2-3 Years

Brenda writes…

Books are a passion of mine, I love them!  I have tried to get my children to feel the same way and am always on the look out for a book which I think will interest and educate them, as such The Book People is one of my favourite websites, as they offer the most fabulous discounts on leading books and book sets.

Here are a couple of my favourites, which will be winging themselves to my friends children, this christmas.

Peter Rabbit Collection

A collection of 4 wooden board books that are great starter books for a toddlers introduction to colours, animals, shapes and numbers.  Suitable from 12 months.  Price is £4.99.  RRP is £15.96.

Thomas The Tank Engine Collection

Now this is a possible for an upcoming christening I have.  This is the complete collection of all Thomas the Tank Engine stories - a cool 50 books!  suitable from 2 years.  Price is £30.  RRP is £125.

Brenda writes…

Let me continue to share my 10 toys at reasonable prices that would make good gift options.

Wood Moody Bear Family

This is a great game for helping introduce your toddler about expression of different feelings.  Coming in a wooden box is a family of four bears, with six different outfits and six different expressions think of the fun your toddler will have mixing and matchin.  Suitable for age 2 years+.  Available from Letterbox for £7.99.

Made by well known manufacturer Heimess, this delightful wooden ring rattle has been designed so it will stimulate your bambino with its bright colours and sounds.  Suitable for 0-12 months.  Available from Clementine Toys for £6.50.

My older kids have played with Geomag and loved its so I am really interested in this, I am going to put this on my Godsons Xmas list.  A fun and easy introduction to magnetic toys, they are soft to touch, able to be used in the bath, stack away easily and can be put in the dishwasher if they get dirty!  Suitable from ages 9 months+.  Available from Kelly Toys for £9.99.

Book & Game - The little fall asleep moon

This very sweet bedtime book is gorgeous. It has a wooden moon that glows in the dark and a very easy memory game to play with your toddler.  Suitable for age 2 years+.  Available from Funky Moose for £7.99.

String Along Farm

This will give hours of fun to your toddler, whether it is putting them on or off or taking them for a walk, let them decide.  Suitable from age 2 years+.  Available from Urchin for £9.99.

If you missed part 1 of our 10 Toys under £10 then check it out here.

Brenda writes…

Floral Mac - With all the rainy days we have had this summer, this is perfect for covering up from all that rain. In pale blue with cute pink roses in an easy to wipe clean PVC, it has handy pockets and a roomy hood. Available in size 2-3 years. Was £19.99, now £12.99.

Sopwith Plane - This is a traditional wooden toy model of the famous bi-plane from World War One, which will add a touch of nostalgia to any kiddies room. It is well finished with movable wheels. Suitable for age 2 years+. Was 9.99 now 4.99.

Activity Table and Stool Set - Exclusively designed for Letterbox, this well made wooden table has 2 removable paint pots, a useful holder for materials, and a paper roll dispenser complete with a matching stool. Perfect for doing arts and crafts on. Was £99.99 now £59.99.

Brenda writes…

This scrambler type bike is the latest in cool for your toddler.

It has been designed to aid confidence, balance, and co-ordination by having no pedal or stabilisers.

It’s made from sustainable birch ply in a choice of 3 colours - red, blue or pink.

Available from Bundles of Joy Shopping for £70. Was £90.

BEST PRICE AVAILABLE

Brenda writes…

This stylishly retro 1950s, metal pedal car is a must for all stylish bambinos.

It has adjustable pedals so it grows with your bambino.

Suitable from 2 years.

Available from Garden Games for £134.99 + £4.95 delivery (orders over 150.00 qualify for free delivery). RRP is £199.00.

Brenda writes…

Don’t want to just plonk the bambino in front of the tv but need to grab a little bit of time to yourself?

Then check out the Brainy Baby DVD range. The DVD on sale at Baby Dazzlers will teach your bambino the musical basics your bambino will love. It is all about rhythm, tempo, harmony and pitch through tuneful toe-tapping songs.

Suitable from age 2 years+.

Available from Baby Dazzlers with 30% off for only £12.49.

Brenda writes…

This is a fabulous paperback book which you can read to your toddler and introduce the seasons of the year to them.

It is designed so that you are able to play hide and seek.

Available from Little Green Earthlets for £5.99.

Brenda writes…

Having another child? Got a toddler that you want to try to involve and not let them feel left out?

Then how about this as a great little gift!

Buy them their own version of the huggababy sling for their dolls!!

Made from exactly the same materials and in the same colours, they will have hours of fun pretending that they are Mummy too.

Available from Huggababy for a cool £9.99.