Chad Valley Play Panel – Lily Interactive Doll Review| Win a £75 Argos Gift Card! Posted on October 30, 2016August 13, 2021 By Becky After all the craziness of the past month and our house move, I am SO pleased and excited to be thinking about something else, and this something else is the fact that our family has had the privilege of being asked to be part of the Chad Valley Play Panel over the next few months. As someone who grew up with Chad Valley toys (I remember my play Post Office fondly!), I can’t wait for Freddie and Sasha to be lucky enough to experience a small part of the brand has to offer (honestly, the amount of ace toys they do is mind blowing, over 400 products). To be honest, they both deserve it right now, what with the upheaval of the house move, and the first toys that we have reviewed have actually been a godsend when so much else of their stuff was boxed up and ready to go. Chad Valley toys are available exclusively at Argos, and with that in mind, I’m giving you the chance to win a £75 voucher to spend there at the end of this post. I’ll also have one to giveaway in December too, giving you two chances to win, so watch this space! But first, to one of our first reviews (second to come later this week)- The Chad Valley Babies to Love Lily Interactive Doll. As regular readers of this blog might know, Sasha is a HUGE fan of dolls and babies- in this house there is never such a thing as too many dolls, which is why we are more than happy to welcome another one into the fold, and they get played with on a daily basis. The Lily Interactive Doll (now named ‘Rosie’ according to Sasha, you can’t knock the girl’s imagination) has 10 interactive features designed to encourage nurturing role play in both boys and girls. Lily comes complete with cosy sleepsuit outfit, dummy, and a baby bottle for feeding. Dolls that ‘do stuff’ are always popular with Sasha, so we wanted to put Lily to the test! According to the blurb, if you tickle Lily’s feet it will make her giggle, and touching her hand makes her babble. After showing S what to do, she soon got the hang of interacting with her new doll, although I think you definitely have to give the foot a bit of a rub in the right spot to get her going. If Lily is rocked to sleep, she’ll start to snooze and making a gentle snoring sound, which was actually quite adorable when S did it! I think it helps that this doll has a nice soft body that encourages cuddles- any ‘hard-bodied’ dolls we’d had before are certainly not played with nearly as much. Also, this doll is a great size for a young child (Sasha is 4)- not too big or heavy and fits perfectly well into a doll’s buggy. S also managed to handle her well due to the size, and could feed and use her dummy with ease. When you touch her cheeks Lily also laughs, which S found hilarious, and when she takes her dummy or botle she makes real sucking sounds, followed by a burp if you pat her back! We’ve been delighted with our new doll, and I’d quite happily recommend her to friends, family and readers alike, especially since some interactive dolls can be a bit hit and miss. At currently £19.99 (was £24.99) she’s a steal and would make a fabulous Christmas present for a doll-mad boy or girl! To be in with a chance of winning a £75 Argos gift voucher so you too could shop for your own doll or other Chad Valley Toys, please fill in the Rafflecopter widget below using as many options as you’d like. Good Luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway The terms and conditions: You must be a UK resident to be eligible for this competition. The prize is a £75 Argos Voucher, no cash alternatives to the stated prize will be offered; Entrants must be 18 years and over. Competition ends midnight on Sunday 27th November 2016. Winners will be notified within 5 working days. Find more great giveaways at Super Lucky Di and The Prize Finder. *We were sent the Lily Doll for the purposes of this review and as part of the Chad Valley Play Panel- all thoughts and opinions our own. BeckyMeet the award-nominated UK lifestyle blogger behind Spirited Puddle Jumper – a mum of three living in South East London! Becky shares the real ups and downs of family life, parenting tips, and lifestyle inspiration, proving that being a mum doesn’t mean you stop being fun or having other interests! Follow along for honest insights into UK family life and opinions on a whole range of topics, from travel and food, to beauty reviews, home and DIY, business and health and wellness. Latest Giveaways Reviews ArgosChad Valley ToysDollgiveawayLily Interactive Dollreviewwin
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I love the Chad Valley 2-in-1 Wooden Dolls House and Kitchen Playset which i’d get for my niece. Reply
I would have to ask my brother what my young nephew would like! I’ve not seen him for a couple of months! Reply
I have six nieces and nephews so this would be helpful to go towards birthday/christmas presents for some of them. Reply
I would choose the Lily doll for my one year old grand daughter as she loves her ‘babies’….so cute! Reply
My daughter has asked for the chad Valley dolls house so that is what I would like to spend the voucher on if I won. Reply
I would buy the chad valley pretend food and pan set for my little girl Heidi she loves playing housies 🙂 Reply
My little boy’s really in to anything with wheels at the moment so probably a selection of vehicles. Reply
My daughter loves the Design a friend dolls, she already has one so I would buy her a companion with some accessories. Reply
The Chad Valley Mega Dino Gate looks amazing! My son would love it. Thanks for the chance to win this great prize! Reply
The Chad Valley Super Loop Speedway Track and obviously I would need to help my grandson to play with this, I mean there is no way I could leave the poor lad to play all on his own lol Reply
If I was lucky enough to win, I would definitely go for the wooden table and train set for my little boy! It looks great & such great value too! Reply
The Chad Valley 2-in-1 Wooden Dolls House and Kitchen Playset is awesome. I had a wooden kitchen when I was younger and I loved it. I spent hours cooking things for my family 🙂 Reply
I would get the Chad Valley Wood Shed Fire & Police Station and the Chad Valley Wooden Castle with Accessories for my son and the Chad Valley Wood Shed Ride On Train for my new to be niece or nephew Reply
I would get either a zoomer kitty or a phone as that are what my kids have asked for on their lists. Reply
I don’t have any children but would love to win this prize to get a selection of toys to donate to charity, to go to Romania. Reply
I would out it towards either the Chad Valley 7ft straight slide or the Chad Valley 6ft Trampoline and Enclosure. Reply
Seems to be a popular choice, but I would also go for the wooden kitchen. I loved mine so very much as a child; apart from the time my neighbour blocked me in the oven! Reply
I would like the Baby by Chad Valley Deluxe Rainbow Swing for my new niece or nephew when they arrive! Reply
It would have to be the Chad Valley Pedal Go Kart, for my nephew. If only they made a larger version for me… Reply
I would start with Chad Valley Transporter with 10 Cars, then some dinosaurs, I like that Chad Valley Walking Dinosaur Reply
I would use it to buy my great niece and nephew something for Christmas, haven’t started yet so no lists xxx Reply
My niece picked out the Lily Interactive doll. We bought it from Argos on a 3 for 2 sale yesterday. She also wants the Chad Valley DesignaFriend Mia Doll which was out of stock, Shame but we’ll pick it up when it’s available. By the way we saved £19.99 with the Argos deal. Reply
The Chad Valley Emergency response truck. My nephew is into trucks at the moment and he would love this. Reply
My children have already done the annual Christmas list from the Argos catalogue, my daughter would love the 4 Storey Glamour Mansion Dolls House which is actually half price at the moment! Reply
I would get Sophie the design a friend doll which is chad valley it looks great as she can choose different accessories for it Reply
Chad Valley 2-in-1 Wooden Dolls House and Kitchen Playset My mum is a childminder and I know all the kids she looks after would absolutely love these! Reply
I would buy the ball bit and vaby toy bundle for my littlest and I would buy some of the craft sets for my two oldest x Reply
The Chad Valley 4 Storey Glamour Mansion Dolls House (it’s currently half price at only £60, so a bargain!) Reply
I would probably buy some new toys for out Parent and toddler group! The wooden kitchen looks fabulous would be great! Reply
I prefer to purchase toys that encourage imaginative play, of which Chad Valley do lots. I do like the Chad Valley red kitchen , it’s wooden and looks sturdy and seems great value at £29.99, it comes with pots and pans too so everything’s there to begin play. Reply
I’d spend it on the Chad Valley Dinosaur Lights and Sounds Assortment – with sound and vision aplenty, it’d really light the children’s imaginations no end! Reply
I would buy the chad Valley kitchen, there is so much choice though that it was hard to decide. Reply
My son loves anything to do with the alphabet just now so I would maybe get him some of these like the Chad Valley PlaySmart Magnetic Letters & Numbers Reply
They have an amazing wood shed fire and police station and a brilliant wooden table and 90 piece train set. That should keep little hands amused for hours. Reply
Chad Valley Toys are an established part of any childs christmas and as we prepare for our 1st Christmas with our daughter it has to be the Chad Valley tumbling Mats and the dolls!! Reply
This is a difficult one as the five year old nephew would need to guide me on this one BUT I’m pretty sure it would be anything farm related as he’s a carpet farmer hehe Reply
There is something for all four of my children in the Chad Vally range. From dolls and art sets for the girls, to the Knights castle and cars for the boys. Reply
I would buy the Lilly doll for my niece it looks fantastic she would love it and the play kitchen. 🙂 Reply
I’d buy the Chad Valley Wendy House in Pink for my little granddaughter – she’d love it I’m sure! Reply
we have a family board game night once a month so I’d get some new games and then use the rest on some stocking fillers for my daughter. fab giveaway thanks for the chance to win xx Reply
I would use it towards the Chad Valley Farm House, it would only be £25 extra, bargain! The kids asked for it last year too! Reply
If I won I would buy the Chad Valley Wooden Castle with Accessories, Thanks for the lovely giveaway. Reply
My daughter has never had a nice baby doll so I’d get her one (before she gets too old to appreciate it). Reply
My daughter likes the look of the designafriend dolls and the clothing you can get them, great giveaway x Reply
Definitely one of the Chad Valley kitchens – it’s her birthday soon and we want to get her one of these but aren’t sure which one just yet, still deciding Reply
The Chad Valley Super Loop Speedway Track would be amazing for my little nephew. His Birthday is also Christmas day poor thing! Reply
I would spend it on the sports bundle http://www.argos.co.uk/product/2974804 ,wigwam http://www.argos.co.uk/product/4140674, and fire engine pop up the kids would love them. Thats what i would use the voucher on x Reply
Id spend it on this – http://www.argos.co.uk/product/4363200 the Chad Valley Delux Large Wooden Kitchen <3 My kids would be absolutely overjoyed with this if I were to win! <3 Fantastic prize that will make a lucky family very happy this Christmas (Fingers, toes and everything else crossed that its me!) 😀 xx Reply
I like the look of the Chad Valley Farm House, but don’t know if my daughter would have room in her garden Reply
The Chad Valley Double sided Easel ! Having budding Picasso twin granddaughters, this would be ideal!!.. No fighting over drawing space!! They’ed have a side each!! perfect! Reply
There are loads that the children would love but they are plumping for the 6 foot bouncy castle at the moment. Reply
I would buy some kitchen accessories to go with the wooden kitchen my daughter is getting for xmas x Reply
I would put the extra to it and get: Chad Valley Wooden 3 storey Dolls House Chad Valley 4 story Glamour Mansion Dolls House Reply
I’d buy the Wooden table with the 90 piece train set, as William is obsessed with trains and this is lovely and compact and laid out lovely Reply
I’d put it towards the CV Wooden Table and Train set. Trains are a big hit and the table is excellent for minimising the mess. Lovely blog, will be keeping an eye on this one. Thank you. Reply
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/9143834 Chad Valley Super Loop Speedway Track Playset Looks fab for my boys 🙂 Reply
I would buy my daughter the 3 Storey Wooden Chad Valley Pink Dolls House, the Poorly Pet Health and Grooming Centre and the Supermarket Playset. Reply
I love this doll to be honest, I have looked and I know my great niece would love to play with it. Reply
Oh I’d have to get the Chad Valley chef kids play kitchen ???? This would keep the youngest happy and me as well….he loves cooking & cleaning and already has his own Dyson (a real one!) and he is only just 3!! Super cute! ???????? Reply
Anything and everything Dolly & Baby-wise! My Girls love playing Mummies together, so this was an interesting and well done review, think this Lovely Lily the Interactive Doll would be a real winner! Thanks! x Reply
So much choice. It’s hard to choose! I think I’d buy the 4 Piece Metal Drum Set as my eldest loves making music. 🙂 Reply