Products we love: Spring 2026 edition
Products on our watchlist this issue








Products on our watchlist this issue
With stories, music, and learning on the go, this screen-free audio player is perfect for little hands and big adventures. Just pop in a Yoto card and take the magic anywhere! No microphone. No camera. No ads.

With easy-to-grasp magnetic picture tiles, children can see what comes next, build independence and feel a sense of achievement as tasks are completed. The timber tiles are also a breeze to wipe clean after an attack of the inevitable sticky fingers!

Everyhuman stocks a great range of adaptive clothing including styles from Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive, combining fashion with thoughtful design to make dressing easier for people with a range of abilities. Featuring details such as modified openings, easy-fastening options and comfortable fits, the collection supports independence and confidence while keeping personal style front and centre.

Nightollie is a bedwetting alarm designed to help children and teenagers develop dry nights with confidence. The gentle sound and vibration alarm alerts children when wetting begins, helping them learn to recognise the signals from their body over time. Australian designed and developed with input from a paediatric continence specialist, Nightollie provides a simple, supportive approach for families navigating bedwetting.

Not everyone needs a smartphone with endless apps and complicated menus. The Australian-designed BigPurplePhone strips away the clutter, replacing it with large, high-contrast buttons, picture-based contacts and a simple interface that’s easier to navigate for people with cognitive disability, low vision or reduced dexterity. Features like voice-to-text messaging, an SOS button, scam call protection and optional carer management tools can help users stay connected while supporting greater independence and confidence

Q-assist is a range of thoughtfully designed assistive devices, mobility aids and ramps for individuals who need additional support carrying out their day- to-day activities. From mobility ramps to bathroom aids – the best bit is that you can find their products at Bunnings!

Designed to fit comfortably in little hands, Moonbuddy is a screen-free breathing companion that helps children slow their breathing and regulate their emotions. Its soft tummy gently expands and contracts, giving children a simple rhythm to follow during moments of stress, anxiety or overwhelm.
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The Possum Play Couch is a modular foam play couch that can be transformed into everything from obstacle courses to cubbies and cosy corners. Its lightweight pieces encourage imaginative play, movement, gross motor development and sensory exploration, while also creating a safe space for children to climb, crash or relax.

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