Tag Archives: imaginative play

New from Ebulobo – playmats for happy floor time

New from Ebulobo – playmats for happy floor time

Some babies adore tummy time and rolling about on the floor and some simply don’t. But no matter which way your baby leans, it’s an incredibly important part of development and strength building. That’s why a fantastic playmat for the keen and not-so-keen little ones is essential.

Build your own Modern Playhouse

Build your own Modern Playhouse

With my vast experience of raising children under the age of five (well two of them anyway!) – one of the things I say is well worth investing in is a good cubby house. They provide hours of endless play and are a child’s own space to use as they wish. I particularly like this … [Read more.]

Perfect paper play-scenes from Neskita

Perfect paper play-scenes from Neskita

I’m passionate about all things paper and unsurprisingly, so is my daughter. I’d expect to be awarded most awesome mum ever if I were to let her loose in this shop filled with perfect paper play scenes.

My Space (for modern, design conscious kids)

My Space (for modern, design conscious kids)

This is probably the indoor ‘cubby’ to beat all cubbies.

Go fish with Soopsori toys

Go fish with Soopsori toys

I always thought fishing was a rather serene way to pass the time while on holiday. At least I did, until my husband decided to teach the children the art of casting out. Cue my panic attacks and squeals of terror to match their delighted laughter. Sound familiar? Then let’s both rejoice in this fishing … [Read more.]

Build and colour Naef’s Colorem Chalkboard Cubes

Build and colour Naef’s Colorem Chalkboard Cubes

Hmm, what to do with them – build or colour in? Two games in one toy is always a good idea in a Babyologist’s book, and this great product can be played with again and again and again…

The pinnacle of play food from Life’s a Stitch

The pinnacle of play food from Life’s a Stitch

Vibrant fruit, delicious sandwiches, lip-smackingly good biscuits and yummy sushi equal heaven for the taste buds. My daughter and I are big fans of all of these foods – especially the sushi. Combine this enthusiasm with endless play opportunities and I think we’ve hit a toy goldmine.

All aboard the sushi train

All aboard the sushi train

One of my daughter’s favourite treats is to go and have sushi, so the idea of surprising her with this toy is just too delicious!

Softies with a story

Softies with a story

Every night in bed my daughter cuddles up to her favourite softie, a handmade cat in a darling dress that my grandmother made for me when I was young. It is what all softies should be – a lovable and huggable companion for playtime and sleeptime.

Update – Bamboo Sunshine Dollshouse hits Australia

Update – Bamboo Sunshine Dollshouse hits Australia

Here’s an exciting update on a great doll house we’ve had our eye on here at Babyology for some time now.

Woolly Duck serves delicious felt treats

Woolly Duck serves delicious felt treats

We never get tired of play food at Babyology and just when you think designers have served up every dish imaginable, something new arrives on the ‘imaginary menu’. I think the felt food creations from the UK’s Woolly Duck take the cake, the fish and chips and the apple.

The report card is in – we need to play more

The report card is in – we need to play more

I remember spying the ball pit at Ikea for the first time – I was officially too old for the children’s play zone and felt quite envious because it looked like so much fun.  I finally got my chance to try a ball pit when I was in my thirties and was retrieving my own … [Read more.]