FunToSee™, UK’s leading manufacturer of decorative sticker products for nurseries, bedrooms, playgroups and crèches, is proud to announce the latest edition to their wall sticker family - The Very Hungry Caterpillar™.

Baby play mats and gyms are said to enhance both mental and physical development. The various points of interest encourage baby to focus on what they see, exploring the different textures, looking in the mirrors and listening to the sounds and music made by the toys when grasped.

Chicco’s Ergo Gym Line has been developed with experts in ergonomics. The Ergo Baby Trainer, thanks to the innovative adjustment system, offers 4 positions of play that adapt to the different stages of infant growth. It’s possible to adapt the toy to the child’s physique and movement capabilities, always allowing them to maintain a natural and correct posture, and to have easy access to developmental stimuli.

Specifically designed to keep babies both motivated and content, the new Skip-Hop Funky Farmyard Activity Gym from Bibs and Stuff, incorporates 16 different developmental activities. 

Halilit are introducing the amazing TAF range which is notable for its high quality giant, thickly padded play mats. Each one is packed with play features and activities and is large enough to comfortably accommodate twins!

In fact, the repetition found in music, lullabies and every day household sounds are said to remind baby of their mother's heart beat in the womb, going on to play a key role in bonding and social development. Research indicates that many babies who are played classical music experience higher cognitive development, while a strong correlation between music instruction and higher academic performance has also been found.

Young children love fun music, bright colours and lights, so Chicco's new Singing Orchestra is the perfect musical toy from 12 months plus. Based on the instruments and their sounds, babies can enjoy this bright and interesting toy, pressing buttons to hear the fun rhymes and tunes as the instruments introduce themselves and their musical sound.

Halilit high quality Children's Instruments are the ideal way to introduce a child to the joys of making music. You're never too young to start.

Our colourful Rattles and Shakers are ideal for babies; some are even suitable from 3 months.

babyboomboom familiarises young children with words and sounds of a second language through music.

Simple and fun songs on CD, available in English and a choice of other languages - French, Spanish, German, Italian or Polish.

Budding baby Bach's will have everything they need for an impromptu tune with the Musical Instrument Set by Branching Out from John Crane Ltd.

The set comprises eight different instruments, enough to bring any nursery alive with sound. There are maracas, a tambourine, jingle bells, a triangle, castanets and much more.

Vital to baby's development, music is an important feature in the popular Playgro^TM range of developmental nursery toys. Music encourages listening skills, stimulates imagination, improves coordination and enhances general well-being.

We have talked at length about the baby products market being more recession resistant than most, and in the run up to Christmas, market analysts will no doubt be keen to put these claims under even closer scrutiny. Although purse strings have been tightened in the wake of the credit crunch and recession, the festive season is sure to see parents far and wide delving deep into their purses to put a smile on their little ones' faces at this magical time of year. Nursery Industry reports...

John Crane Ltd is pleased to announce the supply of The Toy Workshop collection of toys and furniture.  Their extensive catalogue fits splendidly with the growing John Crane Ltd portfolio, featuring everything from wooden nursery furniture to personalised items, pocket money priced toys and alphabet letters, plus their seasonal items will all be hot sellers as the weather turns chilly too. 

The Playgro range is packed with toys perfectly designed to maximise impulse toy sales in the run up to Christmas. From the perfect gift from mum and dad for their tiny new born, to stocking fillers and budget priced toys for older siblings to purchase, Playgro has it all.

The adorable Wheelybugs from Hippychick scream quality and in a room full of toys children always make a beeline for them.  Their ultra simple lines, cute looks and vibrant designs instantly stand out in a sea of plastic.  The sturdy wooden frame and padded layer of sponge covered with tough polyurethane mean that the ‘bugs' can withstand any amount of robust love and fun.

Children love soft and cuddly toys, so Chicco's new Teddy Count With Me (37cm high) is the perfect companion from 6 months plus. Not only is he a cuddly friend, he's also a fun interactive teddy bear that teaches first numbers and words in both English and French.

For the larger nursery setting John Crane Ltd has much to offer, with everything from robust ride-on toys to detailed role-play garages.

The Department for Children, Schools and Families highlights the various stages of child development on its website and is therefore a useful point of reference when selecting age appropriate stock for your shelves. Your business is geared toward the care and development of the next generation. You can support the six areas of learning development set out by the Early Years Foundation Stage, by promoting the importance of learning through play on a daily basis.

The award -winning Tidy Books® bookcase is a new concept in children's bookcases. 

Designed with children's natural love of books in mind, the bookcase attractively displays the books' front covers, making them easily accessible for small hands. 

Orchard Toys has a well-earned reputation for design, quality, durability and affordability. Their beautifully illustrated, award-winning  games and puzzles will help children develop skills needed within the National Curriculum.

babyboomboom's multi-lingual musical products provide a fun way to familiarise babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers with the sounds of a second language through music and rhythm.  This simple and fun approach helps little ones develop an interest in other languages and can give them a headstart in life.

Health Editor Sarah Stacey has twice featured Baby Cello in The Mail on Sunday, YOU Magazine: "What do you think it's worth to weary mums to have something non-invasive to soothe fractious babies into sleep? Since I wrote about Baby Cello last December, conductor Geoffrey Simon has been inundated with calls from grateful parents-and even one great-granny-testifying to its effectiveness. The warm, deep sound of the cellos works for grown-ups, too: I float off almost immediately."

The PINTOY Collection is number one for outdoor fun!  Boys who love a spot of al fresco fun can ride around to their hearts content.  Pick Up Trike is the perfect mode of transport for fresh air fiends.  In red, blue and natural Rubber wood, this trike sets a new benchmark in first wooden trikes.  Rubber types ensure a firm grip on any surface so a safe ride is guaranteed.

The old euphemism that a picture is worth a thousand words reflects the power of art as a mode of communication, a vehicle for expressing ideas and emotions. Indeed, Dr. Maria Montessori famously believed that artistic activity was a form of reasoning in which perceiving and thinking were inextricably linked. Vitally important for parents and carers - and therefore you as a retailer - creative resources help children to channel their emotions and articulate their thoughts more clearly.  More often than not a toddler tantrum is caused by the frustrating inability to communicate: by offering a range of art and craft based activities, a more constructive outlet can be found.

Jo Jingles, the UK's leading provider of fun music, singing and movement classes for babies and young children has launched a new range of lively musical products including a fun and interactive musical DVD and two themed CDs to enable children to get musical in the home or nursery.

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Tell Me A Story helps the practitioner to reinvent conventional storytelling by providing means for extending the experience. Additional games and activities allow the child greater scope for imagination and participation. Each page features ‘activity boxes' labelled for each age group showing how each area can be approached by children at different stages of development. This is an easy-to-use resource matched to the stages of the EYFS.

According to Toys on a Timeline at the V&A Museum of Childhood, by the mid 1950's - as the nation recovered from the effects of war - demand for toys was increasing and so was production. Come the 1960's it was a huge industry and soon there were debates about the educational value of toys and how toy makers could encourage learning through play.

Britain's best loved bear is adored in the nursery and little ones can now enjoy lots of Paddington fun thanks to the cute and cuddly new collection from character specialists Rainbow Designs.

Infantino were delighted at the incredible response to the new toys showcased at the recent Harrogate Nursery Fair. Customers old & new loved the new activity plush characters; rattles; teethers; and soft clutch toys - many of which feature link rings for easy attachment to car seats and strollers.

The continued success of the award winning Chicco Baby Steps Activity Walker makes it a must for any serious pre-school range. A young child can stand on its own two feet and take its first steps confidently and safely - to the sound of music. As the walker begins to move, a melody plays. When baby stops so does the tune, so the more baby walks, the more the melody plays, encouraging it to keep toddling.

Playgro Pre-school toys are perfect learning tools that help baby reach full potential, while being fun, entertaining and safe.

Jo Jingles, the UK's leading provider of fun music, singing and movement classes for babies and young children has launched a new range of lively musical products including a fun and interactive musical DVD and 2 themed CDs to enable children to get musical in the home or nursery.

PINTOY, by John Crane Ltd, knows that tiny tots love to be on the move, so their new additions will feed that need for speed!

New European research has just been published that shows babies are able to detect a beat in music at just two or three days old. Researchers at the Institute for Psychology of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the Institute for Logic, Language and Computation of the University of Amsterdam term the phenomenon ‘beat induction' and believe it may well contribute to the origin of music.

Making a noise can often be a baby's favourite pastime, but with the new musical toys by Branching Out from John Crane Ltd, the melodies will be music to their ears.

babyboomboom® multi-lingual musical products familiarise little ones with the sounds of other languages. The CDs contain original recordings of wellknown songs and nursery rhymes played first in English, with each verse repeated in the second language - available in French, Spanish, German, Italian and Polish. CDs are also available in a band-bag containing four musical instruments. Poster and discount are vouchers available for nurseries and preschools.

Vital to baby's early development, music is an important feature in the popular Playgro^TM range of developmental nursery toys. Music encourages listening skills, stimulates imagination, improves coordination and enhances general well-being.

Encouraging little ones to discover their mobility and explore their senses, the award winning range from Yes! SuperBaby is packed with a multitude of auditory, tactile and visual activities for a baby to explore.

Taf Toys strongly believe in the positive contributing factor that music has on a baby's development. Music is commonly recognized as an ideal tool to sooth, entertain and even stimulate baby's imagination. This is why Taf have created such a wide variety of toys that incorporate diverse melodic styles such as classical, jazz, rock, country and more which have been edited or composed by their very own musicians.

Health Editor Sarah Stacey has twice featured Baby Cello in The Mail on Sunday, YOU Magazine: "What do you think it's worth to weary mums to have something non-invasive to soothe fractious babies into sleep? Since I wrote about Baby Cello last December, conductor Geoffrey Simon has been inundated with calls from grateful parents-and even one great-granny-testifying to its effectiveness. The warm, deep sound of the cellos works for grown-ups, too: I float off almost immediately."

Jo Jingles is the UK's leading provider of fun music, singing and movement classes for babies and young children. They have recently launched a new range of lively musical products including a fun and interactive musical DVD and 2 themed CDs to enable children to get musical in the home or nursery.

Making music is one way to get creative! The Marbel Range of products offers children of different ages to get their hands on a variety of instruments. Starting with the toddlers, the Melody Mix leads the way in musical fun and learning, with many instruments to pick up and play with, the child will certainly have fun while making music!

London, UK. - 3rd September, 2008 - Disney Consumer Products and Swedish toymaker BRIO, who are best known for their much-loved, high quality wooden toys, are collaborating to produce a brand new wooden toy range based on the highly popular Playhouse Disney preschool TV shows. The new range sees the arrival of 11 new and exciting products made by BRIO based on Playhouse Disney's ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse' and ‘My Friends Tigger & Pooh' TV shows, promoting fun and healthy development within many social, creative and academic areas. Combining creative storytelling and engaging characters, Playhouse Disney sets out to make learning a playful experience for preschoolers.