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Ambassadors - our tiny testers put three Wilton Bradley products through their paces
AMBASSADORS SPECIAL Let’s scoot, serenade and stir! Three members of our TnP Toy Ambassadors team were kept entertained over the festive break with a trio of products in Wilton Bradley’s portfolio Bake and create
Wilton Bradley has partnered with chef, best-selling author and TV presenter Nadiya Hussain MBE (who rose to fame after being crowned champion of the sixth series of BBC's The Great British Bake Off in 2015), for a licensed kids cooking collection.
The Bake Me A Story range comprises three boxed kits - the Simple Baking Set, Deluxe Baking Set, and the Savoury Set. All contain recipe cards written by Nadiya and a selection of cooking and baking tools and accessories tailored to smaller hands, helping to spark curiosity in kids and give them everything they need to create their own treats in the kitchen. Our two testers - sisters True (aged seven) and Tamba (aged five) - put the Deluxe Baking Set through its paces. It comprises a silicone rolling pin with plastic handle, silicone whisk with metal handle, silicone spatula, 2.5l mixing bowl (which is microwave-safe), sieve, 12 reusable silicone cupcake cases, three metal cookie cutters with silicone edges, five measuring spoons, six recipe cards and an apron. Mum Amber says: "I often watch TV cookery programmes with my daughters - Junior Bake Off is their favourite - and we
True says: try to recreate some of the dishes, but their little hands struggle to hold the weight of my rolling “It makes baking fun - and we get to lick the bowl!” pin and other utensils. “So I was particularly impressed with this kit because of its child-friendly design. The utensils are not only well made and sturdy but small enough for kids to handle. And I especially appreciate the silicone coating on one side of the metal cookie cutters, which protects their hands when they push the cutters down. I love the bright colours too. Plus, I can reuse the silicone cupcake cases, so I never have to buy paper ones again. Bonus! “We’ve used the set many times and have followed all the supplied recipes (the rock cakes recipe is a Tamba says: big winner in our household) and “It’s amazing! I like made some biscuits and cookies too. This is the perfect purchase for budding bakers!” wearing the little apron!”
Sing like a pro!
Tamba (aged five) is a disco diva in the making, so she was delighted to take her turn on the mic with the Mi-Mic Disco Cube
This portable Bluetooth karaoke speaker allows you to play any song direct from your device. You can even get extra creative by adding an echo effect and distortion to your vocals. All great musical artists know that vocals are only a part of the complete performance, and with seven colour beat matching LED lights, the MiMic lets you really put on a show. The mic also features FF/RW/pause/ play buttons and volume controls so you can make the track as loud or quiet as required. Turn up to full volume to use as a conventional Bluetooth speaker or lower the volume and let your voice take centre stage, with up to five hours of play time from one charge.
Mum Amber says: “I can’t recommend this toy highly enough. My four children , aged from five to 15, haven’t stopped playing with it since it arrived. The battery lasts for ages and it’s fun for everyone. Plus, as it’s portable you don’t need to keep it plugged in, so they carry it around the house and belt out all their favourite tunes. My
Riding high
One of the key values of Wilton Bradley’s Xootz brand is ‘without boundaries’ and the Xootz Decoy Dirt Scooter is the epitome of this, ensuring no terrain is off limits
Designed for kids aged six to adults (up to a 100kg weight limit), this scooter - which comes in black or silver - lets the rider adventure away from smooth surfaces and conquer a whole host of new terrain thanks to the pneumatic 200mm X 50mm wheels.
Combining a super wide heat-treated aluminium deck with a strong steel handlebar, the scooter maintains lightness while being able to withstand hard off-road impacts. A threaded headset and triple bolt clamp provide direct and precise steering for a reliable ride. Other features include full printed griptape and a wide rear aluminium brake. Tag, aged 13, took the Xootz Decoy Dirt Scooter for a test ride. He says: “This scooter feels good quality and well made. The wheels are chunky and bouncy, but light enough to do jumps, while the stripes on the deck are non-slip so my trainers gripped well. The rear brake is nice and big too, so it’s easy to find with your foot behind you. And I like the cool colours!” Mum Amber adds: “This is the off-roader of the scooter world! The chunky tyres provide a softer ride off the beaten track. It’s light enough to manoeuvre, yet sturdy enough to cut through rough terrain. Tag rode on the pavement to the park and then explored local woodland, tackling those trails with no problem. He had loads of fun getting muddy and came home tired but happy.”
Tag says:
youngest daughter Tamba is the star of the show though: she regularly entertains us with her renditions, so I put her favourite tracks on, and she loves to perform.
“The disco ball on the top has surprisingly bright lights considering its compact size and the kids adore the colours, which project brilliantly all around the room, on the ceiling and walls. The sound quality is great too, again considering the product’s size: it makes your voice sound really ‘professional’ and loud. This will be perfect for our parties! It’s a toy they will never grow bored of. After all, what child (or adult) doesn’t love singing their favourite songs?''
