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TP Trikes
February 01, 2021
Introducing you to the world of TP Trikes
TP Trikes have just rolled onto the scene! Get your little one riding around in style, from the age of 10 months, the TP Trikes adapt as your little one grows and gains more independence. With the release of three different models, the 4 in 1+, 4 in 1 and Early Fun, each with two colourways to choose from there is something for every child who loves to get out and explore! Available exclusively at Argos for the first 6 months!  The 4 in 1+ Trike  A stylish tricycle that grows and adapts with your child from the age of 10+ months. This trike features an adjustable seat, removable parental control handle, allowing your little one to sit back and relax. With a 3-point safety belt and removable safety bar to ensure your little one is kept safe, while the shock resistant wheels ensure for a smooth ride. Coming in greyish black with either Pink Dusk or Midnight Blue, RRP £80. The 4 in 1 Trike   The 4 in 1 trike is sure to be the centre of your little one’s attention, allowing them to ride around in style. Featuring a parental lock mode giving you full steering control, with a 3-point safety belt, removable safety bar and shock resistant wheels for maximum comfort.   Coming in two bold colourways and patterned canopy, Dino Discovery and Unicorn Dream, RRP £60.  The Early Fun Trike  The Early Fun is the perfect first, 2-stage trike, allowing your little one to gain their independence as this training trike turns into an independent tricycle. Featuring an adjustable seat and removable parent handle, with a 3-point safety belt to ensure your little one is kept safe.  Coming in Bubble Gum or Ocean Wave, RRP £40. 
Scuttlebug XL Awards
February 01, 2021
Scuttlebug XL is Award Winning!
After only releasing the Scuttlebug XL earlier on this year we are so happy to have received the news it will be picking up a prize at the Right Start 2020 Awards! 
Learning Through Play
February 01, 2021
Learning Through Play
What might not be so obvious is that a great deal of a child’s development actually comes from their playtime. Core skills, including physical, mental and emotional skills, are all learnt during play both with the child on their own and when playing with other kids.-
TP Spiro Spin Seesaw wins big at the Loved by Parents Awards
February 01, 2021
TP Spiro Spin Seesaw wins big at the Loved by Parents Awards
If you’re looking for the best Seesaw for your garden then look no further. Our spinning, bouncing seesaw, TP Spiro Spin won 3 awards in the Loved by Parents Awards 2018! 
TP Loft House
February 01, 2021
Two Storeys of Fun with a TP Loft House
When you imagine a wooden playhouse for your garden, you may think of a door, windows, perhaps a verandah if you're lucky. What you're probably not thinking of is stairs, balcony and a slide!
Introducing Spiro Spin - The spinning bouncing seesaw
September 13, 2023
Introducing Spiro Spin - The spinning bouncing seesaw
We’re very excited to announce the launch of our brand-new bouncing, spinning seesaw – Spiro Spin. Spiro Spin is a revolutionary evolved seesaw, incorporating bouncing and spinning into the traditional playground activity.
Watch us on TV
February 01, 2021
Watch us on TV
TP Toys is on TV for the first time ever! Our brand new advert is showing now across multiple childrens TV channels and you can watch it now below:
Follow toy safety tips and enjoy a healthy, happy Christmas
February 01, 2021
Follow toy safety tips and enjoy a healthy, happy Christmas
With just one more sleep to go until Father Christmas puts in an appearance, families with young children everywhere will be eagerly anticipating the joy and festivities that are to come.
Kids in the car
July 04, 2023
Top 5 games to play on Christmas car journeys
With only just over a week to go before Christmas, the thoughts of many of us will be turning towards making the annual trip to see relatives in other parts of the country, our cars laden with gifts to exchange on the big day.
Building trust: Fun games that could help your children become more confident
February 01, 2021
Building trust: Fun games that could help your children become more confident
Trusting someone outside their usual family circle is something that every child needs to do at some point, whether it's because they are joining a sports team or going to school for the first time - they need to have faith that the people they're with are going to look after them and treat them well, even if they're only children too.
Snuggle up and enjoy storytime this weekend - it really benefits kids
July 04, 2023
Snuggle up and enjoy storytime this weekend - it really benefits kids
Reading to your child can make a big difference on their development, helping them communicate better and expand their growing language skills from an early age.
Our best intentions could be robbing children of their freedom
February 01, 2021
Our best intentions could be robbing children of their freedom
Parents will always have an innate desire to keep their children safe, and this is something that's only strengthened by the many horror stories about accidents and other misfortunes presented to us in the tabloid press each day.
Have fun with mask-making this autumn and winter
February 01, 2021
Have fun with mask-making this autumn and winter
Weather watching is a national pastime in Britain and never is this more so than when winter's approaching. All of a sudden, everyone's an expert and people are proffering opinions about the berries on holly bushes indicating we might or might not have snow.
Kids will love creating a hammock den
July 04, 2023
Kids will love creating a hammock den
Once little ones grow out of the baby phase, arguably the hardest job you will have is keeping them amused. Toddlers and young children are inherently curious and creative, both of which are great qualities, but it means they can be a challenge to manage.
How to have ghoulish fun with kids for Halloween parties
February 01, 2021
How to have ghoulish fun with kids for Halloween parties
As it's half-term for most of the UK, there are undoubtedly a lot of children exacerbated by the fact that Halloween falls at the end of it.
Get kids interested in nature by feeding garden birds - the DIY way
October 04, 2022
Get kids interested in nature by feeding garden birds - the DIY way
We may have been enjoying something of an autumnal warm spell lately, but it seems that the weather has now turned and there's a definite chill in the air.
Enjoy darker nights with glow in the dark art
July 04, 2023
Enjoy darker nights with glow in the dark art
The nights are really drawing in now and it won't be long before the skies are dark by tea time. It's easy to think of this time of year in quite a gloomy way as the amount of daylight slowly dissipates, but we'd encourage you to embrace the cosiness generated by shutting the curtains in late autumn and winter.
Why play doesn't need to have a goal
February 01, 2021
Why play doesn't need to have a goal
We read so many books and articles and watch so many TV programmes that demonstrate how we can help our children learn or keep fit by getting them engaged in particular types of play.
How to enjoy the autumn changes with your children
February 01, 2021
How to enjoy the autumn changes with your children
The long, balmy days of summer are behind us and autumn is now well underway. Although it's always a shame to have to draw the curtains earlier at night and turn the heating on, it's important not to overlook the beauty of this very special season. While spring is about nature bursting back into life again, autumn is a time when trees, plants and animals are getting ready for what could be a hard winter ahead - and it's therefore a period of rapid and fascinating change. This time of year presents the perfect opportunity to entertain and educate your kids both outside and in, using materials straight from Mother Nature herself. There's still (hopefully) the possibility of some good weather and not-too-chilly temperatures ahead of us, so why not get your coats on and get your kids enthused about autumn?  Here are our best autumn-themed ideas: Tell nature's story Seeing something in action is always the best way of explaining how it works, so take this opportunity to tell youngsters all about life cycles. The trees are dropping their leaves and turning them wonderful colours, so explain that this happens for a reason. Seeds are all over the ground, so show little ones how these tiny acorns and sycamore spinners will make brand new trees one day. Another good tip here is to start a weather diary - they'll have fun and it will also present a fascinating glimpse into this particular period of time if you keep it, too. Create beautiful art Take inspiration from the natural world by collecting pretty leaves and either varnishing them to be stuck on patterned paper or rubbing them with crayons. For a more temporary piece of decoration, glue them on a big sheet of paper for a collage. Older kids will also enjoy picking up things like acorns, seed heads and bare branches to make into candelabras using florists' foam or wreaths.  See how many animals you can spot Animals will be busy at this time of year, so pretend you're Kate Humble or Chris Packham and watch them as they go about their business. Hedgehogs might appear in the late afternoon to fatten up ahead of hibernation, while squirrels might be around if you have trees for them to hide in during the worst of the winter. Caterpillars may even be crawling along your paths in the last of the warm sunshine too - all you have to do is pick a comfortable spot on your climbing frame and get those eagle eyes ready.  Get lots of exercise Just because it's turning chilly doesn't mean you can't play out. Get children's hats and scarves ready and go for long walks at the weekends, or head to the park in the short period of daylight after school. Race around, kick through piles of leaves and see how many autumnal items you can collect before you go home - you could even make a scavenger hunt sheet for things like oak leaves and conkers. Oh, and speaking of those... Prepare your conkers for battle Many schools won't let their children play conkers in the playgrounds any more for fear of injury, but you can still hold battles at home, whether it's between siblings or kids versus parents. The best preparation tactic we've come across involves putting the conkers into a quarter of a pint of vinegar for two minutes, then placing them in an oven heated to 250 degrees C for a minute-and-a-half. This should ensure they're really hard and ready to be drilled ahead of threading onto a string. The only better way is leaving them in a warm place to harden for at least a year, but that's not much good for this autumn's fights! You've no doubt got lots of other ideas for fun this season, so do share any favourites you have with us and our other readers. We'd also love to hear about fun days out you enjoy using our suggestions. It'll be winter all too soon, so make the most of autumn with your little ones.
How to hold your own children's concert - indoors or out
February 01, 2021
How to hold your own children's concert - indoors or out
Most children love music and putting on a CD of kids' songs can be a great way to while away an hour or two as they get into the groove and dance enthusiastically.
Top tips for garden safety when children are playing
February 01, 2021
Top tips for garden safety when children are playing
Where has the time gone, the children are almost back in their smart school shoes and ready for another academic year!
Five games you can play in any garden
February 01, 2021
Five games you can play in any garden
The summer holidays are sadly drawing to a close and you've hopefully all had a wonderful time, playing in the garden, jumping on trampolines, going on day trips and generally doing all the things that make great memories.
How to beat boredom on rainy days
February 01, 2021
How to beat boredom on rainy days
The summer holidays are a glorious time for children - after all, don't some of your favourite memories date back to those halcyon days when the weeks stretched out ahead of you with no school in sight?
How after-school play could improve learning
February 01, 2021
How after-school play could improve learning
School-aged children seem to be getting homework much earlier in their academic careers these days than was once the case, and the general advice is that it's better to encourage them to start it as soon as they can.