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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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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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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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Father's Day Activities for Dads & Kids

Father's Day Activities for Dads & Kids

Father’s Day is nearly here! Dads around the UK are celebrated on the third Sunday of every June. A day to celebrate the special male role models in many children’s lives, check out our top activities for Dads and Kids. 
Posted on June 17, 2022
Tagged: fathers day
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15 Classic Toys & Nostalgic Gift Ideas

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 exciting than giving our kids the same retro toys we once played with.
Posted on June 15, 2022
Tagged: retro toys, schylling
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Children’s Activities for Royal Ascot 2022

Children’s Activities for Royal Ascot 2022

Giddy up, it’s Royal Ascot! One of Britain’s most prestigious horse races, Royal Ascot sees some of the world’s finest race horses compete for big cash prizes. Keep your little horse lover occupied with our fun activities to celebrate Royal Ascot 2022!
Posted on June 13, 2022
Tagged: horse toys, royal ascot
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Everything You Need To Know About The Ultimate Fidget Toy: Nee Doh

Everything You Need To Know About The Ultimate Fidget Toy: NeeDoh

Schylling's NeeDoh is the colourful retro fidget toy (and now TikTok sensation) that started it all. A soothing sensory toy, Nee Doh balls have a silky soft texture and are filled with a soft dough-like material. Here's everything you need to know about the latest stress ball sensation.
Posted on June 10, 2022
Tagged: needoh, retro toys, schylling
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Help Us Save The Seals

Help Us Save The Seals

For this year’s World Oceans Day, we are supporting the rescue and care of our seals. The UK is home to two native seal species, the grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) and the common seal (Phoca vitulina).
Posted on June 08, 2022
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How To Have A Royal Celebration For The Queen’s Jubilee

How To Have A Royal Celebration For The Queen’s Jubilee

Keep calm and put your crown on! To help your little subjects prepare for the Queen’s Jubilee 2022, we have our best of British toys and royally fun activities to kick off the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. 
Posted on May 31, 2022
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National Children's Gardening Week 2022

National Children's Gardening Week 2022

We love seeing children outside exploring and playing in nature, so for 28th May - 5th June 2022, we're celebrating National Children's Gardening Week. With the weather being warmer and sunnier, it is the ideal time for kids to plant seeds and watch their plants grow across the summer
Posted on May 28, 2022
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Small Business Spotlight: The Olive Branch

Small Business Spotlight: The Olive Branch

We spoke with Julie Logan at The Olive Branch toy shop in Castle Donington. Situated in the heart of a bustling East Midlands village, Julie, Alex and their daughter Holly opened the shop doors in October 2016.
Posted on May 20, 2022
Tagged: small business spotlight
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7 Fun Family Activities To Do

7 Fun Family Activities To Do

Every year on 15th May the International Day of Families is celebrated across the planet. This day is a chance to celebrate families and raise awareness of issues that may affect families. we've put together 7 activities for families that are bound to bring you all together and cause lots of laughter and smiles.
Posted on May 13, 2022
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Best Soft Dolls & Ragdoll Toys

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 and soft dolls picks!
Posted on May 11, 2022
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