Playing with toys is the first opportunity a child has to explore and interact with the world on their own terms. To children, toys are more than just objects: they are companions, teachers, and super heroes that help guide them through a big and sometimes confusing world. They assist the physical, cognitive and emotional development that prepares children for adulthood. The Creativity Institute divides toys into four categories:
Toys for physical or muscle development such as wagons, bikes, boxes, puzzles, blocks, brooms, and shovels.
Toys for sensory (touch, sight, sound, taste, smell) development such as water toys, musical instruments, bubbles, play dough, and sand toys.
Toys for make-believe and social development such as dolls, dress-up clothes, cars, trucks, games, and books.
Toys for creative and intellectual development such as clay, crayons, paints, books, paper, and scissors. At Billie & Roo we believe the best toys are ones that engage a child’s senses, spark their imaginations, and encourage them to interact with others. We love toys!
SWAPPING SINGLE-USE FOR STAINLESS STEEL, ONE REUSABLE PRODUCT AT A TIME...
Cheeki was born by the beach in Freshwater, Australia in 2009. It was the first brand to introduce stainless steel water bottles to the Australian market.
The team at Cheeki are motivated to protect our beautiful coastline, ocean and marine life from plastic pollution. They create healthy, sustainable alternatives to disposable plastic using the highest quality, food grade stainless steel and silicone. They go that extra mile and provide spare parts and lids to ensure the longevity of products. Their range includes water bottles, coffee cups and mugs, lunchboxes, food jars, reusable straws and tumblers.
Cheeki envisage a refill reuse society with healthy, non-toxic products that will last a lifetime and believe there is no excuse for single use.
AN AUSTRALIAN BRAND WITH A GLOBAL VISION
Wanting to bring as much love, laughter and learning into the world through healthy, sustainable choices and good old-fashioned fun, Natural Living Foster (our physical store) and Billie & Roo were born. So what started off as a small kinesiology practice with a few healthy living products and a passion to protect our beautiful planet, soon became so much more. The joy we share with customers each day, whether in person or upon the opening of a new toy through the mail, is why we’re here. We hope you can be a part of our journey … we’d love to have you aboard.