Play Talk

The Play Talk Blog shares stories, play ideas, and parenting resources to support growth, creativity, and joyful learning at every stage.

May 31, 2024

The Importance of Play

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.

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January 17, 2018

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.

May 19, 2016

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...

May 12, 2016

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...

April 29, 2016

4 Ways the Winkel Builds Wonder

Why is the Winkel so wonderful? Find out our top four reasons!

March 21, 2016

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....

February 1, 2016

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...

January 11, 2016

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...

January 4, 2016

Meet Baby Stella®

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,...