When kids become skilled at colouring in, there's no stopping them, and Rosie Flo is the best type of colouring book you can find for both little girls and boys, aged 4 to 12. Unlike the usual colouring book you pick up on the High Street, these sturdy books contain paper that's thick enough to draw on without it showing through and spoiling the next page. Also, the shapes - whether it's a dress, animal or space rocket - are more fun and stimulating than the usual cartoons. Even better, the drawings leave it to your child's imagination to complete, as your little folk will have to draw the head and limbs! Rosie Flo's colouring books are the best around, and mums and parenting editors rave about them alike, including The GIN Lady! When you consider each book will encourage hours and hours of imaginative play, at £5.99, each book is a bargain.

Visit Rosie Flo to learn more and find a stockist near to you or online. Highly recommended.

Faced with a photographic choice of pink, red or blue to place here, The GIN Lady's feminist streak raised its head and we firmly opted for the pink version - who says that cars aren't for girls or for that matter, little boys don't like it either! We discovered this ultra cool car at Colloco, a wonderful retail space dedicated to specialist independent businesses - we love! This Automoblox C9 Sportscar - so flash! - is made from high quality wood and makes for a cool alternative to the plastic we're bombarded with, particularly when it comes to toys. We reckon this has a collectible touch and will be knocking around for years, so considering the inexpensive price tag, it's cracking value.

The really clever bit about this car though is its design. It can be pulled apart and reassembled into different designs, allowing your kid to think in a 3-D space. Cognitive? Tick. Cool? No doubt. We're buying one - how about you?! BUY NOW FROM COLLOCO!

These striped bodysuits are made for little smartie pants! Made with organic cotton, these will look fab on your little ones and come in brown or pink. Sizes available from 0 to 24 months.

WEAR A STRIPED BODYSUIT!

Your boy will look super smart in this red and blue checked Lumberjack shirt. Its organic flannel cotton will also keep him snug and warm over the colder months. Made in India, it's also fair trade, and with easy fastenings, he'll be ready in a jiffy in the mornings too. Bold, smart and eco.

SMARTEN YOUR BOY UP IN CHECKS!

Mobiles are lovely distractions for little ones, and we're loving this translucent butterfly version made with traditional skills by a family run business in Denmark. Hang them near a window to do their magic.

CAPTURE THEIR IMAGINATION WITH BUTTERFLIES!

As Autumn approaches, and the inevitable rain, Mimimyne have come up trumps with this super craft set - my little one is going to love this! Award winning in 2008 for Pre-schoolers, this is what the testers said "Its value as a creative resource is immense and it incorporates flexible and and enjoyable activities, as well as helping to teach children about the environment. Everything in the box was great. The instructions were easy to understand and follow..... It has fantastic educational value and appealed to children throughout the trial. Adaptable, original and a lot of fun!"

GET BUSY WITH THIS RAINY DAY CRAFT KIT!

Loving the double connotation of 'locally produced' which is bound to make you smile as much as your little one! In robin red, this 100% organic and Fair Trade bib isn't just functional, it's highly ethical too.

MAKE SURE YOUR LITTLE ONE IS LOCALLY PRODUCED!

We're loving this 100% organic t-shirt for kids with its bright tree print and funky striped sleeves! And with an envelope style neck it will pull over easy to help your little one dress themselves. For little bubs up to 24 months.

GET YOUR TOTS DRESSED IN LITTLE SHRIMP!

Add some luxuriously soft fun to your bath and washtime routine with these gorgeously soft bamboo flannels. As bamboo boasts anti-bacterial and super absorbent properties we can't think of a better flannel for your kids or for you! And with a set of three, you can't go wrong. Super!

WASH YOUR LITTLE ONES WITH BAMBOO!

Little girls adore jewellery and spend hours playing with it and showing it off. My little girl certainly does! I'm thrilled that Ella Georgia, who offers jewellery with heart, also has a lovely range for little people. I love this ‘Polka dots and butterflies' design, lovingly handmade and printed by Zoé Bonbon. Made with natural mother of pearl, all of Ella Georgia's jewellery is made ethically, and a little gift for your girl will be a lovely way of telling her about the importance of ethical jewellery!

TREAT YOUR LITTLE GIRL TO A BUTTON CHARM BRACELET!