Little ’Uns.

HAPPY SNAPPERS

This summer holiday let your kids capture their favourite memories with a super grown-up camera that even you’ll want to get your hands on. The Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera has a tough rubber outer shell to withstand the hard knocks of “creative frustration” and comes with big buttons and handgrips to reduce the wobbles of excitement. Say “Cheese!” AU$149.99. For stockists, call 1300 135 312 within Australia.

MAKING A SPLASH

The latest water ride at Jamberoo Action Park, New South Wales’ biggest fun park just over an hour’s drive south of Sydney, is only for older kids. With five to a raft, zig-zag down one of two giant Taipan waterslides, in the dark – that’s what we call heart-pumping action! There are other rides, guaranteed to get you equally soaked and psyched, as well as barbecue and picnic facilities for when the going gets too tough. Open daily until 27 April 2008. Adults and children over 13 years AU$35, children 4–12 years AU$28, adults over 60 years AU$28. Jamberoo Rd, Jamberoo, New South Wales, tel: +61
(2) 4236 0114.

GET SQUIDGY WITH IT

The Cuddly Critter range of Squidgy neck pillows come in the shape of elephants, lions, hippos, cats and pigs. They’re perfect for napping on during long flights or car rides. The only problem is trying to wrestle one from the kids for yourself! AU$19.95. Call +61 (7) 5593 4755 for stockists.

GOOSEBUMPS AND SHIVERS

Kids always love a good scary creature feature and National Geographic’s Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure, showing on the giant screen of Sydney’s IMAX theatre through December, promises to be just that. This 3D swim with the heavyweights of the prehistoric seas will have you thanking the ice age. IMAX Theatre Sydney, 31 Wheat Rd, Darling Harbour, Sydney, tel: + 61 (2) 9281 3300.

BRAIN GAIN

Hands up if you’re after smart toys. Kidstuff, the toy store of choice for celebrity parents Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett, now has an online portal that makes it easier for parents to buy educational and creative toys that expand mind, body or imagination. No Barbie dolls and toy guns for this lot! www.kidstuff.com.au

SWEET DREAMS

Now you can all sleep easy when you travel with a KinderKot travelcot. This portable bed with a self-inflatable mattress for children up to four years old is fire-resistant with 50% UV-resistant polyester fabric, ensuring complete peace of mind. AU$139.95; available in red and lime colours. Check www.kinderkot.com.au for stockists.