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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?

    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...

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  • 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...

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  • 15 Classic Toys & Nostalgic Gift Ideas

    Whilst today’s children may be obsessed with the latest smartphones, laptops and games consoles, for us grown-ups who grew up in the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, there’s nothing more...

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  • Best Soft Dolls & Ragdoll Toys

    Soft dolls and ragdolls are ideal for little arms to hug and cuddle at nighttime and send them off soundly to the land of nod. Explore our top traditional ragdolls...

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  • How To Have A Hoppy Easter

    Easter doesn 't always have to be chock full of chocolate eggs! we've rounded up our favourite Easter toys that are bound to make this special day egg-stra fun. The...

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  • Meet The Incredible New Lottie Dolls

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    Award-winning Lottie Dolls were created in 2010 by Arklu Ltd, where the founders, Ian and Lucie, were struggling to find dolls that were appropriate for children. Ian and Lucie designed...

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  • Our Top Wooden Castle Toys

    there's nothing more magical than toy castles. Children can use their imaginations to create their own Royal Kingdom, have a Medieval knight battle, or enjoy a whimsical train ride to...

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  • World Book Day 2022

    Celebrating its 25th birthday, World Book Day encourages children to read for pleasure and to fall in love with reading. Explore our World Book Day ideas!

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  • Spring Fair 2022

    Another month, another fair! Spring Fair is the UK's most diverse and vibrant marketplace for wholesale homeware, gifts and fashion. It is held every year at the NEC Birmingham for...

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  • Valentines Ideas For Kids

    We're sharing the Bigjigs Love today it's Valentine's Day. If you're wondering what kids can do for Valentine's Day to surprise their little love, read on to discover how little...

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