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Baby To Toddler Mealtime Development Kit, doddl

 With one in four children reportedly starting school unable to use cutlery independently, award-winning children’s mealtime brand doddl has launched the first complete developmental mealtime set, supporting babies and toddlers from six months through to five years.

Developed in collaboration with occupational therapists, nutritionists and Norland College, the nine-piece set supports children through three key stages of development: First Tastes (6-12 months), Building Confidence (12-24 months) and Independence Unlocked (2-5+ years).

Featuring ergonomically designed cutlery alongside clever 2-in-1 suction bowls and plates that adapt as children grow, the collection helps build grip strength, coordination and dexterity, turning everyday mealtimes into valuable opportunities to gain the skills needed for independent eating.

Available in seven colours, the complete Baby to Toddler Mealtime Development Set costs £80 (currently £65) from doddl.com and Amazon.

GoBalance Play, Very

GoBalance Play is a fun app-enabled wobbleboard with a smart 3D sensor and Bluetooth connectivity. The GoBalance app comes with 12 FREE games, providing fun, rewarding, and stimulating playtime for all skill levels of players. Play only a few minutes a day, and you’ll already feel a boost in coordination, start to build strength, and sharpen your focus.

Woodland Wonder Fairy Castle, Sylvanian Families

A set containing a wondrous fairy forest, a magic castle floating in a moonlit sky, the Star Fairy, and the Fennec Fox baby. The stars and crystals sparkle! The waterfall in the cave is a secret entrance to the castle and moon. There are other friends too—a Grandfather Tree, a Snail Friend, and an Acorn Friend! The Fennec Fox baby wears a special costume with a starry sky design. Magic wings hidden in the castle can be attached. The feather-shaped key makes a fairy appear from the crystals. Behind the waterfall, figures can ride up to the castle on a shooting star. Figures can ride the Milky Way from the sky to the ground. The fairy’s flower house has lots of accessories, from instruments to magic vials.

How To Do Almost Everything, Becky Baines

If you’ve ever wished your child came with a handbook for life, this brilliant book is the next best thing. Packed with practical know-how, creative projects and problem-solving activities, it encourages children to learn new skills, build confidence and embrace everyday adventures.

From folding the perfect paper aeroplane and building a den to reading a map, tying knots, making slime and packing a suitcase, there’s something to spark every curious mind. Along the way, children will also pick up memory tricks, coding basics and plenty of useful life skills.

Each activity has been created with input from experts, including an aircraft designer, a lunar scientist, a chemical engineer and an eight-time World Memory Champion, adding fascinating insights throughout.

Beautifully illustrated with step-by-step guides and colourful artwork, it’s a book children will dip into time and time again—and a fantastic addition to any family bookshelf.

Pricklepaper’s Letter Writing, Tom Read Wilson

From TV presenter and author Tom Read Wilson comes a charming picture book that celebrates the power of kindness, generosity and language. Young readers will follow Pricklepaper, a litter-picking hedgehog, as he collects discarded letters on his evening walks, only to discover that sharing what he has with friends in need leads to something even more meaningful.

Filled with playful rhyme, clever wordplay and a gentle message about helping others, the story encourages children to see how even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. Beautifully illustrated by Rebecca Bagley, it’s a delightful read-aloud that’s perfect for inspiring conversations about friendship, empathy and the magic of words.

What on Earth: The Palace of Facts, Kate Olesin

From the bestselling creators of the FACTopia! series comes an enormous collection of 400 fascinating facts, cleverly hidden throughout a magical palace waiting to be explored. As children journey through treasure rooms, fossil halls, observatories and mysterious dungeons, they’ll uncover incredible discoveries about everything from crystals and dinosaurs to space and the natural world.

Brought to life with vibrant illustrations and playful characters guiding the way, this interactive fact book transforms learning into an adventure. Inspired by the concept of a “memory palace”, it’s packed with surprising facts that curious kids will love revisiting time and time again.