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Kid's Swimming Learning Aids

Tuesday, 4 August 2026

Crabee

Crabee is a learning flotation device for children aged 3 to 9. Crabee is intended to reduce fear of water through interactive play. The modular shell is made of water-resistant foam and includes five rings of different diameters, so the conical body can be adjusted to the size of each child. Children can throw, catch and place the rings on the body. Two periscopes allow a view of the underwater world from the surface. Floating balls add a treasure hunt game. Children of different swimming abilities can play together.

Martin Oberhauser

Game

Monday, 3 August 2026

Pocket Ninja

Pocket Ninja is a compact game designed for skill and dexterity training. The game measures 70 millimetres and fits in a pocket, so it can be used at home, in the gym or while travelling. Pocket Ninja arrives unassembled, and players build the game from the supplied pieces and the guide, like a three dimensional puzzle. The shaped grips support an exercise called DYNOs, in which the game is thrown and caught with two fingers while the grip is changed. The game is produced in Italy by injection moulding.

Maciej Sokolnicki

Creative Building Blocks

Sunday, 2 August 2026

Bavvic

Bavvic is a set of creative building blocks for children. The wooden blocks are made from local beech left over from furniture and window production. Sensory silicone connectors interlock the blocks and allow abstract forms to be built. Each block measures 80 by 80 by 7.9 millimetres, and each connector measures 40 by 40 by 8.4 millimetres. The open-ended design supports cognitive and motor skills, spatial imagination, problem solving, decision making and creative thinking. Bavvic is intended to encourage learning through hands-on play for all ages.

HSIN CHEN LIN

Synthetic Music Enlightenment Toys

Saturday, 1 August 2026

Dudo

Dudo is a modular synthesizer toy designed for children aged four to twelve. Dudo joins sound and light effects so that basic music theory can be learned through play. Five simple modules cover sequencing, wave change, filtering, rhythm and amplification, and nine connection methods allow expanded functions and multiplayer use. The difficulty level can be raised as children grow older. Capacitive sensing triggers drum sounds when the drum module is tapped. Non-toxic plastic is used, and the size follows the ergonomics of children.

Hang Li

Toy

Friday, 31 July 2026

Yummy

Yummy is a wooden toy set that offers a restaurant simulation play experience for children. The set contains a teppanyaki plate, a cash register, wooden ingredients and wooden menus. Two or more children can play together, taking the roles of customer and chef. The chef selects ingredients according to the menu, and coloured lights show whether cooking is in progress, complete or overcooked. The customer then gives an evaluation and pays. The play sequence teaches how a restaurant works and supports hands-on, cognitive and social skills.

Artur Tikhonenko

Building Blocks

Thursday, 30 July 2026

Trido Magnetic Art

Trido is a set of magnetic building blocks for children and adults. The blocks are based on the geometry of Platonic solids, using tetrahedron, half tetrahedron and octahedron shapes. A patented magnetic system allows every side of every shape to connect without repelling, so the pieces align along their edges. The blocks are made of ABS plastic, and the magnets are enclosed inside an inner nest. Magnetic eye pieces can be added to give a structure a face. Trido is offered in three set sizes and six colour palettes.

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