You know what they say: the family who jigs together, stays together. And there's nothing like a disco in your living room to get everyone moving! Just Dance 3 has an extensive track list and infectiously fun gameplay make it the ideal game for all the family. We can just see Mum...

Gaining mastery over a hand-held console control can be tricky for young children (and for some adults too). The beauty of the XBox 360 Kinect is that all you need is your hand or voice to activate the sensor and you’re away. Lurking inside the neat, sleek black Kinect unit is so...

Retaining the charm and simplicity of Dear Zoo, the classic lift-the-flap book by Rod Campbell that makes it into the Top Ten of our Top 100 Children's Books of All Time, modern toddlers now get to tap to lift instead! A succession of creatures noisily come to life (beware: some ...

Following in the fine tradition of games that encourage caring for your pet (from Tamagotchi to Nintendogs), Kinectimals gives your child the chance to adopt a tiger cub, teach him tricks, from sitting to skipping (and feel pretty awful when the rope trips him up), then give him ...

Douglas is an affable big bear who is in need of a hug, but he just find a hug that satisfies his need. Well, if you've ever tried to hug a tree, you can see that he's perhaps not looking in the right place. Adapted from David Melling’s 2010 book, this app is very faithful to the...

WARNING: Arachnophobics, stay away! If you shreik every time you see an incy wincy spider, or the thought of your child having headlice sends shivers down your spine, then this is definitely not the app for you! However, if your child arachno-loving and finds the lure of insects ...

baby should smile in response to a pleasing event, such as the appearance of a favourite toy. According to paediatric specialist Dr Nigel Spate, your baby should be giving a responsive smile by six weeks – and if she’s not, you need to tell your doctor

The term mnemonic may sound a little perplexing but the idea behind it is simple. The word comes from the Greek mnemonikos meaning "of the mind" and a mnemonic is a simple tool to aid the memory - whether it takes the form of rhyme, catchphrase, spelling or acronym. Here are some...

These adorable felted friends are the creation of Scottish designer and author Domenica More Gordon , who takes inspiration from the magical bond we feel to our childhood toys and her Grandfather’s scruffy pet named Dog Show.Domenica crafts

rhythms of Africa. In fact, you don’t even have to visit London as hit musical The Lion King is touring, stopping at Bristol Hippodrome on September 6. For tour details, visit www.thelionking.co.ukRead more...Harrods' Toy Kingdom opens its doorsYour one