If you ask anyone in my family what my favourite toy was growing up, they would most definitely answer Baby Annabell. She came everywhere with me, and I took such good care of her she's still working now, for my little ones to play with when we visit nanny's house.

So when I was offered the chance to review the new Baby Annabell Learns to Swim doll*, I jumped at the chance! Indiana (and Parker of course), were both thrilled as well - especially as this new doll has a very special feature.

The Learns to Swim doll is full bathable, meaning that she can not only be taken into the bath, but even the swimming pool if your little one wanted a swimming companion. When Baby Annabell gets in contact with water, she giggles and will wiggle her arms and legs to 'splash' (3 x AA batteries are needed). She can also float on her back as if swimming too.

The doll comes dressed in an adorable pink swimming costume, and swimming essentials, arm bands and a purple hooded towel, are also included. All of which feature the lovely little sheep logo that Baby Annabell is known for.

The doll is a lovely size and both littles have loved carrying her around. However I do think that some of the features are a little disappointing. The splashing motion is very basic, and the noises become quite repetitive. However I don't think Indie has noticed these problems at all. She absolutely loves the doll, and I know it will be played with for a long time to come!

*We received this doll is exchange for our review. All opinions are honest and my own. This post contains affiliate links.

Barbie DreamHorse Doll and Horse | Review

Now Indiana is getting older, she's getting into more 'grown up' toys. She loves to role play and can spend hours in her own little dream world, making up stories with her toys as she goes. So when we received the Barbie DreamHorse to review, she was absolutely over the moon - "Mummy, thank you sooo much!" were her words if I remember correctly!

The Barbie DreamHorse comes with a Barbie doll (all geared up for a horse-riding adventure), 3 accessories, and a beautiful white horse, which is actually Barbie’s most interactive pet yet! It reacts to touch and sounds, and features more than 30 realistic reactions. And if I'm honest, I'm not sure who's had the most fun playing...

The horse is really interactive and could provide hours of fun for little ones. When in it's normal mode it can walk along by either the press of a button, or by touching or speaking to it. If you tap it's left side it will turn left, the right side will turn the horse right, and tapping the horse in the middle will send it forward. You can also call the horse from either side to change it's direction too.

The horse also has a fun mode, where it will play 3 different songs and 'dance' to each one (it's more of a nod motion). It can also nuzzle if you stroke it's neck, nod yes or no to questions and my favourite interactive feature, is that it will 'eat' the provided bunch of carrots when you put them in her mouth! Overall I've been really impressed with the amount of features the DreamHorse has.

I will say that the horse can be a little too sensitive at times, and the sound feature means it can end up walking all over the place. You also do need to make sure it is on a completely flat surface (it won't work on carpets), as otherwise it will easily topple over. We have also found that even with very delicate, or even no brushing, the horse's hair does fall out really easily.

Indiana absolutely loves the Barbie DreamHorse though, and I think it will be one she'll continue to play with for a long time. She loves that the Barbie can sit on the horse, and has enjoyed playing with her separately a number of times too.

The Barbie DreamHorse retails at £89.99, and I think it would be a fab toy this Christmas.

We received this product in exchange for our review. All opinions are honest and my own.