Keeping children happy at the right prices
Aug 10 2009 By Anuji Varma
FOR expectant parents and those who already have children, buying all you need for your bundle of joy can become an expensive task.
But with an abundance of stores at The Pallasades Shopping Centre all offering a number of baby and toddler items at unbeatable prices, shopping for your little one is both enjoyable and affordable.
The Pallasades stores such as Argos, Poundland, the 99p Store, Bodycare, Home2Home and Holland & Barrett all offer a range of products you’ll need for your baby, meaning there really is no better location to pick up a bargain.
* Keep your baby warm and cosy at night with the Lil’ Tots Baby Hat, Mittens and Bootie Set, from the 99p Store.
The Lil’ Tots Baby Grooming Set is ideal for the post-bath time routine. It comes complete with a comb, brush, six emery boards, finger toothbrush and nail clippers, available from the 99p Store.
* The Bottle and Nipple Brush is perfect for cleaning and sterilising baby’s bottles and is available from the 99p Store.
Brilliant for mums on the go, the 99p Store’s Lil’ Tots spill proof training cups allow children to avoid spillages while out and about.
* Available in pink or blue, the Playskool Lullaby Gloworm, available for £9.99 from Argos is the perfect sleep tight friend as it includes a soft light and plays lullaby tunes. The toy is suitable from birth.
* The well-loved purple dinosaur, Barney, sings when you squeeze his tummy and makes a great friend for any child. The toy is available from Argos for £9.99. (18+ months)
* The Motorola Digital Audio Monitor from Argos gives peace of mind to any parent. It comes complete with a range of 300 metres, low battery indicator and volume control. Priced at £34.99.
* Children’s favourite Peppa Pig now talks. This 7in doll speaks when her tummy is squeezed and is available from Argos for just £9.99. (18+ months)
* The Tommy Classic Freestyle Warm Grey Carrier, priced at £27.99 from Argos is designed to support the baby as well as mummy’s back as it spread the weight evenly across the body. (Birth to 9kgs)
* Filled with a range of 30 brightly coloured fun shapes to connect and build, the Playskool Clippo Mini Bucket priced at £9.99 from Argos, allows children’s imaginations to run wild, there’s no limit to what they can create. (18+ months)
* An essential item that parents always need a number of, and with two colourful baby bottles available for £1 at Poundland, they don’t need to be expensive.
* Babies and mums alike will love this Disney Winnie-the-Pooh spill proof training cup from Poundland.
This Disney Winnie-the-Pooh and Tigger wide neck bottle is sure to become a favourite with babies and young toddlers. Available from Poundland.
* The colourful Beanstalk Farm Pop Up Ball Pit will keep children entertained whilst also helps to improve hand eye co-ordination when used with play balls. Available from Argos for just £14.99. (12+ months)
* To help sooth teething tots the gel-filled teether, by Hey Baby at Poundland is designed to help children settle and reduce discomfort while teeth grow.