The trouble with toys as beautiful as this is that it’s likely you won’t be able to stop at just one. They’re glossy, colour co-ordinated, and of the most simple design possible, making for ultra-stylish pieces. Playsam solid wood toys are built for beauty and fit any contemporary home. They don’t come cheap, so I’d have to fight the compulsion to put them behind a nice glass cabinet. It’s fair to say they’re heirloom material, so a nice high shelf for a while might be wise.

Choose Playsam for a new baby gift and the recipient’s parents are guaranteed to be delighted, especially if they have appreciation for Scandinavian design. It can be tricky to find just the right gift for design buffs who have just become parents, but these stunning toys are sure to be a hit.

Metromum stock the Classic Cars, Jetliner, F1 Racer, pens, yo-yos and the gorgeous rocket – I’m sure my eldest son would choose this one as he loves anything to do with space and can name all the planets in order. Prices start from $18 for the yo-yo, up to $146 for the Jetliner. Post is additional.

Right now, Metromum is giving babyology readers a special 15% off Playsam purchases until 30/11/09. Simply enter  BABYOLOGY  at checkout to redeem your discount.