Munchkin and Bear news & tips

As the leading squishy, safe and stylish Play Mat brand, we’re so excited to have extended our range to include stunning TOYS! It’s something our customers have been asking us for for years and so, as the experts in play, we certainly delivered.  Babies and toddlers learn through PLAY! The floor is their playground (that’s where our soft, safe and stylish Play Mats come in) and their teachers are the toys (and you, of course).    Our brand new range is designed to encourage all sorts of play including: Sensory play  Soothing play Physical play  Fine motor developmental play Gross...

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...

by Sam, CeCe & Me Taking their first steps Witnessing your little one stand and start to take those tentative first steps, interspersed with a few tumbles, are magical moments! As they start to explore the world on two feet, naturally you want to protect them but what should they be wearing on their feet and when? In these early stages, there’s no rush for them to be in shoes. Walking barefoot or in a pair of non-slip socks will allow your little one to learn about balance, establish their natural walking pattern and build their confidence. Little feet are...

Here at Munchkin & Bear, we are always stalking the latest interiors trends and predictions - not just because we love all things design, but because we want to make sure our Play Mat range will suit your stylish homes! Pinterest has truly become our best friend in recent years, with the amazing images and design style giving us ALL the inspo. So, it is no surprise that when we began brainstorming for new designs this year, we dove straight into forecasting upcoming trends for 2023 and beyond. Excitingly, Gingham is high on the list as a popular pattern for...