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...

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

-bag style gives a more unisex appeal. Mummy must-haves Detachable lightweight “feeder” pod, with insulated bottle cover and pouch; “changer” pod with mat; integral buggy clips; more pick ’n’ mix pods available, including activity pods for toys and trinkets

doing something we loved, and doing it together. Does it get any better than that?I was 18 before I learnt to ski, and my only "real" lessons were on a hill covered in hessian matting on the outskirts of High Wycombe. My daughter has skied every year

 the clues need to be very simple, and it will probably work best if a parent helps by leading the children through the clues to find the buried treasure.13. Add some abracadabra Slightly older children will enjoy an organised activity in keeping

, especially in fancier French resorts where a coffee on the mountain can cost £5, so an all-inclusive package can offer the best value. When it comes to choosing accommodation, there are catered chalets, hotels or apartments: different types of ski resorts

LONG ACKNOWLEDGED FOR its health benefits for adults, is yoga really suitable for babies? Baby yoga is becoming widely recognised as one of the best ways for mothers to bond with their babies while meeting other like-minded parents. “I think parents