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CHRISTMAS SALE STARTS 27TH DECEMBER 10AMSummer and winter clothing up to 40% off
26/12/2025

CHRISTMAS SALE STARTS 27TH DECEMBER 10AM

Summer and winter clothing up to 40% off

HAPPY FRIDAY!We are open Friday & Saturday 10-4Back in stock for the weekend PlusPlus gift sets including the BIG sets f...
07/11/2025

HAPPY FRIDAY!

We are open

Friday & Saturday 10-4

Back in stock for the weekend PlusPlus gift sets including the BIG sets for the littlest builders and the unicorn puzzle by numbers

The Importance of Sensory Play for Babies and Young ChildrenFrom the moment they’re born, children learn about the world...
13/10/2025

The Importance of Sensory Play for Babies and Young Children

From the moment they’re born, children learn about the world through their senses. Every touch, sound, and colour helps their developing brain make sense of new experiences. Sensory play—activities that engage touch, sight, sound, smell, and movement—is one of the most natural and effective ways for babies and toddlers to learn, explore, and grow

Why Sensory Play Matters

Sensory play builds important early skills that go far beyond fun. It supports cognitive development by helping children understand cause and effect (“when I shake this, it makes a noise!”), strengthens fine and gross motor skills, and boosts language development as they describe what they see and feel

It’s also emotionally beneficial—squishing soft playdough or splashing water can be calming and help little ones regulate their emotions. Most importantly, sensory play nurtures curiosity, creativity, and confidence, laying the foundation for future learning

Sensory Play for Babies (0–12 Months)

At this age, sensory play should be simple, safe, and full of gentle exploration:

Texture exploration: Offer soft cloths, sponges, or fabric ribbons for babies to touch and squeeze

Sound discovery: Try rattles, gentle shakers, or musical mobiles to help babies notice rhythm and tone

Visual stimulation: Use colourful toys or baby-safe mirrors to encourage eye tracking and visual focus

Tummy time mats: Choose ones with crinkly areas, water bubbles, or textured patches to explore through movement

Always supervise play and keep materials baby-safe and free from small parts

Sensory Play for Toddlers (1–3 Years)

Toddlers love to explore more actively, so sensory play can become messier and more creative:

Taste-safe sensory bins: Fill a tray with dry pasta, rice, or oats and let your child scoop, pour, and stir

Mess-free painting: Seal paint in a clear zip-lock bag—kids can squish and mix colours without getting dirty

Water play: Add cups, spoons, and floating toys to a small bowl of water for endless pouring and splashing fun

Nature exploration: Collect leaves, pinecones, or pebbles on a walk and talk about their textures and smells

Building and pretend play: Blocks, playdough, and soft figurines help toddlers connect imagination with tactile exploration

Importance of Imaginative Play for Young Children | Orange Tree Toys Farmyard Magnetic Picture Boardring the farmyard to...
13/10/2025

Importance of Imaginative Play for Young Children | Orange Tree Toys Farmyard Magnetic Picture Board
ring the farmyard to life with the Orange Tree Toys Farm Magnetic Picture Board, a delightful and educational toy designed to inspire creativity and storytelling in young children. Featuring colourful wooden magnets of friendly farm animals, tractors, and scenery, this classic magnetic board encourages imaginative play while supporting early learning skills.
Children can mix and match the magnetic pieces to create their own farmyard scenes, developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness as they play. The reusable design allows endless possibilities—perfect for sparking creativity and building storytelling confidence.
Crafted from sustainably sourced wood and finished with non-toxic paints, this sturdy magnetic board is both safe and durable. Measuring approximately 30 × 30 × 4 cm, it’s the perfect size for tabletop play or quiet time at home.
A wonderful choice for a birthday gift, Christmas present, or educational toy, the Orange Tree Toys Farm Magnetic Picture Board offers screen-free fun that helps children learn through creativity and imagination. It’s a timeless toy that combines the charm of traditional play with modern, eco-conscious design.
Come and shop the Orange Tree Toys range instore and online now

10/10/2025

Little Dutch Newborn toy range | baby sensory toys

We have restocked our newborn gift range with some new lines from our popular Little Dutch range

Beautiful sensory toys perfect for newborn gifts

Bigjigs Wooden Train Sets | Classic Eco-Friendly ToysWooden train sets have been loved by children for generations. Ther...
08/10/2025

Bigjigs Wooden Train Sets | Classic Eco-Friendly Toys

Wooden train sets have been loved by children for generations. There’s something timeless about the click of wooden tracks, the smooth glide of a little train, and the endless stories kids create as they play. Among the best-known names in wooden train play is Bigjigs Toys — a brand trusted by parents worldwide for its quality, safety, and creativity.

At Treetop Toys we’re proud to stock a wide range of Bigjigs wooden train sets that inspire imagination, support learning, and stand the test of time. Here’s why these toys are more than just fun.

1. Open-Ended Play for Imagination

A Bigjigs train set isn’t just a railway — it’s a world in the making. Children can build towns, bridges, and landscapes, deciding where the tracks lead and what adventures the trains will have. This kind of open-ended play nurtures storytelling, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

2. Building Fine Motor and Cognitive Skills

Connecting tracks, balancing bridges, and placing trains on rails all help to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Kids also learn about sequencing, planning, and cause-and-effect as they design layouts and experiment with different track combinations.

3. Social and Cooperative Play

Train sets are brilliant for group play. Whether it’s siblings or friends, children naturally collaborate to build track systems and share trains. This helps them practice communication, teamwork, and sharing — all key social skills.

4. Safe, Durable, and Eco-Friendly

Bigjigs wooden train sets are made from responsibly sourced materials and finished with non-toxic paints. They’re built to last, meaning they can be passed down through generations. Unlike plastic alternatives, they’re kinder to the planet and offer a tactile, natural play experience.

5. Compatible and Expandable

One of the reasons Bigjigs is so popular with families is that their wooden train sets are compatible with other leading wooden railway brands. This means you can easily expand your child’s collection over time, mixing and matching track pieces, trains, and accessories for endless play possibilities.

6. Perfect for Every Age

Toddlers (3+ years): Starter sets with simple tracks and chunky trains.

Preschoolers: More detailed sets with bridges, tunnels, and accessories.

Older Children: Large layouts with stations, cranes, and themed add-ons.

No matter your child’s age, there’s a Bigjigs train set to suit their stage of development.

Why Choose Bigjigs Train Sets from Treetop Toys

We carefully select high-quality wooden toys that inspire learning and creativity. Our Bigjigs wooden train collection includes starter sets, expansion packs, and themed accessories — everything you need to build a railway world your child will love.

Bigjigs wooden train sets are more than just classic toys. They’re tools for learning, imagination, and connection — all while being eco-friendly and built to last.

Browse our Bigjigs wooden train sets
https://treetoptoys.co.uk/index.php/toys/road-and-rail

04/10/2025

Smartivity Mechanical Beasts – Build a Dragon, a Dinosaur, and More!

Bring imagination to life with the Smartivity Mechanical Beasts kit, an exciting STEM construction toy for children aged 6 and above. With eco-friendly wooden parts and step-by-step instructions, kids get to build their very own mechanical animals—including an awesome dinosaur and a fire-breathing dragon that actually moves!

As children assemble these beasts, they explore key STEM concepts like gears, levers, and motion while developing problem-solving skills, fine motor abilities, and focus. The clever, mess-free design means no glue or batteries are required—just hands-on creativity and the thrill of building something that works.

Once complete, the models aren’t just for display. Kids can play with their creations again and again, racing the dinosaur, unleashing the dragon, and inventing endless adventures with their mechanical menagerie. This combination of construction and imaginative play makes the kit a gift that lasts far beyond the first build.

Once complete, the models aren’t just for display. Kids can repeatedly play with their creations, racing the dinosaur, unleashing the dragon, and inventing endless adventures with their mechanical menagerie. This combination of construction and imaginative play makes the kit a gift that lasts far beyond the first build.

03/10/2025

SHOP LOCAL

We know that you are starting to think about bigger gifts for Christmas

We can't stock absolutely everything in the shop, but what we can do is, if you have your eye on something specific from one of our suppliers we can order it for you. A 50% deposit secures you order and once it arrives you can pay the balance and we can either store it for you or you can take it away

Pop in and see us - shop local - your high street needs you!

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01/10/2025

NEW STEM TOY RANGE FOR AGE 6+

Treetop Toys Berwick is delighted to add the Smartivity range of toys to the older children's section of our shop

A construction toy where the playing didn't stop you finish building!

Inspire the engineers of the future with this great screen free toy

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103 Marygate
Berwick-Upon-Tweed
TD57HT

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
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