Buying a child car seat should be at or near the top of your ‘to buy’ list when you’re preparing for the arrival of a newborn. However, there is so much information out there that it can be tricky to know what you need, what features are essential and what type of car seat you … Read more
My son loves trying to assemble things, whether its magnetic tiles, wooden blocks or putting plastic shapes together. At home, we have Mega Bloks and Lego Duplo for our two children to play with, so for this article I thought I’d do a detailed comparison of the two products. Mega Bloks is designed for toddlers … Read more
My 18 month old toddler loves building things. Whether it’s having fun with some magnetic tiles, or playing with wooden blocks, it’s about the only thing that he can do by himself and give dad and mum a rest for 5 minutes! Another thing he enjoys playing with are Mega Bloks. These are great fun … Read more
Kids love playing in the sand. Whether they’re at the beach or playing with their sandbox, it’s a great way for them to engage in some creative play outdoors. If you’re thinking of buying a sandbox for your child to play with, you need to consider what type of sand you should buy. Play sand … Read more
Most children love to play on slides at the playground and will seek them out when they visit a new or familiar spot. Other than a slide being a lot of fun to play on, what are the benefits of going on slides for children? Let’s have a look at the benefits of slides in … Read more
No matter how many different playgrounds you visit with your kids, you can always find a slide. Children love going down them (and sometimes climbing up them) when they’re by themselves or playing with a group of friends. However, you might be surprised to know that there are many different types of playground slides at … Read more
Like most young kids, my daughter loves climbing things. In our local playground, she loves trying different ways to climb on different pieces of equipment. One popular piece of apparatus is the climbing frame. These are not only great fun for children to play on, but they also play a crucial role in their physical … Read more
Kids love climbing things. Trees, bunk beds, on top of sofas or even on top of you! But for your sanity, you probably want them doing this physical activity outside rather than inside your home. One great way to keep them entertained and encourage imaginative play is by building a jungle gym in your backyard. … Read more
Magnetic tiles are great toys for kids to play and learn with. There are endless possibilities for them to harness their creativity, plus there are lots of other activities you can set up for them using the tiles. The question then is which tiles should you buy? Let’s look at two popular brands, Picasso Tiles … Read more
You may have heard of magnetic building tiles or maybe you already have some at home. They are a popular toy for children and tend to get lots of use. Let’s have a look at why they are such good toys and some ideas for play with magnetic tiles. Why are magnetic tiles essential for … Read more
