“Not another doll?” was my husband’s first response when Melanie the rag doll arrived in our house, but i was actually quite pleased as she was a welcome relief to the mountain of crying plastic dolls strewn across the play room. Melanie comes complete with pretty blond plaited pig tails, pink gingham pyjamas and a giant smile, she’s soft and very cuddly.

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.