Little Charley Bear Fun Sounds Plush Toy
Have you seen the cbeebies programme Little Charley Bear? My daughter loves this programme and will sit contently and watch it, “You Gotta Love That Bear!” We sing the theme tune quite a bit in our house.
Charley Bear is an adventurous little bear which is why I think the programme appeals to children, plus he’s a cute cuddly little bear.
We received a Little Charley Bear Fun Sounds plush toy to review. My daughter fell in love with him immediately and he had to be removed from the packaging very quickly as she was so eager to play with him.

She thought he was just a cuddly toy which she was more than happy with. So when I told her to press his tummy and he said “ Hello Charley Bear, How are you today?” a big smile beamed.
She pressed it again and there was a magical noise, pressed again and he said “ Are you there, Charley Bear?” and the last sound was a tune. She was over the moon with this and we have been hearing the 4 sounds and sayings frequently. I am surprised he hasn’t lost his voice!
Charley Bear being a little bear that loves adventures has been taken to families houses, for drives in the car and for walks in the woods even to school for show and tell, which all the children loved.

One thing my daughter checks on all of her new toys are the labels up against her nose as she sucks her thumb and rubs the labels on her nose when she’s tired. Charley Bear got the thumbs up for this so he could even go to bed with her.
Get chatting with Little Charley Bear – Fun Sounds Charley Bear . This cuddly cub from hit TV series Little Charley Bear makes lots of fun sounds when you squeeze his tummy . Collect the whole gang with Fun Sounds Rivet and Fun Sounds Bella. Fun Sounds Charley requires three LR44 batteries (included). Ages 2 years and over.
Little Charley Bear Fun Sounds Plush Toy is available to buy from Amazon, Asda and Tesco with an RRP £17.99. I have seen that they are £12.99 at Amazon and Tesco at the moment.
Little Charley Bear has his own Website http://www.littlecharleybear.com/
and why not visit the Facebook page too Facebook.com/littlecharleybear
*This was reviewed for Mummy News
Carddies London – Card People to Colour and Go!

We received a box of Carddies London to review for Mummy News.
The box is red in the style of a red double decker London Bus.
There was a folded card inside which is a scene of London with Big Ben, The London Eye and the River Thames which children can colour in.
On the back of that card were 12 characters, Guards, The Queen, and a Policeman to name a few.
You can add the names of all 12 characters on this card and also colour them in.
There were 12 assorted small colouring pencils in the box including flesh colour which I actually felt that the people that design and make the Carddies have actually thought about children when placing these in the box as colouring in a face red or bright pink just doesn’t have the same effect as a flesh coloured pencil. On the side of all the colouring pencils was the word Carddies.
There were 12 bigger figures of the characters I mentioned that were on the back of the London scene card, what made me like these were there wasn’t just a front to colour, if you turn the Carddie figure over you can also colour the back of them too.
There was also 12 stands so you could stand your figures up against the scene when finished.

My daughter is 5 years old and loves to colour in things, sometimes not the best things to colour such as the bedroom wall, or table. So these were perfect for her.
She started colouring in the Carddies as soon as she came home from school. Telling me what colour the Queen is going to be, and the dog will be the same colour as our dog.
She is by no means finished colouring the Carrdies in with only doing a few at the moment and the scene is not finished, However this is a perfect rainy day project for her.

We haven’t been to London with her yet so it’s all facinating to her learning what each figure is and what they do in London.
I think the Carddies are fabulous, they not only let children be creative with colours but they have also helped educationally but having the London Carddies.
The box is also small enough to fit in a bag so you can also take them out with you. Which is a great idea especially if you are going somewhere and you know that your child will need something to entertain them.
You can buy Carddies London at http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007TCB6GE for £8.99
For more information or to see what other Carddies are available visit their website http://www.carddies.com/
Hacky Sacks

We were given 2 Hacky Sacks by Wham-o to review.
They were called Striker and Freestyle.
The Sriker was in the style of a football and the Freestyle was in the style of a Jamaican hat colour and knitted.
These are both for ages 5 and up.
The basic Hacky Sack instructions are as follows…
Kick your Hacky Sack footbag as many times as you can before it hits the ground. Play on your own or in a circle with friends. For optimal performance, break in your footbag by kneading it in your hands. To avoid ripping, do not twist or pick it up with your shoe.

I remember Hacky Sacks from when I was at school so I aws already familiar with them, my 5 year old daughter hadn’t heard or seen them before.
I showed her what to do with them, Starting with the Striker. Kicking it in the air and continuing to kick it until I missed. I found the Striker really easy to do. The Freestyle was a little harder I am not sure if this is because it was different material.

My daughter tried but has absolutely no coordination so wasn’t getting very far and when she did kick the Hacky Sacks they ended up going everywhere but upwards. Still it was fun and she is still trying to do it so it hasn’t put her off.
We have also used them to teach my daughter some hand coordination by juggling, using just one sack. She is really getting the hang of throwing up and catching with one hand, I reckon she will be mastering this in no time and with a bit of practice the kick ups will follow.
We absolutely love Hacky Sacks as you can use them for a number of things, like kick ups, juggling, playing dodgeball and they make great stress balls too.
Hacky Sack Celebrates Four Decades As World Famous Footbag Icon
- New Hacky Sack Striker from Wham-O available in the UK -
Hacky Sack, the original footbag from Wham-O, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with the launch of the new Hacky Sack Striker. Available from spring 2012, Hacky Sack Striker is the perfect partner for footbag fans young and old and a fantastic introduction to a sport now played across the globe.
Since first capturing the attention of millions of kids in the 1970s, Hacky Sack has spent four decades at the top, inspiring players to perfect their fantastic footbag moves and has become a world-famous sport, played in countless countries. Invented by athletes Mike Marshall and John Stalberger in 1972 as a training tool to exercise John’s leg after a knee injury, Hacky Sack turned out to become a brilliantly fun game too. Not only did John’s leg quickly recover, but Mike and John perfected the design, with Hacky Sack joining the Wham-O line-up of iconic brands in 1983.
Hacky Sack players perform amazing moves with breathtaking precision, kicking, balancing, passing and shooting the footbag without using their hands. The skills and techniques played and practiced have made Hacky Sack an essential training tool for football players worldwide, teaching the essential skills needed for the sport.
Hacky Sack Striker:
Marking the 40th Anniversary this year, Wham-O is launching the new Hacky Sack Striker, available to all UK players this spring. Coming in a cool black and white football design, it’s perfect for football fans and kids learning the footbag game. With a recommended retail price of £3.99, Hacky Sack Striker is brilliant value and perfect for kids both young and old.
Can you play Hacky Sack?
Perfect these moves and you will be on your way to becoming a pro.
The Inside Kick:
Drop Hacky Sack in front of you. Use your inside foot to kick the Hacky Sack up straight up again. Now try kicking the Hacky Sack straight up alternating with each foot. How long can you keep going?
The Outside Kick:
Drop Hacky Sack to your side and kick it straight up with the outside of your foot. This move is more difficult and you need to angle your ankle to get it right.
The Stall:
Catch the falling Hacky Sack on the inside of your foot by matching its speed with a downward motion. The trick is to land the Hacky Sack without bouncing it or kicking it off again. Once you have mastered it, try dropping Hacky Sack by your side and catching it with the outside of your foot.
Toe Kick and Stall:
Drop the Hacky Sack further in front of you and try kicking and stalling it on your toes.
Hacky Sack Games:
Get your mates together and stand in a circle. Use your Hacky Sack skills to pass the footbag from player to player. The trick is to keep the bag from the ground as long as possible.
Get Fit:
Playing Hacky Sack for an hour burns around 240 calories, about the same calories as a fast food burger.
Moon Dough Snack Shop
We were sent a Moon Dough Snack Shop to review from Blog-Match .
My daughter is 5 and she has been asking for Moon Dough for a while after seeing various adverts on the television.

What’s in the box:
1 magical moulding snack shop, 1 handle, 1 accessory holder, 1 ice cream base, 1 ice cream plunger, 2 ice cream cones, 1 scoop, 1 pretzel maker, 2 popcorn boxes, 1 bag of 35.4g white, 1 bag of 17.7g yellow and 1 bag of 17.7g brown of Moon Dough and an instruction sheet.
We set this up as soon as it came using the instruction sheet for guidance. Making up the popcorn boxes, putting the sides onto the popcorn unit.

We then had to prepare the Moon Dough which all we had to so was squish it into a ball until it softened slightly.
The Moon Dough feels really odd, like a solid foam, it is not wet, and if bits fall on the floor you do not need to worry about it being stuck in the carpet.
Another good thing about it is that it never dries out!
My daughter was in her element making popcorn, which I would warn people the popcorn making bit it particularly noise when turning the handle.
She made ice cream, pretzels all using white Moon Dough to start with and then she decided she wanted to mix some of the colours to make chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
This has been well used already especially since it’s been so wet and cold for my daughter to go out and play. It keeps her busy for ages and is really happy to do so.
Moon Dough Snack Shop by Umagine is for aged 3 years +
I would definitely recommend Moon Dough, it is far less messy than other doughs, you do not need to worry about stains, or it sticking to floors and fabrics.
You can buy Moon Dough Snack Shop at Argos, Tesco, The Entertainer, Smyths & ELC for around £19.99
Adult and Child Scooters from Micro Scooters
I see all these children playing on there scooters and sometimes I find myself thinking that I wished I could have one as they look so much fun. So when I was given the opportunity to review an Adult and Child scooter, One for me or hubby and one for my 5 year old from Micro-Scooters I literally jumped at the chance as it means myself and my daughter can scoot up to the park or where ever else we want to go.
When the scooters came I was actually surprised at how small the boxes were as I was expecting them to be bigger.
My daughter received a purple Maxi Micro Scooter T-Bar which she was really pleased with as it is her favourite colour at the moment.

This scooter is aimed for 6 – 12 year olds my daughter is on the bigger side though so this was perfect plus you can move the height of the handle bars up and down so we could get them to the correct height for her.
I liked the deck as it is wider than the normal scooters so it is easier for her to stay on it.

The scooter has 3 wheels for stability and I really liked the fact that the way she controlled the steering of the scooter was by leaning either left or right but it is never a sharp steer it is really smooth.
I did think she would struggle with this as she was used to turning the handles to steer on her other scooter but she found this really easy to do and it helps her with her balancing skills too.
There is also a back foot brake that is quite wide making it easier for children so stop.
The scooter comes apart too. Just one click underneath and you can detach the handle bars from the base so it fits into a small space in the car which is great when your car is filled to the brim when you are going on holiday.
Here is my daughter enjoying scooting up and down the garden path.
She absolutely loves this scooter and goes on it at every opportunity she can, Even scooting around the house on it.
I received an Aluminium scooter called Micro Sprite Scooter in Silver.

It is sleek and stylish with adjustable height for the handle bars again so they can be the correct height for the person using it.
The Micro Sprite Scooter is suitable from age 5 to Adult which means not only can myself and my husband use it so can our teenager daughter or even my 5 year old daughter.
The folding mechanism is really simple just flipping up a bar and a push of a button and it folds up, the handlebars also come out and can be folded too.
The scooter folds up to a small size and again fantastic for taking on holiday as it will not take up much space at all.

If you are a mum who uses a pushchair and has an older child with a Micro Sprite scooter it would be easy to fold and put in the bottom of the pushchair.
One thing I thought was a nifty idea was the little stand on the side of the scooter.
Usually you see children big and small just chucking their scooters down as they don’t stand up on their own. This one does with just this little stand. Brilliant idea!

The back brake is easy to use too.
We have been out and about on the scooters and riding the Micro Sprite scooter I found that it glided with ease and was so smooth and it looks smart too. It is a great way to get outdoors with the children. I actually love it.
There are also many accessories you can buy for both scooters, for example, lights (front and rear), bags, bottle holders, stickers. Some that could easily be brought from children’s pocket money.
I will definitely be having a good look at Micro-Scooters website to see what accessories we will be having next.
You can find a scooter to suit any age at http://www.micro-scooters.co.uk/
*These products were reviewed for Mummy News
Petite Harumika

We were sent a Bandai Petite Harumika set.
In the packet there was:
- 7cm miniature dress form
- A stylus
- 1 piece material
- 1 piece of lace
- 3 belts
- A sheet with 4 gems
My daughter is a proper girl she loves to dress her dolls and change their outfits over and over again.
When the Petite Harumika came she was ecstatic and obviously we had to open the packet straight away so she could play with it.
She struggled with tucking the material in the back at first but this was not a problem when she had sussed it out.
She loves this and has asked me to buy more for her.

At the moment we are cutting up old pieces of material we find and using that to make new outfits for her dummy/dress form.
The Petite Harumika has been played with A LOT and I am sure it will get played with a lot more. Seeing her little face when she comes up with another idea of an outfit is really precious, She is so creative.
The Petite Harumika costs £7.99 and is totally worth it for the amount of time my daughter has played with it.
I would definitely recommend this to Mums who have girls

Petite Harumika
Harumika is aimed at young girls and is immensely popular with budding fashionistas. Its simple design technique is easy to pick up and provides hours of creative fun. Young designers can now make miniature dress forms using Petite Harumika and take their fashion designs with them everywhere. There is no sewing, no scissors and no glue! All the materials and accessories are reusable so the possibilities are endless.



Each Petite Harumika set includes a 7cm miniature dress form on a key chain with a stylus tool, one piece of pretty material, four accents and a sheet of gem stickers for decoration. There are three Petite Harumika sets to collect – Party, Romantic & Celebrity. Once created, the Harumika dress forms can be attached to bags, clothes or used as pencil toppers. Girls can even share them with their friends as a token of friendship.
The Petite Harumika sets are £7.99 each and are suitable for children aged 6+.
The Original Pillow Pets

Pillow Pets are Cuddly toys that unfold into a pillow.
We received a Playful Penguin.

I left this on the chair for my daughter to see it when she came home. As soon as she spotted it there was a lot of leaping and bounding around in happiness. She the proceeded to show me how they “work”.
The Penguin started off looking like a soft toy Penguin standing on all fours, she then undone the velcro to lay it flat so it was now a pillow with penguin head at one end and tail the other.

There is a cover over the velcro that flaps up to expose the velcro for when fastening up the Pillow Pet back to a pet this is so the velcro doesn’t get fluffed up.
My daughter loves to lay on the sofa when tired and she now uses this as her pillow rather than rough cushions.
The Pillow Pet is very soft and fluffy and cuddly too!
My daughter also uses this in the car for long journeys too cuddle and as a pillow when needed.
It also gets taken to bed with her every night.
Since we have had the Pillow Pet Penguin it has been used every day if just as a pillow at bedtime.

Pillow Pets are washable too which is really great as when children sleep they do tend to dribble especially when having a cold so they do need washing occasionally.
My daughter is forever telling me when the Pillow Pet advert is on the TV and which Pillow Pet she wants next.
Pillow Pets are recommended for 3 years and upwards.
There are available to buy on their website www.pillowpets.co.uk , www.Amazon.co.uk and www.toysrus.co.uk RRP £19.99
NEW PILLOW PETS – PERFECT PALS FOR SLEEPY KIDS
Forget cheap imitations, Mookie Toys are bringing the original Pillow Pets to the UK this spring (www.pillowpets.co.uk)

Pillow Pets are the new premium quality plush toy made of ultra-soft and cuddly chenille but with a clever twist. When a hidden strap is released underneath, the cuddly creature transforms from a toy into a soft pillow, making the Pillow Pet a perfect travelling pal, naptime buddy and all round snuggly friend.
From mid-February, eight super-cute Pillow Pets will be available exclusively from Mookie Toys. The range includes Silly Monkey, Playful Penguin, Comfy Panda, Snuggly Puppy, Magical Unicorn and Wiggly Pig, not forgetting Ms Ladybug and Bumbly Bee! And especially for Easter, Cuddly Bunny, Thumpy Bunny, Puffy Duck and Fluffy Bunny.
Pillow Pets will become a must-have for all ages; from toddlers to teens and expectant mothers to grandmothers. Snuggle up with your very own Pillow Pet, catching forty winks has never been more fun!
Priced £19.99 RRP and available from Toys ‘R’ Us and Amazon.
*This was reviewed for Mummy News
Moshi Monsters Zippster Review
Moshi Monsters Zippsters are very small Moshi Monsters with a hook on the top like a keyring. These fit on to a zip.You can added them to coats, school bags and lunch bags.
There are lots to collect and an additional RARE golden oddie moshling character to collect and their SRP is £1.49
When we received our Moshi Monster Zippster it was in a light blue box with a big doughnut Moshi Monster on it which I presume is Oddie.
The box itself was the size of a small lipstick box.

Upon opening the box and seeing the Moshi Monster Zippster inside I felt that it was a bit big for the product as the Zippster was rattling around a lot.
First thing I notice was the Zippster was very small so definitely dont buy for children under 3. As they are for 5 years +.
We recieved Fumble which is a 3D orange starfish.

My daughter is 5 and likes Moshi Monsters as do most children her age and above but she didn’t seem interested at all unfortunately and has been left on the fireplace ever since as she didn’t want to add it to any zips she had.
I think these would be more ideal for boys as I know boys like to show their collections and do swaps etc at school.
Not another Easter egg?! Give something different this Easter!
We all know that Easter eggs don’t take long for kids to munch through and all the chocolate often leaves little ones tired after a sugar rush. Thankfully, re:creation has the perfect answer for alternative gifts this Easter.
With pocket-sized favourites like Moshi Monsters™ and the all new Dinowaurs™, as well as hot new wheels from the Razor range, there are Easter treats to suit every wallet from 99p to £50!
Moshi Monsters…



Girls and boys alike will love Moshi Monsters wearable accessories, launching in time for Easter. Items in the new range include Moshi Monsters Keychains (SRP £3.99) and the Moshi Monsters Zippsters (SRP £1.49), perfect to hang from any zip on school bags, pencil cases or clothes! Kids can also go back to school with glee with handfuls of Moshling Charmlings to swap, love and attach to their Moshi Monsters Charmling Bands (SRP £2.99). As each pack contains a wristband and 2 Moshling Charmlings, this is one accessory range which is sure not to break the bank!
Dinowaurs…

Boys will love the hottest new playground craze – Dinowaurs (SRP £1.99, Tesco). A unique battle game with a dinosaur figure, information card and battle card in each pack, this game is sure to keep them entertained all Easter!
Ickee Stikeez…

Ickee Stikeez (SRP from £0.99, Amazon, Sainsbury’s) is an amazing collection of squishy, squeezy, wacky miniature creatures that stick to almost anything! Sure to keep your little ones entertained through Easter lunch, kids will love finding places to stick these little critters.
Delight them with LEGO® Lifestyle products…
re:creation’s LEGO® licensed range is sure to be popular this Easter, with a range of fun products including lights and clever decorating solutions.







The hugely successful LEGO® Lights collection would brighten up any child’s Easter, If your little one is a secret Ninja, why not give the LEGO Ninjago keylight (SRP £6.99, John Lewis) this Easter.
Unleash the power of the dark side with the Darth Vader Key Light (SRP £6.99, Tesco) or the Darth Vader Torch with its super detachable lightsaber (SRP £19.99, Smyths). Homework will never be a chore with the spectacular Darth Vader Desk Lamp with LED lightsaber and handy USB power supply (SRP £34.99).
Kids of all ages are sure to love re:creation’s ranges of LEGO Wall Stickers available now. Ready to brighten up bedroom walls everywhere are characters from the LEGO Ninjago (SRP £9.99, Amazon), LEGO Classic (SRP £9.99, Next) and LEGO City ranges (Small – SRP £9.99, Amazon, Large – SRP £19.99, Next). So much easier than a coat of paint or wrestling with wallpaper – these stickers are easy to use, just peel and go!
Roll up to school next term and be the envy of all of your friends with the Razor Black Label A…

How about really wowing the kids this Easter with a Razor Black Label A scooter (SRP: £49.99, Argos, Amazon). Taking the folding kick scooter concept to the extreme, this sporty scooter features Ultra Pro wheels and a full length pro deck. It’s THE choice for kids aged 5+ wanting to upgrade their scooter and get out in the fresh air this Easter!
Scoobits Scooter Accessory

We were given a Scoobits to review.
So what are Scoobits? Well they are just a simple but fun way to personalise your scooter so if you put it down with other people scooters that happen to be the same colour and make of yours with a Scoobits it will be so much easier finding yours!
We asked for anyone to be sent to us as long as it was “girly” As obviously I have daughters.
We received a pink strapped Rainbow one along with a sheet of stickers that were in the packet.

My daughter set about quickly adding it to her scooter and rode around the house with it on.
She then took it off and used it as a watch and bracelet which she kept asking if we liked her new watch.
The good thing about the Scoobits is they are pretty much versatile. She even puts hers on her bike.

There are many different characters for girls and boys to choose from so you can collect them and they only cost £3.99 so a good little treat, pocket money toy or for party bags.
A thumbs up from my daughter!
A fun way to personalise your scooter
The first ever, collectable scooter accessory
Scoobits are the latest accessory craze to hit the school run this year. Scoobits are a unique range of cute, colourful characters that kids simply strap onto to their scooters making them their own. Scoobits personalise scooters, making them stand out from the crowd on the school run and in the playground.
Appealing to both boys and girls aged three years and over, Scoobits are packed with kerbside credibility and personality. They feature a range of popular characters to collect, swap and trade.
Quirky characters include a busy bee, a clumsy penguin, an adventurous dragon and cool shark which all simply attach to the scooter and hold firm thanks to its clever badge and strap design.
Made from tough, durable 100% silicone, Scoobits do not contain UPVC and are safe, soft and squidgy for little fingers.
And don’t forget, Scoobits are not just for scooters. Children can “scoobit” their bike, trike, or personalise school bags. So why not collect them all?
Affordable at just £3.99, there are nine Scoobits characters to collect and swap.
They are ideal for pocket money purchases and party bags.
To see all the Scoobits characters and stockists, go to www.scoobits.com.
*10% of post tax profits go to Charity too!
**This was reviewed for Mummy News
Mini Lalaloopsy Treehouse
We were asked to review the Mini Lalaloopsy Treehouse, My daughter has just turned 5 and loves Lalaloopsy.
When we received this it was packages very well. Everything was tied to the box or held on with mini elastic bands,so nothing got lost or went array for the lovely setting that was set out.
It did take me about twenty minutes to untie everything and then we had fun setting back up.

My daughter absolutely loves this, She zones out into her own little Lalaloopsy world pretending that she is in fact Lalaloopsy going up the treehouse lift and looking through the telescope looking for the bad people in the woods. With this being mini she has her own little box to put all the little pieces in so they won’t get lost.

The only problem we have with it is if it gets knocked the bridge comes away and the next with the telescope falls off but they are easy to put back on. We have left the eleastic band attached to the telescope so it doesnt fall off as it looks like it would fall off a lot.
The Mini Lalaloopsy Treehouse is a fantastic toy for any girl or boy who likes Lalaloopsy or just loves playing with little figures and going into their own little world for it.

This is played with a lot so I would definitely recommend it and so would my daughter.
The Mini Lalaloopsy Treehouse is available at all good toys stores and costs around £34.99 and is suitable for children aged 4 years +

Treetop fun with Mini Lalaloopsy™
The cute Mini Lalaloopsy™ dolls can now swing from the treetops in Lalaloopsy land, in the fabulous new Mini Lalaloopsy™ Treehouse playset, which features two exclusive dolls and their pets.
The quirky treehouse has an elevator, bridge, swing slides and two hammocks. Children can play and explore with their Mini Lalaloopsy™ dolls as they climb and swing in their very own treehouse. The set comes with lots of fun accessories and also has a removable club house. The Mini Lalaloopsy™ Treehouse playset is priced at around £34.99 and suitable for ages four years plus.
Lalaloopsy™ dolls were once just ordinary rag dolls, but when the last stitch was sewn to complete them they magically came to life, taking on the personalities of the fabrics used to make them. Ready to be loved, each Lalaloopsy™ character was sewn on a special day in history, which reflects their personality.
The cute Mini Lalaloopsy™ dolls have moveable arms, legs and head. They each come with an adorable pet and fun accessories. The dolls come packaged in their very own houses, which children can keep. Dolls are priced around £5.99 and are suitable for ages four years plus.
**This was reviewed for Mummy News






















