This little green fish is not only a fun, colourful bath toy, it will also read the temperature of your child’s bathwater while it floats – so parents can ensure the water is the perfect temperature for their bathing beauties. The Fish Bath Thermometer costs £9.99 from Nscessity....

Villeroy & Boch has created some lovely new designs for crockery for children, including two new collections called Farm Animals, from £4.50, and Funny Zoo, from £3.95. They are beautifully illustrated and would make great gifts, and can even be hung on the nursery wall until you...

’s rooms this year. The show runs from September 18–21. For ticket prices and details, visit www.100percentdesign.co.uk

Children will love curling up in this cosy mini armchair that comes with a matching footstool. Upholstered in smart striped cotton with a stain-repellent coating to protect against accidental spills, it costs £99 from the Great Little Trading Company.

This Sheriff beanbag, £45, is made from 100 per cotton and appliquéd with a cactus motif. Part of a gorgeous range of furniture and accessories for children at Frances Hunt, if cowboys aren’t your thing, then check out the equally charming Toy Shop

If you want to invest in a gorgeous cot, but are worried your baby will grow out of it too quickly, take a look at the Ocean Cot/Junior Day Bed. Finished in luxurious oak, the cot converts into an elegant day bed and costs £595 from Mamas & Papas.

and rich colours. Our current favourites are this sleek Mod Rocker in a maple or a cherry finish. It costs £145 and is available from www.iglooplay.com.

This 200-thread count pure cotton range is from The White Company. It costs £28 for a duvet cover and £10 for a pillowcase. Ideal for children of all ages, the sets are available in apple, blue, pink and red.

There’s seemingly no end to the range of animal-shaped chairs for children. In the beginning there were puppies, then sheep and now we have cats! Designed by Spanish designer Javier Mariscal for Magis, The Julian Pussy Cat Chair is bound to be a big hit, especially as it is just ...

swap plain glasses for coloured ones to add to the party spirit. £120 from Tesco Direct.