Making playtime fun doesn’t involve lots of structured activities or expensive equipment, but it does require respect from you for your childs ‘work.’ This means that rather than directing or taking over your childs play, it is better to be present and observe carefully, taking your cues from your child. If he is sitting quietly, sit quietly with him. If he is boisterous and active, join in his game and follow his rules, with gentle guidance only to assure safety. This will help him feel competent and valued and will encourage him to develop initiative and perserverance.
- Remember that that your child fantasy world is his own. You can nurture and encourage but be careful not to impose adult values.
- Switch off the television while your child is playing. Play means active involvement, not passive distraction.
- Alternate quiet and active play values
- If you aren’t in the mood, don’t initiate a game because you feel you should. Your toddler will sense your reluctance and you will probably both become frustrated.
- Don’t race around tidying everything behind your child. Try to have a play area
- Give your children a few minutes warning that it’s nearly time to stop playing, rather than insisting that they pack up now! Imagine how you would feel if you were busily working at a task and somebody ordered you to stop immediately!
- Remember, play is fun. It is the process (what your toddler enjoys) that counts, not the product (what he or she can do)
For more great tips to enhance your parenting life, see Pinky McKay’s books available here at Bebe, or visit Pinky’s website for information about Pinky and her workshops for parents.
We’re most excited about latest arrival of the new Bugaboo Bee.
VISIT US THIS SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY, BETWEEN 10AM-12PM FOR IN-STORE BUGABOO BEE DEMOS.
HAVE YOUR BEE QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY A BUGABOO REPRESENTATIVE, AND TRY THE BEE FOR YOURSELF!
If you can’t make it this Saturday, make sure you pop in store for a demo Mon-Sat between 10-5pm. If you’re not local to our store in South Yarra, Melbourne (36-38 Toorak Road), be sure to watch the demonstration above.
Like all Bugaboo strollers, the Bugaboo Bee can accomodate your child from infant to toddler. So quick on it’s feet, the Bee stroller features one handed steering, swivel wheels, and four wheel independent suspension. View the Bugaboo Bee here…
eeBoo is all about fun - and this new brand to bebe are fabulous at producing useful, beautiful and well made gifts for children. Using only the original art of well-known and well-loved children’s book illustrators, eeBoo create vibrantly original gifts that children will affectionately remember as they grow.
The Pin Tail on The Donkeygame has never been so easy or stylish. This beautiful gift boxed set is a beautiful keepsake of a well known classic childrens game, and includes the Holly Berry illustrated donkey board, 32 removable sticker ’donkey tails’ and a custom made cotton bandana. A wonderful gift for a special little person, or a fabulous tool to include in your own party planning ideas.
The Wall Card range, also from eeBoo, is sure to be a hit with the many families who have asked us for wall art with a difference. Including Alphabet Wall Cards, All around the Land Wall Cards, Hardware Wall Cards and Bird Counting Wall Cards, these stunning cards are 25cm X 20cms in size and a funky format of the Counting and Alphabet cards that have lined the walls of kindergartens and pre-schools for years. They can be displayed on a shelf or framed, and with their heavy duty card are also able to be used to use as an interactive learning tool.
Also from eeBoo, The Picnic Game is a delicious board game for 2-4 players. Involving the need for decision making, catagorisation skills and the development of communication skills between small friends, this a social game with a fun twist on the board games of days gone by. With a real picnic blanket included, this game for age 3 and up is the perfect way to spend a summer’s afternoon under a shady tree.
Bholu is the work of Australian designer Jodie Fried. Bholu products are designed in Australia and are brought to life by the hands of traditional Indian artisians. The philosphy behind Bholu is about creating products that we all love to live with, while benefiting communities that the company work with along the way. The beautiful Bholu designs are a delicate mix of children’s expression, ancient handwork and contemporary design. Here at bebe we love not only their designs but their ethos and integrity.
Choose from a fabulous duck, giraffe or elephant in natural or red, or the stunning range of cot sheets and baby wraps in neutral tones with colored stitching that will compliment any nursery and bring a special touch of magic to your space. check out the Bholu range here..
Just in our doors in time for the New Year are these beautiful teething rattles from Nature Baby. Handmade from Kauri, these safe and non-toxic teething rattles (shown middle) are a natural choice for teething babies. Stylish and functional, these wooden teething rattles make a perfect gift for a special baby in your life.
Also from Nature Baby come these beautiful willow rattles, made solely from fine willow shoot. These rattles are safe, non-toxic and light for little hands to handle with ease, and with a tiny bell inside the willow making a gentle tickling sound, will delight any child.
If you’ve ever looked for a babies hairbrush and been disappointed with the synthetic ones you’ve found, this divine little brush with a natural waxed beech handle and soft goat hair bristles will have you crooning with joy. Gentle and delicate, this brush is perfect for a newborns or young childs soft head. Team it up with a Nature Baby bib or short sleeve bodysuit, and you’ve got a gift straight from the heavens.
Nurseryworks have released a beautiful new rocking chair which would be a welcome addition for a modern or classic nursery, and which will have your baby drifting off to sleep in your arms in no time at all. Nursing or rocking chairs haven’t always been the most stylish items in a nursery, but with the addition of this chair to the Australian market through bebe that’s allabout to change.
Designed by Lawson-Fenning, this rocker features a high back, and with a soft back pillow to provide support for your spine you’ll be just as comfy as your baby. The soft yet sturdy armrests provide stablity for your arm during feeding and also provides plenty of room for you to snuggle up alone, or welcome the children around you for a story. When the time comes that the children have outgrown rocking or stories in the chair the Nurseryworks Sleepytime Rocker nursing Chair can be moved with ease to other parts of your home and wont look out of place. Design and comfort rolled into one. Bliss……..
The Nurseryworks sleepytime rocker is in stock and also on display in store. Visit us in store view the Nurseryworks sleepytime rocker here..
published: January 18th, 2009 |
category: competition
Congratulations to the winner of our bebe at home competition - Yasmin of Melbourne (and Jasmin’s Mum Helen!). What a cutie!! Thank you to everyone who entered this competition which launched one of bebe’s online features bebe at home.
Check out some of the great bebe at home photo submissions here, and keep an eye out here on the bebe blog, as we will announce another prize soon. If you’re yet to experience the
bloom fresco and bloom fresco loft, make sure you read up on these contemporary, design focussed high chairs here, or visit us in store to experience the bloom range for yourself.
VISIT US THIS SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY, BETWEEN 10AM-12PM FOR IN-STORE BUGABOO BEE DEMOS.
HAVE YOUR BEE QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY A BUGABOO REPRESENTATIVE, AND TRY THE BEE FOR YOURSELF!
If you can’t make it this Saturday, make sure you pop in store for a demo Mon-Sat between 10-5pm. If you’re not local to our store in South Yarra, Melbourne, be sure to watch the demonstration above. Like all
can accomodate your child from infant to toddler. So quick on it’s feet, the Bee stroller features one handed steering, swivel wheels, and four wheel independent suspension. View the
Produced in Europe, Oeuf’s mission is to provide environmentally sound products with solid construction and subtle color. The Sparrow Cot is easy to assemble and has a timeless design, and because its expertly crafted from solid birch with a non-toxic lacquer finish, you can be assured that your baby is sleeping safe and sound. With two positions for the mattress, and standard full-size cot dimensions, you cant help but be impressed with this cot. And, as with all Oeuf cots, you can purchase the Toddler Bed Conversion Kit which eliminates the need to buy two beds in the first pre-school years.
For older children, you can’t go past the beautiful king size single bed. With clean, modern design the Sparrow King Size bed is a modern take on the sleigh bed and one of the most stylish single beds we’ve stocked instore. See it in our bebe’s shop window today. Featured in ourshow window is Sparrow Dresser, which will be a welcome addition to your home for years to come. With the option of a change mat to fit securely in the top of the dresser, you’ve got a change table and drawers all in one. When your nappy changing days are over,you’ll have a dresser that be used in any part of the home with ease and which will compliment your decor with a dash of European style.
To compliment the range and sit along side the Sparrow bed, is the Sparrow bedside table. In solid birch, offset by one of the subtle Sparrow colors, this nightstand will hold anything you desire, and keep your nursery with the same style throughout. View the full Oeuf Nursery range here..
If you’ve loved the Palette Plate and Playspots from Skip Hop, you’ll be thrilled to see more stock in store at bebe from this fabulous company.
The PRONTO Baby Changer comes in three colors, and is a highly portable and functional change station that has loads of features. The head area is cushioned with an innovative ‘pronto’ cushion and the extra wide mod change mat wipes clean. With front zippered pockets,a mesh pocket and a pad that zips off for independant use, amongst other things, this is the ideal baby changer to keep in the car or hanging from your pram or stroller.
The Pacifer Pocket is a perfect companion for the Pronto Baby Changer and will keep up to two dummies clean and safe. With its convenient strap, this little pocket will clip on wherever you need it, and put an end to the mad panic of trying to find a dummy amongst your other things.
The Skip Hop SPLASH Bottle Dryer has to be the grooviest looking gadget we’ve seen all year! It’s a modern baby bottle drying rack that provides a sculptural space for the endless stream of just washed bottles and accessories. Dishwasher safe, this dryer features an integrated rubber grip bottle brush and a removable tray for disposal of excess water. Put a piece of usable art in your kitchen and get your bottles organised!
Come see the full Skip Hop range in-store, or check it out online here..
