KIDS’ BUY OF THE WEEK

Bratz are back! For 20 years, the fashionable dolls captivated fans around the world and the 20th anniversary of their launch is being marked with a yearlong celebration.

The original Bratz (RRP £24.99) 20 years special edition dolls – Yasmin, Cloe, Jade and Sasha – come complete in their very first outfits and accessories, while the first boy Bratz doll, Cameron will also be joining the line-up.

Later in autumn Rock Angelz (RRP £36.99) will also return to the scene, with the addition of Roxxi, following a popular vote by fans for its return. Each doll comes with her own guitar, microphone, and microphone stand.

Fans of Bratz can also catch the Talking Bratz animated TikTok Series and download the mobile app ‘Bratz Total Fashion Makeover’ Game”.

Available in stores and at bratz.com

three-year-olds was limited.

Covid restrictions mean we’ve never really had other children from nursery or little friends from our neighbourhood inside the house, where I could have compared them to my own gifted offspring.

Obviously, I’d assessed Thomas and Emma in relation to others when we’re out in parks and public spaces, but all that’s told me is they all like ice cream, slides and running away from their parents.

And grandparents are unable to provide an objective opinion on their grandchildren’s abilities as a structural engineer or an artist.

I’d be very surprised if my mum pointed out Emma can’t draw hands and Thomas lacks vision with his seating arrangements.

Naturally, I’m already biased because they’re genetically 50% me. So why wouldn’t I look upon them favourably?

But the one thing that will always skew my objectivity is, I clearly remember them not being able to do much more than lie in their cots. What could be more brilliant than seeing them develop into proper people?