Pretty printed fabric in juicy bright shades provides an eye-catching area for baby to practice tummy time and other developmental play. The mat surface is quilted for extra softness and the multiple fabric textures and interactive activities make

it by the sumptuous interiors – Colefax And Fowler wallpaper, Farrow & Ball paint, Ralph Lauren bedlinen and hand-stencilled motifs by interiors designer Jocasta Innes. There are also plenty of child-friendly little nooks and crannies, like an adorable playhouse under

Set to a backdrop of clear blue skies and the mythical birthplace of the Greek goddess of love, the resort of Aphrodite Hills has a plethora of plentiful diversions to keep the whole family amused, from sports and spas to the fun-packed Pirates’ Village children’s club. There’s a...

If you’re looking to recreate the traditional holiday by the sea, you couldn’t choose a more perfect location than the sunny fishing harbour of Brixham in South Devon. This spacious five-bedroom house, part of Blue Chip Holidays, has stylish accommodation, as well as a play area ...

Talking George Giraffe £100, by Mamas & PapasVisually stimulating with bright colours, a friendly smile and quality sturdy wooden frame. George is no ordinary rocking horse - when a child 'feeds' George  one of the items from the pouch around his neck he will tell a story, sing a...

At the new-look Pizza Express diners, children can sit at the counter to watch pizzaiolos at work, and there are special activity areas. The Piccolo Menu offers dough balls, salad, pizza or pasta, a sundae and a frothy bambinoccino.

This cute and clever interactive toy is voice activated: she will chat, laugh and dance quite delightfully with your child.Fijit Friends £55 by Mattel Find out... How Mattel's iconic blonde, Barbie fared in Best Toy Design (6+)PlusDiscover who all

and, pleasingly for those who remember cruising around in their childhood, has remained true to its original design. Cozy Coupe £54.99, by Little TikesDon't miss...  Little Tikes' Activity Garden in the Best Toy Design (0 - 2 years) category

With their ergonomic contours and funky colourways, these innovative Danish-made self-heating bottles are a real boon. Simply activate the heating cartridge, insert it in the bottom of the bottle and, hey presto, in less than four minutes you have

suitable spoilt. From handwritten welcome notes and champagne on ice, to oodles of goodies for the children – a teddy bear suited like the Claridge’s doorman, London souvenirs of a toy black cab and double-decker bus, a host of fun creative activities and a