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Parents were warned today to prepare for a Furby invasion this Christmas. Yes, that furry mechanical friend, which resembles a malevolent hamster crossed with a chimp, has had its first makeover in six years. Makers Tiger Electronics aren’t giving anything away, just this image of the next generation friend called Taboo. Whether the company can [...]

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Disney are normally associated with talking animals, princes and princesses, and objects which have come to life with a tough of magic. Well, the magical wizards at Disneyland have made that last thing a reality, after unveiling a high-tech solution which can turn anything – from doorknobs to buckets of water – into interactive buttons. [...]

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Two enterprising mothers have been busy celebrating their first invention – a light up potty. Kerry Marriott, 35, and Rachael Forder, 40, from Southsea, Hampshire, came up with the idea when they realised their own youngsters were finding it difficult to locate the toilet in the dark. The pair hope their LumiPotti, which illuminates when [...]

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When Justin Bieber arrived in the UK last week to promote new album Believe he was met with hoards of screaming girls who whipped themselves up into a frenzy as they waited outside his Kensington High Street hotel just to get a glimpse. Indeed, fans of the the teenage heartthrob were so desperate to attract [...]

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Hundreds of cartons of children’s orange juice are being recalled after they were found to contain contaminated water. Drinks manufacturer Pepsi is recalling 277 multi-packs of Tropicana Kids Orange Juice which have been affected by “microbiological contamination”, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said. The drinks were contaminated following a “test procedure” and are easily identifiable [...]

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Teething necklaces made from amber stones could snap and choke babies who have been given them to ease mouth pain, parents have been warned. The small necklaces have amber gems on a string but mothers have complained that some have snapped, sending the tiny stones spilling onto the ground. There are fears that curious tots [...]

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Feeding, burping, learning new things every day, being a baby can be hard work. But now tiny tots can relax and wash away the stresses of their day in their very own spa bath – that is, if their parents can afford the £1,358 price tag. A special hot tub has been created especially for [...]

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First there was the Bugaboo Donkey that cost a staggering $1,500 and then there was Lilly Gold’s Sit n’ Stroll, a transformer-like seat for five planes, trains and automobiles. Whatever the latest innovation in the world of baby strollers, they are probably considered more of a pest by the people who don’t have them than a [...]

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Oreo has claimed its controversial breastfeeding baby advert was ‘never meant to go public’. Kraft Foods, the firm’s parent company, said the provocative picture of a child clenching a chocolate cookie while suckling on a woman’s breast was only supposed to be used once. The nipple-exposing promo was made by its Cheil Worldwide agency, it [...]

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Dive in As we brace ourselves for lost kit and verrucas, Marks & Spencer is channelling a far pleasanter version of swimming with children through a new swim and beachwear range out next month. Designed by Alice North, a Northumbria University student, the 12-piece collection for 0-7-year-olds borrows from a rose-tinted vision of the traditional [...]

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As a jet-setting family with a two-year-old child and another one due in a month’s time, Kourtney Kardashian and husband Scott need all the help they can get to ensure their travels go smoothly. And luckily for little Mason, the nifty new travel gadget they’ve got to help them on their way looks pretty comfortable too. [...]

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In the week that the British medical profession united behind a campaign to fight obesity, McDonald’s, a sponsor of the Olympics, has come up with its own recipe to improve children’s health: nine million free toys, two one-eyed mascots and a mysterious force called “Rainbow Power”. In the wake of criticism from nutritionists over the [...]

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Drool, sticky fingers, crushed Goldfish crackers. If you’re a parent, chances are your digital devices have been affected by one or more of these substances. So, why not childproof them — as soon as possible? We’ve found 11 adorable cases to childproof your iPhone, iPad and Android devices. The best part is they’re all super [...]

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A Sussex company has developed a pioneering car seat that cocoons a baby in a protective shell if it is involved in an accident. The ‘carkoon’, as it is known, also protects against fire and flying debris and could be available next year. via BBC News – Carkoon: The airbag designed for babies and toddlers. [...]

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A car seat that cocoons a baby in a protective shell in the event of an accident has been unveiled by British engineers. The rear-facing Carkoon is also fireproof, providing the child with up to 20 minutes of air and insulating it from a blaze. And for easy release in an accident – or during [...]

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Big in Japan It is only right that Uniqlo, the ultimate convenience store for affordable basics, should be launching a children’s range, its first in 10 years. March 16 sees the launch of UU, a collaboration between the Undercover design label and the Japanese high-street giant. Look out for boys’ T-shirts in a muted colour [...]

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Johnson & Johnson has recalled thousands of tubes of its Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion after a sample contained too much bacteria. Tests by the Food and Drug Administration found a batch of the lotion contained more of a form of naturally-occurring bacteria than specifications allow. Around 2,200 bottles of the lotion – with lot [...]

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Supermarket group Morrisons was today reported to be sizing up several Best Buy megastores in a bid to grow its Kiddicare brand. The Bradford-based grocer is understood to be in advanced talks with Carphone Warehouse about the 11 ‘big box’ sites, which are in the process of closing after a failed joint venture with American [...]

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Adam Hinton wants to tow his large horsebox. He does 50 miles a day on the school run for his three children, shopping and his commute, and has up to £4,000 to spend. A Car for the Head When it comes to towing, especially a horse box which will involve off-road excursions, the vehicle must [...]

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Many people would suppose that medical devices are subject to the same stringent approval and inspection processes as medicines. But they would be wrong. When it comes to devices such as hip joints and breast implants, a manufacturer is not required to win a licence based on evidence of safety and efficacy from clinical trials. [...]

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Furniture giant Ikea is urging parents who purchased a certain batch of high chairs to get in touch after several children were injured because of faulty safety belts. The £10.99 Antilop self-assemble high chair has a plastic seat and comes with a safety belt included. But the retailer warns that a batch of the high [...]

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French fashion chain La Redoute has been left red-faced after it forgot to airbrush a naked bather from a promotional photograph for its children’s clothes. The image, which appeared for several hours on its website today, showed a group of four children running on the sand. But, in the background, a naked man can clearly [...]

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A recall is underway of thousands of beaded bracelets sold in tourist attractions after it emerged they are made from a highly toxic seed.

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A new toy has emerged as the must have present for children this Christmas – a colourful plastic crab called Xia-Xia.

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Retail figures defied the miserable mood music from a host of City’s listed players today, as back-to-school sales gave the High Street a surprise lift in September.

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The subject of increasing bust size keeps coming up when I discuss maternity wear with mothers. Have you found a solution?

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Youngsters reaching puberty increasingly early age
Mothers’ demands ‘it should not look remotely sexy’

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£3m Lamborghini toy worth 12 times more than the real thing

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Car insurance costs for youngsters are at an all-time high. With the costs of premiums an increasing consideration when buying a car, we round up the cheapest – and most expensive – cars for young people to insure?

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Scientists at the University of Exeter have come up with a machine that can ‘print’ 3D designs in chocolate

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Wife forces sale of £200k Transformer collection to pay off the mortgage

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Survey carried out by Sheilas’ Wheels shows more than half of parents admit to buying clothes that have never been worn

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Bugaboo has been identified as the favorite brand of stroller in a survey of UK parents, according to a new survey conducted by pushchair trader, a site that combines stroller reviews and sales.

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According to the marketing slogan it is a taste that you either love or hate. But Danes will no longer get the chance to make up their own minds on Marmite after the British delicacy was banned under food safety laws.

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The baby chair that drives your little ones to the land of Nod… meaning that there’s no need anymore to get behind the wheel

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New study reveals carcinogens in foam padding used in baby products

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Luxurious designer collections for toddlers have long been popular – Gucci, Burberry, and Dior are some of the most common go-to labels for that matter, and Lanvin just announced its kids’ launch this week – but the most recent trend goes toward high-fashion strollers and buggies.

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It is the ultimate gadget for the aspirational yummy mummy.

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The costume based on the famous robot characters is made from a children’s ride-on car.

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The best children’s clothes

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A mother who bought a singing puppy toy to help teach her young daughter how to speak got the shock of her life when it began swearing.

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It is a trend that will surely send Paddington Bear scurrying back to Darkest Peru.

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The designer of TV show Bob the Builder has made the shortlist for the annual Waterstone’s Children’s Book prize.

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Bulky packaging around items often given as Christmas presents such as toys, household appliances, mobile phones and other retail goods will be cut for the first time under Government plans, The Daily Telegraph can disclose.

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Rose Prince gets a gift-wrapped life lesson from her teenage son this Christmas.

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If you have been buying toys for children this Christmas, chances are they were made in China.

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The best jackets, dresses, hairbands, leggings and shoes for little party go-ers.

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McDonald’s is facing a two-pronged attack from an angry parent and a consumer health organisation, who hope they can stop the fast-food giant using toys to market its Happy Meals.

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Syma 3 helicopter reclaims top spot

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This Christmas your child too can have strong biceps, sore fingers, and a lifetime of misplaced patriotism thanks to this parade of yuletide tat

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