There is no shortage of toy companies out there. From big box stores to niche toy boutiques, there have never been so many options for buying toys as there are today. But if you’re anything like me, all the choice just makes it harder to pick something. With so many options, how can you be sure you’re choosing the best one?
My favorite way to find the best toys is to shop from an online boutique I know and trust. One such boutique is Polka Dot Pond. If you’re a Canadian momma, you probably already know all about this store, but for my friends on the American side of the border, this may be a new one. Polka Dot Pond is an online, Canadian based store that brings you the best in products for beginning families. They specialize in carrying eco-friendly products, from skincare items to clothes. If you find something on Polka Dot Pond, you know its top quality.
One great brand available from Polka Dot Pond is Playsam. Playsam is a quirky, design-forward Scandinavian toy company. Playsam was won countless awards for its designs, and their wooden toys are both functional and modern. Aside from being aesthetically pleasing, the toys are great quality too. All their toys are painted with a lacquer paint that is safe and free from all toxins. Also, every piece is made from high quality beech from Germany and Italy.
The Playsam childhood stroller from Polka Dot Pond is emblematic of this attention to quality and detail. This baby buggy toy is very iconic looking and has a distinctive Playsam feel to it. The shiny black wheels contrast with the colorful pastel of the buggy. The Playsam Childhood Stroller is both nostalgic and contemporary at the same time.
Thanks to Polka Dot Pond to give me and my daughter the chance to experience the Playsam toy. The toy is obviously of great quality. It has a heavy, sturdy feel to it, and it’s so well designed, it almost feels like it belongs on a mantel over the fireplace, instead of in my daughter’s toy room. My daughter loved playing mommy with the little baby buggy, and got on her hands and knees and pushed it all over the room.
Although their website says that the Playsam childhood stroller would make a great christening gift, it would also make a perfect holiday gift for first time parents or a family with a new baby. This modern toy is something that you can feel great about giving. It looks great and is made of top quality materials. With the holiday season just around the corner, you will definitely want to look at the Playsam toys available from Polka Dot Pond, and if you know a family with a recent arrival, the Playsam Childhood Stroller is the perfect holiday gift.
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