and sticks. Find a bridge over a stream and dropping them in for a race under the bridge à la Pooh and Piglet. For ease of identification (and further fun), sails and decorations can be added.Egg tossThis game is played with raw eggs, so it’s a good idea

Tummy funEven a very young baby will enjoy looking at herself in a mirror. Putting one in front of her when she’s having “tummy time” will encourage her to practise raising her head – the beginnings of crawling.Hello you!Sit your baby on your lap in front of a mirror. Point at he...

. The downsideHaving to wait your turn – and when rain stops play.Our favouriteThe Berg Tattoo features a unique jump mat game for 2–10 players, and has superb bounceability. Credit crunch optionPut an extra duvet on the bed, pile up the pillows and cushions

1. TouchPlaying with sand is a great way for young children to refine their hand-eye coordination as it is a highly sensory material, with a changeable texture. Encourage your toddler to grab, scoop, sift and dig through sand, adding water or using

Make rhythms from everyday activitiesClimb the stairs to a steady beat, do up buttons with a rapper's rhythmic commentary.Sing SongsAs you are walking down the street, make up songs about the things you do regularly, such as posting a letter, or grocery shopping.Encourage musical...

Take a virtual tour of Disneyland, pausing for a hug should you bump into one your favourite Disney stars, then stop off at your favourite land for a fun themed adventure with this brilliant game for Xbox Kinect. Laid out as a replica of the world

SnowballsA child’s first instinct when he sees snow is to pick up a handful, pat it together and chuck it at the nearest person. Simple snowballing can actually be developed into a surprisingly complex array of competitive games. One thing you can

Cruise into Christmas with this stylish set of wheelsVilac children's push car £99 from The Conran Shop

Great design is at the heart of this business, with cherry-picked products from all over Europe, the Toyella collection undergoes a vigorous selection process to ensure an exciting offering.Flip Dolls £14.99Created by Dutch artist Villa Carton

Get ahead of the game for the Olympic yearLondon 2012 Monopoly £35 by The London 2012 Shop