Mon. Nov 18th, 2024

Great stuff for children with special needs, but without special needs prices – and every penny of profit goes back into the parent charity, Tree of Hope, that helps sick children in the UK  www.treeofhope.org.uk  – which makes Blossom a win-win for everybody. Children get funky stuff.  Parents save money. And the profits go straight to other sick children who really need help.

Bilibo

The award winning Bilibo arouses curiosity, engages the imagination and playfully fosters children’s motor skills, core strength and balance.   Rock and spin in it, hide under it, sit on it, carry things with it and peek through it – hours of fun, indoors and outdoors all year round.  It also makes a great present for a child with special needs.  Virtually indestructible, Bilibo is available in blue, green, yellow, orange, red and purple £19.99 and is suitable for 2-7 year olds.  See it action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zNDn4ix2M8

Rock My Baby Rocking Bear

Gorgeously soft and cosy, this quality rocking bear provides plenty of support for your little one to sit in and rock gently to and fro.  Ideal for small children who need support to sit up, and who will benefit from the development of core strength and gross motor skills from rocking independently.  The softly padded seat has a safety belt and there are wooden handles for little hands to grip on to and a solid wood rocker.  Suitable from 9 months plus, £79.99

Wheelchair and Tripod Pets

A matching pair of soft, cuddly toys with stretchy bodies to fit over children’s wheelchair armrests or tripod handles, making them strokeable and fun companions when out and about.  Choose from loveable spotty Dalmations, purple Hippos, cheeky Monkeys or yellow Ducks, £34.99.  Quite frankly every child’s wheelchair should have some!  See them in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOhOni0fhCk

Wheelchair Gloves

Children’s gloves that are comfortable, functional and incredibly cool, whilst also helping to protect vulnerable little hands on wheelchair rims.  They have padded grips on the palms and Velcro straps to keep them secure on even the smallest of hands.  Machine washable, sizes 2-7 years old, £7.99 and available in Union Jack, Flower Power, Red Dotty, Pastel Dotty and Red Tyre designs.   See them in action http://blossomforchildren.co.uk/clothing/20-wheelchair-gloves.html

 

 

 

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By Penny McCarthy

Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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