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A Guide to Buying Construction Toys
Construction toys are a favourite with children young and not so young. What should you look for when you're searching for the ideal kit for your child?...
A Guide to Buying Hand Made Toys
Handmade toys are making a comeback in a world where mass produced toys are losing their appeal due to environmental concerns and product recalls....
A Guide to Buying Imported Toys
With all the scares about the safety of imported toys, what can you do to minimise the risk for your children?...
A Guide to Buying Plastic Toys
Plastic toys are popular the world over and they are always a hit with kids. What are the things you should check if you are buying a plastic toy?...
A Guide to Toy Hygiene
We're all too aware of germs and hygiene, and it's important to protect our children from illness. How can you keep toys clean and safe?...
Advantage of Plastic Toys Over Other Materials
You might be in two minds about plastic toys...as you may have heard they contain harmful chemicals. But what are their advantages?...
Are Books Obsolete?
With the advent of e-readers and electronic publishing, are books heading
the way of vinyl albums?...
Are Toy Labels an Indication of Quality?
There are so many symbols on toy labels - but do any of them mean that you're buying a good quality toy for your child?...
Best Selling Toys from the 70s
Remember all those toys from your childhood? A look at some of the more popular toys from the 70s and the reasons why they died out or survived the test of time....
Best Selling Toys from the 80s
The eighties ushered in a new era of hi tech toys - everything had to be battery operated and preferably look like some form of computer. Relive your eighties toy memories here....
Checking Safety on Used and Older Toys
It's tempting to buy second hand toys from car boot sales, and accept them as hand me downs, but what do you need to now before you accept?...
Children's First Real Computers
Everybody seems to have a computer these days - and the kids don't want to be left out either....
Choosing Appropriate Video or Computer Games for a Child
It's hard to know what tolook for when you're buying video games for children. Here's a guide to video game ratings....
Dangerous Toys and Recalls
There seems to have been a glut of toy recalls in previous years, and affecting some big name toy manufacturers. What can you do if you're affected?...
Do Computer Games Lead to Obesity?
Are the horror stories about obese children and video games really true?...
Do Educational Toys Really Help Children?
It seems as if every time you pick up a children's toy it's labelled as 'Educational'. Are educational toys really that necessary?...
Does it Matter Which Toy Store or Outlet I Buy From?
Does it really matter where you buy your toys from? well, yes it does if you want to be protected by the law......
Electrical and Battery Powered Toys
Electrical and battery powered toys can be loads of fun...but they can also be dangerous. What should you look for when you're buying and playing with them?...
Free Toys With Take Aways
Free toys with food used to be a childhood pleasure - so where have they gone?...
Gadgets for Learning Languages
If you want to develop your child's language skills there are plenty of gadgets that will help...
Gadgets for Learning Maths
Learning maths used to be all about textbooks, but now it's a whole lot easier to introduce your child to the joys of numbers....
How Construction Toys Help with Motor Skills
Construction toys are fun and all kids love to play with them - but can they really help children's coordination?...
How Much Time Should Kids Spend on Computer Games?
Most children come into contact with computer and video games at a younf age but you don't want them to become addicted to these toys. How do you limit time - and what sort of limits should you set?...
How Safe are Inflatable Toys?
All children love to play in swimming pools with inflatable toys. But they can be dangerous, so what should you look out for?...
How to Avoid Accidents with Toys
Nobody wants their child to have an accident but thousands of children under 15 are admitted to A&E every year as a result of accidents with toys....
How to Check Safety of Wooden Toys
Everybody loves traditional wooden toys and they are making a comeback with the popularity of ethical and green toys, too. But how do you check they are safe - and keep them that way?...
How Toys Help Develop Creativity
Everyone wants ther children to develop creative skills, but how do toys help your child become creative?...
How Toys Help Development
Many toys are marketed as educational and helping children's development - but how do different toys help?...
How Toys Help with Language and Reading
Communication, reading and writing are essential skills that we all need to learn. What are the toys that will help our children with these skills?...
How Well Made are Toys from China?
Chinese Imports have not got the best of reputations after product recalls and scare stories hit the headlines - but what is the real problem, and what can you do if your child's toy is recalled?...
Impact of Computer Games on Child Behaviour
Are the scare stories about violent games affacting children's behaviour actually anything you should be worried about?...
Impact of Computer Games on Child Development
There are often reports in the media about how bad children's computer games and consoles are for their development - but all kids seem to love them...so what should you do?...
Keeping Toys in Great Working Order
Keeping children's toys safe is easy if you just follow a few simple tips....
Making Your Own Toys
A few ideas for toys that you and the children can make at home...
Music and Entertainment Games
Encourage your child's musical creativity with some fun musical gadgets for kids....
Safe Toys for Babies 0 - 6 months
It's all new and exciting to a very young baby - what are the best toys for stimulating the senses and keeping them amused?...
Safe Toys for Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers
It's important to think of toy safety when you're choosing a toy for a very young child - so what should you look for?...
Second Hand Toys: What Are my Rights?
It can be so tempting to buy a toy second hand from an auction site, car boot sale or classified ad. But what are the risks, and do you have any rights?...
Soft Toy Manufacture and Safety
Teddies and soft toys are adorable and loved by children of all ages. But what should you look out for, and can they be dangerous?...
Teenagers and Gadgets
Teenagers are notoriously hard to please - so what gadgets will float their boats and keep them happy?...
The Best Educational Toys
With so many toys to choose from, how do you know which type of educational toy is right for your child?...
The Laws on Imported Toys
Can you be sure that a toy imported from another country is as safe as a toy made in the UK?...
The State of Toy Safety
What's going on behind the scenes to make sure that the toys on our shelves are safe? Facts and figures on unsafe toys in the EU....
The Toy Safety Directive 2011
New laws introduced in 2011 to cover toy safety in the EU....
Toy Ideas for Active Kids
Keeping active children happy and safe at the same time is a concern to many parents - but choosing fun activity toys will keep your child healthy and happy....
Toy Ideas for Clever Children
If your child is clever, inquisitive and creative, there is a huge variety of toys that will help them to nurture their developing talents....
Toy Ideas for Creative Kids
Creative children are endless fun, but they are always looking for news ways to exercise their talents...what can you do to keep a creative mind occupied?...
Toy Safety for Older Children
As children grow, their curiosity leads them to different types of toy, so how can you make sure that the toys you choose are safe and suitable....
Toy Safety Standards in the UK
There are extensive regulations surrounding toys safety in the UK and these are also governed by laws that cover the whole of the European Union....
Toy Safety: What Does the Law Say?
It's important to make sure that any toy you give your child is safe and reliable - what are the laws that apply to safety of children's toys and how can you make sure anything you buy complies?...
Toys and Gender Conditioning
Are you worried that your little boy likes to play with his sister's dolls? Does it really matter?...
Toys for Disabled Children
It can be difficult to choose toys for a disabled cild, but there are plenty of outlets now selling suitable toys and games and advice if you're unsure....
Toys for Pre-Teens
As your child starts school you're going to get bombarded with pester power for the latest toy - but which toys are best for a pre-teen child?...
Toys for Primary School Children
School aged kids are demanding in their play and want to be entertained and sociable at the same time. How do you keep them amused and help them develop?...
Toys for the Whole Family to Play
It's great fun to get the whole family together and enjoy some quality time - but what can you do indoors and outside as a family?...
Toys Suitable for Preschoolers
The preschooler's world is full of exciting discoveries, and the array of toys to help them learn is vast....
Toys Suitable for Toddlers
When your child reaches toddler age, it's harder to keep them occupied! What sort of toys will stimulate their interest and help them develop?...
Toys that Have Stood the Test of Time
We all remember toys from our past with fondness, but some toys last for generations and others seem to fall out of favour......
Toys: What Are My Consumer Rights?
What are your rights when your child's beloved new toy turns out to be unsafe, or just plain faulty?...
Traditional or Handheld Games Consoles?
All kids want games consoles these days - how can you pick the best one for your family?...
Trampoline Safety for Kids
Most children love playing on trampolines, but they are also responsible for a large number of accidents when used at home...so what can you do to avoid disaster?...
Washing and Caring for Soft Toys
Soft toys are often the favourite toys of your children - so they can become dirty. What's the best way to keep them clean?...
Were Toys Regulated Before the 1995 Safety Regulations?
A brief explanation of 50 years of toy safety law...
What is This Toy Safety Mark?
What does this symbol mean?...
What Kids Want from Toys: A Case Study
What do children want from their toys? We asked three youngsters take a look at what they said....
What to Check for When Buying Soft Toys
There are so many different soft toys on the market - how do you make sure you buy safely and appropriately for your child or someone else's?...
What Toy Safety Marks Mean
There are several different symbols that appear on children's toys - but what do they all mean?...
What Toys Are Suitable for Babies?
What are the best toys for babies? Well, it depends where they are, bath, cot or highchair......
Which Toys Are the Most Environmentally Friendly?
If you want to find long lasting toys for the kids - which don't cost the earth - here are some ideas....