Puppet play helps develop language and communication skills. Children learn through imaginative play which enhances and develops social and emotional development within the child. Our Tom-e hand puppet is fully washable and will engage your child in hours of fun imaginative play.
During (and after) pregnancy, a mom can experience something know as a leaking breast. This is when your breast oozes some of either your colostrum (during pregnancy) or breast milk out. This can occur at any given time, with no indication of it beginning. You will just feel your breast producing milk. If this is happening to you, then we have the perfect product for your shopping cart; the Medela disposable nursing pads range. A Bit About The Medela Disposable Nursing Pads This incredible range of breast care products come to you in packs of either thirty, or sixty. All pads are individually wrapped, should you only need to use one at a time, and have two adhesive strips on the back (unlike common one strip pads found amongst other nursing pad brands). The dual adhesive strip allows the breast pad to stay in place all day and night, allowing you to move freely without concern. Another great plus to this product is the fact that it is discreet. The breast pad’s design will be perfectly concealed against your bra, leaving you with confidence, and those around you none the wiser. The Design Behind The Product The Medela disposable nursing pads are designed with one client in mind; breastfeeding moms. As such, everything about them from their shape to their absorbency ability has been fine tuned to suit the every day woman. What’s Inside? The core of the pad is made from something known as ultra-absorbent polymer. This allows for the breastmilk to be distributed evenly when expressed. It also locks the moisture into the pad to prevent leakage. This makes the pads incredibly absorbent, making them ideal from light milk spotting to heavy breast milk leaks. What’s On Top? If you have sensitive skin, you have nothing to worry about with this product. The Medela disposable pads make use of a soft, natural fibre lining. Not only is this safe for sensitive breast skin, but it also wicks away any moisture. This ensures that nothing will seep out of the pad for any reason. What’s On The Outside? The outer layer of the breast pad is as incredible as the highly absorbent inner. As previously mentioned, the pads are discreet, concealing themselves easily within your bra. This can be attributed to their contour design. The pads were designed to snugly fit your breasts perfectly. Their curve mimics the curve of your body. Another wonderful thing about the breast pad is that it is both breathable, as well as water proof. The breathable design allows your skin beneath the pad access to oxygen. Whereas the waterproof functionality of the pad ensures that the outer layers of your clothing will be protected from any leakage. When You Would Need The Medela Disposable Nursing Pads Breast leakage is particularly common within the first few weeks post child birth. This is when your body will begin to produce milk. There are also a few key times which you may experience leaking: Often in the mornings, or when your breasts are feeling particularly full When oxytocin is released within your brain; an emotive response to hearing your baby cry or even thinking about your child When you feed from one breast, the other may leak When you’re in a warm room, shower, or bath; warmth encourages ilk to flow easily If you are experiencing breast leakage at abnormal times (even though it may be irritating) view it as a blessing in disguise. This is your body’s way of telling you that it is successfully producing enough, in fact too much milk to sustain your infant. !
Chicco EasyFit Baby Carrier is a great little carrier. There are no complex instructions and it just fits! This product was right up my ally! Every parent can agree that the hardest part of being is a new parent is the first 6 months. You want to be close to baby and baby wants to be close you, so this carrier allowed my little one to stay comforted with me and I got to have my hands free to enjoy the small pleasures in life…. A cup of coffee. Baby can either face the parent or look at the world around them (all in one movement). It is suitable from birth to a maximum weight of 9kgs. Baby’s head and neck also have excellent support. It is lightweight and the soft fabric really ensures that my little one is comfortable at all times. I am a bit of a researcher when trying new products with my little one so this is what I found: The wider m-position seat ensures the proper infant position The International Hip Dysplasia Institute acknowledges the Chicco Easy Fit as a hip healthy product My morning coffee, my quick run into the shops for some milk and bread just got a whole lot easier! The Chicco Easy Fit Baby Carriers is stocked through the following retailers from December: Baby City, Babies R Us, Hamleys, www.takealot.com, www.loot.com at R699.99.
The epic Transformers saga looks back at how it all began… The best friendships begin when you least expect them. Experience the beginning of a new adventure, when Transformers returns with the sixth instalment in the action packed movie series, BUMBLEBEE, in cinemas from the 21st of December 2018. This prequel to the original 2007 Transformers movie, is set in a small Californian town in 1987, and introduces Bumblebee the lovable, brave young Autobot scout who transforms into a rusty yellow 1967 Volkswagen Beetle. Behind the time-tested battle armour of Bumblebee is more than meets the eye. In a tale filled with action and suspense, Bee is taken in by a teenage girl, Charlie Watson and when the two go on the run from a government agency known as sector 7, they learn that there are other Transformer’s already on earth but soon found out that not all are as friendly as they may seem. Recreate your favourite scenes from the BUMBLEBEE movie with the latest product range brought to you by Hasbro, one of the world’s largest toy, game and entertainment experience companies. Fans also have an opportunity to drive away in their very own Bumblebee replica VW Beetle with all the bodacious trimmings. All you need to do is purchase any product from the Hasbro Transformers range, between 22 October to 31 December, from select Checkers stores nationwide and you can stand in line to win this awesome prize (T&C apply). To see what you could win visit @TransformersSouthAfrica on Facebook for more details. BUMBLEBEE PRODUCT RANGE Energon Igniter Series: Convert Energon Igniters Speed Series figures between robot and vehicle modes. Then plug the Energon Igniters core (sold separately with select products) into the vehicle and push down to unleash driving action. Look out for the Energon Igniters figures in the Speed, Power and Nitro series. Bumblebee Stinger Blaster weapon inspired by the iconic Bumblebee blaster from the movie. Launch discs in blaster mode, then activate the pop-out conversion to continue the action in stinger mode. Weapon easily fits to wrist for action. Get into character with the Bumblebee Voice Changer mask, featuring five Bumblebee phrases and an awesome guitar riff. The mask includes movie-inspired detail and adjustable straps for a comfortable fit. Titan Changer Bumblebee figure. Imagine the thrill of the battles between Autobots and Decepticons (additional figures each sold separately). This 30cm Bumblebee figure switches between robot and 2016 Chevrolet Camaro modes in two exciting steps. Bumblebee Tiny Turbo Changers Series. They’re tiny, but they pack a punch. The Tiny Turbo Changers are an epic, mini line-up of your favourite Transformers characters. Immerse yourself in the world of BUMBLEBEE with the Hasbro product range available from leading retailers including: Checkers, Toys R Us, Toy Kingdom, Toy Zone, Hamleys, Toy Adventures and online at Takealot.com #JoinTheBuzz on Facebook @TransformersSouthAfrica
I was recently offered the chance to test one of the best selling feeding pillows – the Boppy – and it was just what I needed. I recently gave birth to twins and while the one is still in hospital (twin A), this provided me with the opportunity to bond with twin b at home. While twin B is at home, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity for us to bond and for me to feel like a mom. It has been really hard not having both twins at home so the Boppy came at the perfect time. I had breastfed my eldest son exclusively for 6 months and this time round I had planned to do the same with the twins! Turns out, life has other things planned but the Boppy Pillow made life easier. The Boppy was launched in South Africa this year by Chicco and is stocked through the following retailers from December: Baby City, Babies R Us, Hamleys, www.takealot.com, www.loot.com at R799.99. This multi-purpose feeding and support pillow has been scientifically studied and ergonomically shaped to ensure that mother and baby breastfeed in exactly the right position. This helps to relieve stress and tension (you can only imagine how stressed I am with my little one in hospital still) It makes for peaceful feeding for both parent and baby aiding in bonding with my baby. When baby and I are in the right position, he just seems to latch on easier making sure that we have a nice and easy feed. After feeding, I was able to prop baby up to reduce the risk of reflux…. Its like my little has their very own baby nest! I did not know that this Boppy Pillow would become such a big part of my daily routine! I certainly like that when the littles get a little older that we can use the amazing supportive pillow as a prop cushion to help the twins learn how to sit. All in all it’s a fantastic product. A good investment if you’re planning to breast feed for a good few months! When twin A is home, we will be able to prop baby up and dad can get in on the feeding as well! The covers are removable so this make it easy to keep clean. It is noted that you can use the Boppy Pillow up until around 6+ months… certainly a great investment.
3D Colorables is a fantastic way to help kids become more creative and to use their Imagination on a whole new level. This awesome idea was made for any one of four years and up to colour, inflate and play. This is a great exercise to help children practice patience, keep them busy and out of your hair and it’s loads of fun! You are able to colour this great toy with just about anything; crayons, markers, pencils, you name it. I highly recommend colouring with markers as it adds such a beautiful boldness to your creation. Adult supervision is advised when blowing up in the inflatable. We had received a DIY unicorn sword and shield inflatable, but there are many other cool inflatables for boys and girls, such as dinosaur friends, dress up butterfly wings (helpful for imagination games and Halloween), dress up dragon wings, dragon shield with a sword, pirate swords and so much more! Once you have coloured your magnificent toy, you are ready to inflate. You are given a slide straw that you place into the end straps and fill the straw with air, in a way you would with a balloon. Once you have sealed the inflatable, the inflatables with stay inflated unlike a balloon for endless fun. Warning: there is a choking hazard risk for children. Once you have inflated your fantastic toy, ready, set and play! Go one wild adventure through the trees and fight off your siblings or the masters of imagination and magic. Watch your children have an absolute blast and admire their artwork. For to purchase visit www.bizikidz.co.za With a variety of 3D Colorables available, your kids will be having the best of fun in no time!
Disney Baby, world-renowned leaders in child care products, have released a revolutionary new developmental item that acts not only as a walking aid, but brings out all the musical talent and fun your child could possibly dream of – just grab those earplugs moms, it’s going to get crazy loud! The Grow-With-Me Mickey and Minnie Musical Walkers are one of a kind. Designed to keep your baby grasping and balanced, the wheels will turn to initiate steps and the sensory buffet will keep your little one intrigued for hours. How many times have you looked for your cellphone only to find it in your child’s hands? Well, now they have their own – detachable as part of the table, alongside a detachable 5-note piano keyboard for them to start making little musical notes and melodies – or just enjoy the noises. The keyboard has flashing lights, turning gears, a sliding melody button, a flop book and a reflective mirror. The walker also has rattle spinners, spinning balls, animals sounds buttons and fun melody and sound effects. It’s simply the coolest, craziest and noisiest fun your child can have whilst learning balance and steps. The Disney Baby Grow-with-Me Walker is available from the following retailers: Babies R Us, Hamleys, Me, Mom & Dad (Greenstone), selected Kids Emporium stores, Loot.co.za, takealot.com, purplepepperz.com, thebabyzone.co.za and others.
The best Monopoly for your child is right here! It is a simple game to play and even better, there is a Shufflecards app for the quickstart video or you are able to read the ‘how to play’. The Shufflecards app is a great way to play. It plays along with the players and you interact with the game even more. Instructions are there for any confusion and are loads of fun! I found that this game was a lot simpler than a board game for young children. This game is a lot more creative and super fun to play. It’s a challenge for the little kids but you’re able to win! I’d love to own a Pizza House, a skate park and every one of those cute shops if I could. In conclusion, this game is perfect for your little ones, even the artwork will leave you hungry. You are guaranteed to have loads of fun. Ages four and up are able to play and adult supervision is advised. I highly recommend this product to anyone with kids and to anyone who would like an easy game to have fun with. Enjoy your Monopoly Junior! Purchase online today from the BiziKids.co.za store
While everyone else was having fun, Sammy the Starfish was feeling glum. He didn’t know why he was feeling bad, he felt a little bit tearful, and a little bit sad. My Feeling Friends is a series of stories written by Phillipa Morassi, a Registered Counsellor with a passion for nurturing children through the development of communication, emotional intelligence, positive, and learning. The series of stories aim to assist children in managing big emotions. This story introduces Sammy the Starfish, who is feeling sad and doesn’t know what he can do to feel better. Each story presents a coping skill for your child to learn, which will help them overcome a particular emotion. The coping skills include self-regulation techniques, visualizations, body movements, and positive affirmations to boost your child’s self-esteem. The stories also introduce the concept of empathy, which allows for connection and engagement with others and creates an opportunity for friendships to flourish! Sammy the Starfish is a children’s illustrated emotional-health story that allows children to view themselves and or relate to Sammy. Sammy uses his self-sadness to help children overcome theirs. In a very slick and adorable way, Sammy shows children what to do when their upset using himself to demonstrate in a massively fun way! We tried the lovely, illustrated instruction to give yourself a hug on two eleven-year-olds during schoolwork and they found that this technique helped them relax and became a good stretch. We noticed that even if they weren’t sad, their focus was increased by this exercise and their mood increased happily. Listen to Sammy the Starfish’s advice. Phillipa Morassi gifted us with a whole, awesome package! We received a beautifully illustrated book, a lovely what-to-do card, an adorable beanbag-like starfish that comes in different designs. Bean bags are filled with maize rice and seams are double stitched for safety. Bean bags may be microwaved for 30 – 40 seconds as a soothing comfort for your child. Essential oils may also be added onto the fabric on the back for a sensory experience. Colourful, colouring crayons and pencils were included, along with my feeling friends stickers. We love our gifts and know that you will too! Find out more about Phillipa Morassi and My Feeling Friends at www.pmorassi.co.za
Meet Fury, Stealth, Blaze and Razor; the BEST ferocious fingertip friends you’ll ever have! They’re fun and lovable and YOU CAN TAKE THEM ANYWHERE! These exclusive new Dinos’ are just a finger away. Dino’s chomp and growl, react to your touch and can move their head and eyes in pleasure or in aggression. It’s like having a real Velociraptor all to yourself, only better! Friend them all and show off your awesome raptors’ abilities. When showing love and care, the raptors react like puppies or kittens and snuggle into her nurturing hand! Listen to him growl and chomp away as he finds lunch. He’s sensitive upon four different parts of his head. He loves rubs and is attached to his owner, but be careful not to have your fingers bitten off! He feels just like a scaly Dino! Warning! This product is not suitable for children under 3 years because of small parts- choking hazard. The packaging is not a toy and should not be left unattended with children! It should be kept because it contains important information. This product was made in China, manufactured and distributed by WowWee Group Limited. Remember they’re babies so take amazing care of them and have fun! For more information visit https://www.primatoys.co.za/fingerlings/fingerlings-dino-velociraptor-assorted
A dou dou cloth is one of the essential baby items. Nattou Lapidou dou dou’s are soft and supporting friends for your baby. They are with your baby as they explore the world, when they drift off to sleep and all the other moments of their first few months. Lapidou dou dou gives your little one the trust, security and comfort they need in the crucial early stages of their growth and development. The Lapidou dou dou can also be used as a handpuppet and thus turn into baby’s companion. They come in 5 assorted colours in beautiful neutral tones such as mint, navy, blue, green and coral – all in the famous Lapidou rabbit character. Now in store at Hamleys stores, www.loot.co.za, selected Kids Emporium stores. www.takealot.com and www.thebabyzone.co.za
Just as your child enjoys playing with toys, so too will she enjoy playing with books. All children need the opportunity to explore books with their hands and mouths. Young children should have a few vinyl or fabric books for this purpose as they can easily be washed. These books also teach your child how to turn pages carefully as they are not too delicate. This is a coordination skill still to be learned. When selecting books for your child, remember that they prefer bold pictures and no words are necessary. You will thus be able to use the picture to make up stories of your own. Storybooks develop good communications skills and help to build your child’s vocabulary that is growing bigger by the day. Storybooks allow for imagination and develop your child’s memory. You will find that your child enjoys hearing the same story night after night because she is familiar with the story and it has become predictable to her. Children like to know what will happen next. Choose a time when your toddler is relaxed before you attempt with “reading”. Never force your child to sit and listen, as this will only create a negative association with “reading”. Remember too that your “reading” time may be just a few minutes – let your child set the pace. Probably the best time would be just before bedtime. Reading and storytelling is very soothing and relaxing and your child will associate it with good, loving attention. Try to make a rule to read to your child every day as it is ultimately the route to all learning. A person who loves reading and who can read well has the world in the palm of their hands. The love of reading is developed early and you are ultimately responsible for encouraging your child to love reading. Our Tom-e book packs come in a set of 4 A5 soft backed books. Titles are – Tom-e plays with shapes and colours, Tom-e on Safari, Tom-e and friends, Tom-e goes on a picnic. To purchase, visit https://www.toptots.co.za/product/tom-e-books/
Gear up for Nerf Fest with the ultimate team-based precision battle NERF fans get ready because NERF FEST is back. Get hands-on with the latest NERF range and put your blasting skills to the test at Nerf Fest 2018, between 27 & 28 October 2018 at Jozi X, Bryanston. To join the fun all you have to do is purchase a Blaster from any of the following Nerf Blaster Ranges: Mega, Elite, Zombie Strike, Rival or Modulus and upload the receipt at www.nerffest.co.za to RSVP. Just in time for Nerf Fest – NERF is calling all fans to choose a side and gear up as the ultimate team-based precision battle is set to explode this Summer with the launch of the new high-performance NERF RIVAL line. Designed for older members of the NERF NATION, the launch of the much-anticipated NERF RIVAL range, which includes high-powered blasters and durable, battle-tested accessories, enhances the action-packed NERF experience. Pick your team and go into battle as Team Red, Team Blue, or Phantom Corps, a group of rogue specialists who may join Team Red or Team Blue today, then challenge them tomorrow. Nerf Rival battles will never be the same! NERF RIVAL brings fans a unique, high-powered experience with the ultimate in competitive team play. Experience the intensity when it comes to high-impact, head-to-head NERF RIVAL battles packed with foam firepower, This Is How We Play! Choose from a selection of NERF Rival blasters and accessories – available from ToyZone, Toy Kingdom, Hamleys and Takealot.com – who has the best NERF blaster collection in town now? Experience ultimate precision and power in battle with the NERF RIVAL ARTEMIS XVII-3000 blaster! Available in red or blue, the blaster features a spring-action cocking mechanism, easy-load internal magazine, and boasts slam-fire capability firing the Nerf Rival foam rounds at a velocity of up to 100 fps. Dominate blaster battles with the Nerf Rival Nemisis MXVII-10K blaster, which offers a massive 100-round capacity to outlast the competition. The fully-automatic blaster features the first ever easy load hopper for high-speed reloads – say ‘hello’ to unlimited play and fun! Go into battle as a member of the Red, Blue or Phantom Corps team with the breech-loading Nerf Rival Kronos XVIII-500 blaster that features the team’s identifying colour and logo. Open the breech to load 5 high-impact rounds into the blaster, then prime it with the spring-action cocking mechanism, take aim, and fire. The blaster sends the rounds blasting into battle at 27 meters per second. This Nerf Rival blaster also has a trigger lock, and tactical rail. Look out for Nerf Rival Kronos Battle Set, which includes a Kronos XVIII-500 blaster and Vision Gear with a movable team colour indicator bar. The goggles are designed for a comfortable fit and have an adjustable elastic strap. When the Nerf Rival battle starts, the ultimate accuracy of the Nerf Rival Apollo XV-700 blaster will put you in charge. Load up the easy-load magazine with the included 7 rounds, and you’ll be armed for head-to-head competition. Pop out the magazine with the press of a button to reload. The new NERF RIVAL line joins a wide range of exciting NERF blaster products including the latest additions to the Elite, Zombie Strike and Nitro ranges: Load and fire fast with the Nerf N-Strike Elite Infinus blaster, which features motorised Quick-Load Technology; as kids feed darts into the blaster, the darts are automatically loaded into the 30-dart removable drum. With motorised, rapid-fire blasting, kids can quickly unleash a barrage of darts on their targets. Hold down the acceleration button to power up the blaster, then pull the trigger to fire. The infinus blaster includes 30 Elite darts. Zombie survivors are prepared for anything with the Nerf Zombie Strike Survival System Scavenger Blaster, the essential zombie defense kit, which keeps battlers ready for any zombifying challenge that comes their way. Load a 12-dart clip and unleash a dozen darts in a row. Grab the extra clip from the holder and slam-fire the zombies away with the on/off slam-fire button, or stabilise shots with the stock/blaster attachment to never miss a target. Fire up an inferno of double action blasting with the Nerf Nitro Double clutch Inferno Blaster. This 2-barrel blaster allows kids to launch two cars at the same time. Set up targets, ramps, and obstacles and send cars flying. Challenge friends to see who can take on the ultimate obstacle, whose car will soar the highest, or go the farthest. This exciting package includes blaster, four Nerf Nitro foam cars with plastic wheels, double ramp, eight obstacles, double pop-up target and instructions. NERF from Hasbro, one of the world’s largest toy, game and entertainment experience companies, encourages hours of safe and fun, action-packed adventures suited to both indoor and outdoor active play. More information, visit: http://www.hasbro.co.za; www.nerffest.co.za and follow Nerf South Africa on Facebook
Imagine being able to wear your baby instead of wheeling him/her around! The BabySense baby wrap carrier is designed for a parent to carry their child leaving their hands free to do whatever they need to do whilst having baby close. The BabySense baby wrap is made of soft, almost weightless fabric which is beneficial for both you and your baby’s comfort (this product is 100% cotton). One of the endless benefits is that you are able to have a close eye on your precious angel when out in public places. Safety is one of the main priorities in any parents’ life and the baby wrap carrier will help ensure your child’s protection, even if you’re distracted doing shopping or packing groceries into your vehicle. Keeping your baby close to you doesn’t just protect him/her but ensures that the connection continues to grow between parent and child. Comfort and relaxation will also help with this all-important bonding experience – another reason why BabySense baby wrap carriers bring calm and relaxation for both parent and baby. BabySense baby wraps have been designed to carry weight from 3.6kg/7.9lb to 13kg/27lb with an added extra layer for back support and is fully adjustable for a perfect fit every time. Wear your baby everywhere! No fuss of clasps or buckles. You’re able to wear your baby throughout your day and in the evening – anywhere you go. Why should you purchase the BabySense baby wrap: Breastfeeding is made easy and with comfort Safety of your child is present at all times Your baby relaxation means your relaxation Special design – lightweight especially great in hotter climates and easy on your back Easy to use There are 4 positions in which your can cradle your baby using the BabySense baby wrap Newborn cradle hold Newborn hug hold Hug hold Hip Hold No other reasons are needed as to why this amazing product should be on your shopping list! Your BabySense baby wrap can be purchased online from www.babysense.co.za
For the last three years, I have been so fortunate to be receiving a momdiary. This is probably one of the most beautiful and helpful gifts I’ve ever received! The colours and design for 2019 are just magical! With a beautiful sun motif embossed on the cover of these brightly chosen colours, MOM Diary certainly has created a great diary for a ‘year to shine.’ As always, there’s an inspirational message from the MOM Diary team as well as emergency telephone numbers, place for emergency contact details and personal details. MOM Diaryalso gives you public holidays, special days and school term dates. Whilst planning a whole year in advance could seem quite daunting, momdiary has created a year planner that is both simple to follow, and of course is great to have available particularly towards the end of the year, when events for the following year start creeping into your life. There’s handy information right at your fingertips especially when you need those all important details for completing forms, or even if in the unfortunate event of your handbag or purse being stolen. Within this space, you’re able to record all those details such as medical aid numbers and the like, and have them available any time you need them. MOM Diary also encourages you to set goals and has a monthly to do list as well as a month at a glance planner. Then to help you along this journey, there’s weekly words of wisdom that I find very inspirational. Each day is broken up into various sections. There’s a section for important numbers, dates and reminders, as well as a family social section. My goals and personal wellbeing section and today I am grateful for…which helps you to find something positive in your life every day and keep you focused on the beauty that surrounds you. I personally think that MOM Diary has thought of everything including simple easy to make recipes using ingredients that you already have at home. No need to still go out and purchase expensive ingredients! There’s an extra-mural planning section that is really helpful for all moms who know what it’s like to chauffeur children around every day. Included as well, is some basic first aid tips and a monthly cashflow planner helping you to stick to your monthly budget. The beauty of MOM Diary is that you are able to use just one diary to plan and keep track of your entire year. I’m excited about the new feature for 2019 which is a fun to use bullet journal that includes many different ideas to track and list. Some of these are my bucket list, my personal wish list and gift ideas. Users of MOM Diary are even invited to share these ideas within the MOM Diary community – what a great way to collaborate! Thank you momdiary for thinking of everything that we need in just one handy and really beautiful diary. Get your MOM Diary today when you visit http://www.thepapery.co.za
Music is the key to development. If a young child is exposed to music it helps them to perceive sound, make sense of the sounds that they are hearing and from there are able to make their own sounds. They also learn about rhythm. Music is also a way for a child to express himself. There are so many physical, emotional and external changes taking place in a toddler’s life. Music helps children to understand this environment and to express their feelings , especially when words are not available to do so. Our Action CD is designed to entertain and get your toddler moving with 10 action packed songs. To purchase or for more information visit- https://www.toptots.co.za/product/toptots-action-songs-cd/
Nattou is one of the world’s cuddliest, softest and most gorgeous plush manufacturers and the new range of products is without a doubt, one of our favourites to come from the label. Mirror toys are always fun for very young babies, particularly as they start discovering their faces and learning self-identity. Of course, they are also a great source of entertainment, keeping children engaged. The Nattou car mirror in Adele The Elephnat or the Snow Panda ranges are easy to attach to the headrest of any car, making commuting with baby in the back easier. The mirror belly also reflects your baby in your rear-view mirror so that baby sees you while you are behind the wheel. Great fun for baby travel times. Available at Hamleys stores, www.loot.co.za, selected Kids Emporium stores., www.takealot.com & www.thebabyzone.co.za
Pegboards are versatile toys that develop and strengthen visual perceptual skills, fine motor skills and eye hand coordination. They also help to strengthen a child’s pincer grasp which usually develops at 9 – 12 months of age. When a child uses his index finger and thumb to pick up objects, he is able to pick up and place the objects in a controlled manner. By placing the pegs into holes the child is strengthening his grasp and release skills and hand manipulation skills. Pegboards are beneficial in promoting fine motor skills, maths concepts and controlled placement. Our pegboards are available in standard sized pegs and various sized pegs. Locally produced and hand crafted out of wood. For more information, click on the links below https://www.toptots.co.za/product/toptots-wooden-peg-board/ https://www.toptots.co.za/product/toptots-wooden-peg-board-same-size-pegs/
L.O.L Surprise bring cuteness to life and they have done it again with the Eye Spy Surprise Series. L.O.L. Surprise! Eye Spy Series UnderWraps dolls have 15 new surprises for you to unwrap! Unbox the spy glass to find codes and unlock surprises! Each doll is dressed in a mystery disguise, unbox each layer to discover who’s inside! The disguise becomes multiple fashion accessories! Mix and match outfits for tons of new looks! Collect them all! Styles may vary. 15 Surprises to unwrap Find surprise clues with the LOL Surprise Eye Spy Series spy glass Feed or bathe your LOL Surprise doll to discover water surprises! Capsule becomes a purse carrying case and doll stand Collect them all! Contents: A spy glass, a secret message sticker, a surprise codes, a bottle, 7 mystery Disguise’s, a pair of shoes, a fashion accessory, an outfit, and a LOL Surprise Eye Spy UnderWraps Doll For more information visit www.primatoys.co.za/lol-surprise
At some point during your pregnancy a soon to be mother decides if she will be breastfeeding her child. The next question that normally comes to mind is; “How do I feed my child once I return to work?” This then brings on the next question of which pump to purchase, manual or electric and of course budget! Our new mom had the opportunity to try both an electric and a manual pump by Snookums which was Kindly sent to us by BrightKids.co.za. Jennifer was faced with the decision regarding how she would still be able to ensure that her baby had access to her milk when she returned to work and here is what she had to say. “When I was at home on the weekends, I certainly had far more time to try out the manual pump by Snookums however during the week, my time is limited and so the electric pump by Snookums was certainly more handy then. The electric pump by Snookums had a silicone massage cushion that was so much better on my tender breasts. I was able to adjust the massage and strength so that I was comfortable throughout expressing. The manual pump by Snookums also provided comfort and it was easy to use as the handle allowed me to swivel the pump to the perfect position. It was nice that it also had a nice base that allowed me to simply place it down wherever without worry that it was going to fall over and all my precious milk would be spilt. Although the electric pump by Snookums was my favourite out of the two, there certainly was nothing wrong with the manual pump. I think when we are so busy that the convenience of being able to express quickly suited my lifestyle better. The nice thing about being able to try both was that during load-shedding, I was still able to express using the manual pump! A big plus in Johannesburg!! Both units were easy to use as well as easy to clean! My advice, take a close look at your lifestyle, your finances and what your pumping needs will be. No matter which pump you choose, the most important thing to do while breastfeeding is never give up, even if it gets difficult and the Snookums pumps available from BrightKids.co.za allow me to do just that! Visit the BrightKids.co.za online store today!
Children show an interest in dressing and undressing themselves from about the age of 18 months of age. Having a doll like our large Tom-e Rag Doll will help your child to master the skill of taking off and putting on again. Because Tom-e is not actually a “doll”, he is perfect for little boys to play with, after all they have a right to master these skills too. The embroidered face of Tom-e will help your child learn about the different facial features. Combine this activity with a mirror and let your child look for his own facial features in the mirror. This helps to develop body awareness and gives your child a healthy self-esteem. Link to website – https://www.toptots.co.za/product/toptots-tom-e-rag-doll/
Children love beanbags because they are so much easier to catch and throw than a ball. While a ball bounces away from little hands a beanbag usually lands with a gentle thud! Learning to catch a moving object is not as easy as it seems. It requires a great deal of concentration and coordination. Beanbags offer your child the chance to have more success at catching which is a total confidence booster. Toptots has a variety of beanbags all packed into drawstring bags for easy storage. Our beanbags are also easy to clean – just pop them into the washer and dry Our textured beanbag sets consist of 12 textured beanbags. These beanbags are made out of different types of material such as corduroy, satin, hessian cloth etc. – all designed to stimulate your child’s tactile system. Your child will also develop his matching skills by learning to match the different colours and textures. Our 15 x 15cms beanbags are ideal for throwing and catching – great for improving those fine motor and coordination skills. The shape beanbag set consist of 4 large shaped beanbags – used for throwing, teaching colours and shapes and jumping over them develops gross motor skills. Our mini beanbag set consists of 4 triangle, circle, rectangle and square shapes – designed to teach your child his shapes and colours. For more information visit the links below https://www.toptots.co.za/product/toptots-textured-bean-bag-set/ https://www.toptots.co.za/product/toptots-15cm-bean-bag/ https://www.toptots.co.za/product/toptots-mini-bean-bag-set/ https://www.toptots.co.za/product/toptots-shape-bean-bag-set/
VTech Baby have introduced the Little Friendlies bunch of characters into their baby line that includes a selection of gorgeous animals for your children to love. One of the Little Friendlies cast is the gorgeous lamb. The soothing musical projector mobile features cute dangling Little Friendlies ‘lamb’ characters and discovery mirror. Soothe your baby with nature sounds, relaxing lullabies, calming melodies and 4 beautiful projected light patterns. The mobile Includes 5, 10 or 15 minute timer setting options and a sound sensor that will trigger lullabies when your baby cries. It also includes 70 relaxing melodies, soothing nature sounds and phrases, soft sing-along songs. And on top of all this, this mobile is undoubtedly one of the cutest on the market right now. Available now at Hamleys stores, selected Kids Emporium stores, www.takealot.com, www.loot.co.za and www.purplepepperz.com.
VTech Baby once again brings the best in developmental toys to parents around the world. Now available easily in South Africa through Prima Baby, the range of baby products are all aimed at stimulating baby’s brain whilst ensuring the best fun ever. Shake, slide and move with the Little Friendlies Shake & Roll Busy Ball. The ball is designed to stimulate your baby and provide a multi-sensory experience play time. It features 6 easy-to-grip handles so baby can pick the ball up with ease. The play pieces are made up of cute items such as butterfly and cow, a sliding milk bottle, chick and apple – all providing fine motor skill development and teach cause and effect while keeping baby busy. 3 press buttons introduce the cow to baby and play fun phrases to teach first words. The ball also includes a light up button and 15 happy melodies and 3 uplifting songs. So much fun in one product! Available now at Hamleys stores, selected Kids Emporium stores, www.takealot.com, www.loot.co.za and www.purplepepperz.com.
This year the Prima Toys’ collection of games is bigger and better. From the classics to brand new games that will have your skills tested to the limit, all in the name of fun! Our brand new games include: Flipslide is a fast-paced electronic game that tests your speed and reflexes. Players need to flip to find the colour and slide to match the lights. It can be taken anywhere and played anytime. What’s more, it is perfect for teenagers! Boom Blast Stix – this game will keep everyone on the edge of their seats! The game is simple yet dynamic and will entertain the whole family, from the little ones aged six and up to the adults. Players take turns to lock a stix and then add it to the pile on the lid, until one of the stix spring open and “explode” the other stix in the pile. The winner is the player who “booms: with the most stix. Game Box Games Box is small enough to be taken but big enough to provide lots of fun gaming times! The range features three portable games including Music 90s, Charades and Movies. Rubik’s Cube For all Rubik’s Cube fans both veteran and amateur, the brand has created new versions of the famous cube that are more challenging, more fun and more exciting to solve. Prima Toys welcomes the Rubik’s 2 x 2, the Rubik’s 4 x 4 and the new version of the Rubik’s 3 x 3. This season there really is something for everyone! For more information, go to www.primatoys.co.za or www.Facebook.com/primatoys and follow @PrimaToys. The toys and games are available at toy stores and retailers countrywide.
Getting your child to brush their teeth every day can be a hassle to say the least and then ensuring that this is done correctly brings a whole different set of issues to deal with. The Philips Sonicare Kids Electric Toothbrush takes care of your child’s teeth whilst teaching them how to brush their teeth properly. The tooth brush comes with a KidTimer that gradually increases to 2 minutes over a 90 day period to train children to brush their teeth for longer. Running through the instructions with your child is easy. When the brush switches on your child starts brushing, when it is time to change to a different section of the mouth, the toothbrush beeps to let the child know. We downloaded the SonicareKids App as well which encouraged our children to brush even longer and it made it that much more fun. Each pack includes: The Rechargeable handle 1 Brush head with cap (we bought another one so that others could use it as well) 1 charger base 10 Handle stickers The handle stickers are certainly the most fun. With so many patterns to choose from, your child will certainly enjoy decorating their tooth brush as well. Available from leading retailers and certainly a MUST have purchase to help your child keep their teeth pearly white!
Whether you’re looking for the perfect baby-shower gift or to purchase for your own little loved-one, the award winning Babysense Cuddlewrap Swaddle Blanket is your best choice. With an amazing secure design, the Babysense, Cuddle Swaddle Blanket has been designed to create a cosy environment mimicking the womb-like feeling for baby. Wrapped just tight enough, it prevents the involuntary, jerky movements of baby’s arms and legs that can otherwise wake baby. The cleverly designed heart shape has been specifically designed for a snug fit that wraps perfectly around your baby’s body negating the need for unnecessary poppers, Velcro or ties. Babysense has always embraced the scientific insight in terms of how the senses impact learning, behaviour and emotional development. They completely understand their products and the effects that they have on baby’s senses. This has always been the inspiration and motivation to create products that are functional and practical but at the same time, beautiful and luxurious. They believe that in this way, they are contributing to mothers raising calm and contented babies. Swaddling baby has many benefits : There is evidence that babies who are swaddled sleep longer and better. Swaddling inhibits the immature startle reflex of babies which can disrupt sleep. Pressure is calming for baby which is why swaddling babies cry significantly less. Babies who experience difficulty feeding, tend to feed better when swaddled. Babysense Cuddlewrap Swaddling Blankets are made from 100% pure cotton, lightweight for ease of wrapping and more importantly to keep baby feeling safe and comfortable. Babysense Cuddlewrap Swaddling Blankets offer happy days and peaceful nights. Babysense Cuddlewrap Swaddling Blankets can be bought directly from their website www.babysense.co.za
Fingerlings continue to be at the top of the birthday wish list. This year, the Fingerlings family has grown with the addition of Fingerlings Baby Unicorns and the Glitter Monkey. As the best-selling technology toy for 2017, the Fingerlings have become a phenomenon in the toy world and with good reason because these robotic pets are cute, adorable and very huggable. Brightly coloured with adorable faces, these palm-sized pets curl around your finger and come to life when you play, responding to sound, motion and touch with over 40 animations. Later in the year and leading up to the festive season, more awesome and exciting Fingerlings will be added to the range. The Fingerlings have become a phenomenon because they touch on a number of rising trends. They are quite unique and they’re also part of a bigger range making them fun to collect. The robotic aspect also adds strong play value to the toy. Furthermore, the new additions are right on trend in terms of theme and colour. Introducing exciting new additions to the Fingerlings family: Dino, Pando and Dragon Fingerlings Dino Velociraptor Fingerlings Untamed Velociraptors – These finger- gripping creatures are fierce and unpredictable, and know friends vs. foes. In untamed mode, they roar, hiss and chomp! In tame mode they nuzzle, purr and love to be near you. Complete with snapping jaws and gripping claws, these interactive dinos react to touch, motion, and sound with over 40 different sounds and animations. Fingerlings Baby Panda New Fingerlings Baby Panda are adorable baby pandas that are curious about the world around them – starting with you! These interactive pets love to hang onto your finger, blink their eyes, turn their heads, blow kisses, and talk in panda babble! They come in a variety of colours. Adopt them all and have even more fun around! Clap your hands twice and your pandas will sing together – Collect them all! Fingerlings Baby Dragon New fingerlings baby dragons bring you good luck and friendship at your fingertips. The baby dragons will get you all fired up with their interactive responses to sound, motion and touch. See how they react when you swing them, pet them, rock them, startle them or hang them upside down! Their movements, sounds and adorable blinking eyes are sure to leave you under their mythical spell. Collect them all for fiery fun. The cutest band of dragons ever! Available August Teksta 360 Incredibly lifelike, the classic robotic Teksta puppy & kitty are back with more interactive features than ever before. The puppy responds to voice, movements, lights and sounds through a built in artificial intelligence program. It communicates its emotions with barks, whines and changes in eye patterns, just like a real puppy. Teksta will also react to your hand gestures to sit, stop and flip backwards. You can even train it to play and dance with its friends by downloading the app for additional bonus features. Just like a real pup, Teksta needs to be fed when it gets hungry using the included bone. It also likes to play with the ball, also included. The robotic toy also features wireless and infrared technology which means that he can be trained to play with his friends. Download the free app for extra bonus features and programs for Teksta, wirelessly with Apple and Android Tablets. Available October. PokiBot The PokiBot is a fun miniature interactive robot that can move, spin, dance and even talk. The bot stands at 8cm and is sound activated – clap your hands and PokiBot will playfully respond as his mouth and eyes light up. Added to the fun is a feature that allows you to make 3 recordings of your own voice to play back in PokiBot’s robotic voice! To unlock additional fun content, the app can be downloaded on your smartphone or iOS and Android tablet. The app allows you to control the movement of your PokiBot and select the dance you want him to perform. With PokiBot it’s just like having your very own mini R2D2. Robo Chameleon Move, Aim and Catch! A Robot Chameleon that can Shoot the tongue out and snap up the “food”! There are 3 steps to catching Robot Chameleon: 1. Walk your Robot Chameleon to the “food” by remote control 2. Aim the target! 3. Press “catch” on the remote Robot Chameleon has a built-in extendable tongue to “catch” the “food”. It also has a LED Illuminated body, with multiple colour light changes. It also has a motorized tails and eyes that move when it walks. VR Real Feel VR Real Feel is the game that makes virtual reality a reality! Experience 3D high definition graphics with your iPhone or Android smartphone using the VR Real feel headsets. Simply download the game to a smartphone, insert the phone into the headset and play. Range includes VR Fishing, VR Alien Blaster, VR Motocross and VR Racing. The headsets have a comfortable foam face, adjustable straps, and an adjustable phone cradle. VR Real Feel Alien Blasters – For fans of virtual reality over the age of 8 years, the VR Real Feel Alien Blasters will meet all your Virtual Reality expectations and more. Each set includes everything you need to save the world – a VR headset, free iOS/Android app and a Bluetooth blaster for great control. The Bluetooth blaster is used to aim and attack the Aliens. In the game you can level up through five levels and unlock different weapons, battle tougher Aliens until you reach the ultimate showdown battle. For even more realism, the experience is enhanced through the force feedback in the blaster as it lets you feel the recoil and when enemies attack. The VR headset has a comfortable foam face, adjustable straps, and an adjustable cradle that holds up to an iPhone 7. The headset can also be used with other free VR apps from the app store or
Parents are always looking for new and innovative games for their little ones, that will both occupy their time, but more importantly, increase their concentration. Put another way, education and development of skills, is generally top of mind when parents look to purchase new toys or games for their children. Flipside is a fun and challenging electronic game, the object of which is to flip to find the colour cube that matches the coloured lights reflected in the four middle squares. With four different game modes to choose from, Flipside is portable and small enough to be popped into your child’s carrybag but big enough for little hands to hold onto. Beat the clock in Speed Mode, challenge your skills in Level Mode, test your memory in Memory Mode or challenge friends and family in Multi-player mode. Two blocks with four different colours are attached to the centre cube where different coloured lights flash creating endless possibilities for fun! The blocks move in almost every direction. A great fidget toy for children aged 8 years plus and priced below R500, a great buy! Requiring only 2 AA batteries, this inexpensive to run electronic toy is ideal for everyone in the family. Flipside comes with its own instruction manual which makes it so easy for your little ones to learn how to use it and how to play all four modes. Flipside game is a great way to compete with a partner – see who is faster, smarter and who has better memory. Flipside can be purchased directly from Prima Toys’ website or from most toy retail outlets. For further information go to www.primatoys.co.za “This game is incredible fun! With four different styles of play, all involve matching the two outside pairs to the variable inner squares through spinning and flipping them.” “Because of its perfect size, Flipside is big enough for an adult to play comfortably and the great thing is that it has a volume control!”
As parents we are responsible to make the safety decisions when it comes to our children. It is most important all children are in a suitable car seat for their size and weight. Studies have shown that children that are in safety seats that are correctly installed can reduce the need for hospitalisation by 69% after a road crash. Car seats reduce the risk of the severity of injuries, they distribute the force of a crash over the strongest parts of the body, they prevent children from being ejected from the vehicle on impact – the benefits certainly out-way the negatives. We were sent the Foppapedretti Babyroad 9 – 36 kgs to review and having looked into it, it certainly is a good purchase for your family car. Foppapedretti is one of Europe’s leading baby travel brands, having creatively and technically mastered the market with over 70 years of dedication to baby products under their belt. The Foppapedretti Babyroad 9 – 36 kgs, comes with: Adjustable headrest 2 Hardness straps Removable and washable padded shoulder protection 5 point seat belt Double -sided internal reducers This particular carseat is available in a variety of colours and suitable for children from around the age of 9 months to approximately 12 years of age. The Babyroad 9-36 retails on average at R2300 and is available at Hamleys stores, www.cleverlittlemonkey.co.za, selected Kids Emporium stores, www.thebabyzone.co.za, www.takealot.com, www.loot.co.za and www.purplepepperz.com
