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Babiekins Magazine

A Trendsetting Magazine & Online Community For The Trendsetting Child + Parent

Learn and Play With Wiwiurka  

By Priscila Barros, Editor-in-Chief Leave a Comment

Bear Miror


Clothing Rack

Wooden Nesting Bowls

Rainbow Climbing Frame

Moon Doll Stroller

I love a company that understand that children’s toys can be both beautiful and educational. Wiwiurka  does just that and has a gorgeous range of beautiful wood toys that look good in a home. Providing hours of play and education is key to any childs development and we appreciate a company that understands the importance of early education!

Above are a few of our favorite toys. What do you love from Wiwiurka ?

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: Babiekins, kids fashion magazine, kids toys, toys, Wiwiurka Posted By: Priscila Barros, Editor-in-Chief

Playground Sets

By Priscila Barros, Editor-in-Chief Leave a Comment

I remember a few years back when I decided it was time to buy a playground for the boys to place at the farm. There were SO many options and it was quit a overwhelming item to buy.
If you are looking to buy a playground set.. here is some impotant info to keep in mind!
Looking To Buy A Playground Set? Don’t Forget To Ask Yourself These Five Questions


Fall is in full swing, and your kids want to get outside and play before the cold weather hits! Purchasing your own playground set may seem like a good and fun idea, but are you asking yourself the right questions to make sure you make the right purchase for your yard and your family? Maybe you moved into a new home with young kids, or simply want to dedicate a space in your garden or yard for a playground. Whatever your reasons may be, you will need to ask yourself five important questions before making that purchase. These questions include all equipment involved, correct measurements, spatial and safety considerations, and other issues.

Will it fit our space?
Be realistic and practical about where you will be putting what (even if you have fantasies of a play space in your home that rivals the grandeur of a theme park). You will need to tailor your playset to the size of your yard or any location you plan to put up a playground. Take measurements before buying equipment, and allow some room to change or expand things as your children grow. You will need a cleared area that extends six feet from all sides of your playground. Swings need cleared space at least twice the height of their beams.

Even if you don’t have much space, innovation and creativity can be your tools. Remember the days when a rubber tire on ropes tied to a tree branch was enough to keep kids happy in the spring and summer? 

Is it age-appropriate?
Playground equipment fall under three age groups: “toddlers” (6 months-2 years), “preschool” (2 years-5 years), and “school age” (5 years-12 years). Playground manufacturers are supposed to design their sets and equipment with these groups’ physical, intellectual, and social skills in mind. Doing this prevents potential injuries resulting from kids playing on equipment not meant for their age group.

Consult manufacturers’ guides for the correct age group. Toddler sets typically include full bucket seat swings, spring rockers. single-file step ladders, ramps, and climbing equipment that are no more than 32 inches high. Preschoolers can have merry-go-rounds, full bucket seat swings, rung ladders, and horizontal ladders less than or equal to 60 inches high for kids 4 and 5 years old. School-age kids can have horizontal, rung, and step ladders, overhead rings, fulcrum seesaws, arch climbers, and more. 

Has it passed safety standards?
Perhaps the most important consideration you have to make regards safety and durability. Aside from choosing age-appropriate equipment, you should carefully look into the manufacturer’s background – check if any of their products have been recalled or deemed substandard by the ASTM, CPSC, and other product safety experts. The CPSC has a safety education page on their official website that gives alerts, guidance, information, and the latest news on playground safety, so that’s a good place to start.

Will it protect my kids from injuries?
As previously mentioned, consulting safety experts is a good idea before making a playground purchase. Aside from the equipment, you will need to invest in proper surfacing material that acts as a cushion for potential falls and spills. Recycled Rubber Mulchis a good option because it offers the best shock absorbency, as well as the least maintenance, among all playground surfacing materials. 

 
However sturdily built a playground is, you are going to have to commit to keeping your kids safe while playing, especially if they are very young. Constant supervision is a must if you want to prevent injuries, accidents, and other untoward incidents from happening.
 
How much maintenance is involved?
Of course, the price tag is also a good consideration, especially if you are paying for a good design with quality materials. A playset is more of a luxurious investment than a necessity, after all. After deciding to buy a playground set, remember to keep maintenance in your budget, as well. You could need some re-coating, re-varnishing, and sealant to protect your playground’s wooden parts as seasons roll by. Commit to regular inspection. Check for rotting wood, rusting metal, loose parts, peeling paint, and other hazards. Test surfaces constantly to see if they are too hot or too cold for your kids to use. 

Guest Post  Bio:
RhiannaMilleris the Home and Landscaping Design Expert at https://rubbermulch.com/, the original and environmentally responsible mulch made from 100% recycled rubber used in gardens, playgrounds and sustainable landscaping. RubberMulch is weather resistant, durable, and the most cost effective mulch around and is specifically designed to protect children from falls on the playground. 

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: kids toys, outdoors for kids, playground, playground sets Posted By: Priscila Barros, Editor-in-Chief

Sago Mini, a Feature

By Priscila Barros, Editor-in-Chief Leave a Comment

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Step into the amazing world of Sago Mini and you will be greeted by whimsical characters, bright colors and educational fun for your little one. Sago Mini creates amazing apps that celebrate an open-ended play that preschoolers love (Cruz- my five-year-old does). They have also created thoughtful toys that marry beloved classic patterns with modern design. We were recently introduced to their Pillow Playsets which is such an innovative, smart and fun idea! This pillow can transform your sofa or any part of the home into a magical play kitchen, dollhouse or doctor’s office. When your child is all done, it all folds up neatly into a throw pillow! How cool is that?

The pillow playset is a great way to save space, promote imaginative play, it’s washable and my favorite part – it’s super great to take a long while you travel!

Here is a sweet little photoshoot we did featuring the three pillows. I also recently took a pillow on a trip and Cruz played with them for hours at the hotel!

 

Learn more about Sago Mini Website | Instagram

Filed Under: Shop Tagged With: Babiekins, kids fashion magazine, kids magazine, kids play, kids toys, pillow, sago mini, SAGOmini, smart play Posted By: Priscila Barros, Editor-in-Chief

Funkins // Rose & Rex

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Funkins // Rose & Rex

Funkins // Rose & Rex

Funkins // Rose & Rex

Funkins // Rose & Rex

Funkins // Rose & Rex

We love toys! We love BEAUTIFUL toys, toys that are thoughtfully made and that are just as beautiful sitting on the shelf as in the hand of a child.

Rose & Rex is a great resource for any family looking for elegantly designed toys that promote imaginative play.

We love this Machi building set that you can find here. This set invites kiddos to imagine their own little city! Use chalk to write on the black wood pieces (we made clouds) and have your car vroom through the city!

 

Filed Under: Fun, Interiors Tagged With: #babiekinsmag, home decor, home interiors, interiors, kid-friendly home decor, kids fashion, kids fashion magazine, kids toys, kids wood set, kids wood toys, magazine, toy Posted By: Priscila Barros, Editor-in-Chief

Luvkins // I Heart You

By Debbie Jovel, Contributor Leave a Comment

Luvkins // I Heart You | Babiekins Magazine

Credits | 01. bunny | 02. shelf | 03. ballets | 04. wall decal | 05. skirt | 06. mini-tent

I love love and I heart hearts, which is one of the many reasons I am so excited to share my love of love and hearts with my babiekin this Valentine’s Day. Whether hearts are on a whimsical t-shirt, a tutu skirt, a plush toy, shoes, decor or a doll’s play-tent a graphic heart print says I Love You in a fresh and fun way! This Season I am loving heart prints and think you can wear them even past Valentine’s Day because Love is something to share everyday; isn’t it?

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: alex and alexa, ballets, bloch, bride and wolfe, children's decor, deuz, etsy, girls fashion, girls' shoes, heart, kids toys, Mini and Me NZ, plush, Smallable, trendy peas decals, Valentine, zed Posted By: Debbie Jovel, Contributor

Luvkins // Pop Lab

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Babiekins Magazine | Fashionkins // Pop Lab

Credits // 01. T Shirt | 02. Eye Glasses | 03. Shirt | 04. Paint Dress | 05. Glasses Dress | 06. Polo Body | 07. Puzzle

This spring season eye glasses replace mustaches as the new cool icon; the polo makes a return as a fashion staple; and chemistry blurs with art creating Pop Lab. I am loving this new ‘geek chic’ trend because I grew up watching Bill Nye the Science Guy and I have always loved experimenting with science. I consider the most wonderful experiments to be the ones that don’t turn out quite as expected – it’s the mistakes that surprise us with a fusion of Pop Lab. I am looking forward to creating science experiments with my little babiekin that teach him about the wonderfully unexpected world of science.

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: #babiekinsmag, alex and alexa, andy & evan, Babiekins, Babiekins Magazine, Beau LOves, dresses, Eyeglasses, Fashion, fashion kids, graphics, kids fashion magazine, kids toys, kids trends, Mini & Maximus, motoreta, polos, professor puzzle, science, sons + daughters, the mini life, wolf and rita Posted By: Debbie Jovel, Contributor

Luvkins // Easter Goodies

By Debbie Jovel, Contributor Leave a Comment

Babiekins Magazine | Luvkins // Easter Goodies

Credits // 01. Mask/Onesie | 02. Finger Puppet  | 03. Book | 04.  Slingshot | 05.  Temporary Tattoos | 06. Lolly Makers | 07. SockBunny

Because my motto is ‘everything in moderation’, I like to fill my son’s Easter Basket with goodies besides the sugary sweet kind. Here are some extra sweet ideas for you to surprise your little Babiekin’s in their Easter Baskets: bunny masks, graphic onesies/tees, finger puppets, books, neon slingshots (watch out!), zoo temporary tattoos, lolly makers, and plush bunnies. I hope you enjoy this round-up of adorable goodies for your little one’s Easter Baskets that are sweet – but not in the usual sugary way…

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: #babiekinsmag, Babiekins, Babiekins Magazine, bakeware, books, dot com gift shop, Easter, etsy, Fashion, fashion kids, gifts, graphics, hella slingshots, kids fashion magazine, kids toys, kids trends, masks, Norman & Jules, opposite of far, plush toys, razzle dazzle creations, savage seeds, tattly, temporary tattoos, the remakerie Posted By: Debbie Jovel, Contributor

Featurekins // Merry Love Joy

By Debbie Jovel, Contributor Leave a Comment

The Merry Love Joy Company has so many gift ideas for your little love bugs–plushies, temporary tattoos, heart-shaped accessories, and the perfect outfit. We love this amazing online shop and the variety of products and brands offered. The Merry Love Joy Company will even help you customize an event so that it is sweet and stylish.

Babiekins Magazine | Featurekins // Merry Love Joy

Credits //  01. Tutu | 02. Angel | 03. Sunglasses | 04. Clips | 05. Camera | 06. Tattoo Cards

The Merry Love Joy Company | Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: #babiekinsmag, Babiekins, Babiekins Magazine, Fashion, fashion kids, girls fashion, hair accessoris, kids fashion magazine, kids toys, kids trends, Maileg, meri meri, milk & soda, plush toys, seedling, sunglasses, The Merry Love Joy Company, valentine's day, wovenplay Posted By: Debbie Jovel, Contributor

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Copyright © 2023 · Babiekins Magazine | A Trendsetting Kids' Fashion Magazine and Online Community for Parents and Children Alike · Since the Southern California birth of Babiekins in 2010, the magazine has grown from into an internationally-recognized print publication with a global circulation and now a thriving online community. We are more than a kids’ fashion magazine. We search everywhere for inspiration, and go beyond trends to bring you fashion, style, decor, design, books, DIY, parties, and playthings. Our readers look to us to keep up with the best and most up-to-date concepts in the children’s market worldwide. We have an eye for quirk. We’re high-fashion, but we value whimsy over tradition. Playful childhood is more important to us than making kids into copycat adults. We believe life is beautiful, life is valuable, and life changes when you see it through the eyes of a child. We seek to transcend skin color, language and zip codes and bring out the real, wild, magical creativity inherent in every child. And behind Babiekins is an optimistic team of mothers-turned-editors, working from home, often with our own little babiekins climbing on, under and around the desks. We want to encourage you, and challenge you to see something different — something special — in yourself and in this world we all share. Welcome to Babiekins!

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