Munchkin and Bear news & tips — Play mat safety

Why you need a play mat (by age or stage!)

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Why you need a play mat (by age or stage!)

Not sure you need a play mat? Any of these sound familiar?
 
“I’ll just put my baby down on the carpet or a blanket instead!”
 
“I’ll just hold my baby all day - they won’t like being on the floor!
 
“I’ll pop my baby in a bouncer when I need to have my arms free!”
 
In reality the right play mat can make your life so much easier as a parent looking after little ones! Just a few highlights... tummy time, nappy changes, bonding time, nappy free time, snack time, play time, quiet time (even a cheeky snooze), reading, rough & tumble play....

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MAKING SURE YOUR M&B PLAY MAT LASTS OVER THE YEARS

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MAKING SURE YOUR M&B PLAY MAT LASTS OVER THE YEARS

Here at Munchkin and Bear we’re proud of the fact that it was quite a process to find the perfect safe material for our play mats. Material which we knew had to be safe for babies and children, that looked great and that was durable and easy to clean. The effort we put in at the start means we’ve created products which can last years and years and grow with your family.  But, like all soft furnishings and baby products, our play mats need some love and care to stop them from becoming dis-coloured or damaged. Yes, we know new...

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Beat the price rise!

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Beat the price rise!

We held off as loooong as we possibly could .... but the time has come. In the past 4 years the cost of making and delivering our gorgeous Luxe Play Mats has increased significantly and whilst we tried to absorb those increases for as long as possible and maintain our original launch pricing, we simply can't continue that forever.

So if you have your eye on a gorgeous Luxe Play Mat for your little ones, simply place your order before April 30th to beat the price rise!

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Material matters: how to choose the perfect play mat

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Material matters: how to choose the perfect play mat

Material matters: how to choose the perfect play mat

When we first launched Munchkin and Bear in Australia in 2016, we had spent the 2 years prior working on our designs and sourcing manufacturers.

We looked at so many materials before settling on our current play mat which not only was safe enough to use for newborn babies but also durable for the older kids too!   Read more about the choices here

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