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

Frankie Furniture

FINALLY….a beautiful, stylish AND functional couch for kids.

No more hiding away that ugly flip-out sofa when visitors drop by! With Frankie in the house, you’ll be proud to show the kids sofa off.

Frankie sofas are a playful re-interpretation of the modular style sofa of the 70’s.  There are three sofa pieces to choose from: (i) the Frankie Corner, (ii) the Frankie Sofa and (iii) the Frankie Ottoman.

But looking good isn’t everything...Frankie Sofas are made from high quality Australian foam and are very comfortable – for kids and grown-ups! Plus, Frankie is more than just a sofa. Its lightweight, modular design feeds the imagination – you’ll find your children will want to stack, climb, build tunnels and cubby houses with Frankie.

Amy Butler designs
Mix and match sofa pieces with our stunning Amy Butler fabric designs.
There are 8 cover designs to choose from. Our first season covers are big, bright and beautiful prints, designed by Amy Butler, and are 100% cotton. Choose from huge purple flowers, yellow paisley print or groovy spots. What’s more they look great in any combination! 

And don’t forget to grab a Frankie Cushion, or two. Also available in any design.

Available from Noosh.

$249 for the sofa; $149 for the ottoman; and $279 for the corner piece.

Wooden Star Wands

Great for birthday parties or lots of imaginative fun!  These wands are perfect for little hands. Whether your little one is pretending to be a fairy, elf, or princess, this wand is the perfect fit!

This five pack of wands can be in the colours of your choosing (red, orange, yellow, green, or blue).

The star measures 3" and the complete length of the wand is 12 inches.

The wands are made from sustainably harvested wood, AP Certified non-toxic paint, and the homemade natural wood polish is made from beeswax, jojoba oil, and essential oils. Perfect and safe for little hands!

Available from Etsy shop, Imagination Kids.

US$27 plus US$9.50 postage to Australia

Single wands also available for US$6.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears: A Tale Moderne

Something is different in this retelling of the classic story of the girl with the golden locks. Goldilocks, as usual, discovers the three bears' house in the woods. She ventures inside and makes herself at home, sitting in the chairs, sampling the meal laid on the table, and taking a nap.

But the bears - they're an entirely new breed! Steven Guarnaccia's comical, stylized artwork delivers bears who are hip; they have a sense of style and a love of design. Their 1950s split-level home is filled with cool furniture created by an international crowd of celebrated designers, from Alvar Aalto to Charles and Ray Eames to Isamu Noguchi! This is not a typical cottage in the woods!

Children and parents alike will delight in this new edition of the beloved story. And when they look at the endsheets, which provide the name of each decorative object and its creator, they may even pick up a design tip or two.

Available from The Book Depository US in Hardback with free shipping worldwide.

$18.89

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

Where the Wild Things Are

Presents the story of Max's adventures when he sails away to the land where the wild things.

Available from The Book Depository US with free shipping worldwide.

$8.71

Also available in Hardcover format

Sevi Dollhouse

Sevi's Big Doll house comes with all the accessories shown! Colours abound in this fantastic wooden doll house. The first floor features an open concept living space. Stairs and a ladder lead to two top floor bedrooms and bathroom. Spend some time basking in the sun on the roof top deck or throw a backyard picnic party with the outdoor living room complete with a barbeque.

Sevi furniture does not disappoint with modern curves and mod colours and patterns. The Sevi family can relax in front of the T.V. or have a firelit dinner in the central dining room. Create a winter feast in the kitchen or fire up the barbeque on a warm summer's night. Upstairs, wash up in the blue and bubble themed washroom. The hi-tech kid's room has a computer and mom and dad's room coems with a great skylight and extendable rooftop deck.

All Sevi toys are child and eco-friendly, made with solid hardwood and painted with safe dye finish. The high quality of Sevi Toys makes them wonderful keepsakes to be kept in the family and passed on.

Available from Rainbow Puppen.

$440

Whose Poo?

Whose Poo is a fun and wholesome approach to a part of life that all toddlers are exploring. This book is the result of requests from parents to bestselling author/illustrator Jeannette Rowe to create a book about a very important toddler topic - potty training!

One look inside will reveal the unique approach of this book. We see fairy poo is stars; rocking horse poo is wood shavings; robot poo is nuts and bolts, teddy poo is balls of stuffing; snowman poo is snowballs and piggy bank poo is shiny gold coins. Then, at the end, My Poo reveals a little boy pointing to his potty.

Available from Readings.

$12.95

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

Marble Sounding Tree

Drop a marble down the tree and watch it weave through the leaves one by one creating beautiful sounds as it falls.  Great for developing hand-eye co-ordination this beautiful tree is made in Poland from eco-friendly timbers, natural plant dyes and finished with flax seed oil.  Comes with a set of 6 marbles.

Available from Honeybee Toys.

$136.00

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

Organic Camera

+ Camera body with viewfinder, spinning selector "switch," lens that turns to "focus" and a contrasting digital screen on back.

+ Maple and Walnut woods lightly rubbed with our own beeswax and organic jojoba oil finish

+ 4.5" long x 3" tall x .75" thick body x 1.5" lens

+ Quality hardwoods sanded smooth

This toy arrives ready to give in a cotton drawstring bag with a tag that includes the wood used, a bit about our family business and care instructions.

Available from Etsy Shop, Little Sapling Toys.

US$23 plus US$10 shipping to Australia.

Also available with personalisation below for US$30.

Art Tower

Ignite creative play with the Toetum Kids Art Tower, a truly innovative new way to free your child’s imagination. The art cards are a double sided blank canvas for kids to create there own masterpieces. The cards then cleverly slot together to build an infinite number of 3D creations promoting artistic expression and a sense of achievement.

The Art Tower has been well received by early childhood professionals, hailing its developmental benefits which can hone problem solving and fine motor skills. With the option to play in a team, children can learn group interaction and improve socialisation.

Learning can be fun, construct letters of the alphabet or shapes and add an educational dimension to the Art Tower. Build confidence with every creation.

This kit includes: 

• 24 felt pens
• 20 blank slotted cards
• Easy store Toetum Tube 

Available from Toetum Kids.

$19.95

See full Babyology review here.

Alphabet Block Sets

There are few skills that are more beneficial than being polyglot (maybe juggling). And we're sure you've heard that the best time to learn multiple languages is when you're a child. It's obviously too late for you, old-timer, but at least you can put your wee geek on the train to being multilingual! Let's whip those kiddies into super intercommunicatory shape! (We can't trust NASA to perfect Universal Translator technology by the time they're old enough to join Starfleet, now can we?) .


Language Blocks are the perfect tool for helping children learn languages in a fun and classic way. No need for virtual amusement when you have these all-natural, kiln dried blocks made from pure Michigan Basswood (take a whiff, 100% midwest goodness). Each set contains words and letters with corresponding illustrations that teach meanings and/or pronunciations. In addition to obtaining lingual competence, they are also great for developing a child's motor skills and giving them a grasp of natural physics.

The ability to communicate with different people all across the globe (and beyond) is something that should be endlessly encouraged!

Available in the following sets -

• Chinese Language
• Egyptian Hieroglyphics
• Japanese Language
• Sign Language
• Braille

Purchase from Think Geek.

US$37.99

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