When planning for your bundle of joy’s birthday celebration, it’s easy to get caught up with the aesthetics of the party – the overall theme, the color of the balloons, banners, party invites, and what inflatable play area to have.Â
While visually appealing, designated play areas in a celebration do contribute to the magic of the celebration, let’s not forget about one crucial but often overlooked aspect: safety.Â
At Party Baby Seattle, we don’t just create picture-perfect, Instagrammable play areas for your little one’s celebration. We also ensure your little one and guests are safe while they have fun playing in our interactive play areas.Â
Here’s how we ensure your child’s well-being during the celebration:Â
Thick, Cushioned Mats
Kids can get carried away when they play, which can sometimes lead to bumps and falls. That’s why we’re proud to offer thick foam mats – 1” thick, to be exact – across all our party packages, from our original Party Baby Package to our Luxe Cotton Candy. These mats offer a soft, cushioned surface, giving your little one a softer place to land on.Â
Only the Best for Your Little OneÂ
We also prioritize your child’s health by ensuring that the space they are playing on is free from harmful chemicals. The foam mats that we use are made from 100% non-toxic EVA foam.Â
The mats also have rounded corners and an interlocking feature, so you’ll have peace of mind knowing that your bundle of joy and guests are safe whenever they play.Â
Before the celebration, our Events Prep team sanitizes the mats, ensuring they are from stains, dirt, or crumbs. If you are curious about how we create unforgettable parties, check out our exclusive, behind-the-scenes look to our party planning process.Â
Complements the Theme of Your PartyÂ
At Party Baby Seattle, we completely understand that having a visually appealing play area makes the celebration more exciting and memorable for kids. That’s why our foam mats come in a variety of colors, so we can match them with the overall theme of the celebration!Â
Whether you’re going for a pastel-colored theme or a vibrant rainbow-inspired extravaganza, our mats are not only for your kid’s safety but also to enhance the visuals of the event.Â
Safer and More Memorable Celebrations with Party Baby SeattleÂ
As you can see, Party Baby Seattle doesn’t just make celebrations look good.  From our original Party Baby Package to our Seattle Sports Fan Package, we go the extra mile to ensure that everyone has a fantastic time while also prioritizing their safety.
“Party Baby Seattle delivered beyond our expectations! The children absolutely loved having the play set in our space. We originally booked the Sophie and Fawn but told team that our theme for our 1 year old was Hungry Caterpillar and they made the set up fit perfectly with little Hungry Caterpillars, stuffed fruit plushies and more! Definitely will book again and recommend to all”
Teresa Nguyen
“We love Party Baby Seattle! Their team is friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about helping make your party perfect! From planning to set up & clean up, working with them was the easiest part of the party. We used them for our daughter’s 1st birthday & they made sure the soft play yard matched our color scheme perfectly! It was a super fun & beautiful addition to our special event. We can’t wait to plan another party with Party Baby Seattle!”
Alaina Teutsch
Ready to have a safer and more memorable party for your bundle of joy? Reach out to Party Baby Seattle today. We also regularly share our fun and exciting Party Baby Seattle events and up-and-coming packages on Instagram @PartyBabySeattle, so make sure to follow us!
Summer is not just about having fun; it is also a great opportunity to learn new things. Here at Party Baby Seattle, we are firm believers that learning can be fun! So, this summer, we’re excited to share some of the best educational toys that not only entertain but also enhance learning and develop key skills while your little one plays.
1. Water Play Tables
Why It’s Great: There’s a misconception that water play tables are just a way to keep children occupied, but that’s not the case – it’s more than just splashing around water!Â
Water play tables are one of the best outdoor learning toys for kids because they promote motor skill development. Every time that they pour or scoop water, these actions test your little one’s hand-eye coordination. Plus, water play tables encourage children to use their imagination!Â
There are so many things to love about this water play table. It has a large footprint, so your bundle of joy can invite and play with his/her friends, and 13 accessories (buckets, strainers, and toy figures) are included out of the box. Did we mention that there’s a water drain plug too?Â
But what really makes Step2’s water table stand out for us is how it encourages children to play. Every time your little one scoops the water from the main pond and pours it into the second tier, it creates a magical rainfall effect!
To top it all off, the spinners and ramps can be rearranged, allowing your toddler to explore the cause-and-effect of water play. Another great thing about Step2’s water table? You can also use it with sand!Â
2. Outdoor Science Kits
Why It’s Great: Want to foster your kid’s love for science? You can’t go wrong with outdoor science kits. These fun educational toys for summer encourage kids to explore and discover the different flora and fauna! Plus, they can have hands-on experience on how certain scientific principles work in real life.Â
Top Pick: One of the best outdoor science kits for kids is the National Geographic Mega Fossil Dig Kit. This science learning toy gives children the chance to dig out fossils, just like real paleontologists. They can excavate not just one but 15 real fossils, from ammonite and coral to a shark’s tooth. Â
What we really love about this dig kit is a learning guide is included so your little one can learn interesting facts about each fossil.
3. Eco-Friendly Building BlocksÂ
Why It’s Great: Building blocks are powerful learning tools for kids! These toys offer a world of endless possibilities for your child’s imagination while fostering spatial awareness and geometric concepts.Â
Top Pick: Forget wooden building blocks that only provide basic stacking. If you want endless creative possibilities for your child, get the MAGNA-TILES Classic Magnetic Construction Set! Â
This award-winning building block takes block building to a whole new level by using magnets to connect the pieces together securely. This means kids can build simple to complex structures without worrying that they would easily topple down.Â
If you are worried about the durability of MAGNA-Tiles, don’t be! Each tile has a fastening rivet for the magnets, a signature lattice design to prevent cracking, and is made from food-grade, non-toxic plastic.Â
4. Garden and Nature Exploration Toys
Why It’s Great: Kids are naturally curious, and with garden and nature exploration toys, you can nurture their inquisitiveness. Using field guides, magnifying glasses, and bug catchers, they can explore the natural world around them. In return, they’ll get a sensory-rich experience they won’t get with a tablet!Â
Top Pick:Â For your little gardener, we highly recommend Green Toys Gardening Kit! What makes this an excellent choice for eager and young nature lovers is that the included seeds are quick to sprout, making this summer project extra exciting for kids!Â
Plus, the kit includes everything you need – pots (made from plastic milk containers), seeds, soil discs, and a trowel. We suggest investing in a small garden spray bottle so your little one can participate in making sure the seeds are moist during the germination stage!Â
5. Active Play Sports Equipment
Why It’s Great: Summer is the perfect time for children to enjoy outdoor activities, and active play sports make it more enjoyable and exciting! You will also be encouraging your bundle of joy to engage in physical activity. And, if they have their friends over, having active play sports equipment can help promote social interaction skills, especially when the sport involves team play!Â
Top Pick: Little Tikes’ T-Ball Set is a simple, kid-friendly baseball set that you can get for your future major league baseball player. We particularly love this baseball set because its height is adjustable, and the bat is oversized and lightweight, so your bundle of joy can always hit a home run! There are also five plastic tee balls included in the set, so you have a spare.
If you have limited outdoor or indoor space, you’ll be happy to know that this baseball set for kids can be easily stowed away thanks to its special hang-on-the-wall design.
6. Climbing Structures and Obstacle Courses
Why It’s Great: Climbing structures and obstacle courses also benefit children. As your bundle of joy climbs and navigates through the structure, they develop their strength, balance, coordination, and motor skills. Aside from physical development, they also boost their critical thinking as they find ways to overcome obstacles!Â
Top Pick: Eezy Peezy’s Monkey Bars Climbing Tower is an excellent summer learning toy that challenges your little one’s physical limits and problem-solving abilities. They can climb, hang, and crawl —think of it as your kid’s very own jungle gym!Â
We love Eezy Peezy’s Monkey Bars Climbing Tower because it doesn’t easily topple over, even though it doesn’t use an anchor. Plus, it can accommodate up to 150 lbs of weight despite weighing only 27 lbs!Â
7. Educational Board Games for Outdoors
Why It’s Great: Educational toys for summer wouldn’t be complete without board games! Board games stand out from other learning toys because they offer an interactive learning experience that incorporates strategic thinking and even STEM subjects like math! And the best part? You can join in the experience!Â
Top Pick: ThinkFun’s Gravity Maze is not your ordinary educational board game for the outdoors. As a matter of fact, it is a maze and marble game in one! So, how does it help sharpen your kid’s critical thinking skills and ties in STEM subjects like science and engineering? Well, it puts your bundle of joy’s logic and spatial reasoning to the test through 60 challenges! Â
Each challenge card displays a starting setup of towers and a target tower configuration. Your child must use a combination of logic and trial-and-error to rearrange the towers in such a way that when the marble is released, it follows the correct path to reach the target tower.Â
As your child progresses through the challenges, the more challenging the maze is! Â
Conclusion
With these educational toys, summer becomes the perfect season for playful learning. Each of these toys offers a blend of fun and education, ensuring that playtime is always enriching.
Looking for ways to make learning fun this summer? Check out these top educational toys! And if fbyou’re planning a summer party or playdate, Party Baby Seattle is here to enhance the experience with our range of play setups. Visit our website or follow us on Instagram @PartyBabySeattle for more ideas and inspiration.
What Our Clients Say
Renting a play space from Party Baby Seattle for our one year old’s birthday was the absolute BEST decision! All of the littles at the party enjoyed the time in there from beginning of party until end. The equipment and toys were beautiful and clean. Set up and tear down was efficient and done by the company. It was so easy to book and communication with the company was stellar. Will definitely book with Party Baby Seattle again!
Sharissa
This was such a great hit at my daughter’s first birthday party! My husband and I were glad we added this to the party fun. The Party Baby team made sure it went a long with our theme and made set up/clean up a breeze! Our guests, adults and little ones, were impressed with the play space. Highly recommend!
Michelle S.
Excited to get started organizing your kid’s fantasy bash? Get in touch with Party Baby Seattle to book an unforgettable birthday experience in Seattle for your little one and their friends!
You can also follow us on Instagram @PartyBabySeattle for fun party snapshots, DIY ideas, and much more. We look forward to being part of your little one’s special day!
