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Today we have two great gift recommendations for little ones who love vehicles!

First up is the BigJigs Red Bus Sorter. This fantastic wooden bus has lots of holes in the sides, to load the correct animals onto the bus. Once they reach their destination, tip them out to start all over again! Each animal has its name written on the back for increased learning potential.

Secondly, the Transporter Lorry is proving ever popular this year. Lower the ramp and load the four included cars onto the wooden lorry, then take them on a journey around the house to their final destination!

Both items are available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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For a beautiful gift this Christmas, look no further than our range of traditional nightlights by White Rabbit England.

These are just like the lights we had as children, toadstools with pretty painted fairies and elves. There is also a beautiful Rabbit Cottage, as well as the iconic White Animal designs.

Prices from £44.99, available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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Just in time for those last minute christmas gifts, our Winter Clothing Sale has begun!

We have a wide range of items available from newborn to 8 years, from brands including Hatley, Kite Kids, Minymo, Emile et Rose, Lilly and Sid and Toby Tiger.

All our Christmas clothing hampers are now half price, so grab a festive bargain from just £6.99!

In store we have many more clothing ranges that are not available on our website (including Zip Zap, Brecrest, Bebe and Girandola), so if you are local then pop in and have a look!

Visit our website at thenurseryshop.com for more information on how to find us!

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Have you seen the new NEON Mini Micro Scooter? Newly arrived at The Nursery Shop, Orange Neon features a bright orange base, black upright and coloured handles.

Available instore only, come and have a look today! Visit thenurseryshop.com for our contact details.

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If you are still looking for those last minute stocking fillers, look no further! We have many items to choose from online, and even more instore, with prices starting from under 25p!

We have multi link bricks, dinosaurs, hair clips, play food, dice, games, puzzles, books, shakers, bells, letters, animals, jewellery, cars, trucks, trains, wands, mice, stickers, bibs, rattles, dummy chains, and lots lots more!

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For any budding workmen (or women) out there, what could be better to open on Christmas morning than your very own digger, dumper truck or bulldozer!

The Pintoy Construction range features all of these and more. Made from sturdy rubberwood, these chunky vehicles feature rubber wheels and moving parts, for realistic building site play.

The star of the show is the huge Crane, complete with rotating arm and pallet that can be moved up and down.

Available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com.

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What better to keep little heads warm than a gorgeous Merry Berry Hat. Choose from Blackberry, Raspberry or the original Strawberry, with super cuteness guaranteed! Sizes from newborn to 2 years.
Available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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One of our biggest sellers so far this year is the Melissa and Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set.

This lovely set includes four cupcakes, toppers, candles, cupcake tray, oven mitt and pens to 'ice' your own designs. When finished, the designs can be rubbed off, and you can start all over again.

Available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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A Balance Bike is the perfect introduction to riding a Bike. Rather than learning to pedal with stabilisers, these bikes teach you to balance first of all!

Most children quickly grasp the concept and can travel remarkably fast by scooting along on the balance bike. It is then much easier to progress to a bicycle with pedals, as the balance has already been learned, so there is no need for stabilisers.

We love this retro Red Scooter design, for something a little bit different. It is also available in yellow with a flower, for a more girly appearance.

We also stock the more traditional balance bikes, so why not visit us instore to have a look and try them out!

Also available on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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We are always being asked for traditional wooden ceiling mobiles, and we think we have a great selection this year.

From Fairies to Pirates and everything inbetween, we have something to suit any bedroom. Have a look on our website or visit us instore to view the full collection, all hanging together on the ceiling so you can have a good look before you buy!

One of our favourites is the BigJigs Noah's Ark Ceiling Mobile. This features a wooden ark with brightly coloured animals hanging on strings, and would look fantastic in a playroom or nursery. At just £9.99, this offers fantastic value for money.

If you are after something a little less traditional, our fantastic Ceiling Springer Mobiles delight children of all ages. Fun animal characters suspended on a spring, they bounce up and down when pulled or caught in a breeze. There are so many to choose from, many people collect them and come back each week to add another.

All items are available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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You can't go far wrong with a classic, traditional toy at Christmas, such as the Melissa and Doug Shape Sorting Cube.

Fit the twelve wooden shapes into the correct holes in the sorting cube. When done, open the lid, tip them out and start all over again! As the Child gets older, the pieces can be used to learn about shapes and colours, and also for counting.

At just £10.50, this is a great value gift for Christmas. Available instore or online at thenurseryshop.com.

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If you are looking for a Christmas gift for a little one this year, you can't go far wrong with something from the Lamaze range.

The Play and Grow collection of soft activity toys have a clip to attach them to a pram or buggy, for fun on the move without the risk of losing a favourite toy.

Each character features a range of textures, sounds and colours for lots of fun. Choose from Captain Calamari, Princess Sophie, Dee Dee Dragon, and many more.

Another favourite from the range is Trotter the Pony. He is sure to become a firm friend to any little one, with his realistic Pony sound effects!

For the smallest members of the family, how about the Lamaze Wrist and Foot Finder rattles. These are great for encouraging movement in little ones, and the beginnings of learning about cause and effect.

All items are available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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For a gorgeous Christmas Gift this year, have a look at our Izziwotnot Forever Friends collection of gift boxes and hampers.

Each contains a selection of bibs, hats, bodysuits, sleepsuits and teddies.

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Just 25 Sleeps To Go until the big day! Make sure the smallest members of the family are festively dressed for the occasion with our range of Forever Friends christmas gift packs. Including bibs, sleepsuits, bodysuits, hats and a Forever Friends bear, there is one to suit every budget!

Available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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A great gift idea for any little ones who have just started school, or are just about to, is the School Bus Puzzle by George Luck.

This single layer, 41 piece puzzle features a big yellow school bus with driver and passengers. The base is engraved to help younger children work out where to put the pieces. Recommended for ages 3 to 7 years.

Available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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My First Puppets are an ideal gift for Christmas. Whether as a Stocking Filler or under the tree, once opened your little ones will (hopefully) spend plenty of time making up a puppet show, to entertain the family later in the day.

With lots of different animals to choose from, any number of stories could be invented. They are made from super soft material, so are also great for cuddles at bedtime.

£4.95 each, available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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Top of many Christmas lists this year is a Art easel. When space is a problem, it can be hard to accomodate such requests. We think we have found the answer with the Melissa and Doug magnetic, chalk and dry-erase board.

This fantastic little board can be placed on a table or hung on the wall. On the front is a chalk board that is also magnetic. On the reverse is a white dry-erase board.

Included with the board are chalks, alphabet and number magnets, dry-erase pen and eraser. What more could your little artist possibly need?

£13.50, available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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We are constantly being asked for Stacking Toys, and we currently have quite a range in stock.

Rainbow Stacker is a traditional wooden toy with rings to stack onto the pole. Priced at just £6.99, this is a perfect Christmas gift.

If you are looking for something a little more exciting, we have Sevi Sailor Stacking Toy (£9.99), and Brio Stacking Clown (£14.99). Both of these follow the same principle as the Rainbow Stacker, but with different shapes and fun details.

Finally, our most challenging stacking toy is Geometric Stacker. This toy has not one but three wooden poles, with different shapes to stack onto each. These range from a simple pole of rings, to a complex pole of geometric shapes which must fit together to stack onto the pole in the correct order. £14.99.

All items are available instore or online at thenurseryshop.com.

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Today we bring you another great Stocking Filler idea.... Finger Puppets!

These little characters come in lots of different designs, each with lots if intricate details to make them look as realistic as possible.

Priced at just £2.49 each, they make lovely gifts for children aged around three to seven years.

Have a look at the full range on our website at thenurseryshop.com, or visit us instore.

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Today it's the turn of the littlest family members, with our selection of stocking fillers suitable for the under one's.

The first place to look is in our Heimess selection of wooden rattles and dummy chains. For example, this Purple Dummy Chain is £4.99, and makes a practical stocking filler gift.

Next, how about some Sock Ons or Dribble Ons. These handy little items do exactly what it says on the tin; keep socks on, or protect from dribble! Prices from £2.99.

You also can't go wrong with a rattle, such as the Brio Cage Bell Rattles for £5.50. Or how about a puppet? My First Puppets are available in a huge range of designs, and at just £4.95, are a great way to fill a stocking!

We also have instruments, rattles, bibs, teddies, teethers, squeakers, mobiles and books that would make ideal baby stocking fillers this Christmas.

All items are available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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As promised, here is our selection of top stocking fillers for girls!

Firstly, we love the Melissa and Doug Fashion Sticker Collection. This fantastic contains over 600 stickers, and lots of 'models' to dress in your fashion creations. £4.99.

The BigJigs Playfood range is also ideal for stocking filler gifts. All their favourite fruits, vegetables and other food items are available in this wooden range. With prices from 99p per item, you could easily fill a stocking with these!

We also love Play Animals and Natural Animals from Lanka Kade. Mix and match the animals to create your own Zoo or Farm selection. Prices from £1.25.

In addition we have many more stocking fillers to choose from. We have necklaces, bracelets, stamp sets, paper, chalks, hairclips, hair bands, sparkly frogs, harmonicas, shakers, recorders and lots lots more!

Visit us insore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com for more great stocking filler ideas!

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Just over a month to go now, and thoughts are beginning to turn to those all important stocking fillers. First up, we focus on Stocking Filler Toys for the Boys!

We have Bug Eyes, Kites, Clackers, Football Rattles, Shakers, Harmonicas, Giant Dice, Spinning Tops, Yo-Yos, Whistles, Puzzles, Wooden Animals, Puzzles, Puppets and much much more!

The top seller so far is the Bug Eye kaleidoscope. Look through it to see the world as an insect does, with everything multiplied hundreds of times!

Football rattles are also popular, but be warned - they are very noisy!

Have a look at our website or visit us instore to admire our full collection of Stocking Fillers!

Check the blog over the next few days for our Stocking Filler suggestions for girls, and for babies.

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One of our biggest sellers all year round is the BigJigs Rail Name Train. Mix and match the carriages to spell out the name of the recipient, guaranteed to delight any little one.

If you are feeling generous, then how about the entire alphabet for a super long train that is perfect for learning letters and colours.

These are ideal stocking fillers as you can wrap each carriage individually, increasing the number of presents to be opened on Christmas morning.

£1.99 per carriage, available instore or on our websire at thenurseryshop.com. Don't forget to let us know what name you are making with the letters, so that we can work out the best colour combination for you!

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Christmas is getting ever closer, with thoughts turning to Christmas traditions old and new.

One thing that has remained the same for many Christmasses has been the popularity of traditional wooden toys. Hammer Benches, Pounding and Stacking toys have been around for years and are still as popular now as they ever were, proving that sometimes the traditional things in life really are the best.

Our Melissa and Doug toy range includes a large selection of traditional wooden toys in primary colours, perfect for boys and girls alike this Christmas.

All items are available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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What better to brighten up a bedroom on Christmas morning than one of our fabulous Ceiling Springers!

Loved by children of all ages, and adults too, these friendly characters hang on a spring and bounce up and down when touched for hours of fun!

Choose from 31 different characters including Alligator, Flamingo, Zebra, Giraffe, Dragonfly, Crab, Angel Fish, Owl and Brontosaurus!

At just £8.50 each, it will be hard to choose just one. Why not purchase a few coordinating creatures (for example a range of Safari Animals, Pets or Fish), to create a fantastic display for the bedroom or playroom.

Available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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A top stocking filler idea this year is our range of Natural Wooden Animals. Chunky, solid animals, perfect for little hands, suitable for ages 12m+.

Even better, they are fairtrade too, so not only are you getting a fantastic little treat, but you are doing a good deed at the same time! At the bargain price of £1.99, these are literally walking off the shelves... There are 27 to collect, take a look now!

For an impressive larger gift, take a look at the Natural Wooden Ark. This huge wooden Ark comes complete with Mr and Mrs Noah as well as 11 pairs of animals. £114.99.

All items are available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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Today we focus on stocking filler gifts for little ones. You can't go wrong with musical toys, and our range of Halilit toys are perfect for Christmas.

The range includes shakers, bells, a tambourine, maracas and all sorts of musical instruments, ideal for little ones from 3 months to two years.

With prices from £2.75, these are a great way to fill a stocking!

Available instore or online at thenurseryshop.com

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One of our biggest sellers at christmas is our range of wooden puzzles. We have something to suit most ages and abilities.

We particularly love the 48 piece puzzles by Melissa and Doug. With a recommended age of 4 years and over, these are challenging, fun and appealing to children.

The eye catching designs include Pirates, Jungle, Horses and Fairies. At just £7.99, these are a must have present to sit under the tree this Christmas.

Available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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Every child needs a Teddy under the tree at Christmas. Or if not a Teddy, then a Cat, Rabbit, Lion or maybe even an Elephant! Moulin Roty offers all of these, packed in their very own gift boxes, ideal for wrapping!

Available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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Top of most childrens Christmas lists this year is a Scooter. Micro Scooter offer fantastic scooters for boys and girls of all ages. The Mini Micro is ideal for scooting beginners, with the Maxi Micro a great follow on for older children.

Available instore, contact us for details.

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A top seller every Christmas is a set of Lacing Beads. It seems that threading and lacing activities for little ones are a must have at Christmas. This year, we have plenty of choice on offer.

Melissa and Doug Lacing Beads offer a snazzy selection of bright chunky beads in different shapes and colours, along with plenty of laces to thread. There is so much potential for learning with different numbers and dots to count on some of the beads. £13.50, available instore or online at thenurseryshop.com.

If you are looking for something a little different, how about Dress Up Lacing Bear. Use the laces to thread different outfits onto the bear, from a Princess to a Footballer there is so much choice! £7.99, available instore or online at thenurseryshop.com.

Visit our website to view our full range of Threading and Lacing toys.

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Do you have a toddler who loves to run? You turn your back for a second, only to find that your little one has vanished into thin air? This is the christmas present for your little one!

As most parents will know, a fun day out and about with a toddler can quickly turn into a nightmare, before you have even left the house!As you approach with the dreaded walking reins just as you are about to leave, a battle of wills quickly ensues. Children hate to feel restrained, hence the tantrums when you try to attach reins to them.

This is where the LittleLife bags come in. Instead of the reins, you approach your little one with a brand new bag. This special bag is just for them, so that they can be all grown up and carry their own things. Your little one will be thrilled to pack their favorite toy, a drink, maybe a snack.

Available in lots of different colours and animal patterns, there is one for everyone! A fantastic christmas gift that kids will love, and so will the parents!

Available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com

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Today we bring you our selection of crafty gifts for girls. From stocking fillers to large gifts, we have something to suit every budget.

We love our Sticker Collection books. Each contains over 700 stickers in different themes to entertain the girls for hours. At £4.99, these would make great stocking fillers.

For the more adventurous princesses, we have a Decorate Your Own princess wand or Tiara kit. £6.99 each, with plenty of glitter and jewels to create your own designs.

We also have stamp sets, stencil sets and bead sets from just £1.99, there really is something for everyone this christmas.

All items available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com, whilst stocks last.

Keep and eye on the blog for our creative toys for boys, coming soon.

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If you are looking for a musical gift this Christmas, you can't beat Band In A Box!

This little box does exactly what it says on the tin. A collection of instruments waiting to be played. A tambourine, cymbols, clacker, tone block, maracas and a triangle are all included. The crate is perfect for storing the instruments when not in use.

Perfect for preschoolers who love music and dance. £22.50, available instore or online at thenurseryshoop.com

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The weather is getting colder, and what better to keep little heads warm than a cute Merry Berry hat! These irresistable little knitted hats will instantly turn your little darling into a Strawberry, Raspberry or Blackberry.

Sizes to fit from newborn to two years, available instore or on our website at thenurseryshop.com