Halilit musical instruments have been very much loved here.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user OrangeSwoosh) Our verdict Compatible & Coll-egg-tible: Mix and match with other eggs and hook up to other vehicles in the Hide & Squeak® Eggventures range (sold separately). Lay out the blanket, some plates and yummy food, and you can enjoy a picnic for two with your little one.

My son managed to loose one of the eggs which was frustrating as they all fell out as the latch on the box wasn't closed properly. Might be good if the latch was a little stronger' Our parents said yes. This toy is recommended for babies aged 6 months plus and our parent squad members said they loved the fact that came with no loose parts that could be dangerous for young babies. What would parents rate the TOMY Toomies Hide and Squeak Eggs out of five stars? From shape sorters and wooden puzzles to baby walkers and ball pits, these are the best toys for babies aged nine months and above.

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Suitable for use up to the age of five, the Little Tikes 4-in-1 My First Trike could be a worthy investment. Mumsnetters find it useful for school runs and walks to the park, and your child will love being able to see the world from outside of their pushchair. The trike grows with your child so from the age of nine months parents can push the trike using the handle with a waist bar and harness to hold them in place. When they’re not pushing the walker around, your baby can play with the removable activity panel which has a host of fun features including light-up buttons, a shape sorter, animal buttons and a play phone to encourage pretend play and aid their physical development. There’s also fun music to help them learn numbers, words, shapes and animals.

He enjoys the VTech Walker - they’re always for sale on Facebook Marketplace.” (Vetted by Mumsnet user LemonLemonLemon) These eggs are just so amazing! They were given to my son as a gift when he was a baby over 10 years ago and he just loved them - putting them in and out of the box, taking the lids on and off and of course, squeaking the eggs themselves. Now my daughter has these and she loves them too! They’re great for sensory learning, putting in their mouths for exploring and for finer motor skills.' But why is something some simple loved by so many? We asked our Parent Squad member to test this iconic toy out and here is what they had to say... How did we review the TOMY Toomies Hide and Squeak Eggs A great, good quality, fun toy that sort of grows with the child - what I mean by that is that my 1 year old loves fiddling with it and breaking apart all the eggs, whilst my three year old also enjoys it because he can match the eggs by shape and colour. So it's a good long lasting toy. Only downside is that it contains lots of separate pieces which get lost under the sofa etc! Read moreBought this for little one at very reasonable price. He seems to love it and so far has played with it for ages. Lovely bright colours. It seems really durable and is easy to clean. Tidys away really neat and small making it a good toy to go out and about with. Toomies love to have fun! It’s at the heart of everything we do. We’re full of features and little surprises that will delight both you and your child. My son has not stopped playing with these since they came through the door. He loves them and always goes to get them out'

This you keeps both my boys entertained! They are 4 and 7 months! My 7 month old enjoys feeling the eggs and enjoys the squeak that they make! They are easy for babies to hold and can pass them easily. They last for a while as my 4 year old enjoys recognising colours, matching the shapes, role playing with them and learning to share with his brother! Read more A great Eggventure: Eggs squeak when you press down. Sit and swap them around, match the coloured tops with their bases. Thought the eggs might squeak better/louder but they’re really quiet. Not a major complaint and silly of me to have high expectations.When my son was bought these eggs I wasn’t sure if he would like them but they are definitely his favourite toy!