Wild Rides

July 14th, 2011 by lisam

Summer’s here in full force – and it’s time to get outside! What better way to catch a cooling breeze than to go for a ride on one of our push powered ride-on’s for kids.

First up, there’s the new BIT bike. With wide wheels for extra balance, and an ergonomic handle, this is the perfect way to help your tiny ones take their first steps into the world of wheels.

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Leading the pack for Summer fun this year are the Maxi and Mini Kick Scooters – we’ve seen them all over the city, with kids big and small zooming around the parks to their heart’s delight. Made with reinforced fiberglass, these three wheeled beauties are both durable and lightweight. Their ‘lean and steer’ mechanism allows sweet turns and the ‘spoon’ brake and double rear wheels provide stability and performance.

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With two sizes – the Mini for under 5′s, and the Maxi  (with adjustable handle-bars) for the bigger kids – Kick Scooters will provide years of outdoor fun.

Looking for something with style for your little racer? Look no further than the silver speedster! An exact reproduction of a toy made in the early 1900s, the Speedster features a working steering column and cool racing graphics – the ultimate in retro chic!

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And while we’re talking retro cool, take  a look at this Fire Truck ride on for your aspiring fire fighter! With it’s vibrant red and shiny chrome, this little truck features a working horn and steering column for fast emergency response action!

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Get those little legs moving!

 

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Get Crafty!

June 24th, 2011 by lisam

Summer’s here! But what to do when the kids get listless, you’ve been on one too many trips to the park, or it starts to rain? Time to get crafty! Here are some great ideas to get those creative juices flowing…

The Giant Art Jar is your one-stop source for inspiration when it comes to creating a masterpiece. Full to the brim with feathers, pom poms, crepe paper, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, wiggly eyes, buttons, sequins – the list goes on and on! With so much at hand, the Giant Art Jar is bound to provide countless hours of fun.

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The P’Kolino Playful Art Set includes 12 colourful markers, 16 colored pencils and 12 crayons to help your wee ones create with abandon. All non-toxic, these colors are long lasting, easy to hold, and simple to clean. Let them loose on blank paper and see what transpires!

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Imagination need a kick start? The Taro Gomi series of coloring books are a Kol Kid favorite. Popular for children from ages one to a hundred and one, these are no ordinary coloring books! Renowned children’s book illustrator Taro Gomi invites kids of all ages to not only color, but also draw, paint, imagine, and create. Playful drawings, comical scenarios, and fun-to-follow instructions make each book easy to start—but hard to put down.

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Djeco have a wonderful range of boxed craft kits for kids from ages 3 and above. Sand art, clay art, collage, mosaic, painting, stickers, origami – whatever your craft kick, they’ve got you covered.

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Happy Crafting!

 

 

 

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Summer Cool

June 6th, 2011 by lisam

Here are a few quick and easy ways to keep your cool and have some fun during the Summer months :

Get ready for some watery fun when you attach this whimsical sprinkler to your garden hose.  Available in two styles – adorable Grub Scouts  or pretty Blossom Brights – these sprinklers make it easy to keep cool in the Summer heat!

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What better way to battle heat-wave blues than with a Popsicle? The Zoku Quick Pop Maker lets you make Popsicles in as little as 7 short minutes, on your countertop, and with no electricity! Simply store the compact base in your freezer, and pull it out to make Popsicles on command. Striped pops, yoghurt pops, core-filled pops – the possibilities are endless!

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Keep the sun out of your little ones’ eyes with these adorable handmade bonnets by Urban Baby. Flip the brim up for sweet baby style, or keep it down for extra sun shade. There are so many beautiful prints to choose from – and they are all reversible so you get two looks in one!

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Looking for a fun outdoor activity to keep the older kids (and adults!) occupied? Why not try the Mini Ogodisk hand trampoline – a  Versatile toy that can be used as for throwing and catching (make your own versions of volleyball, baseball and tennis!), or as a frisbee. For extra summer fun, why not try it out with water balloons??! Great for playing alone, in pairs or with a bunch of friends.

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The ultimate Summer picnic essential? The Skip Hop Central Park Outdoor Blanket and Cooler Bag! Just the thing for the beach, park or playtime at home, the easily portable Central Park, with shoulder strap, unfolds into a 5′ x 5′ water-resistant blanket which features a cooler bag to store chilled drinks and snacks. Perfect!

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Top 5 Travel Essentials

May 26th, 2011 by lisam

Taking a trip this summer with your wee ones? Here are a few things to make your journey smoother, more comfortable – and above all, more fun!

1) Long queues at airports and waiting about for hours on your feet – not a recipe for good times.  Add Trunki into the mix, and your problems are solved! Wave goodbye to travel tears and tantrums with this ingenious ride-on suitcase for kids. It’s small enough to fit into overhead storage, sturdy enough to provide a seat for tired legs, and has plenty of room to store all manner of games, clothes and toys.

 

 

Trunki comes in a variety of fun colors, and has optional add-ons including saddle bags (which can double as shoulder bags), and stickers for decorating.

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2) Long car journey? Help your kids get some comfy sleep time with the Travel Friends head rest. These cosy characters provide support for your infant’s delicate head, neck and chin.

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Travel Friends come in three sizes, from infants to kids aged 8 plus, and a variety of animals and creatures to choose from, your child is sure to find the perfect travel companion.

3) A trip of any duration is impossible without something to munch on, but how to keep those snacks from spilling out all over your hand luggage? The Snack trap is your essential tool for avoiding spills and mess! With two handles to make it easy for little hands to grip-  and a lid that allows you to see and get at the snacks inside, but closes once your hand is removed – the Snack Trap will put an end to that mess of cheerios in your seat.

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4) Here at Kol Kid, we have a wealth of toys and games  to occupy young minds, but some of our favorites for voyages are the GoPlay Magnetic Travel Games.

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Checkers, Chess, Bingo, Backgammon, dominoes, and so many more – these little treasures will keep kids busy for hours! With magnetic pieces that keep game parts safe during turbulence or bumps in the road, and all packed in a nifty tin, GoPlay games are compact and easy to slip into your hand luggage.

5) For the ultimate in cool for your little adventurer, we introduce Mad Pax! This spiky back-pack is a great way to get your kids to carry their own games, toys and travel necessities on your trip – it looks so awesome they won’t want to take it off!

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Don’t worry – it only looks predatory – the spikes are actually soft.  With breathable mesh fabric on the back and straps, this comfy pack has tons of space inside and style that packs a punch!

 

Bon Voyages!

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