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Categories / Design and Interiors, Kids

Knu Red Ball Rocker – mid-century style rocking horse

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Ballrocker

One thing you're guaranteed from a rocking horse is that it's usually got the look of a horse about it. Unless you opt for the Red Ball Rocker.

It's a mid-century (specifically 1960s) take on the rocking chair, offering something that looks like your very own piece of modern art, which is perhaps another reason to buy it if you don't have small kids. Eco-friendly too, with all the timber used from sustainable sources.

We haven't found a UK seller as yet, but if you're in the US (or want to get one shipped over), the price is $225.

Find out more at the Knu website

Categories / Cars and Bikes, Kids

1960s Helkama Jopo bicycle for kids

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A couple of weeks back, we featured the latest version of that 1960s Finnish classic, the Helkama Jopo bicycle. It looked perfect for kids, but perhaps was a little too big for the smaller ones. Which is where this new version comes in.

It's everything that its big brother was, offering a low front frame, single gear, luggage carrier, integrated lock and kickstand, plus the ability to adjust the seat and the handlebar. But this version is scaled down, with its 16-inch wheels making it perfect for that 'first bike'.

If you want one for your little one, it costs 289 Euros.

Find out more at the Finnish Design Shop website

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Children’s Jelly Gift Box from Re-found Objects

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I have yet to meet a child who doesn't like jelly, so this jelly gift box from Re-found Objects seems like an entirely sensible idea to me.

Each gift box contains a vintage half-pint jelly mould complete with jelly babies. The packaging is lovely and would definitely make a nice change from your usual plastic present.  The only decision left to make would be which flavour of jelly? 

The gift box costs £13.00 and is available from Re-found Objects
Categories / Art and Photography, Kids

My First Alphabet poster by Marcus Walters

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This Alphabet poster from Marcus Walters is reminiscent of the learning to read Flash cards from my childhood.

Walters is an illustrator who has worked for a heap of clients including Honda and The Guardian. He personal work is available to buy online, and at $15.00 for this poster, it's a complete bargain.

The poster is a full colour lithographic print, with letter illustrated using Walters' distinctive collage style. The post is 70cm x 50cm, and can also happy to customised to feature a child's name.

Find our more at his website
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Height-o-meter from Colloco

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Heightometer

The fantastically technical sounding 'Height-o-meter'  from Colloco is a good old fashioned height chart.

Great for reminding yourself in the future that your huge teenage offspring were once little treasures. This "un-automated height machine" comes with stickers to mark your child's height and unfolds to 84cm, it even comes with an envelope so would make a good present too.

The Height-o-meter is a mere snip at £9.30, and please note the image shown here is of the height chart folded see the full-length version at the the Colloco website
Categories / Design and Interiors, Kids

Play soapbox cart from Jesper K. Thomsen / Normann Copenhagen

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Soapbox cart

Inspired by the classic go-kart made as a child, the Play Soapbox Cart by Normann Copenhagen is breed apart from any cart most of us cobbled together in our youth.

The Soapbox cart is part of the Play series, which also includes furniture for kids, and was designed to stimulate a child's imagination and be full of fun. The cart is handmade by a local carpenter in Denmark, and is made of varnished beech. 

Quality costs of course, and at £2150 you may be tempted to attempt your own version first. The Play cart if available online from Bodie and Fou.