Play Talk
The Play Talk Blog shares stories, play ideas, and parenting resources to support growth, creativity, and joyful learning at every stage.
Attention parents and caregivers! Here from our team of child development experts as they share 5 key benefits to playing with your child and play's importance in social, emotional, and physical development.
Are you expecting? Or, have a mama friend who is? Then listen up because this article is all about must-have toys - add them seamlessly to your Babylist registry.
Skwish - A Tensegrity Toy Invention
What's a Skwish? Unlocking the mystery behind the Skwish - how it came to be and it's unique tensegrity design.
And the Winner is . . . Manhattan Toy!
We love when our products receive awards; which is why we're sharing the news about our recent award winners! Check out all the below recent awarded winners and the great things reviewers had to say about them. Chicago, Illinois (May...
Ages & Stages: Best Toys for Baby's Development
Child development is always a hot topic. I mean, what parent doesn’t want to know how to nurture their growing baby? Babies develop a wide range of skills within the first year of life. From smiling to cooing, from rolling...
Sensory Learning Tips YOU need to know
Kaila Weingarten, MS Ed We use our senses to learn every day without even realizing it. With your fingers you decide that the pot is too hot to touch without a towel. You answer the door after hearing the bell....
Baby's Snuggles: The Inspiration for Snuggle Pods™
Is there anything better than baby snuggles? That’s an easy one: No, there’s not! But cuddling up with your little love is more important than just squeezing those chubby little cheeks and getting the warm and fuzzies. According to Scientific...
Toys for Three Month Olds: 4 Things you Must Know
By Kaila Weingarten, MS Ed Congrats! You made it through those first three months. Although your baby lost that newborn look, she’s finally responding with coos and smiles. She’s getting curious about you and the objects she sees. And he’s...
Meet Baby Stella® Being a parent is a big job. Keeping the kids clean, happy and healthy comes with a to do list that’s longer than you could ever have imagined, and from day one, that means feeding, rocking, changing, singing,...
Reading to Babies-Why, When, and How
By: Kaila Weingarten, MS Ed When I was a young girl, there was one place I awaited going to eagerly. It was not the candy store. Nor was it the toy store. It was the library. I loved choosing from...
Babies delight in grasping things as early as four months. It’s when their fresh baby brains are just starting to develop their fine motor skills. While new infants can physically wrap their hands around an object (our pinkie fingers for...
We’ve Got the Tools for Successful Tot Travel
For a parent, road rage is something that doesn’t happen outside the car so much as it does in the back seat. A bored, tired or uncomfortable tot can be just as difficult on the road with as a crazy...
Supporting Visual Development: The Importance of Developing Baby’s Visual Abilities
Visual development is a crucial part of baby’s growth. According to Pregnancy & Baby’s 2012 article on visual stimulation, newborn babies are only able to see a mere 8-15 inches in front of them. In addition, “they are unable to...
Fine, Gross, Small and Large Motor Skills . . . What’s the difference?
You've probably heard the terms, fine motor and gross motor development. But, what’s the difference? Wonder no more! Here are the basics behind these terms and techniques for fostering motor development in your littles.
When planning for your first child there are many things to consider adding to your baby shower gift registry. From the car seat and crib, to clothing and diapers, there are so many things to think about. All parents want...
Playing? With a tiny baby? Some of you may be wondering exactly how to when humans are that young. Babies are tiny and fragile - but not easily breakable. And truly, playing is essential to a baby's development and initiating early...
It’s not too late for a warm-seasoned family road trip of weekend vacation. Summer is still here! In fact, with the increase in flight prices more and more families are spending time on the road in order to vacation this...
Why Playtime with Dad is so Important
When our daughter, Avery, was born, I instantly transformed into a new man. Not that I was a bad one to begin with, but now I was “Dad”; small word with an enormous meaning! I was ready to start playing...
Playtime with Baby: A Simple and Beautiful Pleasure
I admit: I love baby things. Consider baby clothes, baby essentials, and baby toys my new obsession. (Gosh, how things have changed since being head-over-heels about stilettos.) However, I'm a mom now, and I'm proud to say my life now revolves...
How to Keep Little Hands Busy on Rainy Days
By Guest Blogger Becca at Southern Mom Mess We all know that Spring brings rain, and rain means finding fun and educational activities to keep our kids engaged while inside. Not always an easy task! As a teacher, I really...
Picking Your Child's First Toy
Guest Post By Rachel Pitzel of Club MomMe LA One of the most exciting things for expectant and new parents to pick out for their new baby is their child's first toy. Sure, selecting a stroller and nursery set are...
Welcome Baby George Alexander Louis!
We're so excited for the royal family and the birth of George Alexander Louis! If we were invited to a shower, here's the top five gifts we'd give: 5. Sweet Pea Gift Set 4. My Snuggle Patches 3. Bababall 2. ...
Taking a family road trip? Sometimes hours in the car with little ones can feel like an eternity for both you and them. Keep those Imaginations at play with some of our favorite portable games and toys to keep babies and toddlers entertained...