Very Useful Products for your Baby!

VUP Baby sell Very Useful Products and is dedicated to providing a one stop shop of the best non-toxic baby products from around the world which are free from PVC, BPA and Phthalates.  Their range covers everything you need from feeding to bathing to bedtime to being out and about with baby.  They also have a great selection of toys including some wonderful wooden products from top brands.


Nothing compares to the tactile quality of wooden toys.  The smooth finish, the warmth and the solidity of the wood is so superior to the feeling of mass produced plastic toys.  They have a traditional charm and an ageless quality that is so pleasing to both the parent and the child.

We were very excited to be sent a Fireman Rosso Rasante by Selecta for Freddy to play with.  This lovely wooden fire engine is beautifully made with a detachable ladder,  fireman and pull out/wind up hose.  

The fire engine is beautifully made, and chunky for little hands to hold.  It is very robust and solid and is made with great attention to detail.  From the felt peak on the fireman's helmet to his beaded hands to his painted face, the little fireman character is very appealing to tiny tots.  His fire engine has a hose cord that pulls out from the side of the vehicle.  It can be wound back in by turning a handle, encouraging fine motor skills.  The ladder slides into the holders on the back of the fire engine and offers scope for some great fireman related role play.  Your little one will be saving cats from trees and putting out imaginary fires in no time!

Freddy really liked his little fire engine.  He enjoyed putting the fireman in and out of his seat, making him climb the ladder and whizz around the floor in his fire truck making nee-naw sound effects!  The bright colours, quirky, fun design and play value have put this Fire Engine firmly into Freddy's current favourite toys!

The Fireman Rosso Rasante is currently on sale for £19.40 at VUP Baby.  It is suitable for ages 12 months+.

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On Thursday 1st March between 1pm and 2pm, VUPBaby are having a party - and you're invited! And the best thing is, it's a twitter party, so you don't have to worry about what to wear!

The party is sponsored by Whitestep, and the theme is 'creative play'. Join in the chat with the hashtag #creativeplay, tell us about how you encourage creative play with your kids, and you could win one of Whitestep's fantastic Create-a-World play sets. They'll be loads of smaller prizes up for grabs along the way too so don't miss out!


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Tumblekins

With so many toys on the market, it is refreshing to find something that has a retro feel, reminding me of my own childhood playthings.  Tumblekins from Great Gizmos are just like that!  Made from real wood, Tumblekins are classic vehicles with a fun twist.  The characters that come with the vehicles tumble and roll and spin around as the vehicle is pushed along. 

We received a lovely chunky fire engine complete with a static ladder and fireman.  Freddy was very keen for Daddy to get into the packaging so he could play with it.

The wheels of the fire engine have hub caps that are off centre creating a fun effect when the vehicle is pushed along.  The fireman can slide down the ladder into the driving seat, where he spins and tumbles as the fire engine whizzes along.  The result is an enjoyable and fascinating toy which held Freddy's attention as he pushed it around the floor.

The kid powered vehicle pushes along with a very satisfying motion.  It encourages pretend play and develops fine motor skills.  The fire engine is one in a range of Tumblekins vehicles that will delight toddlers with their fun movements.  They are well made, chunky, tactile, robust and so far our fire engine is resisting Fred's tough play techniques!

The Tumblekins Fire Engine is a great toy for toddlers aged 1 and over.  It is fun and Freddy enjoyed pushing it across the floor to watch the fireman spin around.  Vehicles are a bit hit with Freddy and this one has an added element of fun that kept him amused and entertained.

The Fire Engine retails for £17.99.  It will be a very well loved toy that will make a fabulous present for a little one!