Parenting confession – I bought these magnetic dress-up dolls for me, not my daughter. Just because I got them from a toy shop, daughter in tow, with the sales assistant saying to her “You’re a lucky girl!” is beside the point. Although it does explain why my daughter has been desperate to get her mitts … [Read more.]
I love these new Buddy Pillow Cases I have just seen. This is a pillow case with a super cute, squishy doll attached so your child never has to sleep alone again. There are four dolls to choose from and my favourite is the ‘to be with you’ yellow pillow case below.
You may already have come across this beautiful range of ethically made, hand-knitted cuddly toys. Even if you haven’t, you won’t be disappointed with their latest creations.
If I was the creator of dolls as exquisite as these, I think I just couldn’t bear to part with them.
Children learn through play. Our job as parents is to figure out what it is we want to teach them and then give them the right toys to learn. If it’s lessons about the environment you want to impart, then you’re going to love Global Green Pals.
Since becoming a mum, I have found myself attempting to master a number of arts and crafts with varying success. I have come to the conclusion that I need a bit of help, particularly in the sewing department!
The full effect of having a girl after three boys was noticed in our house when three dolls’ prams were permanently parked by the back door. There’s a basic dolls umbrella stroller for quick trips to the shops; there’s a white cane pram that the dolls apparently prefer to sleep in; and there’s a beautiful … [Read more.]
Dolls are well-loved in our house. That’s not just because of my daughter – who is mad about dolls – but also because of me. I adore them through and through and six of my childhood favourites sit proudly on my daughter’s bookshelf. Granted, two are considered ‘a little scary’ by most visitors (both are … [Read more.]
Here at Babyology we see some really remarkable things and extremely talented people. Irma Niekum of Gifts Define creates stunningly exquisite personalised gifts for special small people.
The monochromatic colours, the non-traditional expressions and the complete originality separate these dolls from the pack.
Rag dolls have been around for centuries. Traditionally home-made from spare scraps of material, they are characterized by simple features, soft bodies and patchwork clothing… unless you have dolly from Dior.
As a writer for Babyology, I come across lots of cool stuff and I’m always interested to see designers’ new angles on nursery furniture, prams, gadgets and fashion. After looking at thousands of websites and products and writing hundreds of posts, here are a handful of my very favourites.