Unusual Kids Clothes from Alternative Baby & Children’s Clothing Brands
Buy alternative baby and childrenwear brands inside our online UK shop, including pop icon designs, punk baby and children’s clothes, funky rompers and tops from brands like Stardust, Kit n Kin, The Mountain, Twisted Twee, Rock Your Baby, Takkoda and many other specialist brands. Cool and trendy baby clothes are also available, plus womens punk clothes and if you’re after maternity clothing take a look at our alternative maternity tops and dresses for mums to be.
Welcome To Nanok Kids Clothing
A unique collection of stylish and colourful kids clothing. Our label Nanok Kids offers fun and funky fashion for children. Soft cotton and pure merino wool clothing in bright colours. Lots of retro inspired prints and divine stripes too.
We have a great selection of high quality eco friendly merino clothing for both boys and girls. We ship all our orders the same or next day, so your kids don’t have to wait weeks to start wearing our cool and comfortable garments.
Be sure to check out our funky merino wool tops for children. Not only are they great for those chilly days, they are also ideal for skiing and travelling and can easily fit into your suitcase or hand luggage. Discover here why our eco friendly merino wool clothing is so great for your little explorer.
Stuck for some great last minute gift ideas? Why not give that special little person a unique gift that he or she will treasure – like our merino wool clothing with retro flowers or perhaps a Flensted hanging mobile.
You can shop online or visit us at our stall at the Arts Centre Weekend Market in Christchurch, New Zealand, where we have a great selection of our designer clothes for kids on hand.
You can buy our merino kids clothes or our kids cotton clothes here.
Save on the biggest and best brand bunk beds for boys and girls for sale inside our online UK children’s department store, including bunk beds with mattresses. We’ve a wide range from top UK and European bunkbed manufacturers at the best discount prices. Choose metal bunk beds or wooden bunks painted in white or other colours, or opt for a smart natural wooden finish including pine or beech. Bunkbeds are ideal for a child of any age, and particularly useful in small or unusually shaped children’s bedrooms where floor space is limited or perhaps in a good sized room where you simply want to maximize what floorspace you have for play, study or living area. That’s the original ideal behind the invention of the bunk bed as it allows you to get two beds in the same floor space as a regular single bed. But they’re not just ideal for limited space – they’re great fun for young children too and we’ve models with a colourful play tent and slide that young children love. Baby cot bunks are also available for baby nursery rooms. For older kids and adults we’ve also have hard-to-find bunks including triple bunk beds and three sleepers or sofa bed / futon bunk beds that offer extra sleeping space.
We’ve also cabin beds suitable for toddler to teens, including models designed specifically for boys and girls, some high sleepers for older kids rooms or adult studios, and a wide selection of loft beds and fully flexible combination midsleepers that come with tents, slides, desks, drawers, shelves, sofa beds and wardrobes below the raised bed. All supplied with our “no quibble” money back guarantee so you can buy with confidence. Look too for children’s beds from top brand names including Thuka Trendy bunk beds, Joseph, Verona, Parisot bunk beds, Airsprung and children’s silentnight beds, plus lots and lots of other children’s bedroom furniture.
Bunk Beds
From trendy metal to wooden cabin beds, bunk beds are great fun for kids big and small looking for something different in their rooms. At Dreams we have children´s bunk beds to suit all tastes, from feminine pink to bunk beds with space for a desk, storage and computer keyboard. We even have modular designs so your kid´s bed can become even more fun and flexible as time goes on.
Childrens Beds
Our massive range of children’s beds is so extensive we’ve split it up into eight categories to make searching easier so you are bound to find that perfect bed for your girl or boy – from bunk beds, cabin beds, loft beds and high sleeper beds to maximise space in your child’s bedroom to our wide range of themed
FOR KIDS CHILDREN’S BED RANGE
This fantastic range, offers the same flexibility as the Thuka Maxi, in a choice of three stylish finishes to help fit into any room (Natural pine, white washed pine, white painted mdf).
For Kids Midsleeper 1.
Midsleeper with optional play tent and tunnel.
Available in three finishes, natural pine, white washed pine, or painted mdf.
Choice of three tent/tunnel colours (see ‘for kids’ midsleepers 2 and 3)
Building system design, allows bed to be changed to high sleeper or bunk beds using appropriate building kits
Can split to a single bed
Frame only: £225
With tent: £275
With tent and tunnel £325
Summer Crafts
Be sure to explore all of our fun summer activities including great crafts for kids, summer printables, fabulous recipes, outdoor fun and more!
SEA-SAWS is fun for kids of all ages. Select photographs of natural and man-made objects, then arrange the pieces to create a seascape or an abstract composition. The BUILD tool helps you construct animated characters and set them in motion.
Art lesson 1;
SCHERENSCHNITTE or PAPERCUTTING
All lessons should be guided by and adult.
Adult, please give a scissor safety lesson and teach your youngster scissor safety before you allow them to use sharp scissors for this exercise.
Scherenschnitte is the German word for the art of scissors snipping. Pronounce it like this: sharon-sh-net. Papercutting is the American word for the same art form. I want to show you how to cut out a simple black scherenshnitte, also known as a SILHOUETTE, and at the same time we will also cut out a white papercutting.
Whether you’re looking for something to do in the school holidays, or places to visit at the weekend, there are plenty of things to keep the children occupied in Eastbourne.
On this page you will find details of some of the activities you can do in Eastbourne, and links to useful websites with further suggestions.
Playschemes
Our Council Sports Centres hold various playschemes and activities during School holidays where children can have fun and make friends. They can take part in various activities such as:
Sports
Arts and Crafts
Bouncy Castles
Fun and games
Cookery
Dance
Our website has information about all the playschemes run by our Council Sports Centres. We also publish details of school holiday schemes when they are available.
Parks and Gardens
If the weather is on your side, a visit to one of Eastbourne’s parks can be a great way to spend time with the children.
You could feed the ducks at Hampden Park, hire a pedalo on Princes Park lake, or visit one of the many play areas around the town.
All of Eastbourne’s playgrounds are listed in the Parks and Gardens section of the website, with maps showing how to find them.
I’ve just added loads of new events to the online diary, including lots of new
Easter activities for kids, Eastbourne Festival, the new Green Fayre and even Eastbourne’s own Royal Wedding celebration details. Do have a look, as I wouldn’t want you to miss a thing!
Don’t forget that there are also plenty of things for kids to do for FREE listed on the Tikes and Tinies Go Out pages. Plus masses of FREE ideas and links to printables for Easter crafts, gifts and activities on our Mums, Tinies and Tikes Celebrate pages.
Science Fair Projects
for all levels. We have hundreds of
ideas for every science topic,
from Astronomy to Zoology!
Easy search tool
A fastest way to search for ideas for your experiments
We have experiments involving everything from plants to X-ray machines
Elementary, middle, and high school Science Fair Projects
If you’re looking for some fun science experiments for kids then you’ve come to the right place. Check out our free experiments section, it’s full of fascinating hands-on experiments that are a great way to enjoy the world of science. Learn interesting science and technology facts as you experiment with different materials that react in all sorts of weird and crazy ways.
You’ll find a lot of experiments can be done using simple ingredients found around your house (with adult supervision of course). Basic materials can help you perform cool chemistry experiments that are simple, safe and perfect for kids.
Enjoy the following fun science experiments, make cool projects with easy ideas for children, learn amazing science & technology facts, show friends & family what you’ve discovered and most importantly, have fun!
Kids Science Experiments and Science Projects are full of fun, easy and exciting hands-on experiments that will help you answer a lot of questions asked by your children. These simple, safe and easy to follow science experiments and science projects can be achieved with everyday materials and recycled items found around your house. Help make learning fun and easy by trying some of these science experiments with your kids.
Scientists learn about the world we live in by carrying out all sorts of scientific experiments or investigations. Scientists are very organized and very careful people. When they work on an experiment or a project, they write down what they used, what they did and what happened. It is a good idea for you to keep a notebook throughout your science experiments and/or science projects. This is so you can write about the experiments you are doing step-by-step, what your observations were and remember how you came to discover the results from your investigations.
Driving the tractor feeding all the different animals – there’s loads of fun things to do on the farm.
50% cotton 50% polyester
Dimensions
Single duvet cover: 200 x 137 cm
1 x standard pillowcase: 50 x 75 cm
Additional Information
Size
Single
Material
Cotton / Polyester
Scandinavian solid pine sleeper bed
Ladders can be positioned left or right
Pine Midi Sleeper Bed With Slide
Wihtout mattress
Tent not included
Measures (W) 217.5cm (width including ladder/slide) x (L) 197.5cm x (H) 112cm
This item is despatched direct from the manufacturer
Home Approval Exception. This item is not sold on home approval. Once assembled, this item may only be returned if faulty and within 7 days of receipt. Your statutory rights are unaffected
Check out these cool beds for sleepovers
Recently we have come across a cool range called ReadyBeds that are perfect to make sure sleepovers are loads of fun!
410MTU01E – face onFrom Worlds Apart, this range of beds -– featuring Junior and Tween Rest & Relax ReadyBeds – has lots of popular designs for you to choose from.
You can get a ReadyBed starring characters from your favourite shows including Toy Story, Rapunzel and Disney Princess, or featuring the popular Hello Kitty and Me To You. And for the footy fans out there you can pick either a Manchester United or Liverpool ReadyBed!
Not only are these cool, but mums like them too as it means they don’t have to sort out spare beds or sheets since the ReadyBed® comes with a pillow, mattress and duvet all in one!
Fun Outdoor Games for Kids
The cooler days of fall are a great time for kids to head outside for parties. The following games from Penny Warner’s book, “Kids’ Outdoor Parties” (Meadowbrook Press), are great to get kids outdoors and having fun.
Big Foot Relay. Have the children bring two shoeboxes with them. Tape the lids onto the boxes, then cut a one-inch-wide and four-inch long slit in each top. Have the contestants slip their feet into the slits in the boxes and race.
Batty Bowling. Find a number of silly or odd items that can be knocked over by a ball, such as a plastic milk carton, a candlestick, a stand-up doll, a plastic vase of flowers, a pizza box, a tower of empty cans, an umbrella stand, an empty oatmeal container, and a book. Line them up like bowling pins and let the bowlers try to knock them over with volleyballs, tennis balls, or golf balls.
Name-It Ball. Have players form a circle. Give one player a rubber ball. That player selects a category, such as “candy bars.” He or she then bounces the ball to another player in the circle, who must catch the ball, state an item from the category, such as “Snickers,” and keep the ball moving to the next player. If the player can’t name an item, holds the ball too long, or repeats an item, he or she is out.
Frisbee Tower. Purchase a bunch of mini Frisbees and place them in a pile in the middle of the yard. Have the guests divide the Frisbees among themselves. The first player begins the activity by placing one of his or her Frisbees on the ground. Each of the following players places his or her Frisbee on top of the first Frisbee, and the action continues until someone causes the growing tower to topple.
Blind Walk. Create an obstacle path from one end of the yard to the other. Line up the contestants and let them have a good look at the path. One at a time, blindfold the children and have them walk the path without looking. Note each player’s time on the scoreboard.
Cross Step. Draw a ten-by-ten grid on the sidewalk or patio with chalk. Have each player stand on a different square. One at a time, each player must move to a new square after crossing out the square she or he was formerly standing in. The trick is that players cannot step into a square that is occupied or crossed out. If a player cannot move to a new square, he or she is out. The game continues until one player is left.
Pick Pocket Tag. Put a strip of cloth in each player’s back pocket. Have the players try to grab each other’s strips without having their own strip taken. The player with the most cloth strips wins the game.
Kill the Cockroach. Divide the players into two teams. Line them up, one in front of the other and set an odd object in front of the first players in line. They must kick the object across the yard and the across the finish line to win a point for their team. Kick things like a pillow, empty can, a sock, and so on.
Drag the Body. Divide the group into two teams. Give each team a blanket. Have one player from each team lie down on the blanket. The teams must drag the body on the blanket from one end of the yard to the other. Whoever crosses the finish line first, wins.
Blind Snakes. Set up a number of sprinklers in between a starting line and a finish line. Have the kids try to run from one end to the other without getting sprayed. Have one of the kids control the faucet, turning it on and off at random. Award ribbons to the kids who play the longest without getting wet.
Outdoor Games And Activities
Most children love to play outdoors, but sometimes they need a helping hand with ideas to get them started. Enjoy our collection of tried and tested games below.
Beanbag Cross Challenge
This is a great game for a large gathering of children – you need at least a team of 8, a fairly large space and a means of marking the ground. A good test of concentration and skill!
Hold A Boat Race NEW!
Make your own boats and sail them in the paddling pool!
Capture The Flag
You will need a large group of children and a large space, too, but if you have both, this is a favorite game for all ages.
Catch The Dragon’s Tail
This traditional Chinese game is great fun for the playground. You will need a large group of children – at least 10, but the more the merrier!
Chinese Ball
This traditional Chinese playground game develops children’s ball skills and their concentration – it really keeps them on their toes!
Forcing The City Gates
A traditional Chinese rough outdoor game for boys.
Outdoor Fun For Kids
While it’s important to play outside, young children are constantly learning, no matter what activity they are doing. With all the different kinds of toys that children go through as they grow, it is also important to find activities that will also grow with the child as well and still keeps them entertained as they get older.
One of the outdoor games to consider for your toddler is bocci ball or outdoor bowling sets. These games have come a long way and come in many styles and variations. Many companies sell them and they are even available in a soft foam, ideal for smaller kids so they won’t get hurt. These games provide not only lots of fun, but it’s a learning experience as well. It develops eye hand coordination, simple strategy thinking, as well as getting in plenty of physical activity.
Learning Games For Kids
Educational games are a great tool for building foundation math and language skills that today’s elementary school curriculum requires. These online learning games and songs for kids are fun, teach important skills for preschool and elementary school kids and they’re free. Want educational games that help build skills in math, language, science, social studies, and more? You’ve come to the right place!
Learning Games For Kids
Online Learning Games for kids are a great way to build the skills that kids need to succeed in school. These educational games for kids make learning fun with math facts, language arts, and more. Children enjoy learning with educational games. Kids can learn with math addition facts, multiplication flash cards, language puzzles, and more to make their learning experience rewarding and fun. Want educational games that make learning fun for preschoolers up to middle school kids? You’ve come to the right place!
We’ve got educational games for kids in the following categories: Math Facts, Math Games, Language Arts, Science Songs, Animal and Nature Games, Word Games, Art and Music Games, Logic Games, Memory Games, Hand-Eye Coordination Games, Preschool Games, Keyboarding Games and Geography Games. We’ll be adding new educational games often so make sure to come back and check us out frequently.
No more duck, duck, goose for this crowd. School-age kids are more sophisticated than preschoolers when it comes to games. They can play more complex games, juggle multiple roles, and enjoy the challenge of figuring out strategies.
Getting Started
Some kids will take as much active play as they can get, while others enjoy less. Whether it’s a birthday party or a summer picnic, games are a great way to involve all kids in being active. Grade school is a time of building identity and self-esteem, so encourage every kid in your group to enjoy the game and find ways to make sure that everyone is able to participate.
The following games are great for any outdoor event, and we’ve included some rainy-day games too.
Featuring 222 Fantastic Games
for Learning and Fun
School Time Games.com provides learning activities for students of all ages. We’ve selected a variety of engaging games and puzzles that are connected to all of the major subject areas in today’s school curriculum.
Cooking is a skill that helps children read, do math and organize their work logically. This school year, spend more time with your kids in the kitchen and teach them how to cook with easy kids’ recipes from Family Fun.
Making Food Fun
Sometimes kids just need a little inspiration to try new things. This collection of ways to make food more fun will encourage kids to play with their food.
Kids cooking recipes
Have some fun with the kids in the kitchen and get them helping to make everything from muffins to main meals.
Kids recipes
Get your kids interested in good food early, and family meals will be a pleasure for the rest of your lives. This collection of little taste-bud pleasers includes a classic fish pie (with a feline twist), penne carbonara and sweet and sour pork.
Mini Fish Pie
Make teatime fun: garnish delicious fish pie with a cool cat’s face
Healthy Eating for Kids Recipes and Menus
Old-Fashioned Spaghetti & Meatballs
To stretch the ground beef, we use high-fiber bulgur and whole-wheat breadcrumbs in the meatballs, which are baked rather than fried.
Healthy Snacks for Kids
It is possible to make fruits, vegetables, lean protein, low fat dairy products and whole grains appealing to your kids. Here are some tried-and-true methods for making kids shout, “Hooray for healthy foods!”
Let Them be Choosy
An afternoon snack gives kids the energy to play outside or do their homework. The important thing is to provide kids with choices. If all the choices you give them are reasonably nutritious, then everybody’s happy: your kids get to choose their snacks, and you get to ensure that they’re eating healthfully.
Kid Pleaser Healthy Snacks
Take a Dip
Kids love anything they can dip! A baggie full of carrot and celery sticks, cucumber and bell pepper slices, sugar snap peas and cherry tomatoes will disappear like magic if there’s a tub of dip to go with them.
Make some ranch dressing using low fat ingredients, or make a batch of nutritious hummus, bean dip or salsa.
Baked tortilla chips and whole wheat crackers or pita triangles are perfect, nutritious and kid-pleasing accompaniments for dips, too.
Sliced fruit takes on a whole new appeal as well when it’s accompanied by a sweet, creamy dip. Good fruit dips include flavored yogurt, applesauce, low fat sour cream sweetened with honey or brown sugar, and caramel ice cream topping.
Cheese
The protein in this kid-friendly snack keeps energy levels high until dinnertime. We like to stick salt-free pretzel sticks into cubes of low-fat cheese to make “satellite snacks,” but you can also make cheese more interesting to kids by cutting it into fun shapes with a cookie cutter and making kabobs with your favorite fruit.
Toddlers and small children are super busy exploring their world… Many times they need a small snack to keep them going. Snacks For Toddlers offers healthy kid snack ideas and quick snack recipes for feeding those hungry (and sometimes picky) mouths.
To make Tortilla Roll Ups:
Use a large tortilla and spread with cream cheese. Add lunch meat, shredded cheese and thinly sliced tomatoes. Roll it up using the cream cheese as “glue”. Slice into 1-2 inch rolls.
Quick Ideas
Foods To Keep Handy
Every trip to the grocery store, I make sure I add the following to my grocery cart… this way I know I always will have a nice snack ready for my kids when they come calling.
Fresh Fruit
Apples, Bananas, Pears, Melon, Kiwi, Grapes, Mango
Cheese
- String Cheese is a big hit – sometimes I’ll cut it up in small circles
- Grated Cheese – I get the big bag at Costco and break it down into 3 bags. Two bags go in the freezer and 1 bag in the fridge for immediate use
- Block Cheese – I like to cut this into sticks or small squares for super little fingers
- Cottage Cheese – With a teaspoon of preserves or cut up fruit (peaches, pears, nectarines)
