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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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Why Are Silicone Beach Toys Better Than Plastic?

Why Are Silicone Beach Toys Better Than Plastic?

Stop the pollution and be part of the solution. Plastic is wreaking havoc on our planet and now is the time to make more sustainable choices. Find out why silicone beach toys are a great alternative to plastic.
Posted on August 22, 2022
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Why Are Trains Great For Autistic Children?

Why Are Trains Great For Autistic Children?

People of all ages love trains but they are an especially popular topic for autistic children. There are tonnes of theories about why autistic kids are thrilled by trains, so let’s explore why this might be and how train play can help.
Posted on August 19, 2022
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How Do Sensory Toys Help Autism?

How Do Sensory Toys Help Autism?

A person with autism may have trouble processing the things they see, taste, touch, hear and smell. If you have a little one with autism, it may be worth trying some sensory toys for autism for them to play with.
Posted on August 12, 2022
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How To Host The Perfect Afternoon Tea

How To Host The Perfect Afternoon Tea

Children’s afternoon tea is always a good idea, especially when it’s of the pretend play kind. Kids can have the chance to be grown-up for an hour or two and mimic real-life scenarios as they serve tea and eat cake. Explore our handy tips!

Posted on August 08, 2022
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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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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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