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This is a question we are often asked... I usually rotate our playspace every 2-4 weeks by observing how my children are playing.⁠ Some rotations last longer than others! When should I be rotating our toys? ⁠Here's some things you can look out for in your child's play to know if your playspace might be due for a refresh!⁠   Now lets talk about that a little more...⁠ 1. If you're child usually plays well independently but they are relying on you to get their play started, needing invitations to play more often or want you there more it may...

Sensory play can be daunting but it can also be very fun and has many benefits. We did a post recently on our Instagram to ask what was holding you back from sensory play. Here we've collated the most common obstacles and our top tips to overcoming them!     It takes too long to set up and they only play for a few minutes! Keep it simple - If you find joy in complicated fancy set ups (and I'll admit this is where Alison and I differ. She likes it simple I love a bit of fancy set up) by all means...

What's more annoying than trying to focus on the road and drive while kids whine at you in the backseat? Change your car attitude around with some of our top tips and perfect products to entertain your little ones in the car.   Top Tips 1. Place a box in the middle seat if you can. It's a great place to keep some car toys without letting them takeover your car and keeps them accessible for the children. We use this Cabin Crew Organiser from Supercheap Auto. 2. If it's possible keep your child's waterbottle within reach as well. No one likes to...

Squigz are easily one of our most popular products from the Fat Brain Toys range! Both children and parents seem to gravitate towards the endless possibilites and adore these 'fun little suckers.'⁠They are made of high quality silicone rubber and stick to smooth surfaces, removing with a satisfying pop. Other than sticking them to each other to create creatures, structures, vehicles and the like they are perfect to inspire fine motor development. They can be stuck to a surface and used to balance pom poms, water beads or balls/marbles. Sticking them to blocks or as part of other builds are...