Summer clothes for children

Typical. After weeks and weeks (months?) of rain, the sun has come out with a vengeance. There's never a happy medium, is there? Today is absolutely roasting... and none of us has any suitable clothes.

We went out panic-buying summer shoes and shorts yesterday, but if you've got more sense than us (and I bet you have), you should have a look at the lovely clothes available on Nappy Valley. From teeny Converse to Ralph Lauren playsuits, you should be able to find something to get you through the next couple of months (or weeks).

Bikes, trikes and more at Nappy Valley

Yesterday the sun was shining and so we took our boys to the park. The older one wanted to go on his bike and so we retrieved it from the cupboard under the stairs, where it's been languishing for months. When the younger one saw it, he wanted to go on his bike too. But he's only two and hasn't got a bike yet. He wasn't impressed.

But then nor was the oldest when he realised that in all the time his bike's been shut away, he's completely outgrown it - unless he wants to hit himself in the face with his knees while riding.

Basically, we realised we need new bikes. Luckily there's a great selection of bikes, trikes and scooters on Nappy Valley. From wooden trikes to pink Barbie bikes, even a bike trailer for two. Perfect for enjoying the good weather!

Introducing Big Blue Cuddle

Big Blue Cuddle is a wonderful shopping website - you shop as normal, but, on checkout, you can donate between 15% and 50% of the value of each sale to a children charity.

Customers discover new and original brands, buy great clothes and have the satisfaction of having helped raise funds for a good cause without spending anything extra (clothes are sold at the normal retail price).

Charities receive funds that can make a big difference and raise awareness about their projects and cause.

Furthermore when you buy a present on Big Blue Cuddle, for example for a newborn baby, you're effectively giving twice and the recipient will know which charity has benefited from that purchase as it will say on the back of the greeting card.Currently, everybody who signs up to the newsletter gets a 20% off voucher as a welcome gift. So what are you waiting for? Visit www.bigbluecuddle.com

Buy a bike for Christmas

I can still remember coming downstairs on Christmas morning to find my brand new bike standing in front of the tree. It's one of my most precious memories.

Bikes are always incredibly popular Christmas presents, but they don't come cheap. Check out Nappy Valley for a selection of great quality bikes and scooters at excellent prices.

There's even a Dawes Blowfish 14 (pictured) in "pretty much perfect" condition. Do you know someone who'd love to find one in front of the tree?

Get moo-ving with this ride-on cow

How cute is this cow trike?

Made from solid rubberwood, this attractive wooden ride-on trike has four wooden wheels with a rubber grip to make riding easy and smooth. The soft ears and horns on the front handlebars, soft cow-patterned cushioned seat and tail make it comfortable too.

It's suitable from 19 months + and available from Nappy Valley for £25.