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Whether you're completing a puzzle together or exploring numbers through play, these educational toys help make learning feel like an adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"water-babies-swimvincibles-jigsaw-puzzles-box-of-two-12-piece-jigsaw-puzzles","title":"Water Babies x Orchard Toys Swimvincibles Jigsaw Puzzles 2 in a Box (12-piece)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoved By Parents Platinum Award Best Jigsaw in 2025 🏆\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwarded \u003cstrong\u003eHighly Commended \u003c\/strong\u003ein the \u003cem\u003eGames and Puzzles\u003c\/em\u003e category at the \u003cstrong\u003eRight Start Awards 2025.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesters say: '\u003cem\u003eThe two puzzles are easy to tell apart, with red or blue backings and colour coordinated edge lines on the front. The chunky pieces feel durable and fit together well.\u003c\/em\u003e'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's embark on exciting journeys through the waves of imagination, also outside of swimming lessons! Introducing our \u003cem\u003eSwimvincibles Jigsaw Puzzles\u003c\/em\u003e to bring the mystical islands of Cloudfish Cove and Lighthouse Lagoon right into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003efirst jigsaw puzzles\u003c\/strong\u003e have been carefully designed to support the development of key childhood skills such as \u003cstrong\u003ehand-eye coordination, observation, concentration and motor skills\u003c\/strong\u003e. With chunky, wipe clean pieces featuring strong visual clues to help children piece together these two magical scenes from the Oceans of Imagination universe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe understand the importance of quality playtime that enriches your child's growth, that's why we've teamed up with \u003cstrong\u003eOrchard Toys\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading manufacturer of educational games and puzzles both in the UK and globally. With over 50 years of experience, you can rest assured that every puzzle piece is crafted to withstand the wear and tear of little hands. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach box contains \u003cstrong\u003etwo jigsaw puzzles of 12 pieces each\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring some of the familiar characters that support your little one's development during your Water Babies swimming lessons, the Swimvincibles -Finn, one of our swimming superstars, and Saffi, our Water Safety Officer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith vibrant colours and familiar characters, these jigsaw puzzles will \u003cstrong\u003espark your little one's creativity and storytelling\u003cspan\u003e while developing crucial skills along the way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, encouraging the whole family to weave tales of underwater adventures. 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Designed for ages\u003cstrong\u003e 12 months and up\u003c\/strong\u003e, this vibrant puzzle is the perfect way to explore colours, numbers, and early problem-solving skills alongside our swimming superstars, the Swimvincibles and Bubba the Whale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith three pieces that match colours (blue, green, and orange) and three that match numbers (1, 2, and 3), little ones will be \u003cstrong\u003epractising colour and number recognition as they play\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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