Gold Award Cork Solid Blocks – 28 Piece Set
Manufacturer: Playforce Ltd Tel: 01225 792686 Web:
www.playforce.co.uk Price: £259 + VAT Age range: 3-5 years
Description: A 28 piece cork solid block set, designed by Play Force in response to rising demand for natural play materials for early years settings. Containing different sized blocks, the set supports free-flow open-ended play, construction and imaginative role play, combining the well documented benefits of block play with a robust, natural play material.
Score: 98.0%
What the testers said: “Used both indoors and out – the blocks are safe and light, easy for little hands to use. The blocks fully support the open- ended play ethos which in turn promotes many aspects of learning for children. Different sizes provide variety to satisfy all the early learning goals, encouraging development across the EYFS. The tactile nature of the bricks was a huge hit with both children and staff and added further educational value to the product. A fabulous addition to the construction area.”
Createaway Garden Pals
Manufacturer: Mookie Toys Tel: 01525 722719 Web:
www.mookie.co.uk Price: £19.99 Age range: 2-5 years
Description: The Garden Turtle is part of a new range of exciting character- led outdoor gardening toys called Garden Pals. These toys let children have lots of feeding fun – their open mouths, mean delicious garden treats like grass and carrots can be swallowed by the hungry turtle!
Score: 91.1%
What the testers said: “The children were thrilled with this; they could wheel
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him around the garden collecting water for the watering can and could scoop soil into the turtle’s mouth as though he was eating. We planted some seeds in the pots provided and put them in the see through shell, just like a green house. The children all took turns and it is safe and very durable as it has been dropped a couple of times. The turtle has a lead so you can move it around easily, and it is quite easy to store away when not in use. The design is very good and it is an excellent toy.”
ShadeMe Baby Sun Shade
Manufacturer: ShadeMe Tel: 01483 417753 Web:
www.shademe.co.uk Price: £26.00 Age range: Birth-5 years
Description: The ShadeMe Baby Sun Shade provides excellent UPF50+ protection. The Shade’s unique shape gives it flexibility to fit not only forward-facing prams, but also carry cots, car seats and rear facing prams. This means one shade bought at birth will fit every vehicle that the baby uses during infancy.
Score: 91.1%
What the testers said: “The sunshade was extremely easy to use on all areas of my travel system. It was compact and easy to put away after use. It is effective at keeping the baby out of the sun with the added benefit that you can still peek under and check they are okay. I would definitely recommend this product.”
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