The Teach Me Time! Talking Alarm Clock comes in a kid-friendly design that resembles a little creature with feet. The clock comes in white and includes interchangeable faceplates in blue, pink and yellow. The face of the clock features backlit LCD with both analog and digital displays and the body of the clock has an LED nightlight that glows yellow with an optional green glow (signalling an appropriate wake-up time for little ones). The “feet” are kid-friendly buttons, one of which controls the nightlight while the other announces the time. More sophisticated parental controls are cleverly hidden in a concealed panel at the back of the clock. Other features include an interactive, talking game to help school age children compare digital and analog time, and a traditional alarm clock with snooze feature as your child’s needs evolve.

My son has recently expressed an interest in our analog kitchen clock AND his nightlight had burnt out a few days before the clock arrived… it couldn’t have come at a better time! We were very excited to set it up in his bedroom and see what it could do. He turned the nightlight off and on several times but, of course, he loved the button that controlled the voice the most. The announcer’s voice is clear and pleasant with adjustable volume. My son loved the game and took pride in repeating “AM” and “PM”, something we hadn’t focused on before. It encouraged my son and I to talk about aspects of digital and analog time by providing a visual/audio aid that truly captured his attention.

Once I had a chance to be alone with the clock, I settled into figuring out the parental controls. The instructions were clear and simple. I set the nightlight feature to turn on at his bedtime, turn green at an appropriate wake-up time, and then turn off one hour later. I told my son about the special nightlight and tucked him into bed, filled with excitement. The next morning he came bounding into my room, eagerly dragging me back to see the clock, thrilled that the green light had told him it was ok to get up.

So far, the Teach Me Time! Talking Alarm Clock has proven to be not only a handy nightlight that can visually tell my son when it is ok to wake, but also a great teaching tool that has sparked a genuine interest in telling time for my little guy. As a parent, I appreciate the soft LED light, which has seamlessly replaced his former nightlight but more importantly, I love the fact that my three and a half year old son is beginning to draw parallels between digital and analog time. The Teach Me Time! Talking Alarm Clock is an innovative teaching tool that will grow with your child as his/her time-telling needs and abilities evolve.

The Teach Me Time! Talking Alarm Clock ($39.95) will be available for purchase on May 5th. Parents who would like to pre-order theirs can do so at the company’s official site.

This ride-on motorcycle features two- position side training wheels that adjust to fit the child’s age and skill level. As your child gets older, the training wheels can be removed to give your them more freedom.

To add to the realistic experience, Chicco has added Ducati accelerator sounds, colored headlights, blinkers and a working horn.

Too Cute!

I found it on sale at for $56

Now the suitcase company has launched a limited edition cow version of their popular suitcase and it is CUTE!!

Enjoy all the great benefits of owning a Trunki:

• Sit-on Rest little legs in long queues
• Pull along Take luggage for walkies
• Ride-on Race around departure lounge
• Grown-up friendly Throw over shoulder in a rush
• Tug around Tow a tired tot
• Award winning Adored worldwide

Retails for £ 34.99

As soon as I put the cd on for my son – he started to dance. It starts with some music then goes into the story.

Having a narrator allowed me to be able to point out what was happening in the book and show my little guy the differences between each animal.

Now, when we get the book out he points to the cd player for us to start the music because he believes the two go together and he’s right!

The author, Barbie Heit Schwaeber, manages to find 21 types of dinosaurs describing them through witty rhymes and detailed pictures. This makes Alphabet of Dinosaurs a ‘must have’ for kids who are learning about the pre-historic period.

For parents who have children that like other types of animals, sound prints, the publisher, has an Alphabet of Insects book, Alphabet of Bears and Alphabet of Ocean Animals.

The book/cd combo retail for 15.95 at soundprints.com

The collection listed below is the Maxi-cosi Combi dolls pram travel system.

Modern style 3 wheel pushchair/pram set is foldable, features ergonomic rubber coated easy grip handles and swivel front wheels. Age from 3 years priced at £55.00

The doll minis below are made by lightweight stroller company Maclaren. This collection consists of 15 different pieces including a tandem stroller, pram, jogger and pack n play overnight kit.

Gazillion Bubbles has created this fabulous BBQ that will grill bubble steaks and great bubble sausages! It comes with all the necessary grilling accessories so you can grill up bubble fun anytime!

Available at funrise.com for $19.99

The ultra-stylish and fashion-forward new line designed for active, growing preschoolers and kindergarten-age children is perfect for running, jumping and playing outdoors/indoors. In addition to soft, flexible soles, pediped Flex™ feature supple, premium-grade uppers, shock-absorbing air cushion technology (to protect against impact and distribute pressure throughout the foot), an ultra-flexible pedi flex-zone (to support natural foot motion and provide maximum flexibility) and a built-in arch support (to assist in the healthy development of growing feet).

Designed for kids aged 2-5, Pediped Flex is the natural progression from the popular original soft soled line to a more structured shoe for kids on-the-go.

They have been officially recognized by the American Podiatric Medical Association as being beneficial for children’s growing feet.

For sizing information, colour/pattern choices and prices please visit pedipeds official site.

While they are usually stylish and trendy looking, they usually only come in one colour – Pink!

I stumbled upon this set at Baby Bliss and was pleasantly surprised that it included everything that a normal kitchen would have and it was blue.

Little boy chefs can now have their time in the kitchen without looking out of place in a sea of pink.

Features include refrigerator, sink, oven and microwave. The knobs turn, sink removable for easy cleaning and plenty of storage. This kitchen will keep your little tot occupied for hours with creative and safe play.

Priced at 218.00 at Baby Bliss.

This delectable roast chicken can be cut into 5 parts using the wooden knife included in the set. The set also provides a roasting pan which can double as a serving platter.

Velcro veggies are very popular for kids, so I guess this chicken completes the meal!

Available at gummylump for $14.36