Creating Balance for You and Your Baby! @FisherPrice #FisherPriceSA

Hi Guys, 

Navigating your busy life while trying to strike a balance isn’t always easy. When achieved, this balance can help reduce your stress levels, foster healthy relationships, and allow you to chase and achieve bigger goals. Fisher-Price has three tips to help you and your baby find the perfect balance every day.

1. Creating balance for yourself

Reduce your stress levels by taking a five-minute ‘vacation’. The Canadian Mental Health Association recommends we take five minutes a day to recharge by daydreaming about a person, place, idea, or about anything at all. Prioritising your needs, and allocating your spending accordingly, reduces your financial stress. Finding multifunctional toys, which grow as your baby does, is a good way of investing as they reduce the need to buy products at every stage of development. Something as simple as accepting a compliment does wonders – plus reflecting on it after the fact makes us feel good, and allows us to be kinder to, and appreciate ourselves more.

2. Creating balance for your baby

A Walker is an ideal way for your baby to find balance. The Fisher-Price 2-Sided Steady Speed Walker is an interactive learning toy that “grows” with your baby. All the way from sitting to pulling up, to finally taking their first steps. The unique, car-theme lets little ones stand and push along from either side, and both sides feature a variety of engaging activities. Smart Stages technology helps teach the alphabet, opposites, and counting as little drivers “cruise” around.

Features and benefits of the walker include 3 ways to play as baby grows from sitting to standing to walking all around; 3 Smart Stages learning levels with 50+ songs, sounds and phrases that teach the alphabet, counting and opposites; 10+ activities that help keep baby busy, including pretend car dashboard with the light-up steering wheel, 3 shape blocks to sort, and more; and, helps develop fine and gross motor skills while introducing early academics for infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years.

3. Creating balance for you both

Support structures help ease any pressure you and your baby may be feeling. Find advice from support groups or forums or ask a family member or friend to lend a hand when you need it. We all get sick, and accidents happen, knowing you have strength in numbers helps you navigate the challenges you face.

Friendships can help you understand that you’re not alone, and babies find a different kind of stimulation when playing with other children. Play dates can help to support both of your needs, and they’re a great opportunity to have fun and reconnect with friends.

About the Fisher-Price 2-Sided Steady Speed Walker

The Fisher-Price 2-Sided Steady Speed Walker is an interactive learning toy that “grows” with your baby from sitting to pulling up and taking their first steps. This unique, car-themed baby walker lets little ones stand and push along from either side with helpful Steady Speed wheels to keep a slow pace for beginners. Both sides feature a variety of engaging activities, including an interactive dashboard and steering wheel to “drive” the pretend play. 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 deepen the learning as your child grows.

• Interactive baby walker with 2 sides of activities and 3 ways to play as baby grows from sitting to standing to walking all around.
• Walk from either side! Steady Speed™ wheels help slow the pace for beginner walkers.
• 3 Smart Stages® learning levels with 50+ songs, sounds and phrases that teach the alphabet, counting and opposites.
• 10+ activities help keep baby busy, including pretend car dashboard with a light-up steering wheel, 3 shape blocks to sort, and more.
• Helps develop fine and gross motor skills while introducing early academics for infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years.

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Impact Music has on Early Childhood Development @FisherPrice #FisherPriceSA

Hi Guys, 

Music is a universal language that has the power to bring people together and evoke emotions. It has also been proven to have a significant impact on early childhood development. From improving cognitive skills to enhancing emotional and social development, music can play a vital role in a child's growth and learning.

Improves Cognitive Skills: One of the most significant impacts of music on early childhood development is its ability to enhance cognitive skills. Music stimulates different brain parts, including those responsible for memory, language, and creativity. Studies have shown that exposure to music in early childhood can lead to improved memory, increased spatial-temporal skills, and enhanced creativity.

Enhances Emotional Development: Another way music impacts early childhood development is by enhancing emotional development. Music has the power to evoke emotions and feelings, which can help children identify and express their own emotions. Listening to and playing music can also help children develop empathy, which is essential for healthy social interactions.

Promotes Social Development: Music can also have a positive impact on a child's social development. Playing an instrument or singing in a group requires cooperation, communication, and teamwork, all essential social skills. Music can also help children develop a sense of community and belonging, which can lead to increased self-esteem and confidence.

Encourages Physical Development: Music can also have a significant impact on a child's physical development. Dancing and moving to music can help develop gross motor skills while playing instruments can help develop fine motor skills. This physical development can lead to improved coordination and overall physical fitness.

Increases Language Development: Music can also play a vital role in a child's language development. Singing and listening to music can help children develop phonological awareness, which is the ability to identify and manipulate sounds in language. This can lead to improved reading and writing skills, as well as better communication and language development overall.

With so many benefits to music, encouraging your child to play an instrument and engage with the music is key. The Giant Light Up Xylophone toy from Fisher-Price is the perfect way to stimulate your child's development. The classic musical instrument pull toy reaches exciting new heights with extra-large interactive and multi-coloured light-up buttons that activate 60+ songs, sounds and phrases as your baby “composes”. Smart Stages technology lets you switch up the play as your baby grows with 3 levels of learning songs and phrases that teach the alphabet, numbers, shapes and more.

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Learning to Play Alone With Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Puppy and Sis @FisherPrice

Hi Friends, 

By Dr. Bettye M. Caldwell Ph.D. Professor of Pediatrics in Child Development and Education

Parents often feel they must occupy their baby’s every waking moment or boredom will set in. Not so. Not only is learning how to play alone an important skill to grasp, but your baby will be more cheerful overall if you don’t play together 100 per cent of the time. If your child needs downtime, she may turn away, get restless, or cry. Tune in to the baby’s cues. When you respect a wish for independent play (supervised, of course), you show that being alone can be a good thing.

Also, encourage your child to develop self-entertainment skills. Engage them in a favourite activity. Play for a few minutes, then step back to observe. Once your baby is comfortable with you being some distance away, walk out of sight for a few minutes. (Of course, make sure the area is carefully baby-proofed, and keep your baby within your sight.) When your child first realises you’re gone, they may fuss but will probably settle down in a few minutes and become absorbed in the activity or toy. Wean yourself from being the driving force of play; you’ll help boost your child’s creativity.

While learning through play is your baby’s “work,” for you it can be one of the very best perks of parenting.

Our parenting advice is given as suggestions only.

Laugh & Learn™ Smart Stages™ Puppy and Sis

Have you already met Smart Stages™ Puppy and Sis? These soft and cuddly pals are entertaining companions for little explorers at the age of 6-36 months. They respond to your baby's touch with exciting sing-along songs and phrases that introduce more than 100 first words, parts of the body, colours, shapes and more! And because every baby develops at their own pace, Puppy and Sis come with Smart Stages™ technology, so you adjust the level to unlock new content as your child grows. There are a variety of songs, sounds and phrases within each of the three levels of play. And Puppy and Sis's light-up, multicolour heart even twinkles along to the music!

Level 1 – Explore – Baby can press Puppy and Sis’s hands, foot, heart, nose or ear to hear first words, colours, the alphabet, parts of the body and more!

Level 2 – Encourage – In this level, fun phrases reward little ones as they're encouraged to count along, find colours, and identify parts of the body!

Level 3 – Pretend – Puppy and Sis are ready to play pretend with fun sing-along songs and phrases that engage toddlers in exciting and imaginative play, all while expanding their vocabulary!

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#LetsBeKids New Brand Campaign by @FisherPrice

Hi Friends, 

The new campaign invites grown-ups to grow-down and rediscover the joy of playtime! 

The launch coincides with the first-ever review of scientific studies looking at evidence of the positive effects that playing with children has on parents, which has been completed by leading child development expert, Dr Jacqueline Harding 

Fisher-Price, the leading infant pre-school brand, has debuted a new multi-year, 360-degree marketing campaign titled, “Let’s Be Kids,” that celebrates seeing the world as kids see it, with optimism and humour whilst also extending an open invitation to grown-ups to grow-down and rediscover the joy of playtime. 

The campaign launch coincides with the first literature review of academic studies on the positive effects that playing with children has on parents and grandparents conducted by Dr. Jacqueline Harding, a leading child development expert and a senior lecturer at the University of Middlesex, UK. 

Dr. Harding, who has looked at more than 100 research papers across neuroscience and behavioural psychology for this report, states that playtime should be seen as an essential ‘antidote’ to adult stress commenting that “there is tons of research out there looking at the value of play to children, but less is known about the mutual benefits for adults.” 

Dr. Harding continues: “By looking at scientific research across a range of disciplines around play, we are starting to recognise that grown-ups can reap huge advantages like reduction in levels of stress hormones, increase a sense of well-being, or even for older generations, the active play has the potential to prevent cognitive decline that can happen as people age – all by engaging with playtime.” 

“Let’s Be Kids” campaign includes a series of video spots that feature much-loved Fisher-Price toys from its almost 90-year history, including a hero 60-second brand anthem video starring American actor John Goodman. Goodman is cast as the classic farmer from Fisher-Price’s Little People collection walking through a fantastical world amid a treasure trove of nostalgic characters inspired by iconic toys such as the Chatter Phone and First Words Puppy. Additional spots focus on specific products and portray the magic of what a child is seeing and feeling while they’re engaged with a toy. 

Ruth Henriquez, EMEA Marketing Director for Fisher-Price says: “At Fisher-Price we have always given a unique voice to the culture of childhood and this refreshing new modern campaign is a fun and imaginative way to recapture the joy of childhood by inviting parents back into this world and as the science backs up, there has never been a better time to engage in playtime!” 

Dr. Harding concludes: “Research shows that children laugh about 600 times a day, while adults laugh about five if we are lucky. We need to bring playfulness back and who better to show us how than our kids! Sitting down and playing could be not only the best thing you can do for your child. It could also the best thing you do for yourself as a parent.”

Here is also the link to the official campaign page: https://www.fisher-price.com/en-us/lets-be-kids

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@FisherPrice Introduces Laugh and Learn® Smart Stages™ Puppy & Sis #FisherPricePuppyAndSis

Hi Friends, 

Say hello to your baby's first best friend! Puppy and Sis are soft, cuddly, and they’re ready to make sure learning fun never ends. They respond to your baby's touch with exciting sing-along songs and phrases that introduce more than 100 first words, parts of the body, colors, shapes and more! 

Because every baby develops at their own pace, Puppy and Sis come with Smart Stages™ technology, so you can choose the level that's best for your child. There are a variety of songs, sounds, and phrases within each of the three levels of play. Puppy and Sis’s light-up, multicolor heart even twinkles along to the music! 

Level 1 – Explore – Baby can press their hands, foot, heart, nose or ear to hear first words, colors, the alphabet, parts of the body and more! 

Level 2 – Encourage – In this level, fun phrases reward little ones as they're encouraged to count along, find colors, and identify parts of the body! 

Level 3 – Pretend – Puppy and Sis are ready to play pretend with fun sing-along songs and phrases that engage toddlers in exciting and imaginative play, all while expanding their vocabulary!

• 75+ songs, sounds, tunes, and phrases!
• Puppy’s hands, foot, ear, and light-up heart respond to baby’s touch (5 activations in all!)
• Teaches 100 first words and introduces parts of the body, shapes, counting, the alphabet and more!
• 3 Smart Stages™ learning levels to grow along with your child
• Press and hold Puppy’s light-up heart to hear all his songs!
• Helps give baby's developing sensory and fine motor skills a big boost
• Age Grade: 6M - 36M

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