As parents, we strive to provide our children with the best possible environment for their growth and development. One of the key components in nurturing a child’s well-being is creating the perfect space for them to thrive. From toys to furniture and lighting, every element plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s world. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of surrounding your child with a thoughtfully designed and stimulating room. Toys: Building a World of Imagination Toys are not just playthings; they are essential tools for fostering creativity, imagination, and cognitive developm ..read more

In a world brimming with plastic and electronic toys, the charm and benefits of wooden toys stand out.  These traditional toys not only evoke a sense of nostalgia but also offer numerous developmental advantages for children.  Through an exploration of five unique wooden toys from Mulberry Bush, this blog highlights why these timeless treasures are more than just playthings.   1. Developmental Benefits Wooden toys, known for their simplicity, encourage children to use their imagination, leading to creative and open-ended play.  Unlike electronic toys that can dictate the co ..read more

Mulberry Bush have a fantastic range of toys and gifts for babies. Whether it is to celebrate the birth or a new baby, a Baby Shower gift, a special Christening or naming ceremony present, we have something for everyone! If you need some inspiration our knowledgeable team would be delighted to help, we sample and test everything we sell and really do know our products – so if you need any help, why not call or ? A special, lasting gift does not have to cost a fortune (or the earth).  Our selection includes wooden toys made from sustainably grown trees and recycled plastic which is environ ..read more

We all love a traditional birthday party complete with jelly & ice cream, crisps, party games and lots of friends. I remember when my children were in infant and junior school, not a week went by when there wasn’t a party invitation, which is great for the children but not so good for your pocket! At Mulberry Bush we have a selection of toys and gifts at very reasonable price points for all ages to help with the cost – we have a Birthday Club too and if you sign up and register special birthdays with us you will receive an email with special offers or discounts for each birthday. We have a ..read more

Look what I made!  We’ve all heard those words, children love to proudly show off their latest drawing or craft project.  We have a bumper range to suit all ages and interests, from simple colouring books to complex model making kits. A brilliant set for younger children is Step by Step Drawing, to learn in simple steps and gain a real sense of achievement.  The set contains 12 step-by-step drawing prompt cards, each card is separated into 4 simple steps to follow, each adding detail until the final result is achieved and coloured in, simple and effective.  The cards are d ..read more

It’s getting towards that time of year again!  So to help, our top 12 toys for Christmas have been specially selected by our team.  Each item has been chosen for its appeal and ability to become a favourite gift this Christmas.  We have been mindful to pick items from a range of prices to reflect everyone’s budgets this year.  Santa has also ensured us that he approves of all of these choices and quite fancies some of them himself – the reindeers will definitely be getting a personalised hairbrush!   1. Rookie Trike What could be better than waking up on Christmas Day ..read more

We thought it would be helpful to provide an “at a glance” guide for which of our personalised stationery fit in to our various personalised pencil cases and tins.  We’re often asked “which pencil case will I need for these pencils?” or “will these personalised pens fit in this named pencil tin?” or similar.  So in this blog article we’ll attempt to answer these questions and others regarding compatibility of our personalised stationery range.  With our huge range there is sure to be something to suit everybody whether for a birthday, Chrismas, Back to School, for a teacher’s pr ..read more

There’s nothing quite like sending the children back to school on the first day of a new school year, tears, excitement and even relief! One way to ensure the best possible start is to make sure you are ready for the big day in plenty of time.  It’s so easy to slip into later bedtimes and easier routines during the school holidays, but to help everybody with the transition a gradual change to “school bedtime” is a great place to start. Make sure the uniform is ready too – we’ve all tried to buy plimsolls at the last minute – and named ready for the big day, rather than the last-minute sc ..read more

There are days when you just can’t convince the kids to go outside, you know a run in the park would do everyone good but they’re just not interested!  There are ways to encourage them outside – try “I’m off for an adventure, who’s coming” – far more interesting than “Let’s go for a walk”.  If the weather is nice take a kite or a football, organise a treasure hunt – it doesn’t have to be for treasure, you could list 5 things to find – a brown leaf, a ladybird, a pinecone, a feather, something beautiful, once they get the hang of it or as reading progresses they could have a printed l ..read more

Most of us enjoy chocolate eggs and sticky treats, but sometimes you want to give something a little longer lasting.  Mulberry Bush can certainly help with everything from traditional wooden toys, gifts and games to the more innovative and educational toys too! You might associate cuddly bunnies and farm animals with Easter and we have a varied selection, including some that can be personalised. Younger children love a trip to the farm and these would be an enjoyable reminder to be played with and handed down for years to come as they are robust wooden toys. Older children might enjoy so ..read more