News Oxo Tot’s feeding set – tested by the team Little Logan (aged one) and Isabella (aged two) put OXO Tot’s new four piece feeding set to the test. The set includes a cleverly designed fork & spoon set with generous curved handles with soft, non-slip grips which made it easy for the children to hold and ensured that the cutlery didn’t fall off the plate or bowl when resting between bites. The very clever little flat spot on the handles stopped the set from rolling off the highchair or table (although it didn’t prevent Logan from throwing them on the floor a few times!). The deep spoon head made it easy to scoop, while the fork tines, which have no sharp edges, effectively pierce food without mum fearing for someone’s eye! The versatile training plate brings together two products in one; Logan used it with the brightly coloured removable top ring to help him keep his food on his plate, then with Isabella the ring was removed to make the plate more grown up and flatter. The plate is also weighted for extra stability and the non-slip base
helps to keep it firmly in place (once again, apart from some throwing incidents, which the sturdy plate withstood very well!) Completing the feeding set, the large bowl (360ml) features high-sided straight walls to help little hands scoop from it, guiding food directly onto a fork or spoon. Again the stable, non-slip base prevents tips and spills. The bowl also includes a lid that snaps on to keep leftovers fresh and at their best (very useful for Isabella who tends to have leftovers at most meals). This feeding set gets a big thumbs up from the kids and mum. Well thought out designs that do make a difference. RRP £15.32. Available from John Lewis, Bentalls and Amazon.co.uk. Visit www.oxo-uk.com for further details.
Please Mr Postman, look and see….
Children love to receive their own letters in the post. They also enjoy cutting, colouring, sticking and gluing. The Little Letter Company has combined these two concepts to produce “Little Letters” – crafts packs that are posted to 3 – 5 year olds each week. For less than the price of a comic, children receive a pack containing everything they need to make a complete craft activity, plus having the
excitement of receiving a brightly coloured envelope in the post addressed to them! Where possible, the packs also include ideas of how the theme of the craft can be extended into further activities during the week. The service provides a cost effective alternative to the overflowing craft box that lurks in many of our homes yet never quite seems to have the things you need, though arguably, the real value lies in the fact that you don’t have to rack your brain for an idea of what to make. Subscriptions start at as little as £1.75 per week, and trial packages are available. Gift subscriptions can also be purchased, which make for a unique gift that lasts well beyond the child’s actual birthday. Details at www.littlelettercompany.co.uk.
Mother’s Instinct Returns to Manchester Last year, Families Cheshire & Manchester were proud to sponsor a fabulous new shopping event – Mother’s Instinct Baby & Toddler Show. Now the show returns for its second year and we are set to join them again. Please do pop down to say hi; we are at The Waterside Hotel in Didsbury (M20 5WZ) on Sunday 11th September from
12 noon until 5pm. Entry is free and open to all. There will be stalls from retailers and from providers such as nurseries, clubs/classes and much more. With special offers and competitions running on some of the stalls, plus entertainment and displays for both the children and the parents it is certainly worth popping in. We hope to see you there!
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