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Discovering the wonders of traditional rag dolls

Discovering the wonders of traditional rag dolls

By Send A Toy
Rag dolls and soft dolls hold a special place in the hearts of young children. They offer a world of...
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Ways to Reward Your Kids, That Won't Break The Bank

Ways to Reward Your Kids, That Won't Break The Bank

By Send A Toy
When it comes to keeping kids motivated and engaged, rewards can work wonders. But rewards don't have to be loaded...
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10 Benefits of Wooden Block Sets

10 Benefits of Wooden Block Sets

By Send A Toy
Wooden block sets are educational toys made from natural wood that come in various shapes and sizes. They are designed...
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Unleashing Kids Imagination with Battery Free Toys!

Unleashing Kids Imagination with Battery Free Toys!

By Send A Toy
When it comes to playtime, there's something magical about toys that don't require batteries. These timeless treasures ignite a child's...
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Optimising Learning with Puzzles!

Optimising Learning with Puzzles!

By Send A Toy
Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for your child? Look no further than puzzles! Puzzles have been...
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Safety Tips for Button Cell Battery Use around Children

Safety Tips for Button Cell Battery Use around Children

By Send A Toy
While they may seem harmless, button cell batteries pose a serious risk to children if swallowed or inserted. Due to...
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What are Wheely Bug Ride on Toys?

What are Wheely Bug Ride on Toys?

By Send A Toy
Australian designed wheely bug ride on toys are are an innovative and fun active play toy for toddlers and young...
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Choosing the Right Toys: A Guide by Age Group

Choosing the Right Toys: A Guide by Age Group

By Send A Toy
Choosing the right toys for a child is important for both their development and safety. Age-appropriate toys are designed to...
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Hidden Dangers of Button Cell Batteries

By Send A Toy
There's a little-known risk to small children - coin-sized lithium button batteries can cause severe injuries when swallowed or inserted...
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Maximising Learning with Activity Toys

Maximising Learning with Activity Toys

By Send A Toy
>How do activity toys benefit young children? Activity toys offer numerous learning benefits for young children. Here are some of...
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Tips for cleaning children's toys

By Send A Toy
Cleaning your child's toys will help remove germs, soiling and prolong their life cycle. Different types of toys require different...
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4 Learning Benefits of Construction Sets

By Send A Toy
Construction Sets (aka Modular Sets or Building Sets) are play sets that contain standardised pieces or elements that allow for...
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How to wash your Jellycat

By Send A Toy
Jellycat brand soft toys are not only adorable and cuddly, but they also quickly become a child's best friend. Over...
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Learning Benefits of Puzzles

By Send A Toy
Jigsaw puzzles have been a toy box regular for generations and are frequently touted as a great educational tool, but...
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Brand Spotlight - Haba

By Send A Toy
Founded in 1938 by Eugen Habermaaß and Anton Engel, German based toy company HABA (initially known as 'factory for quality...
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Wooden toys in the bath?

By Send A Toy
 Wooden toys in the bath? Yes you can! Plan Toys wooden water-play toys are produced from their eco-conscious Planwood product....
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