Activity Arches, Spirals & Bars

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Activity Arches, Spirals & Bars

Keeping a young child entertained on a long car ride, or while out and about in a pushchair, is a difficult task. As parents will be focusing on the world around them as they drive or navigate supermarkets or parks, their little one will be left to their own devices. Mum and dad will often give their baby a toy to play with to keep them busy. However, toys such as plushes or action figures will often get lost or dropped, resulting in distress and tantrums. Therefore, providing baby with an engaging toy that attaches to the seat or buggy is a great way to ensure that the fun never stops while travelling. 

At Baby Brands Direct, we offer our retailers a great selection of activity arches, spirals and toy bars at price points to suit every consumer. Our range of activity arches features items from some of the most well known brands in the industry, such as Infantino, Lamaze, Tiny Love and Taf Toys. Each product boasts unique features, which include colourful, hanging toys for baby to grab and bat at, as well as rattles and different textures for sensory stimulation.

Why do activity arches and spirals sell well?  

Activity arches, activity spirals and toy bars are a convenient and effective way to provide entertainment for children on the go. Parents can simply attach these handy toys to their child’s stroller or car seat and rest assured that their child will be entertained while they focus on their shopping or driving. Relieving baby’s boredom will help to reduce the risk of disruptive or distracting tantrums, which can be a hazard on the road or embarrassing in public. Activity arches and spirals are an inexpensive and fun way to boost a child’s natural growth. With various developmental benefits, engaging activities and protection against being lost or dropped, these toys are a great choice for many parents.

As a leading UK wholesaler of baby and nursery products, Baby Brands Direct is dedicated to providing our retailers with high quality activity spirals and toy bars from some of the best award-winning brands in the industry. One such brand, Infantino, has developed a fantastic range of activity travel toys. The Infantino Go Gaga collection features bright colours, adorable animals and soft textures - which will delight and engage young children. The Infantino Go Gaga Spiral Activity Toy is perfect for use on car seats and buggies, as it’s easy to attach and sits securely where it’s placed. 

The developmental benefits of activity arches

As well as being entertaining for baby, activity arches are also beneficial to a child’s learning and development. Swiss psychologist, Jean Piaget, was the first to propose that children learn through a series of stages in which they conduct experiments and learn from the results. Piaget called the first stage of development the Sensorimotor Stage*. Children aged 0 months to 2 years are at this stage of development. Babies and toddlers learn through sensory experiences, manipulating objects, reflexes and motor responses.

Activity arches encourage children to reach out and grab dangling toys. This can help them learn through touch, as well as helping to boost their recognition of object permanence and introduce the notion of cause and effect. The act of reaching and touching also helps to build fine and gross motor skills, which is essential for ensuring that children are able to use their hands and arms correctly and accurately in the future. Hand-eye coordination is also an important skill that can be refined with the use of activity arches and activity spirals, as children will gradually begin building depth perception and spatial awareness skills.

Tiny Love’s range of stroller arches are designed with key stages of a child’s development in mind. These activity arches clip on to most buggies and pushchairs with universal attachment clips, meaning that they’re suitable for almost every make and model. With rattles, crinkles and a mirror for viewing oneself, these toys are great for sensory development. As baby grows, they will begin to pull and grab the toys, exploring movement and sensations.

Activity arches, activity spirals and stroller toys are available to buy wholesale at Baby Brands Direct at reasonable price points with no minimum order value. We offer many perks to our customers and supply a number of independent businesses across the UK and further afield, such as toy stores, baby boutiques and childcare facilities. With a great selection of travel accessories, activity toys and safety products available, we are a one stop shop for everything your baby business needs. 

*https://www.verywellmind.com/piagets-stages-of-cognitive-development-2795457