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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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Best Wooden Baby Toys

Best Wooden Baby Toys

Wooden toys are a fantastic addition to any toy box. Not only do they stand the test of time, but they're also biodegradable and can be passed through the generations. To assist you in finding the ideal wooden toy for the baby in your life, explore our top wooden baby toy picks.
Posted on October 05, 2021
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Best Wooden Toys For Toddlers

Best Wooden Toys For Toddlers

What's not to love about wooden toys? They are long-lasting, biodegradable and most of all, timeless. Did you know that wooden toys history goes as far back as 500 BC? Archaeologists even found dolls, horses & carts carved from pieces of wood that all slotted together!
Posted on October 05, 2021
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Best Wooden Toys For Kids

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.
Posted on October 04, 2021
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Supporting Children's Mental Health - World Mental Health Day 2021

Supporting Children's Mental Health - World Mental Health Day 2021

Sunday 10th October is World Mental Health Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on people's mental health around the globe and has particularly affected children who have had both their everyday lives and education disrupted.
Posted on October 01, 2021
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How To Create The Perfect Playroom: 6 Playroom Design Ideas

How To Create The Perfect Playroom: 6 Playroom Design Ideas

Bigjigs Toys have been creating perfect playrooms since 1985. If you have a baby on the way or simply want to overhaul your little one's nursery or playroom, stay tuned for the best nursery and playroom design ideas.
Posted on September 29, 2021
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Fun Thanksgiving Activities For Kids

Fun Thanksgiving Activities For Kids

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American customers in the UK! We hope you have a blast with your families. We thought we'd celebrate this special occasion by exploring how kids can celebrate thanksgiving. But firstly...
Posted on September 24, 2021
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Kids Bonfire Night Crafts & Activities

Kids Bonfire Night Crafts & Activities

Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night and Fireworks Night, celebrates the anniversary of Guy (Guido) Fawkes failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Find out how kids can keep safe & read up on some super cool firework activities.
Posted on September 08, 2021
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How To Have A Spooktacular Halloween! 10 Fangtastic Kids Activities

How To Have A Spooktacular Halloween! 10 Fangtastic Kids Activities

Explore our wicked Halloween activities for kids. Explore spooktacular costume ideas, Halloween crafts and Halloween-inspired toys.
Posted on September 08, 2021
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Why Buy Wooden Toys? 6 Reasons To Ditch Plastic Toys

Why Buy Wooden Toys? 6 Reasons To Ditch Plastic Toys

Nothing beats good old-fashioned wooden toys. Whilst they may not be the latest all-singing and all-dancing techy toys kids lust after nowadays, they are much safer, much better for the environment, and much gentler on your bank account (Don't hold us to that).
Posted on September 08, 2021
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SpaceX Astronaut Sponsors STEAM Co.'s Mission To Mars With Makedo

SpaceX Astronaut Sponsors STEAM Co.'s Mission To Mars With Makedo

On 15th September 2021, the first SpaceX flight with a civilian-only crew will leave Earth captained by a Dad, Jared Isaacman, who recently sponsored STEAM Co.'s Inspired To Learn Tour. Bigjigs Toys are helping STEAM Co. on their way into the milky way and have donated Makedo kits to help rocket kids reach for the stars.
Posted on September 07, 2021
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Makedo X Made in Ashford: Makers Gonna Make

Makedo X Made in Ashford: Makers Gonna Make

Bigjigs Toys newest distribution brand, Makedo, joined forces with Made in Ashford for a very exciting workshop! Makedo is our brand new open-ended cardboard construction toy.
Posted on September 01, 2021
Tagged: makedo
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Teachers 5 Top Tips For Going Back To School

Teachers 5 Top Tips For Going Back To School

It's that time of year again! After six weeks of summer holiday bliss, the kids are going to soon be back into the classroom ready to enjoy the new school year.
Posted on August 24, 2021
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