BumbuToys Wooden Mythical Creature - Mermaid
A graceful, mesmerizing beauty that will join your little ones as they dive into the depths of their imagination. This alluring, whimsical mermaid will bring your kiddo's underwater world dreams to life, where they can swim among glittering treasures and aquatic friends.
Fun Fact: According to ancient folklore and legends, merfolk rule magical underwater kingdoms!
PLEASE NOTE: Each toy is a unique work of art, beautifully painted by hand and skillfully fashioned from the finest natural materials. Variations in colour, size, and wood grain are proof of premium handcrafted quality — not defects.
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Made in: Romania
Materials:
• Solid mountain maple wood from sustainable forestry
• All-natural, non-toxic paints
• Antibacterial organic oil finish
Dimensions: L 13cm W 9cm H 3.5cm (approx.) -
Recommended age: 3+ years
WARNING: Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard due to small parts.
Safety: BumbuToys uses high-quality natural materials that are 100% toxic-free and completely safe for children. -
In the heart of Transylvania, steps away from Dracula's castle, a family's fantastical dream becomes a reality. BumbuToys was founded by Vitalie and Marina Bumbu - together, they create toys that transcend playthings, becoming childhood treasures and family heirlooms - handcrafted with an eco-conscious ethos, intertwining whimsy and folklore with master craftsmanship. Learn more about BumbuToys...
Exploring Small World Play with BumbuToys
BumbuToys are more than just toys, they are magical masterpieces that serve as a gateway to boundless creativity, enabling little ones to build, direct, and design any world they can envision.
From embarking on jungle and woodland expeditions and traversing frosty wilderness, to diving with the mermaids into oceanic adventures and flying through the clouds with fun feathered friends — anything is possible with your child's limitless imagination.
They can even go back in time to the prehistoric eras with our wide range of ferocious dinosaurs, or manage their own little wooden farm if they're in the mood for a simpler day in the countryside.
With our beautifully crafted wooden playscapes and trees, kids can build both realistic and otherworldly domains. And with our array of folklore figures, they can infuse a mystical, enchanting allure to any world they want to create!
Importance of Small World Play in Early Childhood
Small world play is indeed an important part of early childhood development. Here are some key points on the importance of small world play in early childhood:
- Enhances creativity and imagination: Small world play allows children to create their own narratives, scenarios, and stories. They can use miniature objects and figures to construct imaginary worlds, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.
- Develops problem-solving skills: Children often encounter challenges or obstacles in their small world play scenarios, which encourages them to find solutions and think critically. This helps build problem-solving abilities.
- Promotes communication and language development: As children engage in small world play, they often narrate their actions, describe events, and communicate with others, facilitating language and communication skills.
- Encourages social skills: When children play together in a small world setting, they learn to share, cooperate, negotiate roles, and resolve conflicts, nurturing important social and emotional skills.
- Supports symbolic thinking: Small world play involves using miniature objects to represent real-life objects or concepts, helping children develop symbolic thinking and the ability to understand abstract representations.
- Fosters different types of intelligence: As mentioned, the use of varied textures, materials, and objects in small world play can stimulate different types of intelligence, such as naturalistic (appreciation of nature), visual-spatial (understanding spatial relationships), and intrapersonal (self-awareness and understanding of one's own emotions and motivations).
- Encourages exploration and discovery: Children can explore and discover new concepts, relationships, and ideas through their small world play experiences, fostering a sense of curiosity and a love for learning.
- Using high-quality, open-ended materials like wooden toys with diverse textures, as found with BumbuToys, can further enhance the sensory and exploratory aspects of small world play, providing a rich and engaging learning experience for young children.
BumbuToys Care Guide
Through regular care and careful cleaning, your BumbuToys will last for years and become heirloom favourites!
- Use a soft, dry brush or cloth to dust off BumbuToys. Heavy washing can cause the colours to fade.
- For tougher spots, use a damp cloth with a tiny bit of mild soap to gently clean the area. Quickly follow up with a dry cloth to remove any moisture.
- Never soak BumbuToys, as the wood can absorb water and lead to swelling or warping.
- Store in a cool, dry place to prevent the wood from moulding due to humidity.
- If using a toy box, consider one with ventilation to prevent damp air from accumulating.
- Use non-toxic, organic oils with natural antibacterial properties to polish BumbuToys. Coconut, olive, or linseed oil does the trick!
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