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How to Choose Fun and Developmental Gear
Whether you're designing a nursery, establishing your initial baby registry, or curating a first birthday wishlist, it's crucial to prioritize beautifully crafted, high-quality items. The allure of evolving technology, featuring child-friendly handheld devices, may make it tempting to entertain babies and toddlers with electronics, ensuring the emergence of a new generation of tech-savvy entrepreneurs. However, it is equally important for child development to embrace traditional play, fostering creativity, imagination, and encouraging movement to enhance motor skills, balance, and instill healthy, active habits! This article will concentrate on fun and developmental essentials that should form the cornerstone of your nursery or playroom.
First, let's acquaint ourselves with some of our favorite brands redirecting children from screen time and encouraging a return to play!
What brands should I consider for my nursery and playroom?
Charlie Crane:
Charlie Crane originated in Paris, founded by a father with the aim of creating both beautiful and practical furniture and baby gear pieces. Charlie Crane's products are designed for children but with parents in mind, intentionally crafted to seamlessly match any home decor.
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Gathre:
Gathre is a lifestyle brand founded by two best friend moms dedicated to balancing daily life and parenthood. The Gathre lifestyle promotes slowing down, gathering, and savoring special moments. Gathre products are crafted for functionality while reflecting a distinct personal style, enhancing home aesthetics. The Gathre line, featuring vegan leather, includes water-resistant, wipe-to-clean pieces that are free of toxins, PVC, phthalates, and lead.
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Lorna Canels:
Lorena Canals, the founder and designer of this premium brand, brings forth high-quality handmade rugs and accessories. Drawing inspiration from nature, Lorena Canals rugs are unique, offering practical solutions for parents. Acknowledging the inevitability of messes in a life with kids, Lorena Canals rugs are conveniently machine washable. This brand is completely hands-on in every step of production, from design to manufacturing and distribution. Lorena Canals products are colored using non-toxic dyes and are environmentally friendly, demonstrating a commitment to zero waste and water conservation.
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Milton & Goose:
Milton & Goose was founded by a determined mom in search of the perfect birthday gift for her child, particularly a toy kitchen. Disappointed by the low-quality and underwhelming options in the market, she took matters into her own hands, designing and building her own, giving rise to Milton & Goose. Today, Milton & Goose has become a go-to choice for parents seeking high-quality, handmade designs for their playrooms and nurseries. All Milton & Goose products are made in the USA, crafted with durable materials, and built to be passed down from generation to generation. Each piece is manufactured using solid wood and non-toxic materials.
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Piccalio:
Piccalio originated in Venice, CA, with a mission to design pieces that break away from the typical plastic eyesores. The brand aims to provide parents with modern and unique products that complement their home while encouraging children to actively engage in play and foster independent thinking. Piccalio is dedicated to sourcing sustainable materials, and all of their products are crafted with non-toxic materials; the ones listed below are also GREENGUARD Gold Certified!
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Wonder & Wise:
Wonder & Wise specializes in b