The classic Snakes & Ladders board game is given a cool 3D twist in this Spears 3D Snakes & Ladders game. And Tesco have decided to join in the fun by shaving £2 off the original price of £5.97 and dropping it to £3.97.

• Click here to get playing with Tesco

This game is a race around the board to the finish line with wriggly snake slides to fall down and straight ladders to climb up. It looks really cool actually, being able to slide your piece down the board or climb the ladders step by step.

The game is for two to four players and is suitable for kids over the age of five. It doesn’t need batteries or anything awkward like that, and is easy to set up and play. I am definitely thinking of taking advantage of this deal, I reckon it will make a great present as well as hours of family fun at home.

Thanks to lucerysmum at HUKD!

A good buy for any Moshi Monster fan. And if your children aren't into this then I bet you'll know someone who is so a good buy for the present drawer too. Especially at this price. Tesco Direct has the Moshi Monster Flip N Fun puzzle on sale for £3.75. Delivery is free if you can collect instore.

• Click here for your Moshi Monster Flip N Fun puzzle at Tesco Direct

This reversible puzzle contains 60 pieces and features Poppet on one side and a map of Monstro City on the other. Hence the 'flip' part of the puzzles name! It is recommended for ages six years and upwards.

According to the website, the puzzle is 300mm wide, with a depth of 35mm.

There aren't any reviews from customers on this website, but on others the reviews are mostly positive. As one says "Bought this for my daughter and she really enjoys it. Good puzzle and worth the money." That was on the Argos website, where the same puzzle sells for £7.99. So I expect they'd be even more thrilled if they'd got it at this price!

Thanks to wishihadadonkey at HUKD!

As you know, here at PlayPennies we are all about deals, discounts, bargains, vouchers and anything else that can make a parent’s life that little bit cheaper and more cost effective. Considering how every year there is a report that roars out about how expensive one child can be, this mission seems like a good idea.

Today I decided to celebrate those stores that seem to make it their mission to help parents too. These websites and stores always seem to have a tasty bargain or three available for the budget parent and are a great place to start when hunting for a specific item at a discount price. So, here they are….

The usual price of the Fisher-Price ride on toys is around £21.99 (at least that’s what it is selling for on Amazon right now) and it has been reduced from that price to £15 and now to only £10 at Tesco right now. What a lovely bargain.

• Click here to get riding at Tesco

The Fisher-Price ride on options available to you with this deal include both the fire truck themed dude and the princess ride on. The Fisher-Price Little People fire truck ride on comes with buttons that make realistic rescue sounds and flashing lights that whirl as the music plays.

The princess Fisher-Price ride on also has buttons but these make enchanted princess sounds (huh?) and play a magical tune as the lights flash on the pretty pink crown.

Both Fisher-Price Little People ride on toys come with easy grip handlebars and under-seat storage – for those all important toys that must come with on those long journeys about the house. The toys are suitable for kids aged 1-3 years and you can arrange to collect them instore.

Thanks to wishihadadonkey at HUKD!

Tesco Direct is selling the Plum basic sandpit for £13.91 instead of the usual retail price of £18.91. This is a tasty saving of £5 and you can arrange to click and collect your item instore for free. Lovely.

• Click here to get sandy with Tesco Direct

Kids will get hours of traditional garden fun and inventive play with this square wooden sandpit. It encourages exercise, creativity and fun and will let your kids happily play and make and mess while you get on with some essential chores, or reading your book…

The Plum Junior sandpit is made from FSC certified timber and has rounded corners for added safety. It is easy to assemble and comes with both a protective cover and a ground sheet. The internal textile ground cover prevents weeds from growing through and allows water to drain out.

You can add play balls and buckets and spades and all sorts of extras to make that sand pit even more entertaining for kids. You only get the sand pit included in this deal though.

Thanks to unome4 at HUKD!

I am torn about this particular freebie but I thought that it was worth mentioning for some of you may be able to take full advantage of this offer. It is a Tesco Internet Exclusive where you get a free box of Kelloggs Mini Max cereal to try out.

• Click here to get your free cereal from Tesco

The new Kelloggs mini max cereal is made with wholegrain fibre and the free box is the 560g size and you can only get one per customer. What has had many of us chattering, though, is why they say it isn’t suitable for vegetarians! What on Earth could this cereal contain? If you’re a vegetarian, maybe you can help us figure it out…

Anyway, the discount will be credited when you go to the till and the free cereal offer is subject to availability. Make sure that you add this during your online shop otherwise you’ll be charged delivery charges on this, making it not free at all. And make sure it is taken off your total price at the end too as some people have had a problem there.

Thanks to ambergarcia at HUKD!

The Tinkerbell’s Woodland Bath Wonders and Disney Princess Bath & Beauty Treasures are all reduced from £6 to £3 at Tesco. You can get these delivered to your nearest store so you can save on the delivery charges.

• Click here to get clean and shiny with Tesco

The Tinkerbell set contains glittering bubble bath and star fizzers to make wash time a magical adventure. A star shaped ring and two flower gem hair bobbles are also included in the pack as additional treats. You also get a fairy-sized comb and mirror and a butterfly lip shimmer and a colourful bracelet. Not bad for £3.

The Disney Princess set has a sweet smelling bubble bath and shampoo, a heart shaped ring and a perfect mini princess tiara. It also has two crown hair slides, a mini comb and a princess looking glass so you can look and feel just like a princess. Sweet!

These would make great buys to keep as stocking fillers this Christmas, especially since you can now literally buy two for the price of one!

Thanks to wishihadadonkey at HUKD!

There are two Thomas the Tank Engine bags available at Tesco Direct: A Thomas shaped Backpack selling for a bargainous £1.87 instead of £7.50 and a swimming bag selling for £1.25 instead of £5.00.

• Get wet with the Thomas Swimbag
• Go to town with the Thomas Backpack

These are fun themed bags, perfect for little ones who tend to lose things.

The Swimbag is a blue bag with a print of the lovable children’s character. The bag is made of PVC and has a 1.5L capacity – plenty for keeping a brush, comb, shampoo and some sun lotion for some fun time in the water.

The Swimbag has a strap with a snap free feature for extra safety around little hands and necks!

The Backpack is somewhat bigger with an 8L capacity and a fun and friendly design. It’s perfectly sized for aeroplane hand luggage or to keep full of travel activities while travelling.  The backpack is made of polyester and has snap free straps  too.

Click and collect is free, while standard delivery is available from £3.

Thanks to sophie211 at HUKD

Ok, this is a great bargain and I am gutted that I simply do not have the space to put it anywhere in this house. That is one brilliant idea. Tesco Direct has reduced this Step2 all around art tower from £89 to £22 which is a whopping saving of £67.99. Nice one.

• Click here to get the artist in you unleashed with Tesco Direct

The art tower has a large, round table to accommodate multiple friends or siblings and it has a sturdy base to ensure that it stays stable and safe. There are two 11 inch stools included with the set that can fit neatly on any side of the table.

You also get two large, circular storage bins that are vertically mounted on a central pole so that kids can reach their art supplies easily. The top of the pole has four arms with clips so you can clip up and display the work. That is genius.

Thanks to G0OSE at HUKD!

You’ll have to forgive us here at PlayPennies HQ, this is the second Christmas post in as many hours. I think that it may well be we are all very confused by the weather. That brief burst of sunshine was our entire summer so, by that count, it is now almost time for Christmas…

• Click here to get some Barbie at Tesco Direct

Ok, so ignoring my weird rant about the rain and cold, this deal is pretty sharp for anyone who has a Barbie mad child. Or perhaps as a part of your pre-Christmas stock up? Either way, you are only paying £2.50 for this Chelsea Barbie doll and you can save even more by collecting instore.

The set has two dolls included and you can choose between two Chelsea themed dolls based on the movie Barbie A Perfect Christmas. There is ice skating Chelsea with a blue, snowflake inspired dress, snow day Chelsea wears a pink fur-lined Christmas ornament dress and that appears to be it. Cute though.

Thanks to pharris2 at HUKD!

The Wheelybugs on sale at Tesco Direct are down from £65 to £40.12 at the moment. You can choose from various designs and you are saving around £15 off the original price as well! If you have a Tesco nearby, then you can arrange to collect yours instore to save on delivery charges.

• Click here to wheel on over to Tesco Direct

The different Wheelbugs on sale at Tesco include the Tiger, Ladybird, Bee, Piggy, Mouse and Cow. I have to admit that my favourite is the Tiger really. Those cute little fluffy ears are too much! Also, you can’t really see the faces of the Ladybird, Bee and Cow which makes them look a tad creepy.

The Wheelybugs are ideal for toddlers aged 1-2 years old and let them roam the home safely and easily. They have been designed for children learning motor skills and can be ridden, pushed and pulled along thanks to the multi-directional castors. The Wheelybugs are handmade and are easy to keep clean too. There are also two different age range indicators on the site. One says 1-2 and the other says 2+, not sure which one is right!

Thanks to mummyk123 at HUKD!

These little cars, the,Little Tikes Cozy Coupe have been hugely popular for toddlers for years now. You'll see them in gardens, on the landing, on balconies, in nuseries and One O'Clock clubs. And for a very good reason - they last quite well and stand up to a lot of abuse. They're not cheap though, so a £10 reduction is very welcome. Tesco Direct has them available for £39.93, down from £49.93. Apparently you can find them at the same price on Amazon as well, but I couldn't find this exact model when I looked. With Tesco Direct you can collect for free in store.

• Click here for your Little Tikes Cozy Coupe at Tesco Direct

Take your imagination and adventures on the road with the Little Tikes Cozy Coupe, with all-new features added to this classic ride-on car. A real working spotlight on the roof of the Cozy Coupe has an on/off switch for illuminated driving and the opening door means the coupe is easy to get in and out of.

Designed with a high-backed seat and storage in the rear, the Cozy Coupe gives a more comfortable ride than ever before while you take toys on the go, with the durable tyres providing a smooth ride. Other added special features include an “ignition switch” and an open-and-close petrol cap, for realistic role play.

The website is slightly confusing with two age ranges. In the product description it says 18 months and upwards, while in the specifications it says 1 to 2 years.

You have to assemble it yourself, according to commenters on our sister site HUKD, but this took one commenter just 20 minutes.

Thanks to kate4design at HUKD!

Time to start getting ready for the summer. You want to have as much outdoors for the kids to do as possible. Sandpits are great for this. We have one in our garden. Also, we've a pop-up gazebo, which we can put over the top so they kids can play there even if the weather is a little bit wet. This Plum Basic Sandpit is just £18.91 at Tesco Direct. The cheapest I've seen one of these types of sandpit. You can also use it as a ballpit, which is another bonus.

• Click here for your Plum Basic Sandpit at Tesco Direct

You'll have hours of traditional garden fun and inventive play with this square wooden sandpit. Encouraging outdoor play and exercise, this sandpit will let your children’s creativity run wild, digging, building and making shapes in the sand.

The Plum Junior sandpit is made from premium FSC certified timber with rounded corners for added safety. It is easy to assemble (takes half an hour for one adult according to the website) and the sandpit is supplied with a protective cover and ground sheet. These latter items are good for keeping the weather and cats out, and for protecting the surface underneath, particularly if you put this on a patio.

The internal textile ground cover prevents weeds from growing through and allows water to drain out. For added versatility, just add play balls and you have an instant ball pit to keep young children amused for hours. Play balls and sand are not included.

Self-assembly is required with the Plum basic sandpit as it is supplied flat packed with easy assembly instructions.  Suitable from 18 months. For domestic use only. To be used under direct adult supervision. Not suitable for children under 36 months until fully assembled due to choking hazard from small parts.

Thanks to addso3uk at HUKD!

Wow, ok, this is a really, really cheap cricket set from Tesco Direct. It only costs £2.96 and you can arrange to reserve and collect it instore to save on delivery costs. Unless you’re doing a big shop, then you can bung it in with the rest.

• Click here to get playing with Tesco Direct

This junior cricket set lets you get that summer feeling going with all sorts of shenanigans in the back yard. It contains a yellow bat, a red ball, a base and three stumps. The entire set is made from plastic – well, what did you expect for under £3?

You can set up the stumps, call over everyone not involved in making the barbeque, and get started with a great game of cricket. This game is a summer staple that will keep you all fit and laughing through the hot summer months. If they ever arrive that is…

Thanks to bargain_lover at HUKD!

Tesco has reduced this adorable Cars 2 toddler bed from £110 to £73.33 which is a saving of £36.67 off the original price. For those of you on the prowl for a decent transition bed for your kids, this should be a nice and cost-effective alternative.

• Click here to get sleeping with Tesco

The Cars 2 toddler bed is an ideal first bed for children who have outgrown their cot and for parents who don’t want to plonk them straight into a bigger bed just yet. Kids will love the pictures of the funky characters from the popular Disney film that adorn the head and footboards of the bed.

The Cars 2 toddler bed is fun, practical and well designed with protective side panels to keep little bodies on the bed and not falling out onto the floor. This is a nice piece of peace of mind (hee hee) for parents. The bed does need some self assembly and does not come with the mattress or bedding included in the price.

Thanks to danbay at HUKD!

Tesco has reduced a range of themed sleeping bags down from £12 to £9.60 and you have quite a few different types to choose from. There is Peppa Pig, Disney Princess and Disney Fairies just to name a few, all of which would make ace little gifts or summer sleeping accessories.

• Click here to get sleeping with Tesco Direct

The sleeping bags reduced in the sale are great for sleepovers, parties or visiting rellies. I really would not advice using these sleeping bags outdoors or as part of a camping kit as they are not properly designed to cope with wet weather or camping conditions. You could probably get away with it over summer but just barely.

The sleeping bags are full length and smothered in your chosen design and both the inner and outer material is polyester. There isn’t much more I can say about these dudes other than that their price reduction, while not huge, does make a difference now that they are under a tenner.

Thanks to babyblue at HUKD!

Tesco Direct have just over half price off the All Around Art Tower which they’re selling at £44 instead of £89.99, saving a lovely £45.99.

• Get creative en masse with the All Around Art Tower

This is a rather interesting contraption that I don’t think I’ve ever seen before. It’s art table, but a rather hard core toddler artist version, I reckon.

It has a large round table that can accommodate “multiple” children – I imagine at least three or four, looking at the picture, but it comes with two 11” stools for them to sit on at the sturdy base.  There are two  large round storage bin which are vertically mounted on a central pole – hence the ‘tower’ bit, which gives easy access to art supplies and the top of the pole has four arms with clips to display art works.

The table is suited to children around 3 years old, although I can’t imagine why? The height, perhaps?

It weighs 10kg and stands 84.5cm high and the same wide.  The depth is 25.08cm, so the work surface is just about the size of an A4 page.

There aren’t any reviews on it, but it does look very interesting!

Thanks to missgem at HUKD

Right, so, these are my last finds in the Tesco price party that lasts until 08 April. Here are some great deals from the Tesco Baby site and from Tesco Direct that include clothes and toys. Have fun!

• Click here to go to Tesco Direct

The Baby Clothing deals include F&F packs of five bodysuits for two for £10 instead of the usual £6 each. You will get great value essentials such as bodysuits, sleepsuits and socks for £5 and under. And there is a web exclusive on F&F baby clothing 6-18 months and F&F Baby dresses 12-24 months with great price reductions there.

At Tesco Direct you’ll find a saving of 25% on the Fisher Price Love U Zoo Swing that is down from £84.95 to £63.70 and the Lindam Securus Safety Gate is down from £19.96 to only £17.96. You will also save £70 on the Motorola MBP33 Video Monitor that is now only £69.95 instead of the heavy £139.95. And, finally you get a free glider chair when you buy selected Tutti Rommsets. Nice.
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This is so cute. Doesn't baby look happy in there? OK from experience I know they're probably only going to be happy for ten minutes, maybe 20 if there's bigger kids running around for them to look at. But it counts for a LOT when it comes to babies! The New Galt Playnest Farm is down from £26.95 to £14.77 at Tesco Direct. Delivery is free if you can collect it from a store.

• Click here for your New Galt Playnest Farm at Tesco Direct

The Galt playnest is a vibrant, colourful play environment that is ideal for both play and rest. The nest features an original design with a circular, fabric covered inflatable ring that will support your little one during play time or resting periods.

Around the playnest are 8 multi-sensory toys that stimulate touch, vision and hearing and encourage your baby to make new discoveries. It is also the ideal place for your baby to sit while playing with other toys. The soft quilted centre is a comfortable place for your baby to take a nap and it is machine washable for convenient cleaning.

When inflated the outside diameter of the Playnext Farm is about 100cm. It is covered in fabric but the site doesn't say what kind of fabric it is ie 100% cotton or a mix.

Thanks to wishihadadonkey at HUKD!

Tesco is in the process of running an ace series of deals for parents in their Baby section and it is valid until 08 April. The deals are really, really good and so far I have managed to stay on top of them as they come out. Today I uncovered no less than four new voucher codes for you to enjoy.

• Click here to get voucher codes at Tesco

The voucher codes are all valid on baby food and I’ll go through them all in more detail here. You can get five for £4 on Plum Baby Organic stage 1 and your online offer is six for £4 if you use the code GRTTYL.

You can get five for £6 on selected Plum Baby Organic stage 2 foods and your online voucher code is GRRT7G which will nab you six for £6. Kiddylicious snacks are down to four for £2 but if you use the voucher code GRMRPF then you will get TEN for £4. Awesome.

Finally, you will get two for £3 on selected Cow & Gate Frutapura and Baby Balance products and the voucher code GRHXK7 will land you three for £4. And you will find two for £1 on selected Baby Zilli pouches and three for £4 on selected Organix fruit pots too.