My Pal Violet, LeapFrog

My DD2 was given one of these as a gift at 6 months of age. She liked it, but her older sister (2.4) was absolutely wild about it! In the end I had to buy another (Scout) for DD1, and for the past four months both doggies have been in constant use. They've been dragged everywhere and the other toddlers we meet love to play with them too. Easy to set up, the only drawback is that they aren't machine washable so they do show the odd smudge.

This unique cuddly toy is brightly coloured, plays music and can be connected to your computer to personalise music and words. I was surprised at how great the sound quality was, its not too loud but still really clear. It can even pronounce Alexia!

You can download up to 30 songs on here and personalise each one. All you have to do is press the paw to play, its really easy.

This interactive learning toy is suitable for children aged 6 months +

Don't be put off if your not savvy with a computer either, as this is all really easy to set up

I'd highly recommend this toy, its sure to be a hit with your little one and will make an perfect gift.