Munchkin and Bear news & tips — Playtime

My firstborn HATED tummy time. She would get so distressed whenever I would pop her down but I knew how important tummy time was for her development. It felt like she was lagging behind other babies her age who would happily lie on their bellies and lift their heads with such strong neck muscles. But, it doesn't have to be that way anymore! Remember, every bub will react to tummy time differently and that is okay! Some will love it from the start and others will take some time.   Our biggest piece of advice is to just take it...

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...

Whether this will be your baby’s first Christmas or not, you’ve probably been thinking about ways to make the festive season extra special for you and your family this year. 2022 has been a turbulent year in many ways and with things still looking very uncertain with the cost of living, many of us will be looking carefully at our spending in December. But cheesy as it might be the most important thing at this time of year is family and friends and being with the people you love! So, today we've got 8 wonderful ways you can spend some...

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...

WOW! Another award to add to our ever-growing collection. Thank you Mother & Baby! Feeling very honoured to be the winner of a SILVER Mother & Baby award for 2022 - "Best Product for a Newborn 0-4 Months". ​​Always adore the feedback we get from entering these awards as all the products are tested by real mums who provide real reviews! Here are some of our highlights:​​⭐️ "This product makes my life easier as a mum"⭐ "️Incredibly tactile and spongy, it feels like being on a marshmallow!"⭐ ️"It’s so soft easy to clean and lovely to have as part of play part in the...