Business opportunity during pandemic - The rising of toy industry

We’ve been ‘stuck’ at home since the beginning of 2020, it is already more than a year nowr. Some countries might start letting kids back to school, some countries might still struggle and decide to extend the lockdown. With this article, I would like to share my observation through all this pandemic time. How it affect our baby product business. You will be surprised that actually the toy industry are rising. And what toy category that rising up so much during pandemic.

Content:

| Toy industry's may be thanking to pandemic

| The rising toy category during pandemic

| Building blocks

| Trampolines and playsets

| Smart toys

| Musical and art & drawing toys

Toy industry's may be thanking to pandemic

Parents pointed to loss of income and uncertain economic climate as two factors that would require them to rethink some of their spending even when stores reopen their doors.  Just another factor certain to affect toy sales this year. 

So what steps can toy makers take to head off these challenges?  They must do what they do best: turn to new bells and whistles and think outside the box.

1. Toy brands should turn to new ways to engage moms and kids which allow them to interact with their toys. 

2. Leveraging influencers to host in-home playdates that allow kids to touch and play with the hottest new toy while moms look on is just one way. 

3. It might also include product demonstrations in driveways and cul-de-sacs, or the seamless integration of social media with platforms that really matter to moms.

Now is the time for toy makers to be as innovative with their marketing as they are with their new products.  With a little creativity and strategic thinking, toy makers have the opportunity to navigate the shift in family toy buying that’s headed their way.

The rising toy category during pandemic

Building blocks

In late April, sales of Legos were up 64% year over year on eBay Australia, and rose as high as 92% one Sunday night. Basic Fun, the maker of Lite-Brite, Lincoln Logs, and K’nex—old-school toys that require users to think creatively and put things together with their bare hands—has also seen sales soar. Chief Executive Jay Foreman told the New York Post that the company had its best first quarter ever this year.

Read also: Building blocks for baby

Our recommendation

Plus-Plus: The construction toy with one shape and endless possibility! Build flat or in 3D. Fun for kids from age 1 to 101.

Newmero: Fun to play with numbers

Read also: Unboxing Newmero - A fun way to let your children falling in love with math

Trampolines and playsets

Toys that let kids get their energy out have jumped: The Asians are interested in mini trampolines, while Americans are furnishing backyards with bounce houses, playground sets, and slides. The Chief Executive of MGA Entertainment, which manufactures play houses, basketball hoops, and trampolines, recently reported that sales were up 100% in March compared to 2019.

Our recommendation

Fold & go kids trampoline: Featuring pre-assembled trampoline mat with a padded frame cover, the Fold and Go Trampoline is easy to set up and doesn't use bungee cords.

Smart toys

Demand for smart toys is on the rise due to its user engaging property. Smart Toys are electronic component embedded toys that have their own intelligence and behaves according to the environmental stimuli. It enables to reduce the smartphone industry threat by using artificial intelligence to attract children. Many smart toys like Spin Master's interactive Luvabella baby doll, Hasbro's bluetooth-connected Furreal motorized pet, Barbie's futuristic hologram Barbie, Lego's app-based coding playset and Mattel "smart" baby monitor have been launched.

Read also: Recommended toys to develop child's skills for the future!

Our recommendation

PLUGO: The physical-virtual play is not only a lot of fun, but highly educational for youngsters.

Read more: 5 Recommended STEAM APP for children in 2020

Musical and art & drawing toys

Without formal art classes to attend, children are expressing themselves through drawing, painting, coloring, sculpting, and crafting. Music classes have been canceled along with the rest of school (not to mention live festivals and concerts).

Read also: Playing open-ended toy with Dena toys - My First Rainbow

Art & Drawing Toys, which includes play dough, putty and drawing tablets, went up in Russia (+35%), the UK (+141%), Germany (+159%), France (+261%), the US (+653%), and Brazil (+674%), compared to January. Musical Toys were also up in the Netherlands (+40) and Brazil (+166%).

Our recommendation

Hay Dough

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3 Things you must know before buying Loulou silicone bibs

Everyone knows that babies need bibs. But it probably wasn’t until you actually reached of parenthood that you realized just how necessary bibs are. When it comes to BLW, you need keeping food off your baby or toddler’s adorable outfit, any bib is better than nothing. But options that are easy to wash and keep food from ending up in her lap or on her arms are your best bet.

Content:

| Are Loulou silicone bibs worth it?

| How many silicone bibs do you actually need to own?

| Why Loulou LOLLIPOP silicone bibs?

Are Loulou LOLLIPOP silicone bibs worth it?

A few months ago, I introduced solid foods to my daughter. I first fed him purées with a spoon, but after she started grabbing the bowl and reaching out for any food in sight, I incorporated baby-led feeding into the mix, giving her pieces of soft vegetables that she could pick up and feed herself. Thanks to countless videos on the social media, I knew that when babies feed themselves, food flies everywhere. A good bib—with a pocket to catch at least some of what didn't make it into my daughter’s mouth.

Silicone bibs are soft, flexible and waterproof. They can also be wiped clean after mealtime. Most have a lip or pocket at the bottom to catch food that your little one drops so it doesn’t end up on her lap.

I’ve used Loulou LOLLIPOP for 2 months now, I personally love the printed one better than the regular one. I feel that the printed bibs have a bigger and wider pocket, I can catch a lot of food that didn’t make it into my daughter’s mouth. So, for me it is totally worth it!

Read more: Loulou LOLLIPOP a strong chewable teether that your baby will LOVE!!

The printed silicone bibs.

How many silicone bibs do you actually need to own?

You could probably get by with just one, but it’s never a bad idea to have an extra bib or two around for backup. For newborns who only have some occasional drool or spit up, five bibs may be enough to last the week. For babies who really crank out the drool or spit up, though, you might go through five bibs a day.

So how many bibs do you actually need to own for those messy little eaters? The answer depends on your own family's needs. I have around 5 silicone bibs.

Read more: Grabease all-over bib review

Why Loulou LOLLIPOP silicone bibs?

If your older baby or toddler always tears off bibs with velcro closures, try this. The button closure is more likely to stay put, plus the adjustable buttons are designed to fit kids up to age 3. And if you’re not a fan of the typical baby colors, you’ll be psyched to hear that these bibs come in soothing earth tones like beige, olive and marble. They also have the printed one, which I very like.

A molded, catch-all pouch and easy, wipe-down surface makes for quick cleaning. With reinforced buttonholes for a durable, adjustable fit, this handy bib is available in an array of modern colors and fresh designs to complement baby’s wardrobe.

• 100% food grade silicone

• bib catch-all pouch to collect crumbs

• Free of BPA, PVC, phthalates, lead and cadmium

• Ages: 3-36 months

• Top rack dishwasher safe

Read more: Knowing more about Loulou LOLLIPOP teether, swaddle, blanket, bibs, and towel

At last, I had two main concerns with the material and make of the bib - Is it actually waterproof? And how easy is it to clean? We favored bibs that could easily be cleaned in the sink and that dried quickly.Tell me your story about your kids and your bibs.

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4 Reason why I love Grabease silicone suction bowl

Silicone products are becoming increasingly popular and can be found in almost every kitchen, bathroom or nursery. Grabease stay-put bowl provides peace of mind to let littles explore self-feeding without the worry of them making a mess.

We love these Grabease silicone suction bowl since they are easy to clean, even with foods like tomato sauce that can stain other plastic plates. They’re also a safer material for heating in the microwave and washing in the dishwasher. They are very resistant to scratches and have been very durable in our experience, because scratches can break down the material.

Grabease silicone suction bowl come in 3 colors, Blush, Teal, and Gray. Bundle with the stage 1 spoons (spoon teether) which is gentle on teething gums, and stage 2 fork & spoon set for more food exploration. The bundle is the perfect companion for the whole BLW journey.

Read more: Grabease, best baby self feeding spoon and fork set

What I love about Grabease silicone bowl?

Portion, don’t separate

Sectioned to promote healthy portion sizes & satisfy picky eaters. Use sections as a way to portion, rather than separate, foods! The last thing we want is a child who's used to their foods not touching each other and falling apart when the rice touches the chicken or (god forbid!) the ketchup.

Read more: Tired of preparing a separate meal for your picky eater?

The suction is sturdy

This bowl knows how to stay-put with its sturdy suction feature. Be sure to adhere the bowl firmly to the table and allow yourself to go enjoy a cup of coffee without worrying it might end up on the floor. Deep sides for easy scooping. Strong suction base that will adhere to most surfaces.

For a perfect and sturdy suction, press the base of the suction bowl down (where the divider is located). For release, simply lift and pull the tab sticking out at the base of the suction bowl.

Read more: The importance to let your baby self-feeding, it's worth the mess

Keep bacteria away

Food grade silicone can be a safe and convenient alternative to plastic. Due to its flexibility, light weight, easy cleaning and hygienic and hypoallergenic properties (it has no open pores to harbor bacteria), it is especially convenient for snack containers, bibs, mats, protective sleeves and bath toys.

More than ever Grabease are doing are best of ward of harmful bacterias, and this bowl is ready to join the fight. Made of bacteria resistant, food grade silicone. Our food grade silicone is resistant to most bacterias, odors, and stains.

Can be both boiled sterilized

Be sure to wash and inspect bowl for any breakage before use. Discard at first sign of weakness or damage. Our food grade silicone bowl is dishwasher safe. It can be both boiled and sterilized.

Grabease suction divided bowls are designed to provide parents with a compact option optimized for young eaters - the perfect companion for you baby led weaning journey- without the worry about this bowl flying off the table onto the floor. Pairs perfectly with Grabease other items, like the ergonomic utensils.

I love how Grabease develop their product, they developing meaningful products. When I think about eating, I always have Grabease in my mind. They have develop a full kits to build an independent eater.

Read more: Grabease all-over bib review

Grabease full range of product.

Find a perfect Grabease bundle via your local distributor, or drop us a message if you can’t find one. They are available in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Taiwan and many other countries. Also welcoming you to be part of BabyLux family, planning to start own business by being baby products distributors but not sure where to start, drop us a message!

BabyLux event: Get to know your toys with ToyBrain

BabyLux’s subsidiary named ToyBrain has held our third toy gathering event last week. While BabyLux is focus on baby and toddler products that could be parents’ problem solver, ToyBrain is focused on STEAM toys. ToyBrain recommends world's latest and most interesting STEAM toys, board games, puzzles, building blocks, and various DIY games. In this article we would like to show the happiness that we’ve captured.

“ToyBrain, play out the smart brain.”

— Brain Daddy aka BraDy

Content:

| ToyBrain launch event

| The birthday party

| Get to know TOYI event

| Featured toy list

First event - ToyBrain launch event

▼ Seeing this poster makes us so proud of BabyLux, we grew so much. This is the very first poster that we’ve made for ToyBrain, the very first event that we held in Taiwan. So excited!!!

▼ The toys experimenting is begun!

▼ Can you see the sticker that our colleague about to give out? Yes, we gave it when children has accomplish the mission. They need to collect stickers from every section and then can take their favorite toy home. But… there is one more final mission, keep reading!

▼ How friendly we are.. Hahaha. Our colleague even let the boy sit on his lap.

▼ When classic building blocks meet modern digital play. Build and balance the magnetic blocks in real world to solve exciting engineering puzzles on the screen.

Read more: Learn STEAM with APP! 5 Recommended STEAM APP for children in 2020

▼ Expression can’t lie. See the children wow-face.

▼ Here is the final mission: by the end of the event, BraDy encourage kids to come front and share their feelings about our event. What they learn during event, what toy they like the most. Guess which toy has the most fans?

▼ Thank you everyone who join our very first gathering event!! Our first event, SUCCEED!

Second event - The birthday party!

Our second event held in a ToyBrain fan’s home, after participate our first event, she contacted us and request us to come to celebrate his son's birthday party.

▲ The DIY art section is the most crowded section by girls. Colored the animals body then take them for a bath.

▼ No one can resist the iPad, but as long as our kids can learn something while playing with the gadget, why not? See how they can be so concentrate while learning the basic method of linking the dots into 2D design.

▼ Everybody love Plus-Plus, even parents. Since this section is pretty easy to accomplished, we count the time, they need to finish the puzzle within 5 minutes. Therefore, kids need to stay focus!!

▼ Scientific section, let children learn the concept behind oil and water, why they always separate.

▼ Situation during BabyLux second event. As you can see, even parents are excited with our toys.

Third event - Get to know TOYI

Our third event was focused on TOYI. We invite 14 kids to play with TOYI. We also invited a STEAM toy expert that day.

▼ WOW kids, WOW! Where are your inspiration come from?

▼ Mask on, guys! Luckily we are in Taiwan, world’s safest place during pandemic. Otherwise we are surely will cancel our events.

▼ Our BraDy son has made a very cool toy using TOYI, he made a puppet. I swear no one teach or even tell him to do that. Super creative!

Featured toys

TOYI: learn more about TOYI

PLUGO: learn more about PLUGO

Dena: learn more about Dena

Trebuchet by Tikerer: learn more about Trebuchet

Read more: What can you play with Dena toys? You'll never think about it!

Plus-Plus: learn more about Plus-Plus

Scribble Scrubbie Peculiar Pets Playset by Crayola: learn more

Mental Blox 360 by Learning Resources: learn more

Emoji Marker Maker by Crayola: learn more

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Welcoming the new MOOMU 2.0 - What's new?

After observing with all the soft blocks that currently on the market, MOOMU decided to upgrade their soft blocks, and here it is. In this article, we would like to let you know what’s difference between previous MOOMU and new MOOMU, also we have collect some data to let you know why you need MOOMU in your life, hahaha. Stay tuned!!

Read more: MOOMU Vanilla Soft Blocks

What’s new in MOOMU 2.0?

Easier to clean

MOOMU has improved the soft blocks design, there will be no more hole in the blocks which make MOOMU even easier to clean. No spot for dust in the new MOOMU.

14 Different block designs to make it even more playful

Shapes help children with a range of important skills including:

• Improved communication – the ability to use shapes to describe objects will greatly enhance a child’s ability to verbally communicate. For example, being able to use descriptive phrases such as ’round cookie’ or ‘square window’.

• Greater creative skills – the ability to draw or create shapes will help your child transition from stick figure drawings into more detailed drawings using shapes or be able to create a face out of craft pieces.

• Sorting objects – children can use shapes as a method for sorting objects. Children that can sort objects by circles, squares, triangles, ovals or rectangles. Sorting is an important skill for children as it helps them develop ability to think about the attributes of objects and how they relate to other objects. Sorting is a great way to develop logical thinking.

9 Different colors for brain stimulation

Do you know that color has a big impact on how your brain sees the world? Color impacts the brain because it can greatly affect our physiology, since it influences anxiety, pulse, blood flow and arousal. Let say, blue and green which could give you the sense of calming, also blue is the most preferred color across cultures, pink which interestingly calmed inmates in institutions.

Research shows people make up their minds to buy within 90 seconds of their initial interactions with either people or products. About 62-90 percent of the assessment is based on colors alone. I bet, you’ll falling in love with MOOMU right after you see the color :)

Character dolls to play make-believe

Make believe, also known as pretend play, is a loosely structured form of play that generally includes role-play, object substitution and nonliteral behavior. Pretend play is not only associated with developing general cognitive abilities and reinforcing existing knowledge, but recent research has been investigating how children learn new knowledge during pretend play.

When children participate in pretend play, they are integrating and strengthening previously acquired knowledge. Children who have better pretense and fantasy abilities also show better social competence, cognitive capabilities, and an ability to take the perspective of others.

Read more: Build learning kids by let them play with building blocks

MOOMU logo in every piece of MOOMU

So, why is a logo important? A good logo helps customers to identify your company. Because it grabs attention, makes a strong first impression, is the foundation of MOOMU brand identity, is memorable, separates MOOMU from competition, fosters brand loyalty, and is expected by our audience.

What makes MOOMU different with other soft blocks?

Material

MOOMU is using TPR as material, while other soft blocks might use PVC or PV.

Heat resistance

You can sterilize MOOMU by putting it into boiling water for less than 30 second. Other brands might only can resist up to 80 degree Celsius.

Size, no sharp edge, can be used as teether

MOOMUS’s size is perfect for little hand to grab. Other brands might too big or even too small. And no ouch-ouch when you stepped on MOOMU. Also, MOOMU have a scent of vanilla which make kiddos like it even more and can be used as their teether.

Read more: BAKOBA - Floating block toys

See his closer look, looks yum right?

MOOMU comes with pouch

When you teach your child to clean you're also teaching them to value where they live. You teach them to demonstrate respect for the people they live with by tidying up after themselves. They learn to acknowledge that others must share the same space. Cleaning up is an important part of your child's development and gives her a sense of responsibility.

It also helps to make life a bit less stressful for you, lol! This pouch will help you let your child learn about tidy up from early stage.

Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Play is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them. MOOMU is a perfect play companion for your little one.

Tell me your opinion about the new MOOMU. We are looking for MOOMU Hong Kong, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia wholesaler. Welcoming you to be part of BabyLux family, planning to start own business by being baby products distributors but not sure where to start, drop us a message!

SUYON kids-friendly nail polish review - What make it different from other nail polish?

When I first received SUYON kids-friendly nail polish, I can’t wait to try it. My 5 years daughter like to have her nail being take care by the expert, I can see the joy in her face every time I took her to menicure and have her nail polished. And I found out SUYON in the internet, before bought SUYON, I also have many thoughts about what make SUYON different from other kids-friendly nail polish brand on the market?

I purchased different brands to give as gifts for my daughter and paint my nails as well. However, my excitement immediately turned into disappointment. The ingredients might be safe, but the quality and designs did not quite match my expectations. It simply seemed like an imitation of typical adult nail polishes that were labeled for children. Now, after weeks of trial, I can tell you why we love SUYON.

Now I can make sure that your little princess can have the most adorable and shiny nails with the SUYON nail polish which are not only dazzling, but also 100% healthy!

Content:

| SUYON pros and cons

| Other nail polish brands pros and cons

| Summary

“Happiness in a bottle.”

— Suyon

SUYON pros and cons

SUYON is quite new comparing to a lot of nail polish brands on the market, it is started on 2018, a Canadian brand. I thought this is why their product can be this good, they must have observed and did improvements, lol. I bought SUYON from Amazon, the rating is 4.7 star.

SUYON pros

• What I love most about SUYON is their cute bottle cap, a very nice design, very easy for little hand to hold.

• I like that the polish can easily be peeled off. There isn't a need for any special remover. And easy to peel without pulling off your nails. Comes off in water, but I took it to bath and no problem, but if I do the dishes, it will be ragged a bit, especially on the edge.

• It stays on well and has no toxic odor. Goes on easily, it takes a while to air dry, so you need to be careful.

• SUYON is made in France, where all the world’s famous make up produce.

• Do you know that each SUYON nail polish character even have their own bio? I can even use it for story-telling time :)

• SUYON complies the strictest worldwide safety regulations: FDA, Europe and Japan Safety requirements. Even the expecting mother can use it.

SUYON cons

• It requires two or three coats for good coverage.

• The price was a bit pricey than other brands.

• My sister told me that the brush was too short, but for me is okay.

Read more: SUYON nail polish 100% safe for kids

Other kids-friendly nail polish pros and cons

Like I said, I’ve tried many kids friendly nail polish before I finally found SUYON, such as Nailmatic nail polish (a France brand), Zoo nail polish (a Taiwanese brand), Shu Shu and Sassy (a Korean brand). Here are what I think of their pros and cons, based on my daughter and my experience.

Other kids-friendly nail polish pros

• The price might lower than SUYON, there are lots of kids-friendly nail polish choices on the market, you can choose according to your budget.

Read more: KiddiKutter kid-safe knife, cuts food not fingers!

Other kids-friendly nail polish cons

• The bottle cap design is not as easy as SUYON’s for little kids to handle.

• Some of them too easy to peel off :( and some of them are taking soooo much time to dry, my daughter doesn’t have that patience.

Summary

SUYON’s products are no ordinary nail paints. They are creatively designed to inspire the little ones through their friendly animals. The clever creatures are ready to teach your kid a thing or two about life. They make makeover games safe and fun by providing products that are kid-friendly.

Unlike all those low-quality girl nail polish sets that may contain harmful chemicals, our mom-approved kid-friendly nail polish set is 100% water-based, eco-friendly and non-toxic! As a result, you can rest assured that your girl’s delicate nails and fingers are safe!

Welcoming you to be part of BabyLux family, planning to start own business by being baby products distributors but not sure where to start, drop us a message! SUYON is BabyLux new carried baby products brands, if you are located in Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Malaysia you could be our partner!

Unboxing BAKOBA - Floating block toys

Kids are easy to get bored with their toys, no matter how many you have, eventually they will get bored with it. If you don’t arrange activities or play together with them, they will end up sitting there playing gadgets… Are there any toys that ideal for both inside and outside use? That allows us to bring into the garden, the woods, to the playground and even on the beach.

BAKOBA is designed and developed by two Danish architects. Both architects have experience from working in Danish kindergartens and this is where they gained their interest in developing BAKOBA.

Why BAKOBA?

Soft, quiet and flexible

BAKOBA blocks are made from soft EVA foam, non-toxic and are lightweight, flexible, and durable beyond reason. The foam is soft but sturdy enough for kids to build with it. Although the foam can be turned and twisted, it will eventually fit back to its original shape. The surface is soft and the blocks make practically no noise when played with. Especially parents appreciate this feature!

Read more: Another quiet soft blocks, Moomu!

Creativity boost

BAKOBA stimulates creativity and urges kids to explore where their next creation will take them. A feature BAKOBA that makes BAKOBA unique from other building toys is that it can connect with other construction toys from leading toy brands, including those that most kids already own. There are no instructions, so kids can imagine up their creations right away and immediately start playing with the bricks, making everything from planes, cars, and ships; to airports and a castle. It suitable for kids between 3 and 9 years old

Inside BAKOBA 87 pieces

Water resistant and washable

Bring BAKOBA to the bath tub and let the kids experience with their construction's ability to float. BAKOBA is easy to keep clean, simply wash it in the washing machine. Wash at 40 degrees Celcius, gentle cycle. Use any detergents. After washing, the blocks dry quickly since they do not absorb the water.

Read more: What can you play with Dena toys? You'll never think about it!

Easy to combine with other toys

Build the Eiffel Tower, a space station, a house, or something never seen before. BAKOBA also have building base, which works as a soft and comfortable play mat for the kids to build on - while also being compatible with our building blocks. This allows the kids to use the base as foundation for their big constructions - towers, houses and entire cities. BAKOBA have unique "lego-brick connector", making it possible for older kids to connect BAKOBA with lego bricks, opening entire new ways of building.

Lego with BAKOBA - Robot

Lego with BAKOBA - Air Space

STEM Certified & Red Dot Design Award

BAKOBA has been tested by the US organization STEM.org and our products have been given the highest praise within the STEM field.

Read more: 5 Recommended STEAM APP for children in 2020

Perfect for schools and kindergartens

BAKOBA is the perfect toy for schools and kindergartens. The blocks are made from a safe, durable and noiseless foam, which secures a comfortable playing environment - for kids as well as for the adults.

It’s not that easy for all of us to play with no instructions. Sometimes we need a hand to get on the right track. With our build guides we’ll have you building in no time.

Read more: Newmero - A fun way to let your children falling in love with math

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Unboxing Newmero - A fun way to let your children falling in love with math

Do you remember how you felt when you were learning mathematics? Memorizing formulas, writing them over and over but don’t understand it. This is the way we generally learn mathematics. In the development of young children, mathematics has always been an ability that everyone sees important. Mathematics also represents the M part of Math.

In one of Gurganus‘s study, he said that the more keen child's sense of number, the more conceptual the quantity and number calculation will be. Many studies have also pointed out that in the learning process, children must diversify their learning through direct contact, such as games, which can strengthen their motivation to learn and make him remember more deeply.

To learn mathematics, is it really necessary to learn in such a boring way? There is an interesting invention called Newmero in Denmark, a building block invented specifically to help kids learn mathematics. Very interesting, right?

Contents:

| What is Newmero?

| Why Newmero has design like this?

| What can Newmero teach?

• Play with numbers

• Play with colors

• Games

| Where can I use Newmero?

What is Newmero?

Newmero is a compound word, new + numero (number number in French). It is a brand-new building block teaching aid specially designed for children who do not understand the concept of math. Children's acceptance of building blocks is very high, thus the founder designed a building block to let children easily understand the concept of mathematics from their textbook, and combined with the teaching plan, so that Newmero's unique shape and color can easily let children learn mathematics through games.

For example, when kids does not understand which number is bigger between 11 and 7? The concept of 534 turns out to be 500+30+4. When we write numbers on paper or blackboard, this kind of blunt learning can easily make children uninterested, but what if it becomes a building block? It is completely different!

What's amazing is that since its development in 2016, Newmero has almost swept the world's awards, including even the awards selected by teachers.

Why Newmero has design like this?

Newmero building block teaching aid looks very simple, but not as simple as its appearance, it also allows children to develop their own problem-solving skills. Newmero is divided into seven characteristic parts:

A. Left jig saw pattern

B. Counting knobs

C. Numeral value

D. Bottom edge

E. Stacking/connector knob

F. Right jig saw pattern

G. Back side

There are many ways to use, for example:

Understanding the value

The symbol 5 combined with the counting knobs on top of the brick makes it easy to understand 5 and its value.

The relationship between numbers

Which is larger and how are numbers related and sorted? Simply stack the bricks on top of each other using the connector knob and the counting knobs will provide guidance.

Which numbers are friends of 10?

Two bricks that “bonds to 10” fit together along the jigsaw pattern like a puzzle on the side. 2 and 8 show the match on the picture. The bricks can also do “Bonds to 100” and “Bonds to 1000”!

If they are not friend of 10, why?

The bricks can also explain where to look for the answer. Simply place them back against back and the bricks will explain where to look for the answer. Do you need a smaller or bigger number to find the friend of 10?

What is the structure of multidigit numbers?

Simply build numbers as staircases using the connector knob. Composing and decompose numbers physically. 3526 is simply a 3000, 500, 20 and a 6.

What can Newmero teach?

A. Play with numbers

For example, in kindergarten we can teach like this

1. From one to ten

• Identify numbers and quantities

• Learn to count from 1 to 10, then from 10 to 1

• Number sequencing and sorting (1, 2, 3, 4, 5,…)

• Number recognition (associate the symbol of numbers to the sound/name of the numbers)

• Even or odd numbers

2. From one to twenty

• Identify numbers-numbers and quantities

• Learn to count from 1 to 20, then from 20 to 1

• Number sequencing and sorting (1, 2, 3, 4, 5,…)

• Number recognition (associate the symbol of numbers to the sound/name of the numbers)

3. Numbers over 20

• Count 10, 20, 30... learn about the multiple of 10

• Learn how to count from 20 to 100

4. Skip number

5. Comparing numbers

6. Patterns and colors

• Recognize the color pattern and continue to add bricks

7. Exercises for addition

• The counting knobs on top of the bricks help to make the addition

8. Add two numbers together to equal 10

• The Newmero bricks fit together if the numbers are right. If the child chose to put together wrong Friends of 10, then the Newmero bricks will not fit like a puzzle

9. Practice simple subtraction

10. Buy and sell games

• Use Newmero as money and practice buying and selling games

B. Play with colors

Newmero has a total of four colors of orange, green, yellow and blue, through

1. Use the concept of number to learn about logical thinking

2. Color grouping: combining the same colors together

C. Games

I thought Newmero is a very serious teaching tool, I don’t expect that there are actually a lot of games that can be played with Newmero, you can use Newmero blocks to build an animal.

Or use it to play domino.

Where can I use Newmero?

1. At home

Let's take a look at the video, we know that learning mathematics can become so visual and so simple

2. School

Newmero adapts to all existing math curriculums. In kindergarten, training children to work together is also one of the important lessons. Newmero also has Large pack, Small pack, School pack and Kindergarten pack, which is suitable for everyone to practice in the classroom. The founder of Newmero suggested that 4-5 children should be grouped together, and they can also compete in mathematics with each other, which is very interesting! There are also lesson plans for teachers to download.

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Are you ready for a new normal? See how COVID-19 create a new normal

We already been living together with COVID-19 for almost three months. Are you ready for a new normal? Following are the predictions from many sources regarding changes in new normal during and after COVID-19 passes.

Content:

| What will new normal might look like

| The new normal behavior might look like this…

| How we can adapt our business

| Conclusion

Experts had a few suggestions on what the new normal might look like

Wearing a mask everywhere

While a growing number of countries mandate mask-wearing, and dozens of other academics are urging all governments to require their citizens wear cloth masks in all public places.

School safety

Increasing the frequency of cleaning, reducing the used of shared items. Reducing the size of classes and keeping children in small groups without mixing with others.

Bowing or waving hand instead of shaking hands and hugging

Traditions that have lasted for centuries will be extinct by the existence of COVID-19. With the social distancing and contact-free lifestyle that emerged because of COVID-19, we no longer shake hands to avoid the spread of the deadly virus.

Air pollution sharply fell

The busiest city of New York, for example, with a traffic pandemic reduced by 35%, carbon monoxide pollution fell sharply by 50%, and CO2 pollution fell by 10%, as well as methane pollution. In China, only in the span of 2 weeks after the lockdown of energy use and emissions fell by 25%, thus cutting 1% of the total cumulative carbon emissions in China.

Predictions in the new normal behavior

The fall of mobility, the rise of stay at home

COVID-19 practically stop mobility and force people to stay at home. COVID-19 crisis brought humans back to ancient times where they lived only in caves, which means home for us. Welcome to stay at home economy.

Online-shopping widening and deepening: from wants to needs

Online shopping began to shift from products that are desires or wants to products that are the needs. Online shopping customers will widening from buying non-essential goods online to buy daily need. And will deepening where the volume of purchases is getting bigger.

The comeback of home cooking

Having enough free time at home during a pandemic provides an opportunity for you to hone a new skill that is cooking. People said that millennial “kills” home cooking because millennial moms lose their cooking ability. But apparently COVID-19 "turned it on" again. Yes, it is time for me to learn how to cook with my child.

Read also: KiddiKutter kid-safe knife, cuts food not fingers!

Online + home-schooling

COVID-19 triggers two trends at once in the learning process. First online learning or online-schooling using a digital platform. Secondly the role of parents is increasingly large in the child's learning process (home-schooling). I call these two trends: "online + home-schooling". Online + home-schooling is fundamentally changing the face of the world of education going forward, you will need more and more educational toy, while you working at home, your child will also have their time to learn by playing.

Read also: 5 Recommended STEAM APP for children in 2020

DIY & self-care at home

When consumers are accustomed to stay at home, they start trying out new and exciting things. One of them doing self-care or self-rejuvenation such as facials, meni-pedi, spa. Then this do it yourself (DIY) trend can become a new and normalcy purchases of self-care products automatically increase.

Read also: Meni-pedi at home with your kids? SUYON nail polish 100% safe for kids

How we can adapt the new normal to our business

Get online, if you haven’t already

If you had been contemplating about bringing your business online, now is the best time to do so. As people are locked up in their homes, they tend to spend more time online rather than watch television. Get yourself started by creating a website (with content that holds weight).

Picture taken from Google

Use the best collaboration tools

Organizations are using all kinds of collaboration tools such as Teams, Slack, Skype, etc. for daily virtual meetings. This helps in increasing team intimacy and keeping everyone in good spirits.

Reach out to others in the industry

Leverage your virtual tools to reach out to others in your domain or industry. For example, a few high-end luxury brands are making vital medical wear (like scrubs and gowns), and others are following suit.

Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Chanel put their fashion muscle behind face masks

Hold on to clients

Understanding your customers and how they’re changing, here, communicating proactively is the key. Like with everything else in life, remote working also comes with its own gaps, which should be bridged regularly by maintaining a connect with your customers. Inform them of the situation at your end, whether you need to close shop, or the delayed shipments. Provide your services and solutions remotely. Use social media to the fullest. Live stream a prototype, a product launch, and invite questions just the way you would anyway do.

Conclusion

Eventually we will overcome the coronavirus crisis. But the changes left in its wake will be permanent. It is imperative to take steps now to prepare for the new normal because this is the time when customers are forming their habits for years to come.

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Learn STEAM with APP! 5 Recommended STEAM APP for children in 2021 (Updated)

There are many ways to fall in love with learning. Educational APPs are one of them! Children always can’t resist the attraction of gadgets, such as laptops, mobile phones and tablets. They are watching cartoons on Youtube, downloading APP games, or searching through SIRI. The digital era have completely give us different ideas on learning methods. Instead of completely restricting children to play gadgets, it is better to let them know its value!

The following 5 STEAM educational apps, include comprehensive scientific APP Tappy, CodeMonkey a game about coding, Tinybop robot dream factory, and Quick Math Jr., which is purely mathematics, and Fiete for art. They are all STEAM APP worth recommending to everyone. Come and download it!

Content:

| 5 recommended STEAM APP for children in 2021

| Comprehensive Science APP - Tappity

| Program coding APP - CodeMonkey

| Mechanical creative APP - TinyBop Robot Dream Works

| Fun Math APP - Quick Math Jr.

| Art Logic Game APP - Fiete

| Conclusion

Learn STEAM with APP! 5 recommended STEAM APP for children in 2021

1. Comprehensive Science APP - TAPPITY

You might have ever read a book called "Hundred Thousand Why". There is a lot of scientific knowledge to discover! Tappity app is similar with that book, an APP which developed in the United States, the difference is Tappity has more animation and interactivity, and it is way better better than passively watching TV programs.

Read more: Indoor play ideas and daily schedule for your kids

What we can learn from this APP?

1. Space science: Mars, moon, sun, etc.

2. Life sciences: dinosaurs, oceans, humans, plants, etc.

3. Earth sciences: volcanoes, plate tectonics, earthquakes, etc.

4. Physics: mechanics, magnets, friction, etc.

Wow! One APP contains so much scientific content, no wonder it is very popular abroad. In addition, unlike the general app which is mainly animation, Tappity uses "real-life teaching" to bring children to experiment and play games, and to shape a character named Haley to accompany children to learn and interact.

In the Tappity, you will find the same scientific phenomenon, but it can be presented in such a vivid and attractive way that children can learn scientific concepts through fun. If you do n’t mind all English, this scientific app is worth using.

Tappity

Suitable age: 3-11 years old

Field: Science

Cost: Free for the first time; subscription system

👉 Mobile version download: iOS version only

2. Program Coding APP - CodeMonkey

CodeMonkey is a game APP that fosters children's programming language concepts. Developed in Israel, the country that has the most importance to technology education, with this APP you can let children feel that programming language is very fun, very suitable as a coding enlightenment tool.

CodeMonkey has a computer version and a mobile APP version, with a total of 250 levels, covering most concepts and knowledge in the field of computer programming, including variables, objects, function calls, parameters, loops, arrays, function definitions, etc.

How to play CodeMonkey?

The story begins when a little monkey’s bananas are stolen by gorilla. The children need to help the monkey get all the bananas back, but they will encounter some obstacles and checkpoints along the way. Starting from the simplest level, there is a treasure chest in front of the little monkey. What instruction should you give to the monkey to get the treasure chest? At this time, you can click “arrow”, an arrow represents a step, and also represents the direction. As shown in the figure below, the monkey wants to "take a step to the left", so click on the left arrow ⬅️, and get the treasure chest.

If you click the right arrow ➡️, the little monkey will not get the treasure chest and will cry!

The above demonstration is the first level and the most basic to introduce the concept of coding to children. As you continue to play, you will gradually become familiar with a programming language called "CoffeScript", which is very helpful for learning JavaScrip in the future. Even if you don’t take the path of an engineer and let your children understand a programming language that communicates with machines, it is actually very helpful for other aspects of learning!

CodeMonkey

Suitable age: 6-16 years old

Field: Technology, program coding

Cost: Free

👉 PC version download

👉Mobile version download: iOS version, Android version

3. TinyBop Robot Dream Works - The Robot Factory

This mechanical engineering APP is very interesting. Children can assemble their own robot and learn to repair it when the robot breaks down! In addition, the APP has a very nice design, and a very user-friendly interface. It is easy for children to learn how to operate.

How to play TinyBop Robot Dream Works?

In the robot factory, there are hundreds of parts, which can form thousands of robots. When the assembly is completed, the robot will explore outside. There are stones, trees, water pipes or fire on the way, you have to find out the problem immediately to help him repair robot’s health!

This is a good game for children to enlighten their love to mechanical device. During the assembly process, it will prompt the children how to install it correctly. Even the colors and sounds of the robot can be freely matched, teaching children to create a robot from head to toe!

Read more: Multi sensory at-home activities with below 3 years old

TinyBop Robot Dream Works

Suitable age: 6 years old and above

Field: Machinery, Science

Cost: USD 30

👉 Mobile download: iOS version only

TinyBop Robot Dream Works demo video:

4. Fun Math APP - Quick Math Jr.

Do your children always have difficulties with math? Try this app! Quick Math Jr. a game with a vivid and cute little monsters as main role to help children lay the foundation of numbers and grow interest in mathematics.

How to play Quick Math Jr.?

Children must first create their own little monster on the APP, then they will see their little monster appear in every question!

Next, they will gradually be challenged along with the games level. One of the good things about Quick Math Jr. is that it will adjust the difficulty of the next question according to the time when the child answers the previous question, to ensure the child's learning progress. It can build children's self-confidence, naturally willing to continue to play.

Children can learn to count numbers, practice writing numbers, understand the size of numbers, addition and subtraction, singular and even numbers in Quick Math Jr., which is very suitable for teachers to bring students to play, or learners at home!

Quick Math Jr.

Suitable age: 3-7 years old

Field: Mathematics

Cost: Free

👉 Mobile download: iOS version only

5. Art logic game APP - Fiete

Have you ever played art APP with your children? I personally think that Fiete is a great art game. You will see cute characters in the game. Children must observe and use their imagination to play the game.

Read more: Recommended toys to develop child's skills for the future!

How to play Fiete?

Fiete is the main character of this game, he is a captain. He is going to venture around the world, so you will see many places, countries, and even go to watch football or skiing. They also launch the Fiete-World version, adding characteristics of each country in the world into the game, at the same time, also allows children to be familiar to different cultural of various countries. I know it’s nice, right..

This is a very ‘free’ children's game. There is no winning or losing, and there is no need to break through one level. Therefore, the game screen configuration is very cute, and many options are set for children to choose. There are no rules for games.

In the game, children have to help Fiete to pick apples, choose hats, or play memory games. To be more advanced, you need to know how to cut wood to make fires, run races, etc., and train children's imagination and cognitive construction.

Fiete demo video

Fiete

Suitable age: 0-5 years old

Field: Art

Cost: Free

👉 Mobile version download: iOS version only

Conclusion

The above five STEAM APPs are recommended from the five major fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. You can play all, and you can also specialize in playing one of them. It is fun!

KiddiKutter kid-safe knife, cuts food not fingers!

One of the best family bonding activity is cooking, but is it safe to let children around kitchen? I totally understand that the idea of giving children under the age of 10 a knife of any kind seemed dangerous. Today we would like to give a special introduction to KiddiKutter because we received so many questions about “What is the best knife for kid?”, “Is there any recommended kid-safe knife?”. Let me tell you about that..

Content:

| Kid-safe knife types

| About KiddiKutter

| Why we love KiddiKutter?

| Little chef pictures

Kid-safe knife types

1. Safety knife

Slightly older children (think: 3- to 5-year-olds) can be introduced to safety knives. Many of these knives have real metal blades with a flat blunt edge. They make easy work of most fruits and vegetables, save for hard squashes and watermelon rinds. This is a good knife to practice safe knife holding and handling.

2. Nylon knife

Start really young cooks off with a nylon knife set, which mimics the weight, shape, and feel of a chef’s knife without the sharp edge. The serrated edge makes cutting bread, cheese, soft fruit, and vegetables possible.

3. Small Santoku

A smaller knife with a sharp edge is the perfect in-between knife for children 6 to 10 years old. Their hands aren’t quite large enough for a full-sized chef’s knife, but they have the hand-eye coordination required to yield a real knife blade.

Read more: 3 Types of Knives for Tiny Chefs

About KiddiKutter

When Maria Georgiou’s son was three, he asked if he could help in the kitchen. But because he had dyspraxia (clumsy child syndrome), handing him a knife was courting disaster. However, this sparked an idea. In 2000, Maria began looking for a solution that would allow little ones to assist in the kitchen. KiddiKutter was born. With worldwide trademarks, the children’s knife has passed strict European and Australian safety certifications to ensure it’s safe and nontoxic to use with food, something other companies have not done.

Maria has been nicknamed the ‘accidental entrepreneur’ as a one-woman business success, and as a result has made it through as a finalist in, The Housewares Innovation Awards 2019, England.

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Why we love KiddiKutter?

It’s safe.

KiddiKutters have a certified food-safe coated stainless-steel blade with rounded teeth that cuts food, not fingers. The easy grip handle is BPA free, and yes, they are fine in the dishwasher. They’ve passed all the relevant safety tests world wide for your peace of mind.

With KiddiKutter, you can have your family bonding time with children while keeping them safe.

In today’s modern world, promoting a healthy diet amongst children is more important than ever. One of the best places to spark your little one’s imagination is by letting them join you in the kitchen. As a parent, it’s natural to worry about sharp tools. With KiddiKutter, you can have a safe family bonding time.

Read more: Bonding time! Do these 6 STEAM activities with your child

KiddiKutter cuts food not fingers!

Children love to help in the kitchen cutting up their own food and help preparing dinner. They can learn so much in the kitchen including, maths and chemistry, not to mention improving their fine motor skills cutting small pieces of fruit or vegetables. Using KiddiKutter knives will also improve hand eye coordination.

KiddiKutters will cut most food that a sharp knife will but by using a sawing action. Always remember, they are not sharp, so KiddiKutters don’t chop.

Kiddikutter is now NDIS approved.

As with any activity involving small children, we advise that there is some adult supervision. KiddiKutters have proven useful for both children and adults with special needs, in particular  Autism and visual impairment. They are great to carry in your nappy-bag for cutting up fruit and nibbles while you having picnic.

Read more: Recommended toys to develop child's skills for the future!

Little chef pictures

“While other businesses may try to copy KiddiKutter knives, they never match the quality! ”

— Maria Georgiou, KiddiKutter Owner

Indoor play ideas and daily schedule for your kids during COVID-19

COVID-19 virus has now spread throughout the world. With a fast spreading process, our efforts are needed to reduce the spread of viruses by stay at home. Schools are closed and children studying at home with an online course system. Stay at home, stay indoor and avoid the crowd make children easily get bored. Here is we give you some indoor play ideas and daily schedule.

Content:

| Indoor play ideas for babies 0-9 months

| Indoor play ideas for toddlers 1-2 years

| Indoor play ideas for pre-school children 3-4 years

| Indoor play ideas for young children 5-8 years

| Daily schedule

Indoor play ideas for babies 0-9 months

Peek-a-boo!

All you need to play this game is your hands and a sweet voice. And you must know the rest, it is a very simple game. Your little one will be very happy at watching you disappear and reappear. As your baby gets older, she will start playing back with you.

Name the body parts

Name your baby’s body parts and point to them to help teach her their names. “Where your nose? There it is!” You can point to your own as well to help your baby make the connection between the two: “Where is mommy’s nose? Here it is!”

Read more: Reminders of our ability to stand together during COVID-19

Indoor play ideas for toddlers 1-2 years

Kitchen drummer

Let your toddlers play with kitchen stuffs. Turn over bowls, pots and pans to make a set of drums straight from your kitchen. For drumsticks, grab some wooden spoons. Your little rock star will keep himself entertained exploring all the different sounds they can make. This game is also great for helping them develop their fine-motor skills.

Drawing

Give your baby some crayons and paper and let him draw away! This will allow them to unleash his creativity and enjoy independent, creative play. When they’re done, talk to them about the different colors they used.

Pass the ball

Grab a soft ball and roll it back and forth with your toddler. This back-and-forth play is great for confidence building and teaches them that you will respond to their actions. To make it even more fun, try adding in another ball and talk to them about the one they chooses.

Read more: Multi sensory at-home activities with below 3 years old during COVID-19 outbreak

Indoor play ideas for pre-school children 3-4 years

Dress up

Grab some different fabrics and clothing and encourage your little one to make a pretend costume out of what you have. Then, play a game together based on what they chooses. Who knows what adventures you’ll have!

Chasing around

Play the “I’m going to catch you!” game around the house by playfully chasing your child around your living space. If she has a lot of energy, this will help her to get it all out. You may need to join her for a nap yourself when you’re done.

Name that animal noise

Make different animal noises and have him guess which animal you’re pretending to be. Encourage taking turns and let him make some noises too while you guess. This is a great opportunity to teach him more about the animals you each choose, too.

Indoor play ideas for young children 5-8 years

Wash away!

Grab some toys that can safely go in the water, fill up a bucket and let the fun begin. Encourage them to “wash” their toys by dunking them and playing with them in the water and then cleaning them off with a soft cloth.

Playing make believe

Have them take the lead and encourage them to come up with a make-believe scenario. Follow along with their instructions and ask them questions about the world they have created.

Make a very colorful snack

Have your child help you prepare a snack for the family and challenge them to use as many colors as they can. Grab some healthy options and have them lay them out on a plate in a design she likes. They’ll be proud of their delicious creation.

Read more: 10 Awesome experience gift to give after COVID-19 passed

References: UNICEF Website

Daily schedule

Jessica McHale, a photographer and also a mother who lives in the United States, share a daily schedule on her Instagram account in the midst of isolation to keep herself and her family healthy.

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“This too shall pass.”

10 Best Experience Gifts for Kids (And Why They're Better Than Toys)

As parents, we often default to giving toys as gifts. But in a world full of clutter, have you ever considered giving an experience instead? Experience gifts—from museum memberships to sporting passes—give your children more than just another object for their playroom. They create memories, build new skills, and provide fun for the entire family. It’s a win-win!

Here are 10 of our favorite experience gifts that will be cherished long after a toy has been forgotten.

10 Awesome Experience Gifts for Kids

1. A Gift Card to a Family-Friendly Restaurant

Eating out becomes a special occasion. Giving a gift card to a fun, kid-friendly restaurant encourages a dedicated family meal where everyone can connect without the stress of cooking or cleaning up.

2. Trampoline Park Passes

We all know trampolining is fun, but it's also a fantastic physical outlet. As kids bounce, their bodies get a great workout, which increases energy levels and makes them feel more alert and happy! A pass to an indoor trampoline park is the perfect gift for a rainy day.

3. Zoo or Aquarium Membership

A membership often comes with unlimited express entry for a full year. It’s a gift that keeps on giving, allowing for spontaneous afternoon trips to see the animals and learn about the natural world.

4. A Trip to a Bookstore to Pick Out New Books

Reading with your child promotes brain development and imagination. Make it an event! A "gift certificate" for a special trip to a local bookstore lets your child be the decision-maker, empowering them to choose the books that spark their curiosity.

5. Local or National Park Passes

A park pass encourages a full year of outdoor adventures. Exploring nature has profound benefits for a child's well-being, and it provides a beautiful, screen-free backdrop for making family memories.

6. A "Ticket" to Visit Someone Special

The best gift of all can be time with loved ones. Create a special "plane ticket" or "train ticket" for a dedicated trip to visit Grandma, Grandpa, or a favorite aunt. These family trips create some of the most cherished memories of childhood.

7. An Art Museum Pass

Museums are a feast for the senses. Visiting a museum encourages children to ask questions, discover new subjects, and develop their own creative eye. Many museums also have dedicated children's areas with hands-on activities.

8. A Kids' Cooking Class

Cooking is a critical life skill, and it's also a fantastic developmental activity. A cooking class teaches kids about ingredients and nutrition, enhances their fine motor skills through mixing and measuring, and builds their confidence as they create something delicious.

9. Season Passes to a Local Attraction

Whether it's a theme park, a water park, or a local children's discovery center, a season pass turns a one-time treat into a recurring source of joy and excitement for the whole family.

10. Swim, Music, or Art Lessons

Lessons are a gift of skill and confidence. Whether it's learning to swim, play an instrument, or paint, lessons help children develop new talents, build muscle coordination, and learn valuable social skills in a group setting.

Bring the Experience Home: Gifts That Create Memories

Sometimes, the best experiences happen right in your living room. The right "toy" can be a tool that creates an unforgettable family experience.

• For the Family of Builders: Give the gift of large-scale creation with Makedo. This award-winning toolset empowers kids to turn simple cardboard boxes into life-sized forts, robots, and cars, creating an engineering adventure for the whole family.

• For the Future Scientist: Bring the museum home with an immersive science kit from Abacus Brands. Their AR/VR-enabled kits let kids explore chemistry, biology, and more in a tangible, exciting way that feels like magic.

• For the Digital Explorer: Transform screen time into a learning experience with PlayShifu. Their "phygital" (physical + digital) games use augmented reality to teach everything from geography to problem-solving. For screen-free learning, Sphero indi teaches the fundamentals of coding through a fun, hands-on race car, no screen required.

• For Quiet Connection: The shared experience of completing a beautiful puzzle together is a quiet, powerful way to bond. Mudpuppy creates stunning, museum-quality puzzles with gorgeous artwork that the whole family can enjoy.

6 Easter At-Home Activities for Family

This year Easter will be different from any other years, most of us may will go to the church to celebrate, gathering with friends and family member, having a bunch of Easter day outdoor activity such as Easter Egg Hunt, but that doesn’t mean we couldn’t celebrate 2020 Easter day. Despite staying sticking to social distancing, you and your family still have every opportunity to enjoy the holiday weekend.

Read more: Reminders of our ability to stand together during COVID-19

Easter games

Religious Easter Ring Toss Game

For a more religious game, this Jesus themed Easter ring toss game is a fun outdoor or indoor option to play in the yard or in your living room.

Buy the game in Amazon.

Jumpin’ Game

If you're looking for more of an educational game this holiday, this is a perfect option for your family. The Jump In' game is a brain teaser that will have even your most competitive family members scratching their heads. The game comes with dozens of challenging cards for players to decipher as they try and guide the bunny through each obstacle. They also have the extra large version for, more rabbits, more challenges and more fun!

Buy the game here.

Jumping Jack

Your kids won't want to put this surprise and delight-filled game down! To play Jumping Jack, each player pulls the carrots from the base of the game and waits for Jack to launch from his rabbit perch. Once he jumps out, the kids then race to catch him to get the win! I know, it’s fun, right?!

Buy the game in Amazon.

Bunny Hop Memory Game

This is another great educational game option. Cute game that teaches colors and memorization skills. In the Bunny Hop Memory Game, players must find and collect at least one bunny in each color that has gotten loose. It invites the younger players to think fast and strategize.

Buy the game here.

Easter craft

Salt painted Easter egg

What do you need?

1. Salt, regular cooking salt is okay

2. White glue

3. Watercolor paper

4. Watercolor

5. Watercolor brush

How to make it?

Take a piece of watercolor paper, use a pencil to draw a few colorful egg outline on the paper, then use white glue to squeeze along the outline, and then sprinkle with salt to make it adhere to the white glue. After its dried, remove the excess salt. Then color with watercolors and you're done!

You will see the colorful colors spread out between the salt and the salt, and after the different colors are compatible, they will form more beautiful colors. The process is really fun.

Egg for decoration

Using stick and paste, you can also create unique Easter eggs! I like the idea of this transparent egg very much. Children can put any collage pattern or related elements on the transparent paper card, and then hangs it by the window as a decoration. The sunlight shines from the transparent egg even more beautiful!

What do you need?

1. Transparent L-shape file holder

2. Sika paper (pick your favorite color)

3. Various art materials and stickers

How to make it?

To make a beautiful egg decoration is very simple, first of all, how big do you want to make? Or one large and one small, and then cut out the egg size with transparent paper according your preference, and then let the children create freely!

After finishing, you can wrap the edge of the egg with sika paper to make it more complete and beauty, finally make a hole to become a pendant! I look forward to seeing the colorful egg pendants in the living room!

“The great gift of Easter is hope.”

— Basil Hume

An Open Letter for You: Let's Stand Together during COVID-19

With the overwhelming news on COVID-19, what we need most right now are reminders of our ability to stand together, as partners, so that each of us can rise to this challenge.

Reminders of our ability to stand together during COVID-19

Here’s what we can do together.

Plans may change, but we commit to being brave. We understand that many of us are facing fear and physical isolation, in this time, it is essential that we find ways to connect with others digitally and check in with our family, friends and colleagues with kindness and encouragement.

News also causes anxiety which in turn may lead to sleep disturbance. In combination with isolation that comes from social distancing, we may experience poor mental health and other negative outcomes. Moreover, this resulting sleep disturbance may end up hampering their immune response that is so vital to fight diseases. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories.

Share your concerns and how you are feeling with a friend or family member. Maintain healthy relationships and build a strong support system. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.

Read more: 5 Family bonding activity to play at home and 'hide' from Coronavirus

Sleep well to keep the virus away.

Let us together monitoring the progression of the COVID-19 but please remain calm and don’t spread hoax. Be aware that there may be rumors during a crisis, especially on social media. Always check your sources and turn to reliable sources of information like your local government authorities.

Ensure your safety and put all the necessary preventive measures in accordance with the recommendation of local and global health authorities, such as:

• Sanitize office and warehouse

• Enforcing good personal hygiene to our staffs and us

• Have your team member to wear face masks while working

• Make sure our team member and us always wash hands when handling the products

And if you have toddler at home, go check this article for at-home activity ideas.

We truly hope this pandemic will end soon and hope all of you are safe and healthy!

We are so thankful to have such supportive partners during this hard time.

With love,

BabyLux

How to Choose Your Baby's First Cloth Book: A Guide for Parents

Editor's Note:

This guide has been updated to be a comprehensive resource for parents on choosing the best first book for their baby. We've also added a new section on how to continue fostering a love of reading as your child grows.

There are many types of books you can introduce to your baby, but cloth books are undoubtedly the best first choice. Why do so many parents recommend them? A cloth book is durable, easy to clean, and provides a rich, multi-sensory experience that is perfect for developing minds.

Choosing the right cloth book is the first step in building a lifelong love of reading.

The Benefits of Cloth Books

1. The Perfect Introduction to Reading

A cloth book teaches a child the fundamentals of what a book is. They can learn how to hold it, how to turn the pages, and that stories are found inside. It's the perfect, indestructible training tool.

2. A Rich, Multi-Sensory Experience

High-quality cloth books are designed to stimulate a baby's senses. Bright, contrasting colors engage their vision, while different textures, crinkly pages, and built-in squeakers captivate their sense of touch and hearing. This multi-sensory input helps a baby's brain make crucial connections.

3. They Are Durable and Reusable

Made of fabric, a cloth book is designed to withstand a baby's enthusiastic "love"—which often includes chewing, drooling, and throwing. If it gets dirty, you can simply toss it in the washing machine. It’s a toy that provides quiet, independent play time again and again.

4. It Creates Moments for Family Bonding

Reading together, even with a simple cloth book, builds confidence, teaches children about interacting with others, and creates wonderful memories that last a lifetime. Pointing to pictures and naming objects is a simple but powerful way to connect.

How to Choose the Best Cloth Book: 4 Features to Look For

The most important thing is to choose a book that attracts your baby's interest. Look for these engaging features:

1. Interactive Sounds

Babies are delighted by cause and effect. Choose books that have pages that make a rustling or crinkling sound when touched. Some books also feature hidden squeakers or air buttons that make a sound when pressed. These sounds encourage a baby to turn the pages and explore.

2. Three-Dimensional and Tactile Elements

A book with different textures or a 3D pop-out element (like an animal's tail or a puppet) can delight a child the moment they turn the page. These tactile features make the book a more engaging and memorable experience.

3. A Built-in Mirror

Babies are fascinated by faces, especially their own! A small, baby-safe mirror inside a cloth book is a guaranteed way to capture their curiosity and encourage self-recognition.

4. Interactive Games and Activities

The best cloth books include simple activities. Look for flaps that can be lifted, ribbons that can be pulled, or simple buckles that can be manipulated. These small games develop fine motor skills and increase a child's interest in the book.

The Next Chapter: From Sensory Books to First Puzzles

As your child's love for books grows, you can begin to introduce them to the world of high-quality puzzles and beautifully illustrated picture books. This is the perfect next step in their developmental journey.

• For this stage, we highly recommend the award-winning puzzles and games from Mudpuppy. Known for their museum-quality artwork and eco-friendly materials, Mudpuppy products cultivate a child’s aesthetic appreciation from day one. Their "Pouch Puzzles" are perfect for toddlers, helping them develop problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination while enjoying stunning art.

Every child's interests are different, but we hope these points help you find the perfect book to start your child on a lifelong journey of reading and learning.

My Recommendation for Cloth Book

Jelly Cat cloth books

Why I love it?

• Three-dimensional modeling design

• Colorful content - I really love their bright color

• Front and back cover paper design

Sassy cloth books

Why I love it?

• A rustling sound every time you turn the page

• Bright colors train baby's sensitivity to color

• There is a large safety mirror for the baby to observe the facial features

5 Easy and Fun Sensory Activities for Toddlers at Home

Editor's Note:

This article was originally written to help families during the global pandemic. We have updated it to be a timeless resource for any parent looking for fun, screen-free ways to keep their children engaged at home, whether it's a rainy day, a school holiday, or just a quiet afternoon.

How do we keep our young children busy, learning, and happy at home, especially when there isn't much space to run around? The answer is sensory play! One fun activity per day can keep the stress away and create wonderful bonding moments.

Did you know that when a child uses two or more senses at the same time, their brain works more optimally to absorb and store new information? That's why experts agree that multi-sensory activities are a more productive and beneficial alternative to screen time.

The best part? All of the following activities can be done with simple materials you likely already have at home.

5 Multi-Sensory Activities for Children Under 3

1. Edible Finger Painting

This is often a child's first art project and a perfect multi-sensory activity. It introduces textures, colors, and even tastes! Because younger children love to put everything in their mouths, it's best to DIY an edible paint that is completely safe.

How to make it: Simply mix cornstarch with water until you have a smooth consistency, then divide it into a few cups and add a different drop of food coloring to each. Voila! You have a safe, vibrant paint ready for little hands to explore.

2. "Dinosaur Dig" Treasure Hunt

This activity is perfect for introducing letters and concepts while playing. Fill a bucket or storage container with clean sand, uncooked rice, or dried pasta. Hide some small dinosaur toys within the sand. For an extra learning step, you can stick letters on them (e.g., the letter 'D') and have your child group them as they find them. This simple game teaches texture, discovery, and early literacy skills.

3. Water Balloon Bath

Make bath time even more fun and educational! Fill several colored balloons with water. In the tub, your child can explore the balloons, introducing a rich vocabulary of descriptive words: slippery, smooth, heavy, light, squishy. This turns a routine activity into a fun sensory lesson.

4. Creative Play with Rice

Rice is a fantastic and inexpensive alternative to sand for sensory bins. To make it even more exciting, you can color it by shaking a cup of rice with a few drops of food coloring and a teaspoon of vinegar (the vinegar smell will disappear as it dries).

You can use your colorful rice for all kinds of activities:

• Bury "treasure" like small toys or blocks for a treasure hunt.

• Pour it into clear plastic bottles to make colorful shakers.

• Simply let your child run their hands through it to enjoy the texture and sound.

5. Jello Dig

This activity turns snack time into a productive and exciting sensory experience. Simply make a batch of gelatin (Jello) as usual, but before it sets, add large pieces of fruit (like mandarin orange segments or berries) or other edible, baby-safe objects. Your child will love digging through the jiggly, cool texture to find the treats inside. It stimulates all their senses and fills their tummy at the same time!

6. Explore with Open-Ended Sensory Toys

Not all sensory play has to be a messy DIY project! Some of the world's best toys are specifically designed to engage a child's senses in an open-ended way.

• For pure sensory exploration, nothing beats the Swiss-designed toys from MOLUK. Their products are made from high-quality, food-grade silicone with unique, tactile shapes. They can be spinning tops, bath toys, or stackable objects, encouraging play that is driven by a child's own curiosity.

• For a different kind of tactile building, the flexible magnetic pieces from Clixo click and bend in satisfying ways, merging the art of origami with construction.

• The simple, single-shape design of Plus-Plus provides a wonderfully tactile experience as children connect the pieces to create 2D mosaics or 3D structures.

It turns out it's not difficult to create multi-sensory activities at home. While they might get a little messy, the developmental benefits and the joyful memories you create are absolutely worth it.

These Baby Teethers Can be Bitten Off or Cause Suffocation

By sucking and chewing teethers, babies can alleviate discomfort during teething and reduce their risk of chewing dirty or dangerous objects. Hong Kong Consumer Council inspected 20 types of baby teethers and found that some samples were of poor quality.

These baby teethers can be bitten off or cause suffocation

Two samples detected harmful and contain Nitrosamines or nitrosatable substance which a possible caused for cancer. One of which was the most expensive sample, has total more than 8 times from the maximum limit recommended by European standards for Nitrosamines or Nitrosatable substance; two other samples were able to bite off and failed to withstand the bite force of children aged 18 months and below; and the other sample has a too-small-end that is easy to penetrate into the throat of young children and there is a danger of suffocation; there is one sample with a liquid inside the teether, has total more than 336 times from the maximum limit recommended by European standards for Nitrosamines or Nitrosatable substance and all test results have been transmitted to customs follow up.

Read more: Wooden teether, natural fabrics, or silicone teether?

Hong Kong Consumer Council has tested 20 types of baby teethers on the market, including 13 non-liquid teethers and 7 liquid-containing teethers. The prices range from HKD 18 to HKD 139. However, the overall performance of the samples was very disparate.

Among them, in the bite test, Ange Giraffe Teether (HKD 79, made in Korea) and Edison Mama Kamikami Baby Banana (HKD 80, made in Korea) had insufficient bite resistance and could not withstand bite force from babies aged 18 months or less, and the Edison Mama Kamikami Baby Banana even failed to meet the requirements of the European toy safety standard EN71-1. The volume of the end part is too small, and it is easy for young children to swallow into the mouth which can caused suffocation. In terms of chemical substance detection, 2 models detected nitrosamine compounds and / or nitrosable substances, of which 1 sample Nuvita Romeo Natural Massaging Teether 7020 (HKD 139, made in China) detected has total more than 8 times from the maximum limit recommended by European standards for Nitrosamines or Nitrosatable substance (maximum limit: 0.1 milligrams/kilogram). In addition, some parts of SKIP HOP Explore & More'stay cool teether SH305305 (80 yuan, made in China) also detected nitrosamine compounds or nitrosable substances, but the total amount of detected standard requirement. A nitrosable substance is a precursor substance of a nitrosamine compound. After ingestion of these substances in the oral cavity, they have the opportunity to be converted into carcinogenic nitrosamine compounds in the acidic environment of gastric juice.

And a lot more.

Read more: Things you must know about baby teething and teether

Nuvita Romeo Natural Massaging Teether 7020

Ange Giraffe Teether

Edison Mama Kamikami Baby Banana

SKIP HOP Explore & More'stay cool teether SH305305

Read more: How to choose a perfect teether for my baby?

6 Points to prevent potential risks of using teethers

• Carefully read the product instructions and warnings, and clean as instructed.

• Before and after each use, wash with mild soapy water, then rinse with water.

• Carefully inspect children while they’re using it. If any damage or liquid leakage is found, discard it immediately.

• Do not put liquid teether in the refrigerator ice tray. The low temperature not only can easily hurt children’s mouth, but also cause the outer layer of toothpaste to burst.

• Do not hang teether on the child's neck with a rope or strap to avoid accidents.

• If congestion occurs in young children, send them to hospital immediately for medical treatment.

Original article is from OhPaMa.

7 Truly Useful Gift Ideas for a Newborn Baby

We give gifts as symbols to rejoice in shared happiness. When a friend or family member welcomes a new baby, it's a wonderful tradition to celebrate the arrival of their little angel. But giving gifts for a newborn has its own challenges; you want to give something that is not only thoughtful but genuinely useful.

Here are 7 truly useful gift ideas that new parents will appreciate.

1. Diapers: The Most Practical Gift

Diapers are the gift that will always be needed. You can even make this practical gift fun by choosing diapers with cute motifs or creating a "diaper cake." When buying diapers, make sure they are made from soft, absorbent materials and are the appropriate size for the baby's age and weight to ensure a comfortable fit.

2. Breastfeeding & Feeding Support

You can choose feeding equipment according to the needs of the mother and baby. If the mother is breastfeeding, a high-quality nursing pillow can be a lifesaver for her back and posture. If she is pumping or bottle-feeding, extra bottles are always welcome. Look for bottles with anti-colic venting systems and those made from safe, easy-to-clean materials like silicone or glass.

3. A Modern Diaper Bag

Today's diaper bags are both functional and stylish. The best bags have a durable exterior that is easy to wipe clean, plenty of internal pockets for organization, and comfortable shoulder straps. A huge plus is built-in stroller straps that allow you to hang the bag securely from your stroller's handlebar.

4. A Sterilizer for Peace of Mind

Babies have vulnerable immune systems, so keeping their feeding equipment hygienic is crucial. A bottle sterilizer is a gift that makes this daily chore infinitely easier for parents. Instead of boiling water on the stove, parents can simply place bottles, pacifiers, and pump parts into the sterilizer for quick, convenient peace of mind.

5. Simple, High-Quality Baby Clothes

Baby clothing doesn't need to be overly complicated. New parents will most appreciate simple, practical clothes made from 100% cotton that are soft on a baby's sensitive skin. Choose sizes that the baby can grow into (e.g., 3-6 months). Rompers are very practical for easy diaper changes, and sleepsuits or "jumpers" with open feet won't feel restrictive as the baby gets taller.

6. A Breathable Swaddle or Sleep Sack

A large, breathable swaddle blanket made of soft cotton or bamboo is a versatile and much-loved gift. It can be used for swaddling, as a lightweight blanket, a nursing cover, or a car seat cover. Especially in warmer climates, a lightweight swaddle is a much better option than a heavy blanket to keep a baby comfortable without overheating.

7. Toys That Support Baby's Development

A gift that can stimulate a baby's sensory and motor development is always a fantastic choice. The best toys for newborns are simple, safe, and engaging.

Look for toys made from baby-safe materials like 100% food-grade silicone, which are perfect for babies who explore everything with their mouths. The best developmental toys are open-ended, meaning they can be played with in many different ways as the child grows.

• For sensory exploration, consider the beautifully designed toys from MOLUK. Their unique shapes and textures are made from high-quality, food-grade silicone rubber, making them perfect as a baby's first grasping toy and teether.

• For early building and color recognition, a starter set from Plus-Plus is a great choice. Their larger "BIG" size is safe for small hands and introduces toddlers to the world of creative construction.

When choosing any toy, ensure it has no small parts that could be a choking hazard and that it can be easily cleaned.

5 Screen-Free Activities for Creative Family Fun at Home

Editor's Note:

This article was originally inspired by families spending more time at home during the global pandemic. We have since updated it to be a timeless guide for any day you're looking for fun, screen-free ways to connect as a family, be it a rainy weekend, a school holiday, or just a quiet afternoon.

In a world full of screens, creating moments for hands-on, imaginative play is more important than ever. It's easy to turn on the TV, but when you need to keep your children engaged and prevent crankiness, nothing beats a creative activity. Taking the time to play together isn't just about passing time; it's an opportunity for family bonding and powerful developmental learning.

Here are 5 of our favorite screen-free activities to spark creativity at home.

Activity 1: The Magic of Building Blocks

Open-ended building toys are a must-have. They can be played with for hours with just a little imagination, becoming houses, towers, bridges, or cars. The benefits are immense:

• Developing imagination and storytelling skills.

• Practicing patience and problem-solving.

• Building self-confidence with every successful creation.

• Learning concepts of shape, size, balance, and color.

Recommended Toys:

• Plus-Plus: This brilliantly simple, single-shape piece is like a physical pixel. It's perfect for creating both 2D mosaics and intricate 3D structures, helping children develop fine motor skills and spatial reasoning. (www.plus-plus.com)

• MOLUK: These are the ultimate open-ended toys. With no defined purpose, a MOLUK toy could be a spinning top, a mountain for a car, or a hat for a doll. They force kids to be creative and think abstractly. (www.moluk.com)

Activity 2: Popsicle Stick Color Matching

This simple DIY game is incredibly valuable and costs next to nothing. All you need are some craft sticks and colored markers or paper.

Create "popsicles" out of colored paper and cut a slit in the top. Color the end of each craft stick to match one of the paper popsicles. Have your toddler choose a stick, identify the color, and then "insert" it into the matching paper popsicle. It's a fun, hands-on way to practice color recognition and fine motor skills. Pretend licking of the finished popsicle is highly encouraged!

Activity 3: Scissor Skills Cutting Practice

This activity provides a safe, controlled environment for your toddler to practice the important skill of cutting.

On a piece of paper, draw simple shapes or lines (straight, zig-zag, wavy). Give your child a pair of child-safe scissors and let them practice cutting along the lines. They may need help holding the paper or opening and closing the scissors at first, but try to let them do as much as they can on their own. It’s a fantastic way to build hand strength and coordination.

Activity 4: Host a Fashion Show

Many children love to express themselves through dress-up. Turn this into an event! Let them experiment with their clothes and accessories to create unique outfits. You can help with face paint or a touch of kid-friendly makeup.

Then, create a "catwalk" in your living room, dim the lights, and play some upbeat music to make it feel like a real show. For an extra layer of creativity, use cardboard and Makedo tools to build a custom runway, cool props, or even wearable accessories!

Activity 5: Build an Epic Fort

The classic blanket fort is a childhood rite of passage for a reason! Drape bed linens over chairs, couches, and tables to create a cozy, temporary playhouse.

To take your fort-building to the next level, introduce a toolset specifically designed for cardboard construction, like Makedo. Using the kid-safe saws and connectors, you and your child can use recycled cardboard boxes to engineer incredible, life-sized structures—from castles and tunnels to spaceships and storefronts. It teaches real construction principles and turns imagination into a tangible creation they can actually play inside. (www.make.do)

It turns out that preparing fun, educational activities for your children doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. We hope these ideas inspire many happy hours of family fun. Good luck