the kite-surfing fun or ride the train that cruises up and down the prom. Located directly on the beach is the stylish Sandbanks Hotel, a family favourite with heated pool and dedicated children’s restaurant. Seven nights’ half board costs from £1,470 for a

Concocted with plump oats, fresh fruit and probiotic yoghurt, Moma! bircher isn't just deliciously tasty but healthy to boot. It comes in four regular fruity flavours - Strawberry & Banana, Apple & Peach, Wild Berry, Blueberry and Banana & Mango. There's also a fifth flavour whic...

Daniel Galvin Jr haircare collectionJunior: How often should you wash a child's hair?Daniel Galvin Jr: It completely depends on age and hair type.  The younger they are, less you will need to wash it, being careful not to strip the natural oils from their little scalps and rememb...

Red reindeer sweater, from £13Stand out from the crowd in an adorable red-nosed reindeer jumper from Next. From £13.

, all Dennis The Menace knitwear and pendulous dark scribble above his head, in search of some peace in the woods. Now, as those with even a fleeting interest in children’s literature will be aware, the woods are no place to go looking for peace. But Sam

Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth by Sanjay Patel and Emily Haynes Chronicle £10.99, 3+Have you heard the story of how Ganesha broke his tusk? The Hindu god’s ivory folly may not be as ingrained in our collective consciousness as other time-honoured fables, but this beautifully designed twi...

Lovebird Children’s Apron Keep mini-masterchefs’ mess to a minimum, £13.99 from The Pea’s Knees

SCREAMING CHILDREN WILL not be tolerated” was the bold proclamation recently posted in the windows on Olde Salty restaurant in North Carolina. The reaction has polarized opinion, with many diners in favour of the restriction, while others feel

Friends Forever Pudsey And Blush £59.50Or Bears £15 each, Dress And Pyjamas £10 each, Shoes £4.50 per pair all by Build A Bear Workshop

No Matter What by Debbie Gliori (£5.99, Bloomsbury)Little Fox Small want to test the limits of his mother's love. Would she love him if he were a grizzly bear or snappy crocodile? This gorgeous book deals sensitively with a young child's insecurities, with the refrain "I'll alway...