About us

Who are We?

• We are an independent online retail business offering high quality, well made, traditional & innovative 0-5 year old children's products.
  
  
• We have over 850 product lines which have been purposely chosen to provide children with a sense of adventure & excitement, so encouraging their development, learning and imagination through play & discovery.
  
   
• We have taken great care in designing a website that is informative, easy to navigate, quick & secure with many security features so as to provide you with an enjoyable and safe online shopping experience. Our oldest customer is 85 yrs, so we feel we have somewhat succeeded in our mission!
  
  
• We place great emphasis on providing our customers with a high level of service and strive to maintaina  reputation for reliability & consistency so you know what you expect when you buy from us.
  
  
• We have featured in the following publications: Junior Magazine, Baby London, BBC Homes & Antiques and Families Surrey.
  

Our Guarantees 

• No hidden charges - our delivery costs are clearly highlighted on every product page so you know how much your total is going to be from the start.  Our delivery service is extremely reliable & efficient.
  
  
• In Stock - finding out after checkout that your item is actually not in stock is terribly frustrating, that's why you can be assured that products highlighted as "In Stock" are indeed in stock giving you peace of mind that what you see on the website is available for delivery.
  
  We clearly mark any products that are out of stock and are happy to accept pre-orders via our telephone order line (0845 604 6292).
  

Our Products

• Our product ranges are focused on durable educational wooden toys, art & craft, pretend play, outdoor clothing & travel accessories, nursery & bedroom furniture and gifts for christenings & new mums with many having won industry-awards. 
  

• We have chosen products manufactured by leading brands & we are proud to stock certain goods that have been designed & manufactured in the UK with most of our wooden items being sourced from sustainable wood.
  

• All of our products conform to the required EU safety / quality standards where applicable.

Our Key Suppliers

• Guidecraft
  Guidecraft have been producing beautifully crafted wooden products for over 40 years and their playful designs really inspire children's imaginations.  Many of their premium toy boxes are hand-carved making them unique pieces to be treasured and passed down the generations.

• John Crane/Pintoy
  John Crane have been distributing wooden toys for over two decades in the UK and are synonymous with award-winning toys that offer both traditional play value & that encourage educational development.

  The Pintoy & Pin Furniture ranges are made from rubber wood which is harvested from replenishable forests in Thailand making them an environmentally friendly option - refreshing in today's disposable world.
  
  In 2010, John Crane rebranded its own hugely successful "Branching Out" range of toys to "Tidlo".  Tidlo Toys are quirky, colourful, educational and most importantly, fun!
   
• KidKraft
  KidKraft are one of the leading manufacturers of wooden toys & room accessories in the USA with a European operation in The Netherlands.  They produce a range of distinctive, quality products which we feel offer children something truly unique.
  
   
   
• Le Toy Van
  Le Toy Van are one of the premier painted wooden toy producers in the world with many of their products having won awards from nationally recognised bodies.  All their products are designed here in the UK and then manufactured at an ITCI approved factory in Indonesia.
  
  With their distinctive design & beautiful colouring, Le Toy Van offer traditional style products with a modern twist.
  
  
• Littlelife
  Littlelife are leading design brand for outdoor & adventure travel gear with an emphasis on making products that are strong, lightweight & comfortable.  They have become reknowned for offering quality products that are safe, practical and durable so making them an ideal choice for families who like a little adventure. 
   
• Splash About
  Splash About have over 20 years experience in the design & development of swimwear for babies & children. All their products are tested for safety, functionality, strength & durability.  As a testament to their quality, the "Happy Nappy" is the only swim nappy now insisted upon at most baby swim schools.  
   
• Togz
  Being based on the Isle of Bute, Scotland, Togz know a thing or two about what performance weatherproof clothing is all about!  We continue to be impressed with the quality and technical design of their waterproof clothing and believe them to be an investment purchase that parents will not regret!