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Shapes and Sharing Picnic Basket


Manufacturer: Leapfrog Web: www.babiesrus.co.uk Price: £19.99 Age range: 6 months +


Description: The Shapes and Sharing Picnic Basket helps little learners explore shapes, colours, manners and more. This robust and vibrant learning toy features over 30 audio responses, allowing children to share a picnic with their friends while feeding their imaginations with learning fun.


Score: 86.9%


What the testers said: “The children just loved this toy. My 20-month-old likes to carry the basket around and my three and five-year-olds love to set out the picnic on the mat and choose which food to have on their plates. The pieces are nice and chunky, and are not likely to get lost easily, I also like that you can put all the bits back in the basket to store. It is easy to use, very durable and simple to clean. The children responded well to the lights and sounds.”


Little People Wheelies Rampway


Manufacturer: Fisher Price Web: www.fisher-price.com/uk Price: £42.99 Age range: 18 months to 5 years


Description: This product was designed in the Fisher- Price Play Lab using feedback from parents who told us their pre-schoolers enjoy vehicle play, but they have difficulty in finding cars designed for those under three years. This busy town stands over two feet tall, has two ramps with spiral speed action and comes with chunky vehicles for little hands. A carry handle allows portability. The product also includes storage.


Score: 85.8%


What the testers said: “This toy was immediately appealing to the children; they were fascinated by the twisting ramps, speeding cars and the many light and sound effects as they drove the cars around. The clear instructions made it easy to construct. A well- made structure, which was sturdy enough for young ones to hang onto.”


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Tolo® First Friends Dinosaur World


Supplier: Dacta Ltd Tel: 01978 664 966 Web: www.dacta.eu.com Price: £58.99 Age range: 1 to 5 years


Description: Tolo® Education bring you this prehistoric First Friends Dinosaur World set. The set contains six colourful dinosaurs, including all the favourites: Stegosaurus, Brontosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Pterodactyl and Triceratops. The dinosaurs have clicking joints and come with scenery, flowers and mountains. Ideal for role-play and communication.


Score: 85.0%


What the testers said: “All the children enjoyed playing with the dinosaurs; the baby dinosaurs had extra appeal to younger children. Although a little expensive they are very well made and can be used to cover all the areas of learning. They were great for encouraging communication and imagination while the children explored the toys.”


First Friends Farm Quad Bike


Manufacturer: Tolo Toys Ltd Tel: 07966 554729 Web: www.dacta.eu.com Price: £17.00 to £21.00 Age range: 1 to 5 years


Description: The First Friends Quad Bike can be pushed along, or alternatively the pull-back action allows it to speed along! The First Friends Farmer is included and the Quad Bike is an ideal addition to the First Friends Farm. All First Friends toys are made from strong durable material so they can be used for hours of play. The Quad Bike is a great toy for encouraging interaction and role-play.


Score: 81.0%


What the testers said: “The children thoroughly enjoyed playing with this toy and even at the end of three weeks it has not lost its appeal! The product was also the perfect size for little hands and was easily stored.”


Tumblekins Fire Station


Supplier: Great Gizmos Tel: 01293 543 221 Price: £32.99 Age range: 1 year +


Description: Tumblekins is a unique combination of wooden vehicles and characters that just keep on tumbling! The innovative design of each Tumblekin toy means it has so much more to offer than your average push along. The Tumblekins Fire Station building comes complete with Fire Chief who rolls down his ramp into his rescue engine, which can then zoom off to wherever it is needed.


Score: 80.8%


What the testers said: “An outstanding toy! Sturdy, extremely durable and very well-made – just a bit heavy for a one-year-old! The design is very clever as there is no ‘wrong’ way to roll the fire chief Tumblekin, making it very child-friendly and fun to watch. Great for supporting motor skills and hand-eye coordination. We had endless fun and lots of imaginative play!”


Bronze Awards


First Friends Dinosaurs Tolo


Baby Water Balls Asco Educational Supplies


Fun Travel Cuddler & Gym Artsana UK Ltd. (Chicco Brand)


14 Practical Pre-School Awards 2011


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