Iglooplay is a children’s furniture collection from Lisa Albin Design combining organic, ergonomic shapes with a modernist look. The designs reflect the theory that child development flourishes from contact with sculptural forms, gorgeous materials

Bloom began with four fathers seeking to create stylish and sturdy children’s furniture. Now it has created a classic crib in the shape of the Alma Papa. It converts into a bed for children up to four, has two mattress heights and lockable castors

Curved into the shape of a DNA double helix, these Mydna bookcases by Mexico’s Joel Escalona Studio are designed on the premise that what you put on your shelves reflects your personality. Choose from a range of finishes from £1,975.

The mince pie first appeared in the Middle Ages. Back then it contained actual minced meat – such as mutton – in a large manger-shaped pie that represented baby Jesus’s cradle. However, Oliver Cromwell deemed Christmas gluttonous, so he banned mince

Is it a rocking horse? Is it a rocking rabbit? Is it a motorbike? The Constantin rocker by Thomas Maitz can be all of the above – with a little imagination, and the addition of fun play shapes that adhere to its fuzzy hide/fur/body.

With a spoon that snaps into place on the top of the lid, this handy feeding bowl will appeal to the organised traveller. The spoon itself has a soft tip and a chunky shape that makes it easy for little hands to hold.Weaning Set £4 by Vital Baby.

)PinsFelt for eyes, nose and spotsWhat to do:1. Cut a rectangle the width of your door for the dog's body. Fold down the middle and cut a diagonal line at one end for the pointy nose. Cut eight identical foot shapes, two tail shapes and two ear shapes.2. Sew two ears

lukewarm water5g salt, dissolved in the waterMethodFirstly, pour the semolina on your surface and form a crown shape with a dip in the middle. Slowly add the salted water in the dip. Start kneading and continue until your dough feels smooth. Let the dough

ruffled and delicate collection with skirts two to three inches above the knee, with multi tiers or bubble in shape that positively bounced and bobbed down the catwalk. In fact, 'bouncy' pretty much sums up many of the collections here, as we saw later

-to-roll white icing1 tube of black writing icing MethodDariole moulds are the ideal shape for these spooky little cakes, but you could cheat and use a mini chocolate Swiss roll under the white icing. Beat together the butter, sugar and vanilla essence until