Credit where credit’s due: there is a lot of high-end design in children’s products. There are many eye-catching creations that send parents reaching for their wallets, but there are also designs that transcend the ordinary and make the day-to-day work of raising small children l...

Cowboy Tipi, £75 by Cath Kidston

1. A torchThe importance of having a good torch cannot be stressed enough. It gets awfully dark in a remote field and so a torch is an essential tool, particularly when trying to find the loo. The wind-up variety are a good bet, as you don’t need

this one.■ Torch Essential for midnight forays to the toilet, and getting back to your tent after dark. Bring extra batteries as children have a nasty habit of playing with torches and leaving them on.■ Water bottle Many festivals provide drinking water

roaring (kinda spooky it was). We set out in the pitch dark with our torches, and wandered round to see who was awake – I think we woke the hippo and he didn't look too happy about it. We didn't dare go in the reptile house, though, because they say it

.Genetically engineered by the FBI, these rodents have been trained up to form an elite espionage squad. Each member has their unique strengths. There’s Agent Darwin, the leader of the gang, who’s a dab hand with the blow torch. He’s flanked by weapons expert Agent

in.8. Flexible plastic buckets are handy to use as a baby or toddler bath (and doubles up as a washing-up bowl, log basket or handy storage for bits and pieces).9. A couple of torches – invaluable for obvious reasons and there's lots of fun to be had

's Night At The Museum sleepover. Join in a torch-lit tour of the museum after hours and a host of other great activities before tucking into a delicious breakfast and creeping out before the first guest arrives.Stagazing LiveJanuary 18Indulge your child

Do you remember watching the Olympics as a child? For many parents sitting down together to enjoy the Games with your child is a thrilling experience, which can help you to bond as a family win, lose or draw.Now that the torch has been lit, the

Nacho Flavoured Popcorn recipe!). Make an adventure out of the experience by encouraging your child to make posters and tickets for the event, draw the curtains to create an ambient atmosphere, and show guests to their seats using a torch.Apart from