Build a Bear
July 23, 2010 – 11:49 am | No Comment

I can’t fault the staff at our local Build a Bear store, they were exceptional and made the morning a really fun experience for Flea. She loves her soft toy and so does her cousin. But at £50 apiece, I don’t think she loves it enough to make this value for money. Other experienced parents have told me the way to make Build a Bear Work is to give kids a price limit before you go into the store, and then let them spend it how they choose – so it’s possible to get a bear for £9.99 and an outfit for another £10 or so. And it helps if you buy something at Build a Bear with 2 feet, rather than 4!

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Child’s Drum
July 29, 2010 – 9:08 am | No Comment
Child’s Drum

Suitable from age 3+ the drum looks like a traditional old fashioned toy. The kind of thing you imagine would’ve been found under the Christmas tree in years gone by. The drum is made from metal/tin and is very lightweight but also felt a little flimsier than I expected. Ethan couldn’t wait to open the box and start playing.

Vintage Musical Elephant Pull Toy
July 28, 2010 – 10:14 am | No Comment
Vintage Musical Elephant Pull Toy

We chose the Vintage Musical Elephant Pull Toy as it only had a minimal amount of plastic, and we chose well. It’s the first toy our daughter engaged with and actually tried to grab. The ’soothing melody’ seems to soothe her, but doesn’t quite do the job for us parents.

Handpicked Collection Toy Drum
January 24, 2010 – 9:57 pm | Comments Off
Handpicked Collection Toy Drum

A good looking traditional toy drum which is fun to play with but would probably benefit from being a little sturdier. We will only use it for occasional play.

Tomy Guitar Rockstar
January 16, 2010 – 1:46 pm | Comments Off
Tomy Guitar Rockstar

The Tomy Guitar Rockstar is loud, unashamed fun. If you have a budding rock star in the family then this is a must. And it’s hard to believe it costs just £5. Amazing!

JoJo Maman Bebe Musical Drums
September 5, 2009 – 8:37 pm | Comments Off
JoJo Maman Bebe Musical Drums

This JoJo Maman Bebe Musical Drum kit is a great toy for a child who likes music and lives in a home where space is an issue. It wasn’t a hit with my kids however, and I would expect the box to contain everything that is needed to erect it.

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