VIP Club Product Testing & Reviews

Hello sleep, goodbye stress!

SlumberPod: Meet the travel game-changer that allows babies and toddlers to dream sweetly with light-blocking magic! Pair with a playard, mini crib or inflatable toddler air mattress for the perfect private sleep nook at home or on the go.

SlumberTot: The next step for toddlers, after their travel cot. The only toddler air mattress designed to fit perfectly inside the privacy of the SlumberPod, or to use on its own.

SlumberTot is the perfect sidekick for travel, at-home movie nights, or sleepovers at Grandma's. So now your SlumberPod, can grow with your little one.

Available to buy from Slumberpod

The CONNETIX 92 Piece Rainbow Ball Run Pack features exclusively designed clear fluted tubes, colourful wooden balls, rainbow connector tiles and a range of exciting twists, turns, slopes and soundscapes that will have you building and racing again and again.

Enjoy endless opportunities for STEAM learning as children explore gravity, motion, force, engineering, magnetism, balance and so much more! The perfect open-ended toy, CONNETIX allow children to become the leaders of their play, following their own interests in any direction they please.

Available to buy from CONNETIX

CoziGo - It's the difference between surviving travel and enjoying it! This pop-up sleep cover fits all airline bassinets and strollers and is your baby’s all-in-one sleep and sun shield for every outing.

Backed by Shark Tank - CoziGo transforms any noisy, bright environment into a calm, protected space for your baby. Whether you’re flying long haul, walking the neighbourhood, or relaxing at the beach, CoziGo blocks light, wind and distractions to help your baby sleep - while offering UPF50+ sun protection for complete peace of mind.

Lightweight, breathable, air-permeable and built to last, it quickly becomes a daily must-have from newborn to toddler years.

One product. Countless naps. Serious sun safety. Unlimited freedom. CoziGo isn’t just for travel - it’s your everyday lifesaver.

Available to buy from CoziGo

Embark on maritime adventures with this enchanting wooden lighthouse playset. Constructed from smooth FSC-certified birch plywood, this versatile structure becomes the centrepiece for imaginative seaside narratives and creative exploration.

Deeply lasered tactile features invite sensory discovery, whilst the rotating wooden gem crowning the lighthouse adds interactive magic and visual delight. A removable clear acrylic rock pool nestles at the base, perfect for exploring tide pool creatures and coastal ecosystems. The ingenious design splits into separate lighthouse and island configurations, doubling play possibilities and encouraging flexible thinking.

Perfect for sparking conversations about weather patterns, ocean life, maritime history, and environmental stewardship. A stunning resource that transforms play into multisensory discovery and collaborative storytelling.

Age: Suitable from 3 years.

Available to buy from tickit

This Pippa's Princess Carriage is suitable for little ones aged 1-5 years, it is a battery-free, interactive toy that is fit for a princess! With an opening carriage revealing a beautiful dressing room for Pippa, twist the play figure around to see her magic mirror rotate and reveal her beautiful ball gown. When she's all pampered and ready, attach the horse to the carriage and push it along to hear a realistic clippety-clop of horse hooves as she heads off to the ball! Inspiring imaginative and creative role-play, this fun-filled set includes a removable princess, fairy Godmother and detachable horse friend, with absolutely no PVC, toxic paint, small parts or BPA. Easy to clean and dishwasher safe, it encourages the development of motor skills in little ones.

Available to buy from Smart Toys and Games

Meet Wriggles by Start-Rite Shoes, the latest addition to the much-loved footwear expert’s spring/summer collection. Available in a choice of gorgeous styles and fun prints, there’s a pair to suit all tastes, from designs featuring diggers to cool camo print, cute polka dots, hearts and more to capture every imagination.

These canvas shoes are lightweight and flexible to enable natural movement, with cushioned, removable footbeds for maximum comfort. They’re perfect for protecting little feet taking their first steps and pre-schoolers looking for adventure.

Wriggles are ideal for busy parents too. They’re machine washable and will stay looking great, even after repeated cleaning! Available in standard width in sizes 3-7 and six fun designs.

Available to buy from Start-Rite

Discover what a day in the life of an astronaut, train driver and ballet dancer is like in this charming series of board books, perfect for curious little ones. With simple text and sweet illustrations on every page, children are taken on an engaging journey - from space walks and sleeping in zero gravity, to travelling along the tracks from the station and stepping onto the stage in costume to perform. Each book is ideal for building vocabulary and encouraging imaginative play, while sharing an uplifting message: if you can see it, then you can be it. These inspiring stories invite children to explore their ‘future me’ and discover the excitement of different careers in a warm, accessible way.

Available to buy from Magic Cat Publishing

A laugh-out-loud adventure to cook up a stinky stew with hilarious interactive gameplay. In this fun and fast-paced educational board game, players race to collect colourful bug ingredients for King Troll’s gruesome stinky stew. Players move their troll along the colourful path, digging in the swamp, dodging hungry frogs, swapping slime cards, and even squelching in splatberries as they go, before leaping their troll into the 3D hole. This exciting double-sided 3D board game, features two ways to play - collect the most bugs, or flip the board over for a bonus colour matching game.  There’s plenty of learning along the way, as Troll in a Hole entertains children while supporting their key developmental skills, helping children practise counting, number, and colour matching skills, and encouraging turn-taking and social skills. It’s a fun family game.

Available to buy from Orchard Toys