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April 8, 2026

Birthday Gifts For 2 Year Olds

Turning 2 is a big milestone! To make it even more special, here are some of our most popular 2nd birthday gifts, from eco toys to creative crafts.

October 9, 2025

Toy Rotation For Every Season

Discover how toy rotation keeps playtime fresh all year round! Learn seasonal toy rotation ideas & explore our range of sustainable toys for all ages & stages.

March 3, 2025

Toys For Girls That Break Gender Stereotypes

To mark International Women’s Day, we have picked out 8 inspiring toys for girls that’ll give your little lass the freedom & confidence to be her true self.

May 1, 2024

Easy Imaginative Play Ideas For Parents

Follow this quick and easy 5 step guide to help you get started with imaginative play, including some insightful imaginative play examples and ideas.

May 24, 2023

Can You Fix It? Best New Construction Toys

Our new Simply Scandi construction toys are now in stock! Join us to build a better understanding of how construction play works and take a sneak peek at our new...

May 10, 2023

Why Gardening is Good For Growing Girls And Boys

Read all about the benefits of gardening with children and check out some of our best-selling kids gardening tools designed for your mini Monty Dons!

December 7, 2022

Bigjigs Toys Advent Calendar 2022

The Bigjigs Toys Advent Calendar is live for 2022! Every day of the festive season, we'll be unveiling a free gift offer or discount code. Here’s a sneak peek into...

March 15, 2022

The Best Kids Garden Toys For Spring & Summer

With the warmer weather on the way, the garden becomes your little rascal's new playground as they explore the great outdoors. we've picked our favourite new garden toys to help...

October 8, 2021

Top 10 Trending Toys: Best Toys For Christmas

Which of our children's toys are competing for the highly coveted top spot of kids Christmas lists?! Explore our trending top toys for Christmas 2021 to find the perfect gifts...

October 4, 2021

Best Wooden Toys For Kids

Wooden toys are a playroom and bedroom staple; they're hard-wearing, biodegradable and most of all, timeless. They can be passed through the generations for years of smiles and playtime.

July 29, 2021

Makedo: The Best Montessori Cardboard Construction Toy

Get ready to think outside of the cardboard box with Makedo! Makedo is a kids tool set that has everything creative youngsters need to build their own cardboard construction designs

July 23, 2021

Makedo - Open-Ended Cardboard Construction Toys

Bigjigs Toys has brought Makedo to the UK! For a kids tool set that really thinks outside of the €˜box, Makedo has everything young creatives need to make their cardboard...