novelty soap than just a plain one. Similarly for toothpaste and toothbrush. Bright and colourful usually catches a child's eye, and will make them more amenable to good hygiene practices.3 Sing a song The next time your child washes his hands or cleans

Ecover, Bio-D www.biodegradable.biz, Sonett www.sonett.co.uk, Perle de Provence www.perledeprovence.com and a fantastic little company called Natural Clean www.naturalclean.co.uk Here are my top ten to replace:1. Air Fresheners For air freshening, forget

the children to trample their muddy festival boots across my wooden floors.  And here's the real beauty - as the name suggests, The Steamer cleans with steam (and gives a very nicely satisfying noise as whizzes along) so there's no need for harsh chemicals

Effortlessly chic, the Mirano's clean lines belie its cavernous interior.Mirano £95 by PacapodHave you seen... the Coromandel bag by Pacapod was highly commended in the Junior Design Awards 2011

The wonderfully vibrant Tree Wall Mural by Aspace is tremendously versatile as it’s removable and you can also place the leaves where you wish. Made of easy-to-clean vinyl, it measures 50x70cm and costs £30.    

For stylish storage of toys and games, try this Tuck Box from the Anorak Kissing Rabbits Collection, which also includes a steamer trunk, bedlinen, cushions and bags. This wipe-clean box has solid brass fittings and measures 51x33x28cm. £125. 

. Judges’ comment “We love the smooth, clean lines and soft curves of this cot, which gives a slightly kitsch Sixties’ retro vibe.”

Mothercare Summer Oak £300  Strong, clean lines create an imposing silhouette to this sturdy looking cot that converts to a toddler bed. The contrasting oak rim adds a subtle design touch that is echoed with other products in the range.  Judges

Created by four fathers, the Bloom philosophy is to fuse aesthetics and functionality. So it comes as no surprise that the Otto Play Table is easy on the eye, but also has sliding art and play tables at either end and handy wipe-clean surfaces

Bloom Alma Papa Crib £490   Designed by a group of four design-savvy fathers, Alma Papa’s pièce de résistance is its ability to fold neatly into a super-compact size, but with no compromise on style. With clean and contemporary lines, it has two