Royal Wedding Fever Hits The Nursery Shop

With just a few days to go, Royal Wedding Fever has well and truly hit The Nursery Shop. The residents of Abingdon are awaiting the special day, and the chance to participate in the old Abingdon tradition of Bun Throwing!

Whatever happens on the day, the kids will certainly be sorted with our selection of top selling items for the special day.

1. You can't have a party without bunting! Our ABC Bunting is perfect for the occasion, and will look great in the playroom afterwards.

2. Every Princess needs an outfit for the occasion. From dresses and skirts to complete Princess outfits, we have something for everyone. We love our Dress Up Princss Outfit, perfect for 3-6 year olds.

3. If a full blown Princess outfit isn't quite your style, get into the spirit of the day and Decorate Your Own Princess Tiara. Complete with glitter glue and sparkly gems, this is a great activity for the special day.

4. Not forgetting the boys, we think this Red Bus and Black Taxi set is a fantastic gift for the special day. A very British looking gift, and not a sequin or Tiara in sight!

5. For the littlest girls, perhaps their very own Princess Doll would be a good reminder of the special day. Princess Sophie is just the ticket!

6. Another one for the boys, we love our Soldier Storage Bag. Great for transporting all your gear to the party, then perfect for toy storage afterwards.

7. Our Princess Peg Puzzle is another great gift for the girls. Perfect in the garden if the sun shines, or indoors if it rains.

Bring the Bugs inside with Ceiling Springers!

The sun is shining, flowers are blooming... and inevitably, the ants are crawling and the bees are buzzing!

Bring the bugs inside and brighten up the bedroom with our fun Ceiling Springer Mobiles. Loved by children (and adults) of all ages, these bugs are fun, friendly, and guaranteed not to bite or sting!


Choose from Ant, Caterpillar, Dragonfly, Bee, Butterfly, Ladybug, Grasshopper and many other friendly characters. All available on our website, www.thenurseryshop.com.

Littlelife Daysack; For A Happy Day Out!

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 fantastic product could be the answer!

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. Your little darling suddenly seems to have the strength of a wrestler, as they squirm and run, out of your grasp! After a quick game of cat and mouse, you tackle your child to the ground and shove their arms through the harness, trying your best to ignore the kicking and screaming.

Once you have forced them into the reins, and waited for the inevitable tantrum to run its course, you can finally leave the house, both of you already exhausted! By this time a large proportion of the day has been lost!

You walk down the road, bent over of course, as the short strap on the back of the reins are only long enough if you are under five feet tall. This uncomfortable walk ends at the playground. The reins stay firmly attached to your child, as although you would love to give them the freedom to explore and play unrestrained, the thought of repeating this mornings battle is too much to bear.

Now, instead of this, imagine another scenario. The day begins in the same way, with the suggestion of a trip to the park. This time, 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. As they stand proudly with their rucksack firmly in place, you are ready to go, and everyone is still smiling!

In a few short seconds, you can whip the 'lead' out of your pocket and clip it to the ring on the top of the bag. You now have a secure hold of your child, or at least the bag they are wearing, yet they are completely unaware! Now you can both walk happily together, safe in the knowledge that your child cannot escape.

If you stop to talk to a neighbour, or turn your back, you will feel a tug on the lead if your little one wanders off. They will not get far of course, and you can quickly take their hand or distract them until you are ready to walk on together.

The Littlelife Daysack is available in a choice of three colours, as well as some fun Animal designs. Take a look at our website to find out more.

Stay Safe In The Sun, Just Like The Happy Hopperz!

Well, it has been a scorcher of a day here in Abingdon, we have lost count of the number of Sun Hats and UV Shades we have sold! Luckily, our Happy Hopperz were first in the queue this morning to secure a funky Toby Tiger Sun Hat each, and a pair of BabyBanz to protect their eyes (they can't squint, you know!). They have also been smothered in our Toddler Milk Sun Cream, and are looking forward to a sunny weekend taking pride of place in the Shop window, the perfect spot to soak up the rays! Make sure your little ones are all set for summer, visit out Summer Essentials store today!