If you feel like browsing through our great range of shops, here they are in alphabetical order:-

ACORN TOYS

Well made, traditional toys to suit all ages including badminton, cricket and croquet sets, pinball football, labyrinth, solitaire, cardboard and wooden dolls’ houses, farm buildings, castles, garden tools and a choice of noah’s arks.

The best known online bookstore featuring a vast range of children’s books, music and videos arranged by age and in easy to browse categories. Choice is assisted by extensive Amazon and customer reviews. Discounts of up to 50% on best selling titles. Also includes an extensive selection of PC and video games, usefully arranged by platform with a separate children's section to make browsing easier. The site has a new Toys and Kids section.

Indulgent Italian babywear gift service for 3-6 month olds. Packages categorised by sex, number of babies and price range. Delivery free by UPS overnight.

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Thoughtful, beautifully illustrated books designed to nurture children’s (and parents’) imagination. ‘The Genius of Leonardo’, ‘Tales from Old Ireland’, ‘My Very First Book of Pirates and Princesses’ and ‘The Barefoot Book of Heroic Children’ give a flavour of their unusual list. Old classics are given new life with fresh and exuberant illustrations. Important family relationships, religion and other spiritual issues are also covered and delicate subjects such as bereavement addressed (see ‘The Blue Pearls’). Although the ‘Read Alone’/’Read Together’ guidelines are useful, this is a collection which spans the entire age range. Audio books and spin-off Artists’ Prints, Cards, party invitations and wrapping paper from bestselling titles are also available.

BEAR GARDEN

A definitive collection of newly minted, classic and vintage bears plus some favourite bear characters trawled from around the globe. Dolls tend towards the exclusive and collectible while an extensive range of authentic soft animal toys is sorted according to their wildlife habitat.

Contemporary maternity clothes for every occasion plus a range of feeding bras, tops and dresses for the months after the birth. Charming children's clothes for babies and toddlers up to 6 months and a Nursery section containing a range of products designed to simplify life with a baby or toddler. Essential and inessential gadgets include cot bedding, feeding paraphernalia, storage products, baby carriers, buggy boards, a medicine dispenser and a handbag highchair.

Dressing up clothes sorted by age (2-9 year olds) and category: boys/girls, Christmas, Easter, Halloween, fairies, dinosaurs, historical. The dressing up sets consist of several pantomime and nativity outfits and a selection of animal costumes on different themes.

A huge range of soft leather, suede and sheepskin pull-on shoes - plain and decorated - from 0–4 years. Irresistible slipper collection for older children, including Dalmatian and animal print sheepskin.

Wooden toys and games for children of all ages. First baby toys, jigsaws, dolls houses, construction toys, musical instruments, indoor/outdoor equipment, nursery furniture and stocking fillers. 48 hour delivery.

From dinosaurs to jets and pets to computers, over 800 children’s books covering a multitude of topics for all ages in Dorling Kindersley’s well known pictorial format. A children’s gift selector can help you make the right choice. Also includes books on the National Curriculum and a good range of health and parenting guides.

Handmade homespun bears in mohair or acrylic, dressed, souvenir and nursery bears, plus other well known bear characters. An assortment of bear merchandise, for bears and their owners, is also available. Mail order and gift service.

A family run toyshop selling a range of popular brand name toys at competitive prices. This easy to use site includes traditional cars and trucks by Corgi, Bruder and Ertl, early years toys from Tomy and Plan Toys, Pintoy furniture, Lego and Playmobil construction kits, plus a selection of educational activities and character merchandise.

The electronic entertainment store selling games and consoles for gamers of all ages. Check out the latest Xbox, Gamecube, Gameboy, Playstation2, PC, iMac and Dreamcast games. Searchable by game or platform. Aims for next day UK delivery on in-stock items. The eager can pre-order new products.

Do not waste any time before visiting this website. Packed with inspired and practical products for every activity and eventuality, it has the potential to revolutionise life with babies and growing children. Needless to say, there is no shortage of gift-buying opportunites (which can be sorted by age) for your own and other families. Search facility and navigation bar may also come in handy.

If you find it uncomfortable to carry your baby or toddler on your back, the Hippychick Hip Seat may be the answer. Suitable for infants between 6 months and 3 years, it promises to relieve rather than add to back strain. The site also sells Aromakids products, a wonderful range of therapeutic toiletries from South Africa which harnesses the healing properties of essential oils for use as natural antiseptics, insect repellents, decongestants and relaxants.

A selection of traditional/limited edition teddy bears, nursery bears, Winnie the Pooh and other soft toys by mail order, gift wrapped if required. High quality chocolates available on the side. Postage free within the UK.

Contemporary maternity clothes for every occasion plus a range of feeding bras, tops and dresses for the months after the birth. Stylish babywear and children’s clothes also available, now up to 8 years. Their nursery equipment covers all baby/toddler needs plus safety gadgets for home and on the move and clever storage ideas. Toys and gifts for the same age range.

Children’s ski and snowboard clothing and accessories for ages 3 to 13. The range includes everything your child needs to take to the slopes from jackets and salopettes to goggles, gloves and backpacks.

Unfussy, unisex clothing staples for no-nonsense children from 0-12 years plus appealing but practical outdoor gear and smarter clothes for special occasions. There is also a capsule school uniform range and a definitive selection of fancy dress outfits, allowing you to address all your children’s clothing needs at one go.

High grade childrenswear ranging from hip and established casual labels, Diesel, Young Versace and OshKosh, to classic continental looks, handpainted frocks, smocked baby dresses and christening outfits. Useful sizing guidance. For babies, toddlers and children up to the age of 8. Same day despatch - free delivery in the UK.
Special Offer: Use code TIGERCHILD in checkout to save £10 on orders over £50.

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Sports kit for serious supporters and label fanatics featuring the sports we seem to like best: football, rugby, cricket and Formula 1- plus the newly adopted National Football League. Plenty of chances for wish fulfilment and make believe for fathers and sons with all the replica and retro shirts on offer. Sporty leisurewear available by brand and the full range of videos which are required viewing for every would-be sporting pundit.

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As soon as you enter this airy, well-designed site, you know you are in a specialist zone. But there are kites here suited to newcomers and junior flyers as well as experienced hands. There is a huge range on offer at every level of ability and many eye-catching models to choose from, such as the Paradise Bird, the Sunfish and the Sabre Sports kite in the starter category. The stock is sorted into beginners, stunt, power and traction kites but they also supply extra lines, handles and other spare parts. Additional airborne contraptions include balloons, gliders, frisbees, rockets and windsocks

A rich and diverse source of educational and recreational software and a useful hunting ground for gifts. The main categories are Family Learning, Hobbies, Leisure and Languages with excellent back-up for all stages of the National Curriculum.

Attractive, adaptable baby transport of every description and at competitive prices. Buggies, 3-wheelers, combined pushchair/car seats, pushchair/carrycots, travel cots plus some accessories. Consult their Frequently Asked Questions page to find out more about their service.

Designer clothes for children (newborn to teens) from names such as DKNY, Oilily and Moschino . Extensive range of boots, shoes and sandals by Dr Martens. ‘Heirloom’ christening gowns, dresses and rompers also available.

An amazing opportunity to buy musical instruments and accessories online. Woodwind, brass, string, percussion and ‘world’ instruments, guitars, pianos and keyboards are available plus attractive packages for parents of young instrumentalists. Normans also provide specialist woodwind and brass repair facilities with a convenient pick-up and collection service.

A range of party products for all occasions. Over 60 party themes and 800 products available online.

The full range of party paraphernalia available online from invitations, decorations, tableware and balloons to instant costume kits and facial disguises. Use their Partystore Pages to track down local entertainers, caterers and other specialist suppliers.

A wide range of pharmacy products including baby and child medicines, vitamins, baby food and toiletries and feeding accessories. Holiday and suncare products are also available and there is a useful ‘ask the pharmacist service’.Pharmacy2U can dispense NHS and private prescriptions and deliver them free to your home and workplace.

A carefully sourced range of developmental toys for newborns to 6 year olds. The products are designed to stimulate and involve parents in all aspects of development (see ‘About Playbug’ for detailed guidance).

The effortless way to source dance and exercise/leisurewear. In addition to the official exam uniform, they also do jazz, sweat and tracksuit pants, leotards, unitards, wrap cardigans, footless tights, halternecks, tanks and a range of footwear. CDs, videos and cassettes for grade syllabi are also available.

This site holds an enormous variety of cards to cover all occasions plus a selection of gift vouchers for well-known stores and popular restaurants. Take advantage of their address book and reminder facility.

Visit this online emporium for children's books, stationery, music, art and crafts materials, videos and DVDS, audiotapes, toys and games. You will also find a full complement of computer games and electronic equipment from gaming consoles and Walkmans to digital cameras and mobile phones.

A comprehensive site stocking reputable makes of active sports kit and clothing at keen prices. All the major sports are covered, including tennis and football (for which there are very useful Buying Guides), rugby and cricket. Popular indoor and outdoor family games such as table football, table tennis, snooker, croquet and trampolines are also featured in depth. The Top 10 VHS selection offers keen amateurs a chance to pick a few tips from the professionals.

Take care of your children’s day-to-day health needs gently using natural remedies and supplements and dip into the natural medicine chest for help with everything from warts to travel sickness. Pet health is also covered.

One-stop online baby shop selling baby clothing, bulk supplies of organic baby food, natural toiletries, feeding equipment and all the essential baby paraphernalia including travel and safety products and first toys.

Great online catalogue brimming with original, exclusive stuff with equal parent and child appeal. Clothing includes hooded bathwraps, novelty slippers and wellies for little ones plus truly waterproof rainwear. There are also contemporary knitting patterns if you’re up to it. Check out Holiday Urchin for a choice of fetching swim and sunwear. Top-of-the-range baby carriers, urban/all terrain pushchairs , comfortable and convenient car seats and supports, and a choice of front or back bike seats are all designed to make life on the move with children smooth and safe.

A US website offering ‘fun’ products designed to help parents manage a range of behaviour/discipline issues and special needs plus a small range of practical accessories to encourage children’s independence and self-esteem. E-mail them for details of their shipping charges to the UK or, alternatively, they will contact you once an order is placed.

Boots the Chemist’s online store Wellbeing is a comprehensive one-stop shopping experience for mother and baby – with the added convenience of home delivery. The fast-loading, crystal clear website adds to the efficiency of the enterprise. The site includes a broad and well sourced range of toys and activities plus every conceivable piece of bathtime, feedtime and transport/travel equiipment. And then there’s the luxury of having your nappies and baby food supplies (organic, if you choose) brought to your door. Order up relief for common childhood complaints through the website or the essential first aid kit, sunscreens, insect repellents and travel sickness remedies if you are going travelling. Complementary medicines are a growth area. 

Soothing website featuring predominantly white collection of fresh and simple bedlinens and nightwear. There is everything here for your child’s bedroom from moses baskets to miniature gingham hangers. Gift and rapid despatch service available. Free delivery to Tigerchild customers.

A comprehensive range of outdoor clothing and equipment for children 0-14 years. Includes UV swimwear, wetsuits, waterproofs, fleeces and thermals, bike seats and helmets, skiwear, sailing gear, footwear, all terrain pushchairs, child carriers, sleeping bags, sledges. Don't miss the bookshop which stocks travel, activity and nature guides, as well as story books for young explorers.