Fri. Dec 6th, 2024

The Janod Christmas List…

Little ones will ride into a truly Jurassic Christmas with the Dino Ride On, while the brilliant Magneti’books will ensure they can tell  the best stories this season – needless to say, the Janod joy will be bursting from the Santa sacks!

Dino Ride On | RRP: £73.95 | Harrods 

A truly special gift to find under the tree, Janod’s wooden Ride on Dinosaur is perfect for every prehistoric adventure! The adorable unisex design will help build balance and promotes imaginative play. Also featuring a removable plush tail for further play options. Suitable for 12 months onwards.

My First Farm – Chicken Coop | RRP £20.00 | Stockist: Kidly

This delightful Chicken Coop is sure to become a playtime favourite on Christmas day! Perfect for developing imagination and motor skills, the wooden coop (which includes 6 hens, 1 rooster, 1 nest with hatching eggs and 1 nest with a chick) is ready for a full day of play! With lots of openings to discover, little ones will love taking care of their new feathered friends as they go in and out of their cosy home and don’t forget to check the eggs daily!

My First Farm – Pull Along Tractor | RRP: £20.00 | Stockist: Binky

Promising to put a smile on little faces this Christmas, the adorable Pull-Along Tractor is the perfect farm themed early learning toy for the youngest farmers in the family (aged 12 months+). Helping to develop their imagination, the classic red tractor features a removable trailer and 6 accessories that are sure to encourage lots of adventures and stories.

Educational Boxes 12m+ | RRP: £44.00 | Kidly

Created in collaboration with child development experts to target key early-learning discoveries of children aged 12 months (also available for ages +18m, +24m and +36 months), these engaging  toy boxes have been uniquely curated to inspire little ones play, depending on their age/stage. The box not only includes 4 carefully selected FSC™ certified wooden and/or cardboard toys, adapted specifically to the age and skill level, it also includes a detailed booklet which serves as a valuable guide for parents, explaining the child developmental stages and all the toy’s features – sure to stimulate little one’s sight, hearing, vocabulary, fine motor skills and more.

Brico’Kids Big Robot DIY Workbench | RRP: £92 | Kidly

A must-have toy for any budding builder, the Janod Brico’Kids Big Robot DIY Workbench is the perfect option for creative play. The brightly coloured workbench with a vibrant red vice, features a fun robot theme with 3D arms and a little constructable robot friend to keep nearby. Not forgetting the essentials… the kit includes more than 50 accessories – including a spanner, hammer, screwdriver, gears, wooden boards, screws, nuts and so much more! The playroom will be transformed into an imaginative workshop in no time

  Brico’Kids Robot Tool Box | RRP: £33.99 | Binky

No blossoming DIY expert should be without their trusty Two-in-one toolbox and mini workbench – ideal for those needing space saving toys!  Bursting with 3 wooden tools, 13 wooden accessories and 14 plastic ones to choose from, including boards, gears, screws, a hammer, nails and more – little ones will have everything needed to build their own creations and construct the perfect playtime!

Magneti’stories | RRP: £9.95 | Playfaire

From the outset this clever toy looks like a book, but once opened it displays a smart board – allowing little ones to carefully place their magnets all over in order to create masterpieces! Appearing in the perfect travel size, these Magneti’stories will be the perfect companion for long travel journeys during the Xmas season. Available in a range of themes, including Farm, Dinosaurs, Construction Site and Unicorns your little one will want to collect them all!

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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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