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Summer holidays are all about fun, play and lots of activities. We look at the latest trends and products to keep kids entertained this holiday season.
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gambit of Sand and Water Play
active play at the moment is
been a year
potential,” she say.
going well. Parents are keen to
of more Covid
“It encourages physical
get their children active again
pain including
and sensory development,
after repeatedly being stuck at
prolonged lockdowns for many
imaginative and creative play,
home or learning remotely for
states in the country. Kids were
communication, maths and
extended periods.
unable to go to school, putting
science and promotes calmness,
more pressure on parents
which are all essential to healthy
product categories for us in the
to make sure they get their
child development.
second half of 2021 are both
education as well as keep them entertained during the holidays.
“All of these activities of course provide social, emotional and
“Two of the hottest new
focused on active play,” he says. “This includes the new Pikler
sensory development. Through
Indoor Gym collection from
living in Australia is our wonderful
practicing working together,
Kinderfeets, plus a new range
climate, allowing our children to
communication and sharing,
of silicone toys that includes
revel in outdoor play whether in
children can progress their
buckets, spades and flying
sand, water or dirt, says Axis Toys
social skills,” Opfer adds.
disks. We’ve had more enquiries
One of the beautiful benefits of
co-founder, Paula Opfer.
Indeed, Artiwood managing
about both ranges than we’ve
“And while doing so they
director, Andrew McGregor,
experienced for a new offering
are also covering off the full
says any product promoting
in more than four years.
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