CREATIVE PLAY & ROLE PLAY

Casdon

As it did in 2022, Casdon continues to grow its range in 2023. It has two brand-new lines for Joseph Joseph, and it will be adding some updates onto existing lines to give everything a much-needed refresh. Casdon’s hero item of the year however has to be its De’Longhi Barista Coffee Machine. In true Casdon style, it likes to ensure that little ones have the latest and greatest.

Tel: 01253 766411 www.casdon.com

Trends

Creation Station is a table-top easel with everything needed for mini artists to create their own masterpieces. It’s double-sided, so creative times can be enjoyed with friends. One side has handy clips to hold paper, while paint can be applied directly to the whiteboard on the other. Six paint sticks are included and the smooth, glide-on paint works without needing water or brushes.

Tel: 01702 208175 www.trendsuk.com

Smiffys

Smiffys has added to its ever popular animal range for 2023, introducing new cute animal costumes and accessories. These new additions include hooded tabards and capes that allow preschoolers to easily change in and out of the costume themselves, promoting independence and making toilet trips that bit easier.

Tel: 0151 7099449 www.smiffys.com

Creative Kids

Play-Doh Air Clay Ice Cream Creations is available from Creative Kids. With more than five vibrant colours to choose from including yellow, blue, pink, white, and green, children aged four years and older can sculpt, mould and twist their favorite ice cream flavors for long-lasting play. Once dry, ice cream cones and pops can be kept for continued imaginary play. With a sculpting guide and storage bag included, children and parents are given the resources to squish, dry, and display their creations.

Tel: 07827 880159 www.creativekids.com

Bigjigs Toys

Courtesy of Bigjigs Toys young heroes can save the day and put out pretend fires in their firefighter costume, or nurse teddies back to full health in their doctor dress-up outfit. Youngsters can also choose from its new builder, scientist, police and princess sets. All dress up sets are packaged with recyclable materials and zero plastic.

Tel: 01303 212691 www.bigjigstoys.co.uk

Left: Amy Wildman.