Accessories including a plastic curl and beads mean her hair can be styled in a variety of ways and she also comes with a little crown and comb of her own.

This portable mermaid play set contains a whopping 56 pieces and opens up like a little wardrobe to reveal an under the sea-themed backdrop in which to arrange your figures and accessories, making it ideal for imaginative play.Based on Disney’s original The Little Mermaid film, this bright and engaging activity gym features Ariel, Sebastian and Flounder accessories and a host of light and sound displays. The illustrations are lovely, and it’s very well-made, with sturdy pages that can withstand being handled by a toddler. Step into the magical world of the Sea Salon, a place you can design in your very own style, ready for its first Mermaid appointment. Use the pens to colour and style anyway you like and then decorate using the reusable stickers for a unique look every time. Remember that very young babies may only managed a minute or so on their stomach before they become distressed or irritable, so aim for short stretches as they build up their muscles.

Clip on the included clothing accessory then personalise with the pens to draw fun patterns and designs and give her a cool new outfit.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. 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.

This Disney princess’s under the sea scenes can’t be beaten with her friends Flounder, Sebastian, and King Triton. Here we have detailed art where you and your kids can develope fine motor skills filling in and shading all the mermaid scenes. It contains the trademark LEGO attention to detail and virtually indestructible pieces so you know it was built to last. 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. These are very similar to the adult coloring pages but will have realistic proportions and facial features.If you’re short on space too, the Crayola Colour and Style Mermaid is a much smaller, and cheaper, alternative to a styling head doll. This 5-star rated soft-bodied doll has a really unique selling point - solar-activated hair which changes colour in sunlight. While the individual beads can be a bit fiddly and you’ll need to help/supervise your child when it comes to ironing them, there is still hours of independent play to be had here sorting and arranging the beads into the colourful designs. Switch on the lights for an immersive experience or try the generous 25 minutes of melodies to encourage your child to wiggle and kick to the music. The C-ring clip means it can be hooked onto a pushchair or pram to keep baby busy while you’re out and about and they will love the soft colours and the mermaid's friendly face.