Having the right cookware to hand can make baking a really fun experience, with children even able to get involved in creating interesting recipes. There are some novelty items available from Head Cook and Bottlewasher that will no doubt make baking even more exciting.

One piece of baking cookware is the Chicago Metallic Pretty Pansy 12 Cup Cupcake Pan, which comes in a striking lavender colour. Priced at £16.19, this item comes with a non-stick coating to help take the stress out of home baking.

Meanwhile, the Kuhn Rikon Cookie Press is a fantastic product for the home kitchen, available from Head Cook and Bottlewasher for £12.50. It comes with 14 different cookie discs to create a number of different shapes, including hearts, pinwheels, squares and ovals. This item is also gift-boxed, making it an ideal gift for any child with a keen interest in baking.