirdy recycled plastic chairs from ould toys

Recycling old plastic toys into chic new furniture

Natalie EslerMarch 30, 2018

Meet the designers giving junk toys a new lease of life with a couple of welcome consequences - helping clear the clutter from playrooms without adding to t... Read More...

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Retro ride

Sammi HallNovember 9, 2017

Just when you thought kids toys couldn’t get any cooler, enter the MO-TO Vintage Wooden Toy Cars range by Candylab. Inspired by mid-century American desi... Read More...

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VIDEO: Why is this sweet unicorn so scary?

Anita ButterworthOctober 13, 2017

Here's a funny video that will have you laughing out loud - and don't worry, this little fella is perfectly fine and loves his freaky, scary unicorn friend ... Read More...

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Italian style: The Tash Creations Quad Ride-on

Hejira ConveryFebruary 11, 2017

Hand-crafted in Lake Como (hello George Clooney!), the Tash Creations Quad Ride-on is streets ahead for kiddie fun. Made for speedsters aged on... Read More...

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Look, listen, love! Le Toy Van Petilou Sensory Shapes

Hejira ConveryJanuary 12, 2017

There's a square in there, and a bell as well, colours to spy and fluffy fabric to feel - welcome to the bright and educational world of Le Toy Van Petilou ... Read More...

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The design-it-yourself rag doll: Zé Zezling!

Hejira ConveryJanuary 7, 2017

Take DIY to a new level with the design-it-yourself rag doll called Zé Zezling! For this project, just imagine up a doll on paper, or use the handy desig... Read More...

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Modern families

Caroline TaylorDecember 7, 2016

Whether your family is two dads and a baby, a single mum with twins, or grannie looking after four boys, Timo Handmade family dolls let you mix and match to... Read More...

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Matchie matchie

Caroline TaylorDecember 2, 2016

Roll up, roll up to an afternoon of family fun. Build memory and concentration skills with these delightfully illustrated memory card games. Available in... Read More...

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A farm for little fingers!

Kate Le GallezFebruary 16, 2016

Singing about Old MacDonald will take on new life with these sweet farm finger puppets from Down to the Woods. This farm has a chicken, a mouse, a dog, a... Read More...

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