IGGLEPIGGLE, Polly Pocket and Cybertron can leave a dent in many a parent's wallet.

Even when they have graduated from In The Night Garden, dressing a diminutive doll and playing Transformers it's hard to ignore pester power for the next big thing.

One way to save cash on expensive toys - and keep kids entertained - is to take a trip to your nearest toy library.

Most have a wide selection of toys for children up to 14 featuring dolls, robots, cars, trikes, jigsaws, games and lots more which are borrowed not bought.

It is much cheaper than shelling out £34 for the all-babbling and gurgling baby Annabel, Polly Pocket's costly £29.99 shopping spree or a £14.95 Transformer.

Southampton's Community Playlink charity runs toy libraries offering high quality toys and fun sports equipment.

Co-ordinator Christine Tarry said: "We are free to join and are a great way for families and groups to try out new toys."

3:53pm Wednesday 4th June 2008

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