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  • 1 month ago | madeformums.com | Gabrielle Nathan

    To make things a little easier, we've enlisted our child testers (and their parents) to try and test a lot of trampolines to select the very best ones for children of different ages, a range of sizes and prices. So, what are you waiting for? Jump to it!You can also find the best outdoor playhouse and the best scooters for kids.

  • Nov 8, 2024 | madeformums.com | Gabrielle Nathan

    Best pedal bikes at a glance Best lightweight high-end first pedal bike: Woom 2, £379 Best first pedal bike for low-maintenance whizziness: Forme Cubley 14", £289.99 Best durable high-end pedal bike: Frog 40, £415 Best bike with coaster brakes: CUBE Cubie 160 RT, £389 Best bike for comfort: Squish 14", £319.99 Best for town and urban cycling: Bobbin Gingersnap 12", £189 Best pedal bike for a retro style: Beehive Vintage Children's Bicycle, £174.99 Best balance-to-pedal bike for taller...

  • Oct 9, 2024 | madeformums.com | Gabrielle Nathan

    Related: MadeForMums Toy Awards 2024: Winners revealed!She continues: "By 3 or 4 months, when your baby is able to grab and grasp (sometimes more by accident than design), toys with different fabrics or knobbly textures to feel and chew are great buys for keeping your baby’s attention and stimulating their sensory development."With that in mind, here's our guide to the best toys for newborns, all of which have been tried and tested by parents.

  • Oct 1, 2024 | madeformums.com | Gabrielle Nathan

    Related: MadeForMums Toy Awards 2024: Winners revealed!Helen continues, "Now that your baby can grab and hold things and bang them together, you can give them toys that 'do' more. Your child will particularly like toys that spin or rattle or light up or make a sound when they're touched or pressed or pushed."So, as your child gets closer to their first birthday, you'll want to treat them with toys that improve their development and keep them occupied, which is where we come in.

  • Jul 2, 2024 | madeformums.com | Gabrielle Nathan

    As well as being a lot of fun to play on, climbing frames teach children how to navigate risk and help them to develop key skills including balance, strength and gross motor skills. With the help of our child and parent testers, we have tested and rated loads of different climbing frames to select the 10 best in a range of sizes, price and age suitability.