You can make these spooky red velvet cakes a day in advance but the marshmallow frosting should be made on the day of serving.Ingredients175g butter, soft250g caster sugar2 eggs, lightly beaten1 tsp pure vanilla extract½ tsp red food colouring125ml buttermilk175g plain flour2 tbs...

Make these jellies on the morning of your party and then fill them with a gruesome combination of confectionery spiders, worms and teeth. They look particularly good if stored in small kilner jars – almost as if they are part of some mad scientist’s experiments which he has displ...

Ingredients125g unsalted butter225g caster sugar1 medium egg, lightly beaten1 tsp pure vanilla extract175g plain flour50g unsweetened cocoa powder½ tsp baking powder½ tsp bicarbonate of sodaPinch of salt3 tbsp granulated sugar100g unsalted butter150g icing sugar1 tsp pure vanilla...

1. Be understandingUp until the age of three, very few children can hold on all night without a visit to the toilet and even up to the age of seven, bedwetting is a common problem. Reassure your child that that the bedwetting is not her fault and that you will both work together ...

Ingredients125g butter, soft200g soft dark brown sugar1 egg140g canned pumpkin purée340g self-raising flour2 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground mixed spice1 tsp ground ginger1 tsp baking powder1⁄2 tsp salt250ml plain yoghurt100ml hot (not boiling) water200g cream cheese125g butter,...

shivering, or worse still, going blue around the lips. Fortunately, most leisure centres nowadays have separate pools specifically for babies and toddlers with the temperature of a lovely, warm bath.ToddlersAs your child moves into the toddler stage

 toddling off towards full independence. It’s tempting – especially for shoe-loving mummies – to dive straight into the nearest shoe shop and start cooing over the gorgeous little creations as soon as your toddler takes her first hesitant steps. However

Stokke Sleepi £693 The soft curves give the Sleepi a dreamy look. Its design is also very versatile, with adjustable mattress height, it can also be transformed into a toddler bed, daybed or a Junior bed for children up to seven. Judges’ comment

The wipe-clean oilcloths from Cath Kidston are brilliant for all manner of occasions – use one as a tablecloth when throwing a toddler’s artwork party or spread one out on the grass as a picnic mat. The latest designs include the retro-style Apple

Made entirely from recycled and recyclable materials, these handmade rag dolls are just the right size for a toddler’s clothes.Soft Toy Tots £40 by Oobicoo Find out... Which fabulous toy won our Best Eco Toy categoryPlus Junior takes a look at dolls