toys

15 kids’ ride on toys (a handy guide for 2022)
Ride on toys are the ultimate playthings for kids who love big adventures and getting there fast. Packed with developmental benefits, kids’ ride ons are […]

Parents’ perfectly pink Cozy Coupe car makeover
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 […]

Product Recall: Target Sand & Water Table
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 […]

Natural crayons for colourful imaginations
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 […]

Osmo Genius Kit, smart play for clever kids
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 […]

Recycling old plastic toys into chic new furniture
Meet the designers giving junk toys a new lease of life with a couple of welcome consequences – helping clear the clutter from playrooms without […]

Retro ride
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 design […]

VIDEO: Why is this sweet unicorn so scary?
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, […]

Look, listen, love! Le Toy Van Petilou Sensory Shapes
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 […]

The design-it-yourself rag doll: Zé Zezling!
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 […]

Modern families
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 […]

Matchie matchie
Roll up, roll up to an afternoon of family fun. Build memory and concentration skills with these delightfully illustrated memory card games. Available in two designs, […]

A farm for little fingers!
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, […]

And the winners are…. Best toys for 2015 ASTRA awards
If you want to know what the best toys are, ask a toy shop owner. Toy Retailers have had their say and The American Specialty Toy […]

14 ways to upcycle old toys back to life
Do you get a warm, eco-friendly glow when you remember to take your own shopping bags to the supermarket? Does dropping off outgrown and pre-loved […]