Munchkin and Bear news & tips — Imaginative play

After over a year of planning, designing, and manufacturing, we are SO thrilled to welcome a beautiful bunch of new toys to our stunning play range. Perfect for a whole range of ages and styles of play, these silicone toys will create hours and hours of fun for you and your little ones.  As experts in play for the last 6+ years, we totally understand how important it is for children’s development! Whether it’s open-ended, imaginative, educational or just pure fun, you really can’t go wrong. All of these approaches help foster strong motor skills, encourage critical thinking / problem...

As you have probably guessed, our beautiful play mats aren’t purely in your homes for decoration - although we wouldn’t blame you if they were! They are a safe and comfy space for your baby to play, grow and develop skills such as crawling and rolling.  Time spent on the floor allows your little one to have a good stretch out and to wriggle and strengthen their arms, legs, back and core. This is especially important if they’ve been sitting in a buggy or bouncer during the day. It also gives them an opportunity to practice tummy time which is...

THIS year, Britain basked in the most glorious summer since 1976’s famous heatwave. But while sunny skies are lovely to see, with the mercury regularly hitting 30 degrees, any parent of young children will have avoided the scorching sun. And when you’re huddled in the shade indoors, longing for fresh – and cool – air, how can you keep those kids entertained? It’s not just a hot weather dilemma and the UK’s usual gloomy climate will mean many parents have to come up with imaginative indoor entertainment all year round. We all quickly learn that the kitchen is a veritable...