All of the businesses below are run by Mums (and Dads)...
Toys
There is something magical about owning and using a puppet. Our puppets capture the essence of what makes a fine toy because they allow the user to be creative, to entertain and, more than anything else, to have fun.
We attend several events each year in Hampshire (UK). You are able to purchase either on-line or at the events.
If you wish to come and see us at an event and purchase a specific puppet, please e-mail us with your order. We are able to accept cash or cards upon collection and we would appreciate two weeks notice to allow us to order an item if it is not already in stock.
As a mum to four daughters, as well as two sons, I spent many years trying to find dolls clothes which were both fairly cheap, and easy for the girls to manage on their own, so I developed a simple design for a dress which I made myself. Little Dolly Clothes Shop was opened as a way of providing other 'mummies' of Baby Annabell, Baby Born, Chou Chou etc. with clothes to dress their dollies in which needed little help from their own mums. As well as dresses, the range now includes pyjamas, nighties, a school dress, jeans sets and a Christening dress, with more items being added as my business grows. All items are handmade to order by me, and would make lovely gifts at any time of the year.
The Hippychick philosophy is to provide families with products that help promote a happy, healthy and natural family life. Hippychick stocks everything from organic baby blankets through to ultra stylish ride-ons, natural essential oil based toiletries and soft leather baby shoes, through to a brand new system for identifying the meaning behind your baby's cries that is rapidly gaining cult status.
Tridias Toys promote safe and active play whilst encouraging imaginative thought. It is a one-stop shop full of ingenious gift ideas for babies and children up to 14 years old. From traditional wooden toys that parents may have played with as children, to inventive craft ideas, musical instruments, theatrical play, games, puzzles and much, much more. Tridias has something for children of every talent and interest.
MintyHen founded by Antonia Roskill is a new children's company sourcing and supplying new and unique high quality children's products for the UK. The company is the sole and exclusive UK distributor for some fantastic original children's products ranging from toys and books to traditional clothing and a luxury children's skincare range.
The aim of Funky Moose is to offer an innovative and appealing collection of home and lifestyle products perfect for young families, and also ideal for families & friends to purchase as gifts. Each product is remarkable in some way and is selected based on its quality, individuality, usefulness, quirkiness and because we know our customers will love it.
Our products are sourced from all over the world and our range is constantly evolving, ensuring there is always something new and fresh for you to discover. You'll find a mix of cutting edge products and old-world workmanship and exquisite design.
At Hometime Crafts we specialise in personalised wooden toys and gifts. Many of our products are original in design and are only found on our website. Some great gift ideas for that special occasion: - births, christenings, birthdays, etc.
Some of the products that can be found on our website are name puzzles, nursery clocks, children's stools and chairs, door plaques, name trains, door hangers, name bookends, and toy boxes.
From concept to creation, Imagination Time Ltd was started by Fiona Sullivan who designed and developed play sets which encourage children (and mum and dad!) to use their imagination. Each of the sets 'Let's play' Teachers, Café and Travel Agent has a different theme and provides the appropriate paper based props to allow play to commence without delay. Each set has a unique and contemporary look whilst retaining simple, familiar and understandable content.
Run by Nicola Haxell, Ninny Noodle Noo is a toy shop which specialises in Wooden Toys. The site stocks items from baby to older children - we particularly like the look of the wooden chocolates in a tin!
Are we there is full of toys, travel games and ideas to ease boredom and stress on long journies, because after all, getting there is half the fun!
Debbie Kelly sells educational toys, construction toys, Geomag, Atomic blox, bath toys, creative toys, musical toys, wooden toys, traditional toys, pocket money toys, games, pre-school toys, boy toys and girl toys on this all encompassing toy site!
Tatty Bumpkin is an amazing bendy yoga doll, made on a fair trade co-operative in Sri Lanka from organic cotton, she is a brilliant alternative to a plastic doll. She also has a change of clothes available and a brother and baby sister. Also available are organic yoga mats, fully washable and cuddly organic spiders, bees etc.
