We mentioned these designs on Babyology back in May this year and have recently been notified that they are now available in Australia. These butterfly, fish and saucer wall applications are a great way to brighten up a nursery without resorting to Dora the Explorer or Barbie wallpaper. A nice idea would be to … [Read more.]
Sirch are well known for creating beautifully simple toy designs, but this gorgeous high chair and cot shows off the company’s talent when it comes to furniture. There’s something so pleasing about the way they’ve taken nursery basics and turned them into items which are incredibly beautiful and design conscious without being pretentious. There’s no … [Read more.]
Is anyone else having a hard time finding nice winter shoes for their little ones? The answer might lie with these Smith runners, from Swedish shoe designer Vincent, which are sturdy but fun and colourful. Made with an all-leather upper and interior and easy access velcro strap, they also have extra padding at the ankle … [Read more.]
Creatiles from Fiesta Crafts are a great way to inspire your child’s imagination, and we defy you not to get involved and play alongside. Made up of 49 large felt shapes, Creatiles can be used to make houses, boats, gardens, planes, trains or anything else your child can think of, and best of all, because … [Read more.]
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. Threadless works as an ongoing t-shirt design competition where, each week, amateur designers can submit their ideas and five or six are chosen to be printed and sold through the site. There’s a huge range of designs available, for children and adults, that range from the stylish to … [Read more.]
We’re not sure who or what Ultraman is but the makers have produced these colourful dolls to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Apparently, they’re inspired by the old TV test bars, but whatever the reason behind them, there’s no doubt that bubs will love their zany, slightly psychedelic and definitely goofy appearance. Available from US$8-17 from … [Read more.]
The Tau range from German creator-manufacturers Klein und More is a great idea if you’re handy with your tool box but want a stylish design too. Made of plywood, these toys come in a flat pack and look pretty simple to put together, which is half the fun. A pair of stilts, toboggan … [Read more.]
As a Babyology reader you’re probably a fan of interesting and beautiful design so, like us, you’ll drool over I Am Plastic by Paul Budnitz, a visual history of designer toys. A photographic treat that includes interviews with some of the designer toy world’s most innovative creators, this is a great coffee table book. Be … [Read more.]
This zippered wet bag is a great buy for parents, especially here in Australia where we spend a lot of time in and out of water. Available in a number of cute, colourful and baby friendly designs, this tote is lined with a polyurethane material called ‘Baby Dry’, which makes it perfect for storing wet … [Read more.]
If bath time is getting a little boring then get some of these battery-operated Sub Bugs. They’re really colourful and fun looking and whizz around the bath tub in different random directions, flips and spins around. Be warned: you might have trouble preventing your child from copying these moves. Available from UK site Mulberry Bush … [Read more.]
Speaking as someone whose still a little annoyed that her dad never built her a dollhouse (the wood is still in the garage 30 years later!) I would love one of these Smart Living Houses. Made of wood and plastic, and stained with eco-friendly paint, the houses are modular and all the sections click … [Read more.]
These butterfly, fish and saucer wall applications are a great way to brighten up a nursery without resorting to Dora the Explorer or Barbie wallpaper. A nice idea would be to involve your child in the process by getting them to help paint the applications (which are primed for painting) before you stick them … [Read more.]