Screen Printed Wooden Alphabet Cards

These durable alphabet cards are a great way to help your little one learn their ABCs. Or can be used as wall decoration in a nursery or children's room. They are a great shower gift.

The wood cards are hand printed using water-based non toxic inks. They come with a handmade cloth drawstring bag and can be strung together if you wish. The backside is printed with a houndstooth pattern. Each card is 2.5" x 4"/6 x 10 cm and there are 26 cards, one for each letter of the alphabet.

Available from Petit Flaneur's Etsy Shop here.

US$50 plus US$6 shipping to Australia

Rosie's Walk

When Rosie the hen sets off for a stroll she is unaware of the distinctly fox-shaped shadow that's following her. But luckily for Rosie, her pursuer is the clumsiest of his kind! This timeless picture book by Pat Hutchins is now over thirty years old and still a firm favourite.

Available from The Book Depository UK in board book format with free shipping worldwide.

$8.00

Also available in paperback and hardback

Made to Measure

Say good-bye to the door frame: Mark the growing of your child from birth – out on the colourful Made 2 Measure yardstick – wherever you stay.

Folding Rule • Beech, brass rivet, plastic clip • Drilling for mounting

Size: 1.6x200 cm

Available from Third Drawer Down.

$28.00

Vintage Baby Blocks

Vintage cowboys, aeroplanes, blues, greens and oranges make this set of blocks a must for your little guy!

This is a set of 6 adorable wooden baby blocks. Each block measures approximately 1 1/2".

***The wood used to make the blocks is non-treated and chemical-free! They were sanded for safety and then coated with non toxic, non flammable sealant for durability and sheen. To clean: use a damp cloth and soft, gentle strokes. As always, children should be supervised while playing with this and all other toys. Although these blocks were coated with non toxic sealant, they are not suitable for teething.

Available from Etsy shop, Lena and Lovely.

US$24 plus postage

Other designs available below.

Monkey Hats

Mini Monkey Hats are made with 100% cotton yarn.

They are available in varying colors, and will fit babies from 6 months to 24 months; the flaps are the perfect size to protect little ears from wind and cold.

Mini Monkey's make wonderful gifts because baby can wear them as they grow for years!

Custom colours available.  Also available in size 0 - 6 months.

Available from Etsy Shop, Cite Fuzz.

US$32.00 plus US$5.00 shipping to Australia

Other hat designs also available.

What is Green?

 

 

Kate Endle's first board book, "What Is Green?", is an infant to 5 year old board book introducing tots to colors. Each spread asks a question- What is red? What is blue? Everyday objects rendered with hand painted and decorative papers help to answer the questions. With pleasing rounded corners and a satin finish, this book makes a great baby shower or toddler gift.

 

 

 

Don't forget its companion book "Who Hoo Are You?" a book about animals which is also listed in Kate's store.

 

 

Available from Kate Endle's Etsy Shop.

US$8.95 plus US$5.00 shipping to Australia

Messenger Bird

Inspired by the idea of the Ancient Romans that birds are the messengers of the Gods, I have put my own spin this tradition- giving these little doves the responsibility of carrying these meaningful words and names on their backs for the holidays.

A hand cut ceramic dove is adorned with a small wooden tag, which is hand stamped with the word or name of your choice. (Please note the maximum length for text is a total of 12 characters/spaces).

Order yours with a word that inspire you, or don one with the name of somebody you cherish. The perfect gift for everyone on your list- you get to choose how to customize it!

Each ornament measures between 3 and 4 inches across. Due to the handcrafted process, each one is slightly different in size and shape.

The dove is made of white clay, fired in our kiln, and finished with a special protective surface treatment so that it will remain beautiful for many generations to come. It is designed to become an heirloom for you and your family.

Hole at the top edge of the piece has a silky cord laced through for hanging on the holiday tree or as a decoration elsewhere in the home. This cord also holds the wooden tag securely in place.

Available from Etsy shop, Paloma's Nest.

US$34 plus US$14 shipping to Australia

Finger Puppets

 

 

Watch your little ones delight as they get to know these lovable little animals. Met chicken, cow, hen, sheep and pig.

 

These little finger puppets are all handmade from high quality felt and patterned cottons. And each one features a cute little tail.

An exiting and traditional game, that will have the imagination running wild.

Great Fun!

 

Available from Etsy shop, With Hugs & Kisses.

 

US$19.99 plus US$3.99 shipping to Australia

 

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I Like Fruit

Discover all kinds of textures and colors in this touch-and-feel book written and illustrated by Lorena Siminovich.

The Petit Collage series of books invite little readers to explore the kaleidoscope of pictures and textures to their heart’s content.

From shiny apples to bumpy oranges, this board book offers much to touch and feel.

DIMENSIONS:
6"x6", 10 pages

Available from The Book Depository US with free shipping worldwide.

$9.49

John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat

Rose lived with her dog, John Brown. `Just the two of us,' said Rose, until the mysterious midnight cat came along, and things began to change. An award-winning classic tale.

Available from Readings.

$14.99

Prime Number Counting Chart

 

 

2 ladybugs!
3 kitties!
41 pieces of bacon!

Any baby can learn the ABCs and 1 2 3s -- but your little one is better than that! Decorate the nursery with this adorable PRIME NUMBER counting chart.

This is a reproduction of the original illustration, printed on heavyweight paper - 18x24" poster.

 

Available from Etsy shop, The Nerdy Baby ABCs.

 

US$15 plus US$5 shipping to Australia

 

 

Soft Handmade Stacking Blocks

Perfect for little hands, these gorgeous environmentally-friendly stacking blocks are sure to become one of your littlie's most treasured possessions.

Utilising unique one-of-a-kind fabrics, in coordinating prints, this set of four classically shaped stacking blocks will inspire your child's creativity and develop their pattern recognition skills.  

They will also improve your child's fine motor skills as they learn to stack each block shape from biggest to smallest...One of the best things for adults though is that, with your beginner's relentless attempts at getting it right, there will be no abrupt noises as blocks drop to the floor!..There is even a little bell inside each block producing a gentle sound when shaken for added play value and auditory stimulation.

The set comes in an attractive (and handy) fabric drawstring bag that helps you keep all the pieces together in one place for easy clean up and storage...But let's face it, they are so beautiful you will want to showcase them in their room instead of packing them in the cupboard once play is over (even after your littlie has outgrown the need for stacking blocks!)

This delightful handmade first block set is both durable and superbly crafted.  Made by Zid Zid Kids (an international award winning fair trade company) and inspired by the colours and richness of Marrakech, this set is truly a work of art.  Handmade by Moroccan artisans, using a combination of thousand-year-old traditions and modern day techniques, it demonstrates the rich appliques, immaculate attention to detail and superior craftmanship in embroidery evident in all Zid Zid Kids products.

The exquisite Zid Zid stacking blocks would make a great gift or a wonderful addition to any quality toy collection.

Available from Quirky Kids Online.

$120

Let's Count Goats

This wonderful picture book by acclaimed author Mem Fox has a wonderful, rollicking, rhyming text reminiscent of Where is the Green Sheep? And just like the super successful Green Sheep, early readers will be memorising the simple text - as well as honing their numeracy skills with all the crazy goats to count!

Available from Readings in Hardcover format.

$19.95

Baby & Toddler Swing

This Solvej swing is an exclusive and attractive baby swing for the home environment, skilfully crafted with top quality materials. The timeless and natural design makes this swing blend nicely into any environment, modern – old, indoors – outdoors.

You can easily convert this baby swing, when your toddler is around 2 ½ years old, into a toddler swing with domes on the leg-divider. This makes the swing suitable from 6-months to 6 years (40kg/88lbs.) The unusually long period you and your child can use this swing makes it excellent value for money.

This swing is made from weather proof materials, natural durable timber, rot proof canvas and stainless steel fittings so you can use it outdoors.

Carbine hooks and screw eyes make it very easy for you to move the swing so you can use it indoors as well.

It is an extremely safe swing for your baby with its safety belt and closed hooks & screw eyes. The beads are coloured with non-toxic paint. The rope is a 10mm soft colour coordinated high performance marine braid.

The swing packs down flat making it convenient for you to transport or store.

You can choose from six standard colours;
Green, Red, Blue, Merino White, Soft Linen and Classic Taupe 

All these features plus a 9 year replacement guarantee for broken and worn out components makes this swing a great investment for you and your child.

Available from Bebe Online.

$219.95

Rainstick Tower

This beautifully crafted wooden Rainstick is great for catching your baby’s attention.

Turn the tower upside down and watch the colorful balls falling down. This toy can also be introduced when baby is learning to crawl.

A unique and stimulating toy for your baby and toddler.

Designed and manufactured by an Australian company. This stunning toy is crafted from eco friendly plantation rubberwood and finished with all natural beeswax and beads with non-toxic, child safe paints.

Size: W 8cm X L 8cm X H 23cm

Ages: 6 months - 4 years

Available from Eco Toys.

$28.95 plus $8.95 shipping

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Winner of the 1989 Smarties Book Prize and highly commended for the 1989 Kate Greenaway Medal, this picture book tells of a family going in search of a bear in a cave.

Available from Fishpond.

$7.95 plus free shipping for a limited time.

Baby Hair Clips

Fun dots in pink, hot pink, orange, apricot, green, blue and black, on a white background.

Scalloped edges complete these triangle-shaped clips.

Each cover is just over 1 1/4" long, and has a 1 1/4" snap clip tucked inside, secured with a dab of glue at the top.

Great for holding just a wisp of that downy fine baby hair!

Available from Etsy shop Crafty Mama Designs.

US$2.85 for a set of two plus US$3.50 shipping to Australia.

Note shipping price is for multiple items.

Other designs from Crafty Mama below.

The Christmas Book

From the creator of the much-loved Miffy series of books, this delightful title retells the birth of Jesus using simple text and charming illustrations, and also feature on the press-out pieces.

Available from The Book Depository UK with free shipping worldwide.

$12.58

(RRP $32.99)

BB Blocks

The perfect way of documenting your children or pet’s age in photographs.  Makes a great gift for baby showers, first time parents or new pet owners.

Each set of BB Blocks includes 3 Blocks:

2 Number Blocks (number combinations 1 through 29 are possible)

1 Weeks/Month/Years Block

 

Available direct from BB Blocks.

US$40 plus shipping

See full Babyology review here.

Hopscotch Mat

Easy to enjoy at home and easy to roll up and take to the park.

110x150

Available from Etsy shop Cool Spaces for Kids.

US$60 plus US$27 shipping to Australia