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Julia and Axel Exhibition, The Lowry, Manchester

October 17, 2023 Rita Sokolova 18 Comments exhibitions, The Lowry

The magical world of Julia and Axel

From the middle of summer through to the first day of New Year 2024, The Lowry is running an exhibition dedicated to children’s books written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Meccano 25-in-1 motorized supercar, assembled

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September 19, 2023 Paul Wojnicki 5 Comments educational toys, LEGO, STEM, technology for kids, toy cars, toys

Building toys

For the last few months we’ve been trying out building toys that take several hours to construct, use complex skills, and rely on visual instructions as well as written ones. Here’s how our experiences went.

Apramo modül | max high back booster carseats, different colour choice

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September 8, 2023 Jenny McCloskey 5 Comments car seats

Having a nice ride: Two boys and their mum are testing Apramo Booster Seat

Voted best multi-stage high back booster, the Apramo Modul Max is suitable for children from 4 to 11 years old. Its wide-fit dimensions, and the adjustable headrest, ensure your little one has plenty of room to grow.

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August 8, 2023 Alena Chalmovska 2 Comments

Travel Essentials Guide

The holiday season is truly upon us. Wherever it is you’ve got planned for summer 2023, you’ll have probably spent more time planning the trip itself than the accessories you’ll need to take with you.

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June 28, 2023 Beth Saffer-Matthews 5 Comments educational toys, presents, trains

Maths Puzzle for Train Enthusiasts

The Brain Train is a great addition to the games cupboard in any home. It comes in a neat, tidy box and the 12 plastic pieces can be constructed in a variety of ways to create different lengths of track.

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June 9, 2023 Paul Wojnicki 4 Comments father's day, father's gift ideas

Home of Home Arcades

All the dads I know in this world are nostalgic, whether that be about school, an 80’s film or a

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June 9, 2023 Paul Wojnicki 0 Comments father's gift ideas, reader’s reviews

Perfect Father’s Day Gifts

Reader’s review of some gifts that are guaranteed to put an especially wide smile on almost any dad’s face.

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February 22, 2023 Beth Saffer-Matthews 2 Comments car seats

Better Boosted with BeSafe

Choosing the right car seat for your child is not an easy task. Safety comes first, but with so many options and variants it can be hard to work out whether a seat is safer than others or just over-engineered.

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February 9, 2023 Paul Wojnicki 1 Comment indoor activities

Give the Gift of Dance this Valentine’s

What could be more romantic than dancing Valentine’s night away together with your significant other? The Just Dance from Ubisoft has been turning millions of living rooms into discotheques for the best part of 14 years.

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October 20, 2022 Paul Wojnicki 14 Comments toy cars, toys

Scalextric from Hornby Hobbies: Knight Rider vs Back to the Future

Last year M&D reviewed the Micro Scalextric No Time to Die set, that was all the rage in 2021. Here’s our review of the brand-new Knight Rider vs Back to the Future Scalextric set from Hornby Hobbies.

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September 21, 2022 Paul Wojnicki 9 Comments kids bikes, outdoor activities

Two Great Bikes, Perfect for Boys or Girls

If you family enjoy cycling together, Squish 24 is the perfect introduction to a first geared bike for boys and girls. And for more experienced kids it’s Jet Yoof BMX – the ideal starting point to riding BMX.