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The Best Board Games for Your Child in 2015

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Lubica Misevski

If you are after some of the best board games on the market in 2015, we feel you are going to love this collection.

Posted in board games australia, board games for kids

A Play Kitchen for Your Little One

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Lubica Misevski

What little girl or little man does not want there own play kitchen these days? With shows like Master Chef, and Chef’s Jamie Oliver or our own Kylie Kwon a new generation of master chef’s is certainly on the way.

After all with a play kitchen, they can also copy mum and dad. So in today’s article we are going to tell you about play kitchen we are pretty sure Jamie or Kylie would have loved to have when they were children. 

The first play kitchen on our list is the Hape My Giant Kitchen. Which really is suited to young chefs. This is a wooden sized gourmet kitchen with a see-through oven. Your little one can watch their food creations unfold :). The oven has big nobs for their little hands, and a sink so mum and dad can do the washing up after dinner. Made with non-toxic paint this is a great play kitchen.

Suitable 3+

Next on the menu is the Plan Toys Kitchen Set. With more of a portable design, this play kitchen can be used on a table,  shelf, or, of course, the floor. 

The Plan Toys Kitchen has been made from non-toxic paint and organic rubberwood. And is suitable for the most junior chef at two years +.

Now if you are after something a little more deluxe, and that step closer to them opening their first mission star restaurant. Then the Hape Cook N Serve Kitchen is what you are after. This play kitchen has a chalkboard for the menu and prices and is advertised and wheels so your budding entrepreneur can go from one venue to the next. 

Suitable for three years + this is a kitchen worth consideration. 

What about a pink play kitchen? Made by Le Toy Van. We know the Home Oven and Hob Set would be one of our daughters favourites. With a clock so they can know when that cake is ready, this play kitchen is beautiful in design and appearance. It has a removable rack and even comes with gingham oven gloves. 

And if we are going to have a pink play kitchen we must have a red one too. Why because they cook quicker of course :). The Red Oven and Hob Set is a gorgeous play kitchen made by Le Toy Van. This set includes a saucepan with lid, two utensils a frying pan with egg, bacon and tomato, and oven mitt. That sounds like a great breakfast!

Part of the Le Toy Van Honey Bake range this little play kitchen is certainly worth considering.

As far as a play kitchen the above range can not be looked past for their beautiful design, and enjoyment. 

These are some of the very best play kitchens on the market. 

We know that both you and your little chef will be very happy with any one of these kitchens, and no doubt a future master chef will be in the making. 

You can see our full range of kitchens and accessories by clicking here. 

And until next time remember learning should be fun.

Posted in play kitchen, play kitchen australia

Gorgeous Kids Costumes by Little Adventures

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Lubica Misevski

So we are so excited today with the launch of our new Kids Costumes range, that we just can not wait to tell you all about them. If you are after the perfect kids, costume this range is just going to blow you away.

Worn by some of the most famous little celebrities in Hollywood. Including Suri Cruise, Jessica Alba’s daughter, and Alyson Hannigan (Star of How I Met Your Mother). These kids costumes will make your little one feel like a star, and at a price that you will not believe.

We had not finished loading our range when they already started to sell. But before we begin to show you just some of the range, let us tell you the story of how Little Adventures the makers of these Kids Costumes began. Back in 2002 two mothers discovered a lack of high quality, affordable dress ups available on the market.

So they decided to start their own business and began selling their costumes at local craft fairs. They did so well in the first year that they made over 2,000 costumes. Not only do they love making these kids costumes, they loved seeing little ones wear them.

One of their key focuses is enabling and nurturing the imagination and magic that live in our kids. And their range is for both boys and girls.

Their differential in the market is one that we are sure you will also appreciate. They are high quality, affordable and a perfect fit for your child. They are made to be comfortable with no itchy underskirts or fabrics. These kids costumes have been finished all over from the seam to the hems, and there are no buttons or ties to frustrate little hands. The stretch bodices accommodate a large range of sizes. And as if it could not get any better the high-quality fabrics and trims that are comfortable, washable, and guaranteed!

As you would know by now if you have been following us on our journey, we are focused on developing young minds through play. All our toys in the range are hand selected for this purpose.

Recently our daughter wanted to dress up for her birthday party, and so we bought her an outfit from one of the local retailers. We had not discovered Little Adventures yet! We soon discovered our daughter did not like the outfit because it was itchy and to make matters words it was not machine washable. So we could not fix the problem.

She took it off as soon as the photos were taken. When she should have been able to play in it all day, and wear it other days.

This led us to our search for the perfect kids costume! And that is why we are so pleased to be able to bring you the perfect little kids costumes so you and your little ones can enjoy them itch free :).

The quality and price of these kids costumes we are sure will delight. Let us now introduce you to some of the range.

1st on the list is the Tinkerbell Fair Costume - What little girl does not want to be Tinkerbell at some point?

Deluxe Sleeping Beauty and honestly are not all kids sleeping beauty?

Cinderella and believe it or not you can even buy Cinderella's Day Costume

 Cinderella's Day Costume

Deluxe Rapunzel

Snow White

Your very own Mermaid

Or 5 Star Pink Princess Costume?

Or how about an Arabian Princess?

Or Royal Pink Princess

Or Rainbow Fairy

Or your very own Ice Princess (inspired by Elsa from Frozen)

Not to leave the little men out we have the Red Hero Boys Cape

The Dragon Cloak

The Pirate Cape

The Galactic Warriors Boy Cloak

The Blue Crusader Vest and Silver Helmet

Or the Knight Cape and Sword Set

The whole Little Adventures range can be seen here, and we have so much more in stock. Including excellent accessories, like necklaces, boas, gloves, power vests, capes, headbands, shoes, masks, princess cone hats, leg warmers, fairy wings, crowns, tutus, fairy wands and matching gowns for your little girls dolls.

Pink Princess Cone Hat

Red and Blue Hero Kids Masks

 Pink Fairy Wings

Lilac and Pink Fluffy Girls Tutu

 Lilac Princess Crown

Red Power Boys Vest

The Pirate Accessory Set

And the Lily Pad Princess Doll Dress

We are so excited about these kids costumes we can not contain our joy. Finally, we can bring you a high quality, affordable and beautiful little outfits.

Because learning should be fun. As always any questions, please feel free to drop us a line.

Posted in Fairy dress up, Fancy Dress, Halloween costumes for kids, kids costumes, Kids superhero costumes, Little Adventures australia

Some of the Best Baby Gifts to give a Baby

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Lubica Misevski

If you are after baby gifts and not sure what to choose, you might just find the below range ideal for that special gift. Today we are going to review some of our bestselling baby gifts, that we know that special little one will just love. These toys are some of the best on the market not only for fun but also for baby’s development.

The 1st in the lineup is Fat Brain Tobbles Neo. Winner of some of the most prestigious toy awards in the world including the Toy of the Year at the Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair.

Tobbles Neo is a stacking toy with a difference. As you can see, the colours just come alive and baby can stack, gobble, spin, balance and more. Unlike traditional stacking toys, the largest piece does not always need to be the bottom piece. We love this aspect because we feel it teaches baby there are many ways to solve a challenge.

The spheres themselves have tactile textures soft and just right for baby to grab hold of and are made from quality ABS plastic and safety tested. As far as baby gifts go, this one is very popular, as it develops babies fine motor skills, co-ordination and spatial awareness.

The second toy in our baby gifts collection might just surprise you. Wooden magnetic blocks, made by Tegu. These are beautifully crafted mahogany blocks with magnets inside. The blocks easily stack together are the perfect gift for mum and baby.

The Tegu Pocket Pouch Jungle being designed to fit easily in your purse and be taken anywhere, the cafe, holidays, visiting friends, etc. Wonderful for teaching your baby about fine motor skills. Also developing an appreciation for nature, we love these blocks, which are suitable from 0 months up. We also have a very large collection of Tegu, which can be seen here.

What about a walker? I guess one of the earliest things we start to think about as parents, is how long will it take for my little one to star crawling and eventually walking. As new parents ourselves not that long ago at all, we watched as our children found their a way to the feet with a lot of happiness and delight. And as your special little one is learning to walk,  it is ideal if possible to have a toy that encourages this development.

As far as walkers go, the Hape Little Red Rider is one of those baby gifts that is sure to delight. The soft rubber gripped handles make it easy to hold on, and the weight of the base make it sturdy enough for baby to lean on. The wonderful aspect about the Hape Little Red Rider is that this is a long term toy, as baby learns to walk, they can then use it as a rider.

Providing you and baby with a wonderful long term and fun toy. A real advantage over most walkers today.

Next on the list of our baby gifts today is the pipSquigz by Fat Brain Toys, and when you say that name to your baby, we are sure you will see a smile. The product sounds like fun and we have not even told you about it yet :). Made by Fat Brain Toys, who have won that many awards for their products, it is honestly hard to keep up. Winning Astra’s Bet Toy Kids Award for 2014, and nominated for the Infant/Toddler Toy of the Year Award 2015 the pipSquiz is a wonderful gift.

PipSquiz is such a versatile toy, easy to take anywhere it is a great suction toy, which baby can also use as a teether. It sticks almost any smooth surface and is BPA free, with fun sounds, and brilliant colours snap shapes. Its tactile design also makes it very easy for baby to hang onto, and is also dishwasher safe.

PipSquiz encourage vision, hearing, and movement skills. As well as exploration and sensory awareness. The perfect toy for strollers, bathtubs, high chairs and traveling.

Now, what would a baby gifts collection be without a Nursery Rhyme Set? And as far as nursery rhymes go this is the classic set, including Row Row Row Your Boat, Pat a Cake, Pat a Cake. With over 96 pages of original Rhymes and Songs, the original illustrations are bound to delight little one.

As far as baby gifts go this is a must have as any new parent would attest the Playnest Gym Farm. Suitable right from birth the multi-sensory soft supporting environment is ideal for baby. This fun farm scene is a delight for baby, and the five toys can all be adjusted above. Just as important is the fact that cover, sky frame cover and soft toys are all machine washable.

This is a beautiful gift for baby.

The perfect accompaniment or stand alone toy is our little friend Wiggly Worm. This gorgeous little worm comes with three hanging toys that are easy to attach to the cot, stroller or car seat. With a crinkle hat, and a mirror ladybird, bee rattle, and crinkle butterfly as friends those ideal baby gifts.

Last in our article, but certainly not last in our full range is the Funny Faces book. As you turn, the pages of this book baby can watch the faces turn from happy to laughing to cheeky. This is a Peek a Book Book :)

We hope you found something delightful in our baby gifts article today? And please see our full range of Baby Gifts here if you are interested in seeing what else is available.

As always any questions, please let us know, and until next time remember learning should be fun!

Posted in baby gfts australia, baby gifts, baby toys

Best Games for Kids at KidzInc Australia

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Lubica Misevski

Today we are reviewing some of our best, most awarded, and games for kids in 2015. I mean after all who does not love a kids games. We can all remember those days with mum and dad, where we sat there for hours playing over summer on those rainy days. And often when we started playing one game it leads to another.

Games for Kids have come a long way since I was a kid. Not only are they are a lot more fun, but we have also managed to sneak in a lot of learning into the new games, especially over the last 5 to 10 years. If you have followed along with us, you will know that we believe learning should be fun. And it is proven when we are enjoying ourselves we learn faster, and deeper.

So in today’s article we are going to cover the 13 of the leading games for kids in the market today. We feel we will have a game or two for you in our collection of over 100 games for kids.

The first one to roll off the list is Roll and Play by Thinkfun. Designed to be one of your little one’s very first game. It is a big plush cube that you roll or toss across the floor and whatever coloured side faces up,  you choose the matching colour card. If you get a Cow card you Moo, and if you get a Happy Face, you make a happy face :). This game has almost won ever award possible with over 17 or more to the collection so far. This is game for kids that even big kids will enjoy.

Suitable from 18 Months +

Ever played Hangman? It might not surprise you but as far as games for kids go, Flip to Win Hangman is very popular amongst parents and children alike. But unlike when we were growing up, you do not need a pen and paper to play. Made by Melissa and Doug it includes a fame board with erasable whiteboard, self-sorting dries erase marker and eraser. There are not loose pieces so it is great for that summer day holiday. I mean after all it is hangman!

So but what if you want a game that it is a little more complex? But just as much fun. Well, let us introduce you to Gravity Maze winner of the Toy of The Year Award (TOTY) 2015 and countless other awards. Gravity Maze is a powered logic game designed to test logic, visual perception and reasoning.

This is such a fun game for kids; the towers can be arranged in so many ways but you need to arrange them in a way that gets your marble to the target tower. So you have to build carefully a path that works.

If your little one like Turtles or wants to learn about computer programming than Robot Turtles is just the trick. The first game for kids in the world designed to help your child learn about computer programming. This game is one to play with Mum or Dad. As your little on creates code for the computer, (you) make beep sounds, pops and zaps, or goofy beeps. This one is a delight for you and them.

Worried how long it might take to learn to play this one. Fear not, it takes seconds to learn, and minutes to play and your child starts to learning coding literacy. Soon enough your little one will be writing computer games of their own and creating the next Zynga or Angry Birds..

Suitable from 4+, and 2014 Astra Best Game Play Award.

As far as Games for kids go, this is one of the best-selling games in the world. It is Rush Hour and was recently voted one of Parents Choice Best 25 Toys of 25 Years. It is a complex problem-solving game, that uses traffic or gridlock as the challenge! It might have been handy for me before I started driving :). We have versions for all ages, and this game will not disappoint. We do not have time to list all the awards, but you can see them under the directly under this link.

If your little one has just started learning fractions at school and having trouble getting their head around the concept. Then Fraction Fortress is the game of you. We have had nothing but great feedback from our customers. This game lets them physically see how fractions work, and ideal for rapid learning of the concept.

Suitable from 6 years up. We strongly recommend this for learning fractions.


Bamboo Pallina, is just one of those games for kids that looks like fun before you even play it. This beautifully made award winning game is made from eco-friendly bamboo. The aim of the games is to pull carefully our all of your coloured sticks and have your opponents balls drop to the floor. It is a game made around strategy and help develop fine motors skills, and hand-eye coordination.

It is suitable for 3+ and winner of the Creative Child Award Preferred Choice.

New to KidzInc in 2015 is TipOver a three-dimensional strategy game. The goal of the game is to get the little red man to the red crate by tipping over the right creates. This little red man helps your child learn about sequential reasoning skills and planning a path.

The Sneaky Snack Squirrel Game.

Winner of Parents Choice Award, let’s face it as far as games for kids go, just the name Sneaky Squirrel sounds like fun. The goal is to fill your tree with acorns anyway you can, pick an acorn, lose an acorn is how it works. Your little one needs to be a strategic little squirrel.

Whats my Number? This game for kids is great for visual recognition of learning numbers, and how to count from 1 to 50. The interactive nature of this game makes numbers fun. The object is to find your numbers “secret number” by asking a question about the property of the numbers. Like “Is your number an odd number?” Eliminating cards until someones secret number is revealed.

Suitable 5+

Ok, we have left a couple of real treats towards the end. Have you heard of the Very Hungry Caterpillar. Of course you have, but have your heard of the game for kids “Let’s feed the Very Hungry Caterpillar.” Now your little one can play the game that is based on the best-selling book by Eric Carle.

Your little one moves the Caterpillar from fruit to fruit, collecting unique butterfly puzzle pieces. The first player to collect them all makes a beautiful butterfly and wins the game.

Suitable 3+

There is no such thing as a Gruffalo game! But what is this game, with Rhyming Gruffalo Cards that helps your little one learn language and rhymes. This will be good at summer time, don’t call me good said the Gruffalo, you will have to play me first if you like Gruffalo Games.

Suitable for four years +, this is one those games for kids, that we feel is a must.

Last on our list for Games for Kids today is Brain Quest Smart. This game has been adapted from America’s number 1 educational game bestseller. Combining Science, Maths, Reading, Art, and the World the winner is the first one to answer all the SMART questions correctly. Makes sense right?

Suitable 6+

Well, that is it for our review on games for kids for today. We hope you found something you like? Feel free to browse through our extensive selection for other award-winning and surprising games. Click here to browse our full range of Games for Kids.

Because learning should be fun :)

    

Posted in cool games for boys, cool games for kids, games for kids

Award Winning Baby Walker at KidzInc Australia

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Lubica Misevski

So do you want to know what the best baby walker is on the market or at least the best walker for your baby? Well, today we are going to review our award-winning baby walker collection.

Starting with the Hape - Little Red Rider. If you are after a baby walker with versatility, longevity, and stunning good looks, then the Hape Little Red Rider might be the one for you. Sure to be the envy of every baby on the block :). This baby walker can transform from a balanced walker to a foot-powered ride on.

It was recently awarded Toy of the Year 2014 in Finland. We just love this baby walker. One of the things we did not realise prior to buying our baby walker was weight is an important factor.

We originally bought a light plastic walker, but when our little one pressed down it would lift up and also slip on our wood floors. This is why we love the Hape Little Red Rider with its rubber tires, solid design, as well as good grip rubber handles it is in our opinion a perfect walker.

The Hape range of Baby walkers has been built with baby in mind. Next in our selection of award winning baby walkers is the:

Hope Wonder Walker - Now this baby walker won the Parent Choice Award. It is beautifully designed with rounded edges that make it safe for baby. The design encourages your little one to pull themselves up and take those first few steps with confidence.

Another great aspect about this baby walker is the interactive features. So when baby needs a rest from all that walking they can play with the abacus needs, tracker shapes or the spinner. This one even has a car key that turns so baby can feel like mum or dad.

Now if your little one loves animals, perhaps this is the baby walker for you?

The Hape Galloping Zebra Cart is also an award winning Walker. This baby walker is crafted from maple and plywood and has colourful wheels and two Zebras. The design is encouraging your little one to push the walker along. The cart has been designed so your little one can place items inside, and also learn about spatial awareness at the same time, as learning to walk.

It is probably why the Hape Galloping Zebra Cart won the 2013 - Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award. One of the most prestigious toy awards in the world.

Last on our list of award-winning baby walkers is the Plan Toys baby walker. Winner of Parent Choice USA the unique aspect of the Plan Toys Baby Walker is that the handle can be adjusted to suit baby’s height. This is a rather obvious, but often left out design feature.

Choosing the right baby walker for your child matter, when we were inexperienced parents, we choose incorrectly. We chose plastic and lightweight, and this did not help our little ones with walking at all. This is why we only sell baby walkers that do what they are meant too. Help baby walk.

So if you are after a baby walker, please take a look at our collection of award winning baby walkers and decide which one is right for you and baby. Please click here for the entire range of baby walkers.

Any questions, please let us know, and until next time, remember learning should be fun.

Posted in baby toys, baby toys for gross motor skills, baby walker, baby walker australia, wooden baby walkers, wooden toys

GeoMag at KidzInc Australia

Posted on August 06, 2015 by Lubica Misevski

Today we are going to introduce you to Geomag. This multiple awards winning magnetic construction toy is all the rage with little ones at the moment and has been for over 15 years. Geomag is wonderful at helping your child develop their little mind, and one of those toys were only their imagination is the limitation.

Geomag as a company is globally recognised for the high-quality magnetic construction toys. In fact, it is the original magnetic construction toy in the world. Made in Switzerland you know that the workmanship on this Geomag is first class.

Geomag has won more than 30 children’s toy awards! The fun and educational benefits are extensive. From increased creative and logical thinking, coordination, dexterity, and enhanced motor skills.

Geomag distributes 11 lines in Australia, of which we hold most of the entire range. This is how much we believe in this toys capability for developing your child’s mind, motor skills, and imagination.

Let us introduce you to some of the Geomag range.

Starting at baby we have the Geomag GBaby Farm, which is suitable from 10 months+. The 19 piece set comes with eight cute little soft rubber farm animals. The set helps your baby develop visual, linguistic, motor skills, independence, co-operative skills and of course creativity.

Geomag Gbaby Farm 19 Pieces

Should baby love bath time as well then there is Geomag Gbaby Sea. Coming with a crab, turtle, star fish and more.

Geomag Gbaby Sea 11 Pieces (SOLD OUT SORRY)

The baby range has simple, ergonomic forms, helping your little one develop their motor skills and senses of sound and touch. Pieces provide a rattling sound when shaken and attract or repel as if by magic, delighting infants from 10 months and up!

In both sets, the soft touch animal forms are suitable for teething. All pieces are hermetically sealed, thereby doubling as a water toy! Gbaby toys are made of ultra-safe materials and manufactured in compliance with stringent European and American safety standards.

Following Geomag's ideal of giving children high-quality toys that help them develop their fantasy and curiosity. Geomag created the GBaby line dedicated to +10 month. Due to the fascination of attraction and repulsion, the quality of the materials making this also a great teething toy. The possibility of this toy to be used in the bath and also being dishwasher safe, makes this line one of the most appreciated by mums.

Geomag Pink Range! Now who knew a construction set could come in pink too. Well, we did :). We have two collections in this colour one 66 and the other 142. If your little one wants to build in pink, they can. This one has been more specifically made for girls.  Which is a wonderful way to introduce your daughter to construction, because why should the boys have all the fun :).

Geomag Kids Panels Girls Pink (SOLD OUT SORRY)

Geomag Glow Range. Yes, you guessed it, a magnetic construction kit that glows in the dark. The rods and snap panels are charged by light, and then light up in the dark showing the transformation of the model. This one has a Halloween feel to it, and we are approaching that time of year.

New in 2015 to the Geomag range is the Glitter, Panel and Colour Ranges, and the Geomag e-motion range.

The Glitter Range has Rods and Panels made in fashionable and fancy glitter colours for the fashion conscious child :). While the e-motion range is all about creating movement, giving life to some surprising optical effects.

GeoMag Glitter 68 Pieces

GeoMag Colour/Color 30 Pieces 

GeoMag Panels 68 Pieces

The e-motion line has special accessories and instructions that allow your child to create spinning tops, and a whole lot more.

Geomag E-Motion Power Spin 38

The story of the range of GeoMag continues with the Wheels Range. The Geomag Wheels line allows your child to build a vehicle using magnetic rods, spheres, wheels and special plastic frames.

After they have built their vehicle, they can then launch it at incredible speed. Talk about the fun they can build, launch, destroy and then rebuild them in a unique play experience. They can build a dragster, police car, to a super off-road vehicle, or a helicopter or both depending on the set purchase.  

Geomag Wheels Police Squad 68 Pieces

The last two in the Geomag range that we wanted to share with you today are the Kor Tazoo Range and the GeoMag Kor Proteon Range.

The TAZOO family is made of 2 different characters BETO and PACO. They both landed on the earth together in two different environments. Depending on your child’s preference for the sea or the jungle, these little magnetic creatures represent hours of fun and  learning.

Geomag Kor Tazoo Beto 68 pieces

Last but not least is the Kor Proteon Range. The PROTEON family have landed on Earth and have started to fight for evolution. Heroes are fighting in epic battles. All PROTEONs have different characteristics and fighting technics. This option more suitable to the 5+ range.

Geomag Kor Tazoo Beto 68 Pieces

If you are after a fun magnetic construction toy for your little one, then we would highly recommend the Geomag range. At last count, they have won over 18 international awards and are in a class of their own when it comes to a magnetic toy.

Click here for the full Geomag Range and happy playing, and learning.

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