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Ghostly Greetings! Halloween

By August 29, 2024 Article

1. Smart Toys and Games | Monsters Hide & Seek | RRP: £12.99 | Stockist: SmartToysandGames

 Ready or not, here they come! Little Monsters will love playing their very own game of peekaboo with these frightful monsters under the bed. Players 6+ will experience all the thrills and chills as they place pieces on the game board to hide the correct monsters in each challenge. 

2. Smart Toys and Games | Ghost Hunters | RRP: £12.99 | Stockist: SmartToysandGames

 For a scarily good time this Halloween, catch these ghosts in the light!  Players 6+ must light up the spooky spirits in each challenge by placing all the torch puzzle pieces in the correct spot. But players beware, you’re in for a scare – find out what really goes bump in the night in this haunted mansion…

3. Miss Nella | Peel-off Nail Varnish | RRP: From  £5.99 | Stockist: Miss Nella

Calling all witches! Park your broom and get spooky with Miss Nellas selection of peel-off nail varnishes for children aged 3+. Spark little ones natural curiosity and encourage creativity this Halloween with a range of spooky tones and shades. With witchy, vampiric colours children will absolutely love, little ones can delight in all day glamour and experience the cosmetic world in a safe and natural way! Made from a non-toxic, alcohol and odour-free formula, Miss Nellas nail varnish can be swiftly peeled off with ease from teeny tiny fingers.

4. Bling2o | Kids Swim Goggles | RRP: From £19.99 | Stockist: Bling2o

Add some spookiness to swim this All Hallows Eve! Adding the fun factor to the pool, the Bling2o collection of truly epic swimming goggles and swim accessories is the must-have accessory for those spooktacular underwater adventures! From scary sharks to reptilian realness, little ones will love creeping around the pool and looking quite simply jaw-some!

5. Janod | Monsters Magnetic Dart Game | RRP: £20.50 | Stockist: Rockaway Toys

This hallow-scream, Janods Monster Dart Game is the perfect treat for hauntingly good Halloween parties! Little monsters are encouraged to aim at the target with the magnetized arrows, a safe and fun way of developing dexterity and concentration. Suitable from 4 years +, this action-packed game is frightfully fun for all the family and is sure to cast a spell, leaving players wanting more!

6. PO.P |100% Organic Cotton Orange Stripe Pyjamas | RRP: From £16 | Stockist: PO.P

    PO.P |100% Organic Cotton Orange Basics | RRP: From £16 | Stockist: PO.P

Say boo to the crew with the ultimate pumpkin pyjama party attire from PO.P Kidswear! Creep it real with super-soft organic cotton stripes and basics for little monsters aged 0-12 years. Made from the softest breathable 100% GOTS Organic Cotton – whether they are worn as PJ’s or dressed up for a visit to the pumpkin patch, they promise the ultimate cosiness. Best of all, PO.Ps orange stripes come in sizes for all the family, for picture perfect pyjama parties this Halloween!

7. The Puppet Company | Finger Puppets, Baby Monsters, Hand Puppets | RRP: From £6.50 | Stockist: Puppets by Post

The Puppet Company, the truly charming brand that uniquely opens up a world of imagination and play, will have all your spooky solutions this Halloween. With a wide range of products to choose from, little ones will immerse themselves in the world of imaginative play, and the fun will never end. From spooky finger puppets such as spiders, witches and bats, to black cat Hand Puppets, there is something for all ages. What’s more, the new Baby Monsters are the most perfect addition to spooky playtime, with large friendly faces the characters are colourful, making the perfect pal or even to sit on bedroom shelves watching over the madness!

 8. Ladybird | Baby Touch Happy Halloween! | RRP: £5.99 | Stockist: Penguin

Share the Halloween fun with the smallest members of the family with Ladybird’s Baby Touch Happy Halloween Book! With a spooky discovery on each page, little ones can explore the different textures and colours of the season to celebrate their first Halloween! Engaging babies in sensory development, Happy Halloween makes for the perfect gift for little ones who can’t make the most of their sweet tooth just yet, the perfect introduction to Halloween! 

 9. Maped | Helix Monsters Felt Tips and Pixel Party Highlighters | RRP: From £3.00 | Stockist: Amazon

Maped Helix will have your spooky stationary completed this Halloween. From the Monsters Felt Tips to the Pixel Party Highlighters, the durable and brightly coloured pens are back-to-school must have, specially designed for everyday use at school or at home. Their washable ink allows easy cleaning off textiles in the washing machine or with soapy water for hands!

 10. Infantino | Lil’ Nibbles Vibrating Apple Teether | RRP: £7.99 | Stocklist: Amazon

For those who can’t indulge in a toffee apple this season, the Lil’ Nibbles Vibrating Apple Teether from Infantino is sure to hit their sweet spot and get them in the spirit! A true innovation, when littles one’s chew on the teething toy it vibrates, not only offering the ultimate soothing sensation for little gums, but will no doubt engage and excite little minds! Ideal for little hands, it is sure to help babies explore the world using their senses to learn about texture and taste, it will also help build muscles they will use later in life for eating and speaking.

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