1) First Baby and Pram
My eldest received one of these, which was well beyond her on her birthday but within 6 months it was a firm favourite and has remained that way so far (she is 3!)... These are available from Early Learning Centre (http://www.kidscentral.com.au/) for around $20 each.
2) First Steps Baby Walker by Vtech
This is another firm favourite in our house and so many of my friend's homes as well. This was actually loaned to us from a great friend, and we loved it so much we bought one too! It is great because it is a walker and activity centre as well. The front panel can be removed from the walker for baby to play with on the floor. The panel plays music and teaches shapes, numbers, letters and colours. It retails for around $80 from discount department stores like Big W and Kmart and baby stores as well.
3) Tomy Hide 'n' Squeak Eggs
These come highly recommended as they are nicely priced and can easily be packed for travel trips or holidays. Each egg can be "cracked" and when pushed down make a squeak. The bottoms of each egg have a different shape to add some fun to packing them away! They cost around $13, although you could probably find them cheaper online.
4) Babuska doll
My one year old loved this; it kept her occupied for hours! And now I like how they display in her room. There are boy versions available such as sailors and pirates. A word of warning, check the size of the littlest doll as it may be a choking hazard for little ones. Bin it or put away for a few years! The one pictured is available from Nest Emporium (http://www.nestemporium.com.au) for $20 plus $10 postage. I have seen them in lots of kids shops such as Treehouse, Kids Central/Mothercraft and Shack also.
5) Plate and cutlery sets
Little ones love their own plate and cutlery sets. I love the plate sets from JAB Designs as they are melamine so unbreakable and have very cute designs - we have the one with the bears face and my little girls love it! It came in a 3 piece plate, bowl and cup set. Peters of Kensington (http://www.petersofkensington.com.au/) stock this brand, as well as a number of gift stores. I think they cost around $50 for a set.
6) Tea sets
Little boys and girls love playing tea parties! I love this one pictured, it is the Wooden Birthday Tea by Djeco, made in France and excellent quality but crazy expensive at around $70. Initially I bought a plastic cheapo from Kmart for my little girl and she had so much fun with it in the bath - well worth the $10!! We have since been given a beautiful ceramic set that we will pull out when both girls are a little older.7) Galt Puzzles
These are great puzzles that last for a few years... while they are little they like to just pull them apart after you have made them! When they are a bit older they can do them themselves and learn to say the names of the animals.
They are 2 piece simple, colourful puzzles with chunky pieces that cannot be bent. It encourages early matching and manual dexterity. They cost around $12.00. I found some at oo.com.au.
These are great puzzles that last for a few years... while they are little they like to just pull them apart after you have made them! When they are a bit older they can do them themselves and learn to say the names of the animals.
They are 2 piece simple, colourful puzzles with chunky pieces that cannot be bent. It encourages early matching and manual dexterity. They cost around $12.00. I found some at oo.com.au.
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