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The cute and quirky Hello Kitty Patio Set from Very is perfect for when the little ones have friends over. This fun set is great for summer entertaining in the sun and kids will love the chance to play at being grown up on this mini garden furniture set.

Hello Kitty Patio Set - £35.00

www.very.co.uk

Keep the little ones dry in summer showers with this beautiful Kids Button Rose Umbrella from Cath Kidston.

Little ones will be so stylish with this retro style birdcage brolly, while the pretty floral design is perfect for summer.

Kids Button Rose Umbrella - £10

www.cathkidston.co.uk

Treat your little monkeys to these wild and wonderful Cotton Rich Animal Socks from Marks & Spencer.

Brighten up the sock drawer with this pack of four animal-inspired socks. Children will love the bright designs which include a happy lion, stripey zebra, funky tiger and a cool crocodile.

4 Pairs of Cotton Rich Animal Socks - £4.00

www.marksandspencer.com

With summer just around the corner, treat the little ones to this fabulous Traditional Canvas Wigwam Play Tent by When I Was A Kid at Not On The High Street.

The children will love this tent with its vibrant patterns and colours - put it up in the garden for an ideal hideaway for kids imaginations to run wild. In the winter months you could bring it in to the nursery for an instant bedroom makeover or as an innovative storage solution.

Traditional Canvas Wigwam Play Tent - £69

www.notonthehighstreet.com

We love this statement tee-shirt from Spoiled Brat with its positive slogan and contemporary unisex design. Designed by Anita Moore and made from 100% organic cotton, this is a great addition to your little one's wardrobe.

The tee is currently on sale at a huge 80% off so grab them while they're still in stock!

Anita Moore Designs Children's 'I Can Be Anything I Want Tee' - £5.20

www.spoiledbrat.co.uk

Sigg Aluminium has a great range of outdoor accessories with a special section dedicated to children and toddlers.

For when you're on the move, these Sigg flasks will really come in handy, and the little ones will love them too!

For girls try this gorgeous Tokyo Princess flask featuring a cute illustration of a Japanese doll.

Boys will love the Primeval bottle with its dinosaur skeleton design.

Tokyo Princess -£14.99

Primeval - £14.99

www.sigg-aluminium.co.uk

If you’re sick of the same old pastel colour schemes and teddy bear wallpaper and want something a bit more exciting for your child’s room then TrendLife has the products for you.

This “Mini Cupcake” cushion from Hunkydory Home is bright, bold and perfect for a little girl’s room; they even have a matching lampshade.

Bodie and Fou’s graphic penguin wallpaper is ideal for a little boy or girl’s room. The print is so nice you’ll wish you put it in your living room instead!

This gorgeous blanket from ROAM is so cute you won’t have any problems persuading the little ones to go to bed.

If you prefer to keep it neutral add some funky art to simple walls for a striking effect. This world map from www.famillesummerbelle.com  is not only fun but educational.

Mini Cupcake Cushion, £18.00 www.hunkydoryhome.co.uk

World Map, £40.00 www.famillesummerbelle.com

Penguin Wallpaper – Turquoise, £38.00 www.bodieandfou.com

Baby Owl Blanket, £159.20 www.studioroam.co.uk

Keep the kids entertained the old-fashioned way with these fab Ladybird Activity Kits from Truffle Shuffle. This one comes complete with a ‘vintage guide teaching young sprouts the mechanics behind toy snake crafting and the assembly of a pair of stilts.

£11.95 on www.truffleshuffle.co.uk

That luminous blue ice conjures up memories of corner shops and lazy days spent in the park.

The “Retro Slush Maker” from http://www.prezzybox.com/ is a great gift; it’s perfect for catapulting any adult back to their youth.

Retro Slush Maker, £49.95 http://www.prezzybox.com/ 

Buying toys children will love and use is difficult, they usually get bored within a day and go back to old faithful: an upturned pan and a wooden spoon, but this Bounce & Spin Zebra from  www.direct.tesco.com is the perfect toy to keep them and you entertained for hours!

Fisher-Price Baby Gymtastics Bounce & Spin Zebra, £49.97 www.direct.tesco.com