Look, touch, push, lift — the new KLAPPA baby toy collection at Ikea is designed to help babies develop their senses through colours, shapes, touch and sound.
There’s a baby gym promoting eye-hand coordination, as the baby grabs for the hanging ladybird or stretches towards a mushroom. Every product in the series has a different theme; the baby gym has a forest world, the play mat is like a seabed and the mobile shows planets in space.
Designer Malin Unnborn explains she wanted to find specific details that could create curiosity and lead to play. Here is what she had to say about the new collection:
“For example, for the picture book and the ball I used colours with strong contrasts and fabrics with different structures, such as glossy and matte, soft and rough.”
On the play mat, Malin made shark fins and other details that stick out just enough for small and curious fingers to pinch them. Other products include a comfort blanket with a soft toy and a musical toy caterpillar.
Awaiting a new arrival soon? You might want to take a trip to Ikea to pick up some of these:
1. KLAPPA Baby Gym
Reaching out for toys stimulates the baby's development of eye-hand coordination, and we love the colours on this playmat – and your baby will too.
€30
2. SOLGUL Cradle With Foam Mattress
The size and height of the cradle allow you to have it close to your own bed and easily stretch out an arm if your child wakes up during the night.
€85
3. KLAPPA Mobile
A mobile above the changing table gives your baby something to interact with during nappy changing.
€5
4. SUNDVIK Changing Table/Chest Of Drawers
When your child is in the diaper stage, fix the leaf to the changing table in the folded down position using the included fitting. Safe for your baby and peace of mind for you.
€150
5. KLAPPA Play mat
Different motifs, sounds and materials activate the baby and stimulate their senses and motor skills.
€30
6. KLAPPA Playbook
Different motifs, sounds and materials activate the baby and stimulate their senses and motor skills.
€6
7. KLAPPA Comfort Blanket With Soft Toy
A soft, cosy comfort blanket that helps small children to feel safe and secure.
€4
