Retail Stores @ 118 Maling Rd Canterbury (Near Canterbury Train Station) Open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm Call 130 000 3126 | Chadstone Shopping Centre (near Baby Bunting )
Retail Stores @ 118 Maling Rd Canterbury (Near Canterbury Train Station) Open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm Call 130 000 3126 | Chadstone Shopping Centre (near Baby Bunting )
At My Playroom, we believe in thoughtful, intentional play. For babies and toddlers, that often begins with simple actions: reaching for something, turning it over, fitting one piece into another or moving it across the floor. The right toy should suit what the child is ready to explore now, with the manufacturer’s age guidance, product size and included pieces helping to narrow the choice.
Our approach is also informed by the five EYLF learning outcomes: Identity, Community, Wellbeing, Learning and Communication. We do not expect one toy to address every outcome. Instead, we consider the kind of experience it can become part of, from self-directed exploration and shared play to movement, problem-solving and early communication.
A toy does not need lots of features to invite meaningful play. For a baby, the interest may be in holding, touching or moving one part. Later, stacking, posting, matching, carrying and building offer new possibilities without making the experience unnecessarily complicated.
This is why we prefer to look beyond labels such as “learning” or “interactive” and consider what a child can actually do with the toy. Turning a piece, balancing a block or repeating a simple cause-and-effect action gives a much clearer picture of the play involved and how it may connect with an EYLF learning outcome. Familiar actions can also make a new toy feel easier to approach.
The manufacturer’s recommended age is the first filter. Among toys that are suitable for that age, the child’s current interests and abilities can guide the final choice. Two products carrying the same age recommendation may invite very different actions or require different levels of adult involvement.
Practical details matter too. A multi-piece set offers more combinations but needs more storage and takes longer to pack away. Size and weight affect where a toy can be used or carried, while care and setup requirements vary from one product to another. These details are worth reviewing on the individual product page before buying.
My Playroom brings together open-ended toys, learning resources and more guided activity toys because families may be choosing for different kinds of play. Some products invite grasping and moving parts, others involve stacking or fitting pieces, and some add sound, texture or whole-body movement.
For play centred on texture, sound or visual contrast, our baby sensory toys make those features easier to consider in detail. If material, weight and tactile feel are the main priorities, the wooden baby toys collection offers a more focused place to review individual materials and care instructions.
Movement toys bring space into the decision. Walkers, push-along toys and ride-ons need a clear area to move through and somewhere convenient to keep them afterwards. Smaller grasping, stacking and posting toys generally fit more easily into compact play areas or a bag for time away from home.
When the toy is a gift, knowing the child’s age is helpful, but the family’s space and routine matter as well. A compact toy can be easier to store or take along on an outing, while a larger set or movement toy is more practical when there is room to use and put it away.
The number of pieces and the kind of adult involvement expected can also change how a gift fits into everyday life. For choices arranged around the first year and a gifting occasion, browse baby gifts for 0–12 months, then confirm the recommended age, inclusions and specifications on the product page. If you would like to compare ideas in person, our Melbourne store team can help you work through the age, play style and practical details.
Our Montessori Chairs are the highest quality and durability that you need from children’s furniture. Montessori Furniture Range are solid, stable,...
View full detailsJapanese Aluminium Grater is single-sided with catcher at the base. The BEST mess free Baby Feeding essential tool for starting solids. Typicall...
View full detailsA set of 26 double sided alphabet wooden threading, perfect for hand eye coordination while learning letter recognition. Age recommendation: 3yrs+
Emotions like fear, sadness, anger, surprise, and happiness, which accompany us throughout our lives. These emotions embody our inner wishes, goals...
View full detailsSuspend this cloud mobile with rainbow theme droplets in your baby's room or in your own to add a delightful touch to the place. As this product i...
View full detailsThis toy is a modification of the musical washboard. The toy is easy to use and will be a nice addition to children's musical play. The product is ...
View full detailsBeautiful tracing board that helps little one learning how to write the alphabet. This board come with a wooden stylus. This product is deisgned fo...
View full detailsBeautiful tracing board that helps little one learning how to write the alphabet. This board come with a wooden stylus. This product is deisgned fo...
View full detailsA unicorn with a rainbow mane and wings to take off to fairyland. Approx. 16 (L) x 5.5 (W) x 15cm (H) Made of felt.
PRE-ORDER LATE SEPTEMBER: Expected to arrive late September. Please note this is an estimated timeframe and may be subject to delays. If your orde...
View full detailsThe Mader Roly Poly Rainbow Pear is a great gift for youngest. A classic pear shaped roly poly toy with brilliant rainbow colours. Your little one ...
View full detailsIt contains: 2 big Nins® (in a dark Wood) 2 large Nins®, in two different woods that can help children to think about the idea of differences in sk...
View full detailsChoose the right one from a variety of vehicles, all made of solid wood with real rubber tyres. Measurement: 21 x 9.5 x 12 cm
Invaluable classroom tool for demonstrating geometric principles. These smooth hardwood sets enable students to explore shape, size, pattern, volum...
View full detailsPERFECT FOR ERIC CARLE FANS: These adorable baby shower cards feature beloved illustrations from Eric Carle. SET OF 8 CARDS: These invitations com...
View full detailsAuthor: Mem Fox & Helen Oxenbury ISBN: 9780143503583 Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes is a popular picture book from Australia and receiv...
View full detailsOur chunky shape puzzle offers a greater challenge after using our single shape puzzles. Opposing shapes have been placed beside one another to he...
View full detailsTo understand exactly how to sort the shapes, children need to understand the relationship between the shape of the small part and the shape of the...
View full detailsThe Knob Board Puzzle – Vegetables is a playful way to introduce children to healthy eating while building essential early learning skills. With 10...
View full detailsLearn to name all kind of tools.Wooden puzzle frame (34 x 34 cm) with 12 lift-out shapes.
Knob puzzle Geometric shapes. Contains 12 pieces. The lift out pieces have large knobs for easy maneuvering. Wooden frame: 34 x 34 cm. This inlay ...
View full detailsGet picture perfect views of your surroundings with this PlanToys camera. Point, Focus, and click the camera and see the different images through t...
View full detailsThis set includes: 4 chunky colorful designs featuring dinosaurs: Steggie, Terry, Trex and Tricia 4 high-quality cardboard jigsaw puzzles in 2, 3, ...
View full detailsThe Grapat set of six Wooden Houses is immediately appealing, symbolic in essence, it inspires a natural instinct to tell a story or create a three...
View full detailsThe Grapat Wooden Houses set with Nins is immediately appealing, symbolic in essence, it inspires a natural instinct to tell a story or create a th...
View full detailsA 4 layered wooden puzzle that shows the 4 seasons: spring, summer, autumn, winter. All layers contain 7 puzzle pieces. Birch plywood Size 34 x 22...
View full detailsThis series of prisms demonstrates to the child the change in width (breadth), while the length remains constant. Practice with The Brown Stair in...
View full detailsGorgeous horse stable for imaginative and pretend play for your little ones. PREORDER NOV/ DEC This item is available for preorder, with ...
View full detailsOur 4 in 1 table Easel has 4 functions. It contains a white board and a chalkboard. And last the acrylic insert for which you can use water-based p...
View full detailsIntroducing the lightest balance bike in the world! ***All Bikes are with New Edition seat in BLACK*** A World of Fun. Cruzee Balance Bikes open up...
View full detailsQtoys 5 Tier Bookshelf With Bamboo Storage Crates 68.5cm (L) x 25cm (W) x 86cm (H) In the delicate phase of early childhood, ever...
View full detailsThe Pastel Tunnel is really versatile: small children stack, sort and build and as the children get older they will use it as a cradle for dolls, a...
View full detailsGrimm's Building World Cloud Play 12m+ The pastel airy tones of the Building World Cloud Play give the solid wood a delicate lightness. The ...
View full detailsOur Montessori Toddler Chair is the highest quality and durability that you need from children’s furniture. Montessori Furniture Range are solid, ...
View full detailsGrimm's Mandala Large Sparkling Sun from Oskar's Wooden Ark deserves lots of superlatives! Definitely one of our all-time favourites because it's n...
View full detailsThis soft bodied doll features an articulated head. It has hispanic features and brown eyes. This doll belongs to the Miniland Dolls collection tha...
View full detailsFreestanding with horizontal floor mirror for capturing toddlers' interest. Made of birch plywood. Flat packed but with minimal assembly required.
Put on your own show about amazing animals! This handheld projector is the size of a flashlight and is equipped with all the tech you need to displ...
View full detailsA lovely wooden bridge that will accompany any playset perfectly. Manufactured with great care in Vietnam under a fair-trade scheme using sustaina...
View full detailsQtoys Reggio Emilia Threading Tree brings the beauty of nature into early learning through open-ended, hands-on play. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia...
View full detailsIntroducing the Moover Line Red Truck Walker - the perfect combination of strength, safety, and sustainability. Made with high-quality birch plywoo...
View full detailsThe Happy Architect Town includes 26 wooden pieces comprising of a fire station, supermarket, post office, police station, jail, school and so much...
View full detailsMatch each brightly coloured wooden piece to the correctly shaped slot on the base board. Easy to lift wooden puzzle pieces feature a pegged handle...
View full detailsIntroducing the lightest balance bike in the world! ***All Bikes are with New Edition seat in BLACK*** A World of Fun. Cruzee Balance Bikes open up...
View full detailsThe Happy Architect Natural is a creative, open-ended construction set that encourages children to use their imagination and explore a whole new wo...
View full detailsThis set contains wooden building blocks that improve precise hand, finger, thumb, and wrist movements, coordination, and ability to think spatiall...
View full detailsThis stunning chime bar makes the perfect keepsake. Not only does it look beautiful adorning your child's nursery shelves, it produces the most enc...
View full detailsThe Grapat set of 18 Brots® are handcrafted from solid wood, featuring 6 colours each in 3 varying shades. These beautiful open ended wooden piece...
View full details
