Winner:GOLD - Best Creative Play (for Toddlers)
Who:Inspire My Play
What:Sensory Play Starter Set
Why:
This play set made waves with our judges, who loved the safe and contained introduction to sensory play. The handy activity cards offer age-appropriate activities which support the development of fine motor skills, concentration, communication and creativity and judges praised the fact that activities use materials that most families will already have, making it easy for parents to support their child’s play and development with confidence.
"We've had the Inspire My Play Sensory Play Starter Set for a while now, and it's been brilliant. It has made messy play feel so much more organised and manageable, while still giving the kids the freedom to explore, create, and have fun. The tools are perfectly sized for little hands, are of great quality, and have encouraged hours of sensory play while supporting fine motor skills—a fantastic investment for any family who loves hands-on play."
Winner:SILVER - Best Creative Play (for Toddlers)
Who:Wonderie
What:The Everlasting Cake cotton play cloth set
Why:
This hand-illustrated play cloth from Wonderie went down a treat with our judges, who thought the set was absolutely stunning. The Everlasting cake comes with lots of handcrafted wooden strawberries, sprinkles and more that children can use to decorate their cake. The panel loved the open-ended aspect of this set, and that it could be used in so many other ways; hung up for decoration, worn as a cape, or even building a den, inspiring endless creativity.
"The Everlasting Cake Play Set is such a beautiful concept. I love the idea of giving children all the fun of decorating a celebration cake without the mess, while encouraging imaginative play. The hand-illustrated play cloth and Grapat wooden pieces are absolutely gorgeous, and I can imagine this becoming a firm favourite for pretend birthday parties, cafés, and storytelling. It's the kind of toy we'd love to have in our playroom."
Winner:BRONZE - Best Creative Play (for Toddlers)
Who:Little Camie
What:My Everyday Routine Quiet Book
Why:
Judges loved this tactile, Montessori-inspired activity book from Little Camie. The soft felt pages are hand-sewn, and feature every day scenes like waking up, getting dressed and bathtimes and children can move around and play through the familiar scenes at their own pace, supporting fine motor skills, language development and sequencing. The panel loved the soft colour palette and sweet pieces that make up each scene, like tiny hairdryers and even a little dog!
"My Everyday Routine Quiet Book is one of those beautifully thought-out resources that children naturally gravitate towards. Especially at the age when they are discovering routines and vocabulary. The soft felt pieces are perfect for little hands, and the familiar daily routines encourage independent play while building confidence and real-life skills. I love how it supports fine motor development, language, and sequencing through open-ended, screen-free play. It looks engaging, calming, and compact enough to take anywhere, making it a wonderful companion for travel, quiet time, or everyday learning at home. A truly beautifully made resource that grows with your child's imagination. I would love to have this around when my baby reaches this age!"
"This is a truly special little book. I can’t believe they’re all handmade, the details are so beautiful! A real heirloom item that you’ll cherish long after children outgrow it."
