Some of the accessories are very small though so beware of the potential choking hazards around younger siblings. To coincide with the new film release, Disney has licensed a number of new products, including a Little Mermaid costume, a singing Ariel Doll, an Ariel fashion doll and a range of new LEGO sets. The play set can be shut and locked when not in use – perfect for kids who love to stash their secret treasures safely away, but also reducing the chance of the small parts getting lost. You can even colour their hair and finish off with a custom make-up look and give your Colour ‘n’ Style Friend a marvellous makeover. It comes with three figures – Ariel, Ursula and Eric – plus a little Sebastian the crab and a host of accessories including a statue of Eric for Ariel to admire.

Amy Burns is a senior journalist with more than 15 years’ experience in writing and editing lifestyle content including travel features.For little girls of colour to see themselves reflected in a Disney Princess is a real boost for diversity – something Disney has previously been criticised as being slow to embrace.

Playmobil turns 50 next year and this set is of the same high quality parents have come to expect from the German brand over the years. Activity gyms are a great way to strengthen and stimulate new babies and also the ideal way to introduce tummy time - see our round up of the best baby activity mats here.The illustrations are lovely, and it’s very well-made, with sturdy pages that can withstand being handled by a toddler. Mermaid cake candles: Light up any birthday cake with these cute mermaid candles from Hobbycraft that can be popped in the top of treats of any size. Style and colour her amazing hair, accessorise with the beads and curl it with the special hair curler tool. There’s something magical about the mythical creatures which has captured the imagination of children everywhere, so you can expect Ariel dolls, Little Mermaid accessories and mermaid toys to remain popular throughout 2024. Use the pens to colour nd style anyway you like and then decorate using the reusable stickers for a unique look every time.

The clip-on tail and top can be coloured in with the pens or covered in stickers which can later be wiped off/removed. You can style her glittering hair with the brush, tiara and charms and then transform her with the clip on tail into an amazing Mermaid. While older children will enjoy mermaid-inspired craft activities such as the Crayola Colour and Style mermaid or Hama beads. This does not affect your statutory rights) If items are received back damaged, or missing items we are entitled to make a charge to cover the cost of this, and thus this may affect the amount credited to you.Use the special pens in the Crayola Colour 'n' Style Mermaid Friends set to colour and create colourful designs and patterns on your mermaids tail. Clip on the included clothing accessory then personalise with the pens to draw fun patterns and designs and give her a cool new outfit. Here we have detailed art where you and your kids can develope fine motor skills filling in and shading all the mermaid scenes. Look out for themed books, regular and singing Ariel dolls, play sets and plushies from some of your favourite brands, such as Playmobil, LEGO and Polly Pocket.