Christmas Top Picks

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Oh... where to start playing with the wooden Cocoon Activity Table from Janod? Place the cogs into the correct position and turn them around. Watch the other cogs spin in turn. Stack the two different trees or sort five shapes into their colour coded slots. Move the coloured balls around the looping toy or push the vehicles around the track. When you have completed the circuit all the way around, you will have heard the bell tinkle and set the star in a spin. Waterpainted in muted contemporary colours, the activity table has anti-slip feet, is one of many items in the Cocoon range and a perfect toy for the playroom as it can be used by one or several children all at once!

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

The Cocoon Walker with Blocks is a perfect start for a first walker. Constructed with toddlers in mind, the walker has an adjustable and removable brake system to aid those learning to walk as well as more competent walkers.

The walker base comes fully constructed with instructions on tightening and replacing washers for every stage of learning to walk. Tighten the screws so the walker doesn't roll away when the toddler is unsteady on their feet and loosen it a little when they are more able. Once confident, you can replace the plastic brake with the included washers so the walker rolls freely for every adventure.

Rubber grippers on the wheels ensure a quiet ride and the curved design ensures it looks the part of a modern yet traditional toy! To assist in early STEM learning there are three rows of abacus beads attached to the frame for first counting and 20 alphabet and number blocks complete the educational foundation. Water painted in contemporary colours, the wooden walker from Janod is one of several in the Cocoon range.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

The Brico Kids DIY Magnetic Trolley consists of 21 accessories, including a hammer, spanner and screwdriver, a 4 piece cog gear system and a vice. The trolley has a magnetic board for storing the tools and sturdy wheels with rubber grippers which are great for indoor use. Anti-tilt footers at the back prevent any accidental toppling and as part of the Janod Brico range, it is a perfect entry point for little builders.

• Suitable for 18m up
• Dimensions: 37cm x 35cm x 44cm

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

The Janod Reversible Kitchen Laundry is a fantastic way for littlies to explore real life skills and encourage role play at the same time. Made from wood, the kitchen on the front is fully equipped with an oven, microwave, pantry cupboard and stainless-steel sink. The oven has movable knobs that 'click' when you turn them and the cooktop has LED lights and sound effects just like a real kitchen. Simply press the red buttons once to see the cooktop rings light up, then a second time to hear water boiling. Push the buttons a third time to turn them off. But if you forget, don't worry, nothing will boil over, the cooktop will switch off automatically after 30 seconds. The kitchen also comes with metals utensils including a ladle, strainer, egg flip and a pasta server, a saucepan with lid and a colander. It even has an oven mitt so you're ready to cook up a storm!

Flip the kitchen around so you can do the washing! The open shelves are perfect for storing your laudry powder and washbags. Just pop your washing in the front loader and move the dials to choose your load options. The washer dials also have sound effexts that 'click' when you turn them. Make sure you check the time on the clock so you know when the cycle is finished to come back and hang everything out to dry! Compact and contemporary, the Janod Reversible Kitchen and Laundry is perfect for teaching healthy and essential role play life skills which kids love emulating in the playroom and who doesn't love a multi-functional toy that takes up very little room and looks great too?

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Watch out for the approaching Portosaurus! Go for long rides on this magnificent Brachiosaurus. This ride-on toy has two directional front wheels to facilitate turning and steering. The wheels are equipped with silicon gripers to enable smooth riding no matter what the surface. The dinosaur's tail is made of plush (hand washable at 30C) and removable with velcro, adding a touch of softness and fun to the toy. Your child will be able to scoot off on adventures while developing motor skills and balance. 

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

A bit of soil, a few blades of grass, some water, mix it all together, and you have the perfect mud workshop! Let your child thrive in nature and develop their imagination with this solid wood kitchen. Suitable for outdoor use, this toy will withstand all experiments by young and old alike. Delivered with 10 accessories, the Muddy Lab is a veritable laboratory for discovering nature. It consists of 2 sinks and 2 removable plastic pots: perfect for picking flowers or collecting soil. A tub with a real tap: just fill it up and turn the tap to let the water flow. A metal sieve and a paintbrush are also provided to facilitate your little explorer?s research. Finally, for all their discoveries, your child will have 3 pieces of chalk and a detachable writing surface on the underside of the cooktop. More than a role play toy, the Muddy Lab will allow your child to develop their creativity and sensitivity to nature, while having fun on their own or with others. Made from FSC certified wood. As wood is an organic material, some boards may have knots and variations in colour. The Muddy Kitchen from Janod is an outdoor toy for children aged 3 and over.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Move over MasterChef! Kids creating in a kitchen like this are bound to come up with some ground-breaking recipes! The Mosaic Large Kitchen from Janod is a stylish combination of natural wood, black accents and coloured mosaics to deliver a contemporary retro style. The large, all-wood kitchen has hooks for hanging up the included metal utensils, a slotted spoon, pan and metal colander, and a pantry shelf to store your 3 cardboard food boxes of cheese, flour and rice. Just like mum and dad's kitchen, it is equipped with a cooktop featuring LED lights and real sound effects. Just press the red buttons once to turn the plates on, then a second time to hear the sound of the water boiling in the pan. But don't worry, you won't burn anything, the sound and lights turn off automatically after 30 seconds, or when you press the red buttons a third time. This fully equipped kitchen also includes an oven, microwave and storage cupboard, plus 3 rotary knobs with sound effects. The sink is stainless steel and the clock has adjustable arms to learn the time or use as a 'timer' while cooking. Imaginative role play at it's best!

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Little ones aged 12 months and up will be delighted by the enchanting activities on this garden-themed wooden activity table. With 8 engaging features, toddlers can twist, spin, stack, push, and pull, all while honing their fine motor skills and sparking their curiosity. The table includes a large stackable mushroom, five different-coloured slot-in shapes, a forest of five soft felt trees, a stackable daisy with a mirror effect, a looping toy, three rotating flower-shaped gears, a mushroom with sound effects, two small ducks that glide around the track and a windmill that turns as the ducks pass beneath. The height-adjustable legs ensure the table is just right for sitting (14 cm) or standing (22 cm), making it suitable from toddlerhood to preschool. The soft hues, varied shapes and textures stimulate sight, hearing, and touch. Crafted from durable, FSC-certified wood with timeless colours, this delightful toy is perfect for the playroom and is part of the Janod Cocoon collection.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Open up a world of imagination with the stylish Janod Plume kitchen. This tasteful play kitchen comes with oven, stovetop, stainless steel sink, kitchen timer and storage cupboards to store all your kitchen essentials. Its made from FSC wood and just like a real kitchen, it features two dials with sound effects to turn on the induction cookers and clock to keep any eye on cooking time. Comes with 5 cooking utensils, saucepan, ladle, spatula and two cardboard grocery items to get you started. Great for stimulating role play and engaging group play, become a famous chef or run your own local cafe, the choices are only limited to your imagination. Match the kitchen with other food play items available from the Janod range for a gastronomic experience!

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Everyone wants a piano in the playroom and Janod's Confetti My First Electronic Piano is the one to have! Janod are known for their great range of musical toys but this piano is unsurpassed. Forget about the funky styling and gorgeous colours, piano's are a favourite and the whole family will be lining up for a go. Made from wood and painted in the Janod Confetti polka dots it comes with 4 music sheets that are colour coded for a basic introduction to sheet music and has a melodious sound that will entertain and delight. Batteries not included.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

There's so much to explore in the Janod Cocoon Multi Activity Maxi Cube. Designed as a complete early learning toy that will stimulate an array of senses of little ones aged 18 months and over. Watch as they discover and play, while developing their fine motor skills, discover sound stimulation, learn about cause and effect, begin problem solving and reveal a surprising new spider friend. Over 11 fun activities are scattered over each side resulting in a giant multi activity cube that is full of surprises. Activities include 2 mirrors, 1 large abacus on the top panel which can be flipped over for a flat surface, 1 snail with rotating shell to move the beads inside, 1 maze with 6 sliding wooden pieces, 1 shape-sorting side with 5 slot-in pieces, rotating flower gears, 1 multicoloured caterpillar with rotating body parts and a fun spider that is magnetic and adheres to its web. The easy to grasp spider also rolls on the ground to surprise and amuse the whole family. Beautifully decorated in timeless colours and natural wood, much time will be spent discovering the various sounds, materials and activities on this garden themed Multi Activity Maxi Cube. Made from FSC certified wood, decorated with water-based paints and part of the Janod Sweet Cocoon collection.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

The market is officially open! Check out this cute grocery store that?s perfect for apprentice greengrocers and grocery shopping assistants. The Farmers Market wooden grocery store allows children aged 3 and up to invent and create their own business or go grocery shopping for supplies. This beautiful pretend play toy is equipped with a clock, a blackboard to scribble down sums or write down the opening hours, a box of chalk, 5 cardboard food boxes (peas, flour, milk, apple juice and cheese), a scale, a till and notes and coins to pay the bill! Your child can place the included fruits and vegetables (3 apples, 3 pears, 3 strawberries, 3 carrots, 3 leeks and 3 potatoes) in the wooden grocery store compartments and write the price of each item on the blackboard in front. For added realism, kraft paper is also available to wrap up the vegetables before the customer takes them home. Customers can also choose to use the 2 mesh shopping bags which are more environmentally-friendly! There are 3 wooden pegs fitted to the stand to hang the bags or other accessories. In total, 32 accessories are included in this wooden set; it promises many an hour of fun selling or buying fruits and vegetables! This pretend play toy made from FSC wood and perfect for similating role play scenarios with children aged 3 and up.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Step into a magical world of culinary delights with Janods incredible Twist Kitchen, a double sided kitchen that unfolds to transform into a captivating kitchen and laundry experience, increasing opportunities of play for several people! Unleash the world of pretend play and let their imagination soar with its ingenious design, surprising features, and realistic elements. With a well equipped oven and hot plate one side, and washing machine with metal sink and tap on the other as well as ample storage space to store all your necessary cooking essentials . Featuring two rotating buttons providing realistic sound effects of turning on appliances, illuminating the stove top in addition to the realistic sound of boiling water. This magnificent kitchen comes with 8 cooking accessories to get you started as well as sliding doors and magnetic closures on the appliances. Come the end of playtime, just twist the kitchen to close, providing a compact and stylish addition to your play area. Play with it open or closed the choice is yours, either way it will allow you to get ready for hours of gastronomical creativity and joyful exploration that is suitable for multiple children to engage in.