I often complain that we have so many toys at home but whenever I'm in a toy store, I seem to want to buy everything for my kids! I know some of you mommas feel the same way! Here's one thing I've learned in my 5 years into parenthood is to buy toys that can last through their childhood. 4 years ago, we discovered Wonderworld Toys at Expo Mom and BOS bought a tea set for Y. 4 years later today, although some parts are missing, the kids are still playing with them!
Wonderworld Tea Set. This is the same set, this new set is new one which I bought for a friend's daughter. :)
For kids, their work is to play and toys are their tools and good toys support their healthy development. Playing is universal, natural and spontaneous act for them. It's often unstructured during their early years. When our kids were little, it's always play time with them, we teach them colors and shapes through toys. Discovery Depot understands that key connection.
Discovery Depot provides safe, educational toys which are well made and sustainably produced that engage a child’s sensory-motor, cognitive, and social-emotional skills at every stage of their development from 0 to 12 years old. Discovery Depot prides itself as the premier source of EQ and IQ toys!
Discovery Depot currently houses seven brands namely Ambi Toys, Artec Toys, IQ Instruments, Red Toolbox, Safsof Rubber Foam, Viga and Wonderworld. At Discovery Depot, you can shop By Brand, By Age or By Price.
Shopping was easy and convenient for busy moms like me who has no time to go the mall. I can shop while "working" on my laptop.
Ambi Toys Rattle Key (Php250)
AMBI Toys is an Italian brand of classic, infant toys for 0 to 2 years old. Made with high quality, safe plastic, AMBI Toys are lightweight, colorful and chunky, and durable. Babies and toddlers are not interested in passing trends. They need well designed and reliable toys which encourage their gradual discovery of themselves and the surrounding world.
ARTEC Safari Kingdom Set (Php350)
ARTEC products are the results of decades of research and development with the participation of educators, parents, scientists, and children from all over the world. Artec Blocks - the world’s first block that connects in every direction horizontally, vertically, even diagonally.
Technology Advocacy by Artec Educational: Artec’s focus is to provide “Hands on “experience to all students. One of our beliefs has been, and will be, to assist in providing quality educational materials, thereby contributing to a healthy, productive, and educated society. Our state of the art products are an amalgamation of experience and knowledge, and we wish to pass this down to future generations.
Red Toolbox Monster Truck Kit (Php1,049)
Red Toolbox is a new, groundbreaking concept in the world of DIY, offering parents and kids the opportunity to spend valuable time together, while learning new skills. Red Toolbox is a complete world of real tools specifically designed to suit a child’s grip, complemented by a wide selection of original woodworking kits and a snappy workbench. There are different woodworking projects that teach various skills with different level of difficulty.
Step by Step Skills – Red Toolbox’s step by step level system lets kids pace their own development, gaining and practicing skills as they go along while enjoying support from their mom or dad. Each level increases in difficulty, complexity and level of precision required, while hand eye coordination and physical abilities are strengthened.
SAFSOF Yummy Burger (Php450)
SAFSOF Rubber Foam Toys are designed and produced to support children’s learning and sports skills which encourage them to have fun with constructive activities. Soft and safe with certificates of international safety standards (EN-71 for European countries, ASTM for USA/Canada).
Viga Construction Block Set – 48pcs (Php1,120)
Viga Toys are high quality wooden toys with smooth finish. All Viga toys are made of non-toxic paints and inks complying to EN71, ASTM, ST 2002 & GB6675 toy standard.
Wonderworld Mini Racing Car (Php550)
Wonderworld is a range of beautiful, high quality and long lasting wooden toys made in Thailand for all stages of child development from 0 to 6 years old. It’s sustainably made from Replantable Rubber-wood that is harvested as a by-product from the culling of rubber trees that are in excess of 25 years of age. These trees no longer produce latex for commercial applications and are cut down in order for new rubber trees to be planted; thus 3 new trees are planted for every one harvested. All paints are water based and non-toxic. 70% of packaging is recycled. All Wonderworld toys conform to the safety requirements of ASTM F-963
All of Discovery Depot products comply with international safety standards for toys and that's why I am a fan of Discovery Depot! I loved everything we got from the online store! As I've said above, it was easy shopping. After paying, I received an email confirming my order and a SMS from them that the tea set I ordered will be delivered on a later date because they're missing a part.
They ship for free with minimum spend of Php1,500!
My order arrived as promised and the tea set arrived two days later. It was a super smooth transaction and customer service was great! My kids got excited when they saw me taking out the boxes one by one from the package!
Our Discovery Depot Haul! 4 out of the 7 I got were gifts for a niece, a nephews, and soon-to-be born babies! As you can see, our favorite is Wonderworld!
From (L-R): Mini Trailer (Php999), Mini Tuk Tuk (Php599), Mini Fire Engine (Php750)
Tea Break Set (Php1,080)
Viga Mini Wire Beads (Php211)
Here's a few tips when buying toys:
- Invest in good and quality toys because they last for a very long time.
- Make sure they're safe especially when you have little ones who loves to put everything in their mouth.
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