starting out toys and resources

[Babycat]

I have a basic list of ideas like animals, transport, small land, roleplay, arts etc and looked at getting things second hand but its not working out.. anyone any ideas on where to buy cheapush but safe and enjoyable resources? x

[onceinabluemoon]

When I started out I got most of my things from charity shops (well checked over!) and I advertised on Freecycle for any unwanted toys. You could also try gumtree or preloved and car boot sales (specially now there will be loads!).

A word of warning, dont buy cheap plastic toys when you start as they will break in no time, leaving sharp edges and you out of pocket. Better to invest in a few better quality things like wooden blocks, paper and pencils/chalk etc for art, lego is always a favourite for older kiddies, stickle bricks can often be found in boot sales (buy genuine as the cheaper models seem to not fit properly after a while)

Hope that helps xx