From mud kitchens to magic carpets – parents are loving these educational toys (aff)
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From sensory carpets to wooden kitchens, these clever play ideas are proving hugely popular with parents and nurseries alike
A website specialising in educational furniture has listed its most popular products for young children - from clever carpets to wooden kitchen sets.
Office Furniture Online has an entire section of its website dedicated to early years supplies, aimed at playgroups, nurseries and schools. And its play sets and carpets are proving to be the most popular.
Prices range from around £50 to over £1,000 for these high-quality products, which are built to stand up to the rigours of repeated play in educational settings.
Here are some of the most popular items in the Early Years section of the Office Furniture Online website.
Millhouse Kitchen
Designed for children under two, this wooden outdoor kitchen is made from Scandinavian Redwood, and features two removeable bowls for mixing. Perfect for mud pies.
Millhouse Toddler Play Cosy Mirror Den Set
Made from solid beech timber and birch plywood, this little den includes two safety mirror panels, and a fabric roof to create a safe hideaway.
Rainbow Numbers Carpet
This is one of a huge selection of educational carpets, and it's currently the most popular.
Featuring numbers from one to 24, there's potential for plenty of fun games to encourage kids to interact with the numbers.
Millhouse Maple Role Play Shop Set
Office Furniture Online's roleplay products often top the most popular list, and its their durability that keeps customers coming back.
This one has an opening door, fun shelves, and a chalk-board.
Millhouse Toddler Kitchen Set
With four separate kitchen units, there's plenty of room for imagination in this roleplay set. Ideal for children over 18 months, it's made from sturdy birch plywood and the hinges are designed to prevent fingers being trapped.
Millhouse Toddler Play Enclosure
With six panels, this hexagonal enclosure is aimed at keeping toddlers safe and contained. It can also be used to divide play areas, and the variety of styles of panels will keep youngsters interested.
Millhouse Preschool Rectangular Table & Bench Set
Made from Scandinavian Redwood, this lovely little set is durable enough to stand up to serious abuse.
The edges are rounded to prevent bumps and accidents, and it has a 10-year guarantee.
Natural World Semi-Circle Placement Carpet
Another educational carpet, this large semi-circle is designed to be anti-slip and to create a calm atmosphere.
It's easily spot cleaned and has a three-year warranty.
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