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Jenna Milburn
Plane Play Ideas

Plane Play Ideas

With the world opening up again so many people are travelling so we thought it was about time to do a plane travel blog! We've divided it into ages but remember most toys are fun outside of the ages we've listed as well.   6-12 months Whirly Squigz are a winner for a huge variety of ages but are particularly good for babies. They are great stuck to the plane window to spin and distract little ones.   Whirly Squigz are the best plane toy! PipSquigz Loops are another great option for a plane because they suction to table tops. Mini silks...

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Alison Barnhill
Play Ideas | 6-9 Months Old

Play Ideas | 6-9 Months Old

Ahhhh, 6 - 9 months! What a fun, exciting and huge developmental time in a little ones life! My son is almost 8 months old and I just can’t believe where the time has gone! It feels like it was only a few weeks ago that he was this tiny little baby! And now he is moving around, babbling and getting his own little personality. Baby play ideas for 6 - 9 month olds can be really fun to set up - but sometimes it can be a little overwhelming looking at toys and trying to work out which ones...

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Alison Barnhill
Discovery Baskets - What, When, How and Why?

Discovery Baskets - What, When, How and Why?

If you’ve got a little one who is just starting to be more active and taking in more of the world around them - you might be thinking - well now what? What can I give you to play with? You are probably searching instagram hashtags or googling ‘Baby Play Ideas’.  As a first time mum I totally understand. Your baby is starting to notice more and they seem to be growing faster than ever, oh and they may even be rolling, commando crawling or sitting - and they want more to explore. Let me introduce you to a Discovery...

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Jenna Milburn
Sensory Play Part 2 - What to do and when?

Sensory Play Part 2 - What to do and when?

Now you've read Part 1 of our sensory series (click here if you haven't) and you're feeling ready to give this a go you need some ideas. Here I've put together some ideas on sensory bases and what ages are the best for. Big disclaimer up front, these are broad generalisations of age and development. Only *you* know your kid. Only you know when they're done mouthing and when they are able to listen to instructions.  Water play is a great equaliser for kids of all age and you can use all sorts of things from you kitchen to make...

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