Brightly coloured wooden toys are not only fun and visually appealing, but they are also great for a child’s development. We recently introduced our super fun and bright primary core range, featuring wonderful wooden toys to make a little learners playtime even better. Designed to break away from our typical muted pastel tones and hues, this exciting range brings a new colourful and engaging feel to our gorgeous gifts. We’re proud to say that fun, …
As a parent, finding the right toys for your little ones can be challenging, especially when they’re under 12 months old. At this age, babies are still developing their senses so it’s important that the toys you choose are age-appropriate and provide sensory stimulation for your baby. Wooden toys are a classic and timeless choice as they are often durable and made with non-toxic materials, making them a safe option for babies who are still …
One word: yes, yes, yes! Musical toys are great for babies. Whether they chime, rattle or go BOING, musical toys engage your little one’s sense of hearing, supporting their development and helping them have fun with sound.
Read on to learn more about the benefits of introducing musical toys to babies and our favourite sound toys for children.
What are sensory toys?
Sensory toys engage a child’s sense of sight, hearing, touch, smell or taste, introducing them to …
Children spend a lot of their time playing. Playing is fun, but it’s also super important to any growing child’s development. Playing with friends supports emotional growth, sharing and communication skills, and toys help nurture their creative problem-solving, motor skills and independence. Among the best toys for supporting little ones’ development are sensory toys.
What are sensory toys?
Sensory toys are designed to stimulate brain development by engaging a child’s sense of sight, hearing, touch, smell and …
Brittany is a pediatric physical therapist and owner of Mommy & Me PT! She has been a therapist for almost a decade, treating kids of all ages and abilities. She found her true passion for educating parents on developmental topics when her daughter was born and realized so many parents have the same questions! Follow her on Instagram (@mommyandme.pt) for tons of tips + tricks to foster your baby’s motor development through play!
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With schools, nurseries and workplaces mostly closed, parents may be feeling a lot of pressure to keep their children entertained at home. For most of us, home-schooling our children is a challenge, one that feels especially intimidating at the moment. Luckily for little ones, playtime at home can provide a lot of the same educational fun as your toddler’s most-missed nursery activities – all you need is a few of their favourite toys. So, if …
Ask any expectant parent what the best part of preparing for a new baby is and they are sure to mention the nursery. This is where your instinctive need to nest really comes into its own. You want to create a cosy environment where your new arrival will feel safe and soothed and with so many magazines, blogs and Pinterest boards dedicated to decor, the choices can be overwhelming. While it can be tempting to …
Playtime is the best time to help your little one learn and grow. Make the most of this time for their development with some good old fashioned sensory play. You don’t need fancy toys to make this happen: all you need is a little creativity to put together a fun filled at-home activity that is budget friendly and easily adapted as your child learns and grows.
What is ‘Sensory Play’?
Sensory Play is any playtime activity that …