With the days getting hotter and the sun shining brightly, mums and dads will be wanting to make the most of the upcoming summer days. Pushchairs and buggies are a fantastic way of getting small children out and about in the great outdoors, giving parents a convenient method of transporting little ones on visits to the park, playground or beach. Most parents own a pram or pushchair, making accessories for these large ticket items a lucrative market to tap into. Luckily, Baby Brands Direct offer a selection of wonderful activity arches and spirals that make for perfect add-ons or impulse purchases.
Keeping a young child entertained while on the go can be difficult- and the longer a child spends contained within a pushchair, the more likely they are to begin to fuss and cry. Parents will therefore look for methods of keeping children busy and occupied, often opting to give their baby a fun toy to play with. However, toys such as teddies or action figures are likely to be thrown or dropped, which will only result in more tantrums! Therefore, providing baby with a fun activity toy that attaches easily and firmly to buggies is a great idea, as it keeps the toy in place for the child’s convenience, allowing them to engage with it on their terms.
As well as being fun and entertaining, activity arches and spirals are beneficial for a child’s development. Activity arches encourage children to reach out to touch and pull on dangling toys. This can help develop object permanence, as well as helping to introduce the idea of cause and effect. Playing with these toys can also help to develop fine and gross motor skills, as well as hand-eye coordination, depth perception and spatial awareness skills. Baby Brands Direct have a great range of high quality activity spirals and arches from leading brands such as Tiny Love, Infantino and Lamaze.
The Infantino Go Gaga Spiral Car Seat Activity Toy is a charming and colourful option, with adorable fox and owl characters that kids and adults are both sure to love. The activity spiral features three dangling toys for children to play with, one of which is also a teether for soothing those sore gums. The cloud toy features a mirror so baby can see themselves, as well as four tags that are perfect for sensory play.
The Lamaze Activity Spiral features bright, bold colours and high contrast patterns, specially designed to stimulate baby’s developing vision. The spiral features two adorable big cat toys, which are perfect for squeezing and pulling with tiny hands. They also feature ribbon tags for more sensory fun. The spiral features clacking rings and a chime, which help to develop auditory awareness and also introduce cause and effect as children will learn that these toys make noises when they are manipulated. The spiral is easy to attach to car seats, buggies and even cots!
The Tiny Love Tiny Princess Tales Stroller Arch is a cute option for baby girls with 6 fun and engaging activities that inspire learning and development, while also benefiting fine motor skills and cognition. Designed for two stages of development, the first stage allows baby to bat at the toys, boosting sensory exploration, before baby begins pulling and holding the toys and learns about cause and effect. The arch features universal attachment clips, which fit most strollers. It is also flexible and bends in a variety of ways, allowing parents to adjust the toy to suit their little one’s needs.
Check out the full range of activity spirals and arches online at Baby Brands Direct, the leading wholesaler for baby and nursery products. Register an account today to take advantage of loyalty discounts and many more perks!