In today’s digital age, there is really no running away from screens; they have become such an integral part of our lives!
From basic smartphones and tablets of all shapes and sizes to laptops, televisions and handheld video games, screens surround us at every turn.
While technology offers countless benefits and educational opportunities, there is undoubtedly growing concern about the amount of time children spend in front of screens.
Excessive screen time has been linked to a wide range of issues, including shorter attention span, anxiety, reduced creativity, and social interaction.
As parents, we all know by now all the abovementioned downsides (and possibly more!) when children are exposed to lengthy screen time.
But is there really no way to avoid them, or at least hit a balance in the name of education?
To Screen or Not to Screen
While technology provides a plethora of wonderful educational programs and learning materials, as parents, we must apply discernment to pick and choose age-appropriate learning methods for our children.
Babies and toddlers, for example, most probably need no screen time, while children ages 4 and above may be allowed a short period of, say, 20-60 minutes of high-quality programs a day.
But of course, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach as our children grow, parents still need to apply discretion based on their child’s learning abilities, age factor, etc.
So then, with all the time on hand now that we are not holding a gadget, how can we entertain our children, you ask?
Well, you can encourage screen-free playtime with Fisher-Price®!
Introducing Fisher-Price® Smilestones
From teething to your baby’s first steps, Fisher-Price® Smilestones offers a wide range of toys to help with your child’s development without the downsides of what screen technology could bring.
Fisher-Price® toys are powered by PlayLab, an onsite R&D lab that is dedicated to designing and creating the best and most practical solutions to meet the growing-up needs of babies of all stages.
The Fisher-Price® PlayLab sees thousands of young families walking through its door to participate in its parent’s talks and toy-testing sessions—tested by industry VIPs cum experts (the kids, of course!)—ensuring every colour, button, sound, and texture is purposeful in stimulating the mental, emotional, and physical development of the baby.
Toys for All, Fun for Life!
Fisher-Price® Soothe ‘n Snuggle Otter
The Fisher-Price® Soothe ‘n Snuggle Otter is a unique plush sound machine that helps comfort your baby just like you would!
Its soft belly moves up and down in a rhythmic motion that mimics breathing to help soothe your baby naturally, along with up to 30 minutes of calming music, sound effects, and soft lights.
With its sweet face, super snuggly fabrics, and satiny tail, the Fisher-Price® Soothe ‘n Snuggle Otter is suitable for newborns and onwards and it is a perfect cuddle friend for babies when mum and dad need their hands freed!
Fisher-Price® Deluxe Kick & Play Removable Piano Gym
We know that for many parents, playmats are the last thing they’d get for their babies.
Because they are bulky and babies outgrow them so fast!
But we implore you to reconsider.
Fisher-Price®’s Kick & Play Removable Piano Gym comes with 3 Smart Stages® learning levels, plus a bonus freestyle mode with real piano notes.
This means that you get the best value for your bucks!
The Fisher-Price® playmat grows through the ages with your baby from 0 to 36 months!
Fisher-Price® Tissue Fun Activity Cube
The Fisher-Price® Tissue Fun Activity Cube lets your baby stuff and pull the fabric ‘tissues’ out of the box again and again for endless hands-on fun.
Designed for babies’ little hands, this play-pretend tissue box activity cube comes with 6 sheets of ‘tissues’, including 2 crinkly plush sheets, plus 4 sensory panels with fun activities for little ones to explore during tummy time or sit-up play.
It helps strengthen fine motor skills and engages developing senses of sight, hearing, and touch for newborn babies ages 3 months and older.
Fisher-Price® Laugh & Learn® Smart Stages
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The musical plush toy is soft and cuddly, and he’s ready to be your baby’s first best friend!
This interactive learning toy responds to your baby’s touch with exciting songs, sounds, and phrases that introduce more than 100 first words, including parts of the body, colours, shapes, and more.
With 3 Smart Stages® levels, the learning fun grows along with infants and toddlers ages 6-36 months.
Fisher-Price® Press N Go Activity Snail
The Fisher-Price® Press ‘n Go Activity Snail helps keep your baby busy as they grow from sitting up to crawling all around.
The snail’s shell is packed with activities for little hands to slide, bat, flip and spin, and a child’s absolute favourite—buttons to press for lights, songs, and learning phrases!
When they’re ready to move, just press the ladybug on top to send the snail zooming forward, encouraging your little crawler to follow along.
It helps strengthen fine and gross motor skills for babies aged 9 months and older.
Fisher-Price® 2-Sided Steady Speed
The Fisher-Price® 2-Sided Steady Speed
This unique, car-themed baby walker lets little ones stand and push along from either side with helpful Steady Speed
Both sides feature a variety of engaging activities, including an interactive dashboard and steering wheel to ‘drive’.
Plus, Smart Stages® technology helps teach the alphabet, opposites, and counting as little drivers ‘cruise’ around, with 3 levels of play featuring songs, sounds, and phrases that strengthen the learning as your child grows.
It helps develop fine and gross motor skills while introducing early academics for infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years.
Tackling Milestones, One Toy at a Time
Now, with a wide array of edutainment toys on offer from Fisher-Price®, you can breathe a little easier knowing that your little ones can still learn without the risk of screentime exposure!
Fisher-Price® is here to help you celebrate the little victories, let go of expectations and pick up more positivity.
After all, growth and development in our little ones will happen naturally when fun leads the way!
With these awesome developmental baby toys that are stimulating, entertaining, and, at the same time, unlock and build early childhood skills, your child will have a pretty busy and exciting childhood.
Explore how Fisher-Price® can become a partner in your child’s learning journey, providing parents with the tools to engage in meaningful play and enhance early childhood development!
Check out Fisher-Price® Smilestone’s range of products at Fisher-Price® Official Brand Page on Motherhood.com.my now!
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