Toys and Games 0-3 Taf Toys Developmental Walker
Supplier: Halilit Tel: 01254 872 454 Web:
www.halilit.co.uk Price: £39.99 Age range: 9 months +
Description: Designed to be used in four different ways: as a walker, wide wheels and brake system encourage and support a baby’s first steps; as a ride-on with the detachable back rest in place; a pull or push along wagon with the handle lowered; or a lidded toy box, which is detachable.
Score: 89.6%
What the testers said: “A very good walker and good value for money. It is sturdy and colourful and has lots of different uses, even two-year-olds enjoyed playing with it. The wide-wheeled base makes this walker really stable, unlike some others we have used in the past. The only things missing were a few more interactive features, like noises.”
Activity Stacker
Manufacturer: Tolo Toys Ltd Tel: 07966 554729 Web:
www.dacta.eu.com Price: £11.00 to £14.50 Age range: 12 months +
Description: Set of four stacking and nesting cups with a water wheel. Ideal for use in the bath or pool. The clear cup even doubles up as a magnifying glass! A water wheel sits in the corners of the largest cup to keep it secure during play. There are textured, contrasting rims for additional grip. The different sized holes at the bottom of each cup allow water to pour through in a variety of ways. Fit the eyes with the cut outs and a number of funny faces can be made! Encourages dexterity and hand- eye coordination.
Score: 88.1%
What the testers said: “The simple Activity Stacker turns into a multitude of variable toys for young babies to explore. The bright, bold primary colours were appealing to the eye and the high-quality plastic material was easy to clean. Excellent for the imagination and creative development – children found so many uses for the stacking cups and the water wheel was great for engaging the children’s interest.”
Silver Award Tummy With Mummy®
Supplier: Tummy With Mummy Ltd Tel: 01415 717 313 Price: £79.99 Age range: From birth
Description: Tummy With Mummy® is the world’s only five-in-one activity centre with a tummy-time platform, seat and recliner with harness, and soft mats for babies up to six months. It also includes an attachable crawl and play mat for older babies. When not in use, it flat packs for carrying and storing.
Score: 87.7%
What the testers said: “The Tummy With Mummy® was a great product, it came with detailed instructions on a variety of ways to use the product depending on the child’s age, which means it will last a long time. It was easy to store away when not in use.”
Storymat Set
Manufacturer: Play to Z Ltd Tel: 01206 796 722 Web:
www.playtoz.co.uk Price: £230 + VAT
Age range: Birth to 7 years (small parts only to be used with adult supervision)
Description: Gorgeous handmade mats, padded and cosy for babies/young children to sit, sleep or play on, whether inside or outdoors. Perfect for bringing stories to life, you can use it with a story, make up your own, or marvel at children’s imaginations. The activity cards and wonderfully tactile resources will inspire discussion, role-play, storytelling and creativity.
Score: 87.0%
What the testers said: “These two mats and all of the optional additional resources make up one of the best quality and well thought out sets we have ever seen. They are not cheap but they are well worth it. We love the fact sheet that has been included to give the practitioner hints and tips as to how to use all of the pieces and how to extend the activities with the use of books, and so on. We love that these mats are washable. Note that some of the pieces are very small and are not suitable for under- twos unless very closely supervised.”
Babies need tummy time to help them grow strong, secure and happy.
Tummy With Mummy is the ideal off-the-floor solution for enjoying tummy time. Designed to improve babies’ physical, social and emotional development, it can also help prevent flat heads. It provides a safe, hygienic and secure environment for babies to view the world from lots of different perspectives.
Tummy With Mummy has other features too. When sitting, babies can watch, listen, play and enjoy snacks. When reclining, they can relax, enjoy a massage and play with their favourite toys.
Tummy Time Activity Centre
www.tummywithmummy.com Practical Pre-School Awards 2011 13
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