Keep skip hopping at home

Who says staying at home can’t be loads of fun? These toys will help provide lots of happy family moments.

Who said that lockdown can’t be fun? Lifestyle, parenting and toy brand Skip Hop want to spread a little positivity and encourage families across the UK to #KeepSkipHopping with a message to bring the #FunatHome. 

The team are looking to raise spirits and lend a helping hand to families across the UK looking to enjoy some quality time.

The team has converted the Skip Hop social media platforms into a hub of information, sharing educational resources as well as offering tips to keep the kids occupied at home, including games and activities.

Their aim is to encourage families to stay home, spend time together and make memories that they will cherish in the years to come.

They want you to join-in and share your #FunatHome with them too. That’s why the brand is excited to reveal its ‘must-haves made better’ toys to bring the fun and keep the kids occupied whilst we all stay at home.

Zoo Unicorn Phone, RRP £10

Talk is magical! This engaging unicorn phone keeps baby busy and happy with sweet sounds, songs and more. From the light-up horn to the easy-grip rainbow handle and colourful buttons, your little one will love to chat with this fairy tale friend.

Great for: Fun chats with little ones and pretend chats with family and friends

Explore & More Selfie Phone, RRP £10

Baby’s first selfie… And it’s not on your phone! Thanks to the mirrored surface, this adorable toy phone encourages self-recognition at playtime.

Three light-up face filters are fun for little ones to explore – from glasses to cute dog ears and even cats’ whiskers. Baby will be busy for hours, especially with the addition of sound effects, including barks and meows plus cheerful tunes add to the fun!

Great for: Little ones’ first selfies and getting used to their reflection

Farmstand Avocado Rock-a-mole Guitar, RRP £16

He’s a little bit country and a little bit guac and roll! This adorable avocado guitar inspires mini musicians with strumming riffs, fun tunes and more! Easy for little hands to hold – spin the avocado’s “pit” or press the light-up buttons and guac out!

Great for: Getting musical with the kids and having a dance party

Bandana Buddies Activity Toys, RRP £16

Full of textures, patterns and sounds, little hands stay active as baby explores rattles, crinkles and more. Designed to help you on-the-go, this colourful character’s soft bandana teether detaches for Mum to wear around her wrist for quick access.

Perfect for multi-sensory play, this cute companion is ideal for fun at home or out and about.

Great for: Learning about the senses of touch, sound and sight, a friend for baby

Tropical Paradise Activity Gym & Soother, RRP £85

Take a trip to the tropics – at home and on the go! Lush leaves, adorable animals and soothing sounds turn playtime into an outdoor adventure.

Featuring beautiful tropical artwork and a mesh canopy, this engaging activity gym also offers 2-in-1 versatility with a detachable Sloth Soother that easily attaches to carriers and more for outings with baby.

This also plays two calming sounds to soothe baby on the move, rainforest and white noise/heartbeat. The comfy playmat includes a soft leaf pillow for tummy time fun, plus a cute monkey with a banana teether toy, a toucan chime and a crinkle leopard.

Great for: Bonding time for baby and the bigger kids as they lay together

Zoo 3-in-1 Ride On Toy, RRP £60

Designed to grow with your little one for three stages of fun, these cute and colourful ride-on toy, available in Zoo favourites Eureka Unicorn and Digby Dog, offers an entertaining way to encourage motor skills development, balance and coordination at playtime.

Stage one, designed for early walkers, motivates little ones to push and pull in wagon mode – a great way to transport their favourite toys, too. At stage two, the wagon’s storage tub converts to a seat for ride-on mode. Ready for stage three? Just remove the seat, pull up the adjustable handle for your toddler, hop on the scooter and take it for a ride!

They’ll love pressing the button at the front for a headlight, melodies, a beep sound and more fun sound effects as they whizz along.

Great for: Little learners taking their first steps and learning to scoot

Silver Lining Cloud Baby’s View 3-Stage Activity Centre, RRP £135

Designed in collaboration with a pediatrician, Skip Hop’s baby activity centre supports a ‘whole body’ approach to play and learning.

Easy to assemble, with toys that can be positioned anywhere for baby, it features a 360-degree rotating seat that turns and stretches for bouncing. The unique Discovery Window lets baby see their feet while they play to learn cause and effect.

As baby grows, the activity centre converts for easy cruising – ultimately becoming a clean, sturdy table for colouring, playing and more. A modern, clean aesthetic and multiple uses will make this activity centre a family favourite!

Great for: Keeping baby occupied whilst you get on with the chores, cruising and big kids arts and crafts

Designed to deliver hours of fun, this Jumper also offers convenient fold-away functionality to save precious space!

Featuring a unique light-up Cloud Bouncer Counter to keep track of bounces, baby is rewarded with lights and music when reaching those all-important milestones.

Watch your baby swivel, jump and play their way to the next level whilst being occupied with endless entertainment!

Great for: Keeping little movers entertained and contained

Skip Hop Double-Play Reversible Play Mat, RRP £100

Designed to double the choices for stylish, baby-safe floor covering, our reversible playmat flips from a colorful kid-friendly pattern to a modern décor print for two looks in one.

Completely PVC-free, the easy-care foam mat provides a jumbo-size cushioned play space that works equally well in the living room or playroom. Simply roll it up for convenient transport and storage.

Great for: Taking the fun indoors or out and creating a safe environment for little ones to play