Preschool Toys & Products
Dolls for boys, drills for girls
Emma Charlton With firefighter kits for girls and baby dolls for boys, toys are breaking out of the gender ghetto this Christmas thanks to retailers willing to brush aside some hard-to-shift stereotypes.
Preschool Gift Guide
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The count down for Christmas has bugun, so here is a list of gift ideas for kids aged four and five to help out with any last minute shopping.
Tabeo: the 'safe' tablet for kids
As the tablet wars heat up, Toys R Us has announced it is launching its rival to the market-leading iPad, with "kid safe" content.
Farting doll teaches kids to poo
Staff writers Toilet training? Why not enlist the help of this farting doll from South Korea?
Exclusive sneak peek: DVF Gap Kids
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Gap Kids and DVF (Diane von Furstenberg) have joined creative forces to create a stunning line of kids clothes this season. Essential Kids has a sneak peek at the exclusive and limited range only available in Gap Sydney Westfield & Melbourne Chadstone Stores as of 15th March 2012.
Mini vintage
Classic threads for cool kids
Sick of age-inappropriate outfits for their youngsters, many parents are turning to vintage-style labels and classic designs, writes Emily Dunn.
Pre-school kids Christmas gift guide
Have fun choosing gifts for the pre-schooler in your life. Choose gifts which will satisfy their growing curiosity about the world around them and get them outside to enjoy it.
Starting pre-school
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Make sure your little one stands out from the crowd with funky accessories when starting daycare or pre-school.
Time to put tacky kids' clothes in the sin bin
Kylie Orr It's time to put an end to offensive slogans, tacky labels and just plain inappropriate clothing for kids.
Great books for kids under five
Fiona Kyle-Russell Hit the library or bookshop and stock up on Essential Kids' list of great books for kids under five.
