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The Bigjigs Toys Blog

With over 35 years experience in making award-winning toys, we know quite a bit about what children (and parents) love.

Explore our collection of toy and parenting blogs, written by our toy experts for you and your family.

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How Can Kids Stay Safe At The Beach?

How Can Kids Stay Safe At The Beach?

With the scorching beach days here, we’ve teamed up with our local lifeboat station to discuss all things beach safety. We chatted with Littlestone-on-Sea’s Lifeboat Operations Manager for his best beach safety advice.
Posted on August 01, 2022
Tagged: beach safety, RNLI
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Friendship Activities & Games For Children

Friendship Activities & Games For Children

Having friends is an enjoyable experience and friendship is a skill kids naturally learn. For International Friendship Day we’ve picked out our favourite friendship activities and games for kids. 
Posted on July 30, 2022
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Small Business Spotlight: Toys N Tuck

Small Business Spotlight: Toys N Tuck

We spoke with Emma Dadswell at Toys N Tuck, a family-run business that was established in Essex in 1992. Toys N Tuck has traded in all parts of the county, covering Rayleigh, Billericay, Maldon, and Southend.
Posted on July 25, 2022
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How To Deal With Toddler Tantrums

How To Deal With Toddler Tantrums

Uh-oh, the dreaded toddler tantrums! Find out why they happen and how you can handle them (without losing your sanity).
Posted on July 20, 2022
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Easy Ice Cream Recipes For Kids

Easy Ice Cream Recipes For Kids

To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, we’ve picked our favourite easy ice cream recipes for your little chefs.
Posted on July 17, 2022
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Ideas For A Teddy Bears Picnic

Ideas For A Teddy Bears Picnic

Grab your favourite cuddly bear as today is the official Teddy Bears Picnic Day. Inspired by the famous children’s song, pack your picnic basket and take your teddy on a fun outing.

Posted on July 08, 2022
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Easy Chocolate Kids Recipes

Easy Chocolate Kids Recipes

For a day choc-full of fun, grab your favourite chocolate and transform it into something yummy for World Chocolate Day. Stuck for ideas? Read on…
Posted on July 07, 2022
Tagged: recipes, world chocolate day
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Zoom Into July For Formula 1

Zoom Into July For Formula 1

It’s an exciting time for self-confessed petrolheads and racing enthusiasts as Formula 1 is back for 2022. Celebrate in style with our formula 1 toys!
Posted on July 01, 2022
Tagged: formula 1
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Pramworld Giveaway

Pramworld Giveaway

Raise your hands if you’d like to nab some amazing Bigjigs Rail goodies! We’ve teamed up with Pramworld to give away a chuffing great prize bundle.
Posted on June 27, 2022
Tagged: competition
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Grab Your Pens For National Writing Day

Grab Your Pens For National Writing Day

Writing is regarded as one of the best inventions by humans, dating back to around 3,300BC. Studies show that whilst reading develops children’s writing skills, writing helps develop their cognitive development, organisational abilities and powers of persuasion. So, on National Writing Day, challenge your young wordsmith to write!
Posted on June 27, 2022
Tagged: national writing day
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7 Magical Fairy Toys

7 Magical Fairy Toys

For centuries, fairies have been the subject of countless kids' bedtime stories and fairy tales. Today, fairies remain as popular as ever with children still opting to play with fairy toys. Find out more about this magical day and learn about our favourite fairy toys.
Posted on June 24, 2022
Tagged: fairy, international fairy day
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Our Favourite Retro Toys For a New Generation

Our Favourite Retro Toys For a New Generation

Take a trip down memory lane and relive your childhood with our brand new range of Schylling vintage toys. Children of today can enjoy playing with retro kids toys as much as children in the past did.
Posted on June 22, 2022
Tagged: needoh, retro toys, schylling
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