So you’ve picked out the perfect colour for the walls and put in some cute storage options, but what pieces really are ‘must-haves’ for your little ones?
It’s easy to tell yourself that you won’t buy plastic junk, but inevitably everyone does, it’s important to have good storage so that a) you don’t stand on little lego pieces that feel like they go straight through your foot, but b) it being a space your kids love to spend time in is really the end-goal (so you can enjoy your *hot* coffee and five minutes in peace.
There are, however, some key pieces that we think can truly make a playroom great, from babies, to toddlers to young kids, finding pieces that can capture the imagination of children is priceless.
The team at Fennec have curated the best of the best below to give a solid foundation to any playroom.
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Dapper Mr Bear
Dapper Mr Bear is our go-to when it comes to all-things kids and babies. Seriously, this online store will not disappoint and you will find yourself adding the whole store to cart (so be careful when checking out!).
Proudly New Zealand owned and operated, Dapper Mr Bear is a children’s lifestyle brand that has a carefully curated selection of clothing, toys, home decor and accessories from all over the world. Sheree and the team are all about finding high quality, boutique style, unique products for you and your little ones to love!
Founder Sheree McKirdy has a passion for buying quality products that wear well and will stand the test of time. The store’s style is classic with a contemporary twist so their gorgeous products can fit into your modern lifestyle.
The team are passionate about original design and love supporting the gorgeous people behind the brands. The majority of our clothing is organic, and of course all ethically produced.
They are regularly adding new finds to our gorgeous line up, so keep an eye on the ‘New’ section and your inbox! They also have an amazing Sale section where you can pick some incredible goodies!
In this crazy (and often disposable) world we live in, buy less, choose well.
Our must-have piece? A timeless classic – the Moose rocker (as pictured above). He’s an oldie but a goodie!
For all the cutest playroom and nursery must-haves – visit Dapper Mr Bear.
Kinderboard
This multi-use toy piece was originally used by many children as well as the Kinderfeets creator in Waldorf early childhood classrooms.
It was created to help children develop a sense of balance, stimulate their vestibular system, and gain a deep sense of awareness of their body and body parts.
To be honest, when we first saw this board that every parent was investing in, we didn’t think much of it. But boy were we wrong! We weren’t looking at it like kids would. It’s more than just a rocking board (so. much. more!). For kids, it becomes a seesaw, a balance board, a slide, a step stool, a boat, a resting place, a doll bed, a puppet stage, a tunnel and many more opportunities for them to explore.
The German beechwood Kinderboard is Dutch designed and it’s excellent for stimulating child development both physical and mental. It offers open-ended play opportunities for toddlers, children, teens, and even adults. It can hold up to 220kg
The Kinderboard has water-based lacquer and can be used both indoors and out, perfect for rainy and sunny days at home or in a school environment.
To purchase this incredible piece for your playroom, and to find out more visit Not Socks.
Grimm’s
Last, but certainly by no means least, is the Grimm’s collection of wooden toys.
The combination possibilities of the individual articles are limitless and open up a wide field of infinite play possibilities with which we consciously want to create a counterpoint to the digital and media world.
Because childhood needs worlds of experience that can be grasped and experienced with the hands!
The outstanding characteristic of all Grimm’s toys is the velvety, rough surface, which is created by using coloured glazes that penetrate the wood fibres and leave a lively surface. The individual parts are dipped into the paint by hand and we then deliberately do without a final protective varnish so that the positive properties of wood are retained.
With great attention to detail, experience and craftsmanship, the team saw its rainbow free hand from a piece of wood. The consciously achieved asymmetrical structure leads to an organic and natural design language, which makes every single rainbow an unmistakable one-off, in contrast to automated production using symmetrically designed templates.
Grimm’s invite you on a journey through its different colour harmonies: Let yourself be carried away into the soft world of pastel colours, or experience the special charm of its monochrome colour world. Discover the special warmth and natural beauty of their oiled play ideas in nature or simply indulge in the natural colour harmonies of the rainbow.
If you think it is still ‘just a rainbow’ then you need to take a quick search on Youtube for Grimm’s Rainbow’s to see the endless opportunities that these beautiful toys bring.
Grimm’s toys are available at several NZ stores including, Little & Loved and Little Whimsy. But get in quick – these beauties sell out fast! If they have already sold out, sign up for notifications for when they are restocked.
