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The perfect balance Check out the ranges available from CuddleCo designed to entertain little ones while offering skills such as coordination and balance.
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CuddleCo have a range of rocking toys, including a horse, elephant and even a scooter. Children love to rock back and forth, entertaining themselves for hours on end. These toys are the perfect way to teach little ones balance and coordination while rocking. The integrated safety arm and backrest provide extra support so that the child can play safely.
0161 702 5062 sales@cuddleco.co.uk
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The infant and toddler toy market continues to grow and expand which isn’t really surprising as babies and infants aren’t yet ready for electronic devices and apps. However, that said there is a new generation of parents on the block and attitudes towards this might quickly alter where parents seek toys that also have a level of technology built in. We are experiencing more infant and pre-school toys being launched where some level of App is included to work alongside the product.
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h en buying toys for little ones, parents are often seeking a mix of both educational and entertainment factors to assist their child to learn while also having fun which in turn can provide a great opportunity for retailers to cash in on products that offer a level of both. However, you can’t beat sometimes the appeal of a more traditional approach to toys that fall within this category, be they made of suitable plastics, wood or fabric. Remember, this is also a great category if you are looking for gifts in-store or to enhance your websites - as a trade we are fortunate that manufacturers in the toy sector provide age relevant toy ranges that recognise that there are many elements to make a perfect toy and one which also offers huge gifting appeal.
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Paddington set to play
Rainbow Designs is delighted to be celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a number of exciting new additions to its tremendously successful The Adventures of Paddington toy range, specifically aimed at preschoolers. The Adventures of Paddington toy range is perfect to help spark little imaginations and encourage preschoolers to create their own adventures with Paddington. The exciting new lines include a fun-packed Talking Paddington Soft Toy with five Paddington phrases including ‘Hello, my name is Paddington’, ‘Where’s my marmalade sandwich?’ and ‘I wonder what adventures I shall have today?’. There are also two new fun-packed playsets, the Rescue Set and Multi Figure Set, that will join the existing range of the Play Bus Set, Collectible figures and Adventures of Paddington Soft Toys. Other joyful Rainbow Designs’ collections, that have been designed for preschoolers and helping little ones learn through play, include Peter Rabbit TV, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt as well as Guess How Much I Love You, Fun with Spot wooden toy ranges.
01329 227300 www.rainbowdesigns.co.uk
