Brainbow Blog - Things to know about toys

03 Nov

Things worth knowing about sustainability

What does the abbreviation ICTI mean in connection with toys?

5th November 2022
By Jan Rothkopf

In our online shop you will find the ICTI sustainability mark with the addition "ethical supply chain" for all kinds of products. If you've seen it before, you might have asked yourself: what does the abbreviation ICTI mean? You can find the explanation in this article. After that you will know exactly what these...

02 Mai

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Furnish your Maileg dollhouse optimally with these furniture and accessories

11th May 2022
By Jan Rothkopf

You probably know that too: The preview image in the shop shows a nicely furnished doll's house. In the description there is a note: "Without content". That's exactly what you get. An empty house. You have to laboriously collect the furnishings. The Maileg dollhouse is no exception. So this week I want to show you...

21 Apr

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Modeling clay for children - 8 reasons for Jumping Clay

11th May 2022
By brainbowtoys

If you are interested in modeling clay for children, there is no way around Jumping Clay. The brand from South Korea with a production site in Portugal is still quite unknown in this country. There are many good reasons why it is ideal for children. 8 reasons to be exact. If you list like...

27 Mar

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Can four year old children learn programming? Matatalab says: Yes!

8th May 2022
By brainbowtoys

Learning to program in early childhood sounds absurd at first. Shouldn't kids be kept away from electronics so they can explore the real world? Yes and no! Parking a child in front of the screen and hoping they learn something can't work. On the other hand, programming software and machines is a...

06 Aug

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STEM toys: what the term means and why it is good for your child

11th May 2022
By brainbowtoys

In our shop, we aim to offer an exclusive selection of premium STEM toys from around the world. You may be asking yourself the following questions: What actually are STEM toys? What can I expect from it and why does my child need it at all? My chewing gum also says "mint" on it, so that's why...

06 Aug

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Playing is the same as learning - whether you like it or not!

11th May 2022
By brainbowtoys

Complete nonsense! It depends on what you learn, what you play, and how the two interact. Nevertheless, this prejudice still persists in many (children's) minds. Find out why, what you can do about it and why educational toys are just as much or even more fun than "normal" toys...

31 Jul

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Why girls should learn to program (and parents don't have to be afraid of it)

11th May 2022
By brainbowtoys

Some say the future is female. Others claim that programming languages are the language of the future. So how do the two fit together? The world of technology has long been a male domain. This is changing slowly but surely – but unfortunately only slowly. As more and more women enter technical professions...

10 Mai

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The best robots for kids

8th May 2022
By brainbowtoys

Robots for kids - toys with a bad reputation? Even if you can read articles everywhere about the benefits of conventional, classic toys and their development advantages are still undisputed, there is one truth that you have to face despite everything: Children love electronics. Je...

10 Mai

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15 advantages of wooden toys for child development

11th May 2022
By brainbowtoys

Every year, toy manufacturers develop new toys and games to promote development. Most of these are made of complicated plastic parts. Others are interactive and noisy. Many of these have been developed to serve different purposes. While all of these toys can play a role in your child's upbringing, it's possible that you'll find a lot...

23 Mar

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5 reasons why your child needs a soft toy

8th May 2022
By brainbowtoys

Do you remember your stuffed animals? Most of us have at least one former plush friend who has been with us through thick and thin. The memory of it is extremely long-lived and some have not been able to finally part with their stuffed buddies to this day. Why is that? What can a...

10 Mar

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How children develop learning and thinking skills

8th May 2022
By brainbowtoys

At a glance Children learn by creating what are known as “neural connections” in their brain. The more these connections are used, the stronger they become. That's why children can do something better and better if they repeat it regularly. Children go through different development phases and learn in each phase...