Step into a world where imagination meets innovation with our spotlight on Indian kids’ brands. From playful and educational toys that spark creativity to eco-friendly apparel that cares for delicate skin, this article showcases a delightful array of products designed with both fun and functionality in mind. Picture a world where your child’s learning journey is supported by beautifully crafted wooden toys, their meals are served in safe, stylish bottles, and their everyday adventures are wrapped in nature-friendly clothing. Add to that a treasure trove of captivating books that transport young readers to magical realms, and you have a curated collection that hopes to enrich and inspire every aspect of childhood.
Toys that Teach & Entertain
Toys that nurture kids’ motor skills, memory, reading,mathematics, physical abilities and creativity are pretty popular. It takes time away from screens and gives them the opportunity to discover, nurture and enhance their potential. Clapstore has quite a range of such toys for kids that are plastic-free and made of wood. The Portable Switches Busy Board Game Pad V2, Montessori Portable LED Switches Wooden Busy Board V1 and Toddler Montessori Portable Switches Busy Board lite V4 are some of the in-demand toy options.
Safe-to-use Bottles & Feeders
Unlike us adults, babies need dedicated bottles and feeders till they reach a certain age. And parents are always on the hunt for it all made with materials that are safe for babies. BeeBaby’s Steelios Stainless Steel Sipper is made from food grade anti-rust material and is 100% BPA free. A food container like the Steelios Double Vacuum Wall Insulated Food Jar is another solid pick. And it comes with a spork. While these might work for older babies and toddlers, smaller babies need things like the Silicone Squeezy Food Feeder and Medicine Dispenser with a soft silicone nipple to make life easy.
Bath & Hygiene Essentials
Kids and babies need to be cleaned several times a day. Whether they are in diapers or running around, rolling in literal dirt, there’s no escaping hygiene. That’s why products like CITTA’s Complete Baby Care Set are a must-have. It includes the entire range of natural baby care products from massage oil to moisturising balm. And then there’s the cute little accessories like the Premium Powder Puff with Container and Newborn Babies Soft Brush and Comb Set in fun shapes and colours from BeeBaby. These are highly functional and a great distraction for when the baby starts fussing. Not to forget the holy grail for babies, baby wipes. BeeBaby’s Fresh Baby Wet Wipes contains aloe vera, vitamin E.
Warm & Safe Wraps, Swaddles & Covers
Some necessities like swaddles, wraps, bibs, bottle covers can easily slip your mind when shopping for your baby. So here’s a reminder to grab them while on your shopping spree. SuperBottoms has a cutesy collection of Fly High Swaddle Set in different colours and prints. Talking of the brand, do check out their Waterproof Cloth Bib that comes in a pack of 2. Also, you need Feeding Bottle Covers to keep your baby’s food warm and ready. Get this pack of 3 and make travelling with your baby a piece of cake!
Soft Soothers & Teethers
Those who know, know that a teething baby can get irritated easily. That’s when soothers and teethers specially made for babies come handy. Inventions like BeeBaby’s Super Absorbent and Soft Bandana Bib with snap-on teether make every parent’s life a little less complicated. The Chewy Trinkets Soft Silicone Teether is a fine choice for when your baby turns 6 months old and can easily grab this to ease the irritation. And the best part is that both of these products are 100% silicone teethers, BPA-free, BPS-free, sulphur and latex-free!
Eco-friendly Apparel
Dyed clothes and unreliable fabrics can irritate your child’s baby soft skin. So why not go natural? Somersault garments are literally painted by the Earth and coloured with eco-friendly hues like iron oxide, ochre, and clay. Their Sand Natural Dungaree is cute and easy to wear. And the Colour Me Pink Natural Dress is just so adorable. Another brand is ORA which mixes plant-based fabrics and traditional handwork with contemporary aesthetics. Their Evani Pastel Green top is made with handspun and handwoven Jamdani. And the Bluey Checked Shirt is made of handspun, handwoven organic cotton.
Fun Children’s Books
Screen time is overrated, say those who don’t have kids! But on a serious note, books are unmatched and every child should have a bunch of books they love reading. Karadi Tales picture books have it all – books for kids on gender, stories about the environment, animal stories, Indian folktales, stories about kindness, and concept books on counting, colours and shapes. Books like Maati which teaches about soil, Karukku Norukku about murukkus and Something’s Floating which introduces floating objects are good picks.