Fun summer products to keep the children amused
Make the most of the warm weather while it lasts! These fun products will keep the kids active and amused, with most suitable for rainy days indoors, or the sunniest of days in the garden.
This handy garden tool belt is specially designed for kids. It includes a fork and trowel, a garden tool belt trimmed and a pair of gloves. £8.76
www.spottygiftboxes.co.uk
Bright and entertaining this fun puppet theatre allows children to create their own productions. Easy assembly with light aluminium frame, would be ideal on a summer afternoon amusing the family. £185
www.simplyrooms.co.uk
Play houses are generally treated as temporary structures so planning permission is not needed for these beauties. Do check with your local authorities though. www.theplayhousecompany.co.uk
The fabulous Gaskett’s Garage and the Dream Racer role play set for boys from World’s Apart will feed their imagination and keep them busy in the garden for hours. Ideal for motor enthusiasts aged two years plus. New from August 2009.
Gaskett’s Garage £39.99
Dream Racer & Tools £69.99
Petrol Pump £19.99
Indoors or in the garden, there is a Rangs Magic boomerang for any space. The tri-blade design guarantees a fool proof boomerang experience which promises to come back once thrown. http://www.wickedvision.co.uk/rangs.html
Indoor Magic (1 – 3 metre flight range) £3.99
Backyard Magic (4 – 6 metre flight range) £5.99
Outdoor Magic (15 – 20 metre flight range) £7.99
Night Magic (lights up for night throwing) £9.99
This Bubble Playset and Super Gliders are perfect for chasing about in the garden.
Both items are a bargain £1.00 each! 0800 731 5622 and www.poundland.com
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Parents will remember the craze of the Coca-Cola yo-yos back in the eighties, and this summer the humble toy is about to make a comeback. The Duncan Yo-yo comes in four models: The classic Imperial, the Butterfly, the Pulse and the Reflex. Great for both indoors and outdoors, there is no excuse for not not walking the dog this summer. www.wickedvision.co.uk/duncan.html
Vango 5-in-1 Games includes old family favourites noughts and crosses, draughts and backgammon. Ideal for the garden or packs up for a camping trip. £15
www.vango.co.uk
Brilliant bath or paddling pool fun comes in the form of Tinti. For toddlers upwards, there is bathwater colours to change the colour of the bath water (3 Pack: £2.99 ). Foam Fun (£3.75 ) is a mild foam wash in bright colours, and the Crackling Bath Pops fizz and pop in the water (3 Pack: £2.99) . www.tinti.co.uk
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