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Why Mobiles Matter for Baby Development Especially in the First 6 Months
Why Mobiles Matter for Baby Development Especially in the First 6 Months
|Nicole Etter
When preparing for a new baby, it’s easy to get caught up in all the “must-haves.” And somewhere on that list, you’ll probably see a baby mobile. It might seem... Read more...
Baby looking in mirror on sensory play mat
What Are Some Easy Autumn Sensory Play Ideas for Babies & Toddlers?
|Nicole Etter
Cooler Autumn mornings, cozy layers, leaves underfoot, it’s a season that invites a gentler kind of play. But it can also feel like playtime suddenly gets harder. You’re inside more,... Read more...
What Age Should Babies Use a Play Mat?
What Age Should Babies Use a Play Mat?
|Nicole Etter
Some of the most common questions new parents ask is: “When should I start using a play mat with my baby?” or "what age is appropriate to use a play... Read more...
What to Do When Your Baby Only Wants to Be Held?
What to Do When Your Baby Only Wants to Be Held?
|Nicole Etter
Disclaimer: We are not experts by anyway, just two mums who have been there and get it' If your baby only wants to be held, you’re not doing anything wrong.... Read more...
How To Use Sensory Play to Help Children Regulate Big Feelings
How To Use Sensory Play to Help Children Regulate Big Feelings
|Nicole Etter
Big feelings are a normal part of early childhood. Frustration, excitement, overwhelm, and tiredness can all feel enormous to little ones that are still learning how to make sense of... Read more...
Splash, Pour & Explore: Easy water play ideas for little explorers?
Splash, Pour & Explore: Easy water play ideas for little explorers?
|Nicole Etter
Water play is one of those simple childhood joys that never goes out of style. For little explorers, it’s not just fun - it’s a powerful way to learn, explore... Read more...
A New Year With Little Ones: Slowing Down, Playing More, and Letting Go of Pressure
A New Year With Little Ones: Slowing Down, Playing More, and Letting Go of Pressure
|Nicole Etter
A new year often arrives with noise, goals and resolutions. A sense that we should be doing more, planning more, becoming more. But when you have got little ones, the... Read more...
What Are Simple, Magical Ways to Engage Your Little One This Holiday Season?
What Are Simple, Magical Ways to Engage Your Little One This Holiday Season?
|Nicole Etter
Christmas is full of wonder for children, sparkling lights, cosy textures, joyful sounds, and festive scents that make the season feel magical. For babies and toddlers, these sensory experiences are... Read more...
Sensory Play In The Summer Season
Sensory Play In The Summer Season
|Nicole Etter
Exploring the world in the warmer months. Summer is a season of usually a lot of sunshine, discovery, and outdoor play. It’s the perfect time to bee outside (with plenty... Read more...
The Sense of Sound: How Babies Can Tune Into the World Through Play
The Sense of Sound: How Babies Can Tune Into the World Through Play
|Nicole Etter
Exploring how sound shapes sensory learning, connection, and calm in early childhood. From the rhythm of a heartbeat to the hum of music, sound surrounds us - it’s one of... Read more...
Nature, is it the ultimate sensory playground?
Nature, is it the ultimate sensory playground?
|Nicole Etter
Nature, it truly is the ultimate sensory playground. It provides an invitation to slow down, explore, and connect - for both mama and baby. In a world filled with loud... Read more...
How to intentionally slow down in motherhood?
How to intentionally slow down in motherhood?
|Nicole Etter
How often do you hear yourself say “Just hang on a minute.” “Let me finish this first.” “I’ll come soon.”. Let's just say I am super guilty of doing this,... Read more...
Raising Two Under Two: The Fun, The Adventure, and The Challenges
Raising Two Under Two: The Fun, The Adventure, and The Challenges
|Nicole Etter
There’s something incredibly special about having two little ones so close in age. Raising “two under two” comes with many different moments; chaos, joy, overwhelm, fun, inspiring, magical and mostly... Read more...
Is Independent Play Important (and How to Encourage It)?
Is Independent Play Important (and How to Encourage It)?
|Nicole Etter
As parents, we often feel like we need to be “on” all the time. Entertaining, teaching, or engaging with our little ones every second of the day. But here’s the... Read more...
Sensory Play in Spring: Fresh Ideas for Little Explorers
Sensory Play in Spring: Fresh Ideas for Little Explorers
|Nicole Etter
Here are some ideas to spark your sensory play this spring season with your little ones, plus they have no cost. Read more...
5 Fun and Simple Sensory Activities to Do on Our Play Mats
5 Fun and Simple Sensory Activities to Do on Our Play Mats
|Nicole Etter
Sensory play is one of the best ways to support your baby's development in their early years. It's not only fun but also a crucial way for babies to learn... Read more...
Struggling to find a Baby Gift for Expecting Parents? Why Sensory Play Mats Are a Perfect Choice.
Struggling to find a Baby Gift for Expecting Parents? Why Sensory Play Mats Are a Perfect Choice.
|Nicole Etter
When it comes to choosing the perfect gift for new and expecting parents, it can feel overwhelming with so many options out there. However, our "Touch 'n Go Play Mat"... Read more...
The Importance of Safe and Non-Toxic Materials for our Sensory Play Mat
The Importance of Safe and Non-Toxic Materials for our Sensory Play Mat
|Nicole Etter
When it comes to choosing products for your little one, safety is always the top priority for us. Babies are naturally curious, constantly exploring the world around them with their... Read more...
Behind the Scenes: Designing Our Baby Sensory Play Mats
Behind the Scenes: Designing Our Baby Sensory Play Mats
|Nicole Etter
Mum life to Mat life. Our journey to creating our "Touch 'n Go Play Mat" began in 2023. Like many great ideas, ours was born during a casual hangout between... Read more...
How to clean and care for our Touch 'n Go Baby Sensory Play Mat
How to clean and care for our Touch 'n Go Baby Sensory Play Mat
|Nicole Etter
Keeping it Safe, Soft, and Ready for Everyday Play At Nosey Toesie, we know just how much love, dribble, baby spill (and mess!) a baby play mat can see. From... Read more...
Top 5 Sensory Activities that Promote Bonding with your Baby
Top 5 Sensory Activities that Promote Bonding with your Baby
|Nicole Etter
Bonding with your baby isn’t just about cuddles and singing nursery rhymes (although still extremely important), it’s also about play with purpose. Sensory activities are one of the most powerful... Read more...
Creative Ways to Decorate Your Baby’s Nursery!
Creative Ways to Decorate Your Baby’s Nursery!
|Nicole Etter
Decorating your baby’s nursery is such a special part of preparing for their arrival. Although nursery decorating can be exciting and spark a creative flare in us expecting mamas, for... Read more...
Seasonal Sensory Play: Fun Winter Ideas Using Our Sensory Play Mat
Seasonal Sensory Play: Fun Winter Ideas Using Our Sensory Play Mat
|Nicole Etter
Well we all know winter is definitely starting to make an appearance with the temperature drop and more rainy days inside, and being parents ourselves we have quickly learnt too... Read more...
10 Reassuring Truths Every New Parent Needs To Hear
10 Reassuring Truths Every New Parent Needs To Hear
|Nicole Etter
Before we start of, we do want to acknowledge the overwhelm of advice you get pre baby being born and post baby being born. It can become extremely upsetting having... Read more...
5 Everyday Sounds That Boost Baby’s Brain Development (And How to Create Them at Home)
5 Everyday Sounds That Boost Baby’s Brain Development (And How to Create Them at Home)
|Nicole Etter
From the moment your little one enters the world, their tiny brains are very active, forming millions of new connections every second. And one of the most powerful tools to... Read more...
Gentle Tips To Support Your Toddler With The Adjustment Of A New Baby Arriving
Gentle Tips To Support Your Toddler With The Adjustment Of A New Baby Arriving
|Nicole Etter
Introducing a new little family member is always exciting, but if you already have a toddler, it can also stir up big feelings for them. Toddlers thrive on routine, attention,... Read more...
Why Baby Comforters? Security, Bonding & Soothing for Little Ones
Why Baby Comforters? Security, Bonding & Soothing for Little Ones
|Nicole Etter
We want to begin by acknowledging the use of a baby comforter with your little one is totally a personal preference and decision, no judgement if you use one or... Read more...
Our Reality of Running a Small Business as two Stay Home Mamas.
Our Reality of Running a Small Business as two Stay Home Mamas.
|Nicole Etter
We entered this journey together not only being childhood best friends but being stay home mamas. Having both previously worked in the Early Childhood setting, we knew the best learning... Read more...