4 buys to brighten your child's world

05 July 2015 - 02:00 By Mandy Allen

These practical, yet playful finds will delight kids and parents alike 1. UP THE WALLInvesting in wallpaper is a costly affair, so do your research and pick something that will suit a changing bedroom space as your child gets older. This vintage collage-inspired design (pictured above), Pip Sweet Memories from the Wallpower 2 Collection, is a girlie delight. Pip Studio by Eijffinger, to order from Dreamweaver Studios. 2. STOWAWAYFor homework supplies, arts bits and bobs, crafting kits and everything else in between, this Ikea Råskog trolley is the business. From R1 499, Nevada Furniture. 3. DELISH DISHESFrench brand Pylones is known the world over for its colourful designs that turn ordinary household things into quirky objects of delight. Check out these cute Melamine plates (also available as bowls) that will put the "super" into suppertime. From R150 each, happygifts.co.za for online orders and stockist details.story_article_right1 4. BAKED WITH LOVERemember the retro delight that is the ice-cream sandwich? The Cuisipro Mini Ice Cream Sandwich Maker set takes it up a notch, allowing you to cut the prettiest shapes from wafers, brownies, sponge cake or soft-textured biscuits to make gorgeous frosty delights. Easy enough for the kids to use, so put them to work next time you've got a birthday party looming or let them have fun on a lazy afternoon or playdate. From R170 at Yuppiechef.com...

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