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Soft, huggable, washable Lilli doll. 18 mos +

In free play children will pile the animal blocks on top of each other by color or all mixed up, and play with the animal vehicle. A colorful stacking game. All in one toy and game with instructions. Game material designed with special care. Conceived for small children's hands. 1 - 4 players.

The perfect toy for doll mommies and teddy daddies to create a first home for their little friends. This doll's house has lots of accessories and is easy to carry wherever you go. Includes a chair, sleeping bag, pillow and three hangers. When kids are done playing, they can just close it up and take it with them. Includes carrying handle. Made of cotton/polyester. Measures 41" x 13" x 28" when open. Dolls are not included.

The canopy converts the carry cot for doll or teddy into a comfy little bed. When the doll or teddy want to be taken along to grandma or grandpas, the canopy is simply removed and the carrying straps attached. Bed includes pillow, blanket and canopy. Made of cotton/polyester.

This set comes complete with a wooden cook top. Content: apron, frying pan, wooden stove top, pot with lid, and salt & pepper shakers. Dishwasher safe - microwave safe - suitable for food contact - PVC free. 10 pieces.

What a cute idea: vegetables kids can cuddle with and listen to. The carrot and tomato rattle, and the lettuce leaf rustles. Later, this trio will make a great addition to any play food set.

This plush boat even has a seat belt to keep the little bear safe on all of his journeys. Wheels, flag and string are detachable. Kids will loving pulling bear in his boat.

Where did the animals go? The animals are attached by a stretchy band that softly snaps back when pulled. Included are rustling foil and a squeaker. Washable, air dry.

Six large pieces make this puzzle ideal for those beginning puzzlers with Little Hands. Six colorful farm shapes with a colorful associated piece to match up and a farmer to help.

This mobile construction bench includes a wooden saw, hammer, screwdriver, and wrench. Made of birch plywood, wheel treads made of silicone. L 43 x w 33 x h 49 cm. Brake can be adapted according to individual needs.

"Dingalingaling", our little heroes won't zip round the corner like the real fire brigade but this walker wagon helps them to start walking. They can push themselves up on their feet, find their balance and take their first steps. Special elements stimulate their curiosity: the flashlights turn when the wagon is pushed. The wagon of course comes with a fire fighter in the form of a cheerful glove puppet, which can be removed for play. Material: birch plywood, wheel treads made of silicone, cotton glove puppet. Dimensions: l60 x w 35 x h 52 cm.

This wooden scale with metal pans is a fun way for kids to experiment with weight and balance. A perfect pretend play item for kitchen sets.

This beech wood stove top features two black burners, two knobs, and one red knob. Made in Germany.

Black Forest chocolate cake can be "sliced" into 6 scrumptious pieces. Dimensions: 7.8 x 8.08 x 2.8 inches.

This pretend play set encourages healthy eating. Includes: basket with 1 leek, 2 carrots, 1 banana, and 2 tomatoes. Basket 18 x 12 x 9 cm.

This little pirate ship has a colorful red and white striped sail, and squirts water in the bathtub.

This colorful ball is decorated with a pirate ship, sailing through the blue ocean and navigating verdant green land masses. 22 cm. Valve included, made of plastic.

This wooden ball track set includes: 1 ramp, 6 curves, 8 colored connecting blocks, 1 finishing block with little bell, 1 effect ball, 1 ball.

Things really start to roll for little ones: the barrels, balls and rotating disks allow kids, in a playful way, to delve into the fascinating world of optics and discover impressive motion effects. Contents: 3 basic wheel chassis, 1 set of wheels, 2 effect balls, 1 spinning top, 6 color disks to stick on spinning top, 8 barrels, 1 ringing roll. Material: beech wood, polycarbonate.

This brightly colored pegging game comes with 36 interchangeable pieces for endless playing configurations. Made from beech wood and colored with water-based, non-toxic stains.

2 items per color. The chain clips onto baby's shirt and can easily attach to a pacifier with no ring. Material: polyester. Dimensions: length approx. 25 cm.